CAPAS, Tarlac: Grade 11 students in both private and public high schools here will have another requirement to comply with before graduation – to undergo a six-kilometer “Death March” to instill nationalism and patriotism. The EO was signed by Mayor Reynaldo Catacutan on February 9 but was first released to The Manila Times Wednesday. “It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs,” it added. The march, which will cover six kilometers, starts on Saturday and every second Saturday of the month of March every year thereafter. He said it is not necessary to enforce the order immediately since graduation for Grade 11 students under the K-12 program will happen next year.

Source: Manila Times March 08, 2017 13:42 UTC