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Students slam ROTC, tuition hike

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 28 09:28 PM

A bus driver waits in traffic as students and other youth groups hold a protest in front of Far Eastern University in Manila after walking out of their classrooms on Friday.  Read more »

Duterte offers at least P1 million prize for silent drill competition

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 25 08:04 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday he could offer at least P1 million in prize money for the Presidential Silent Drill competition as he urged state troops to stage daily exercises. Read more »

Duterte wants daily military drills to honor Rizal

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 20 06:23 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military Friday to perform silent drills in front of the statue of Jose Rizal in Manila. Read more »

Gov't launches Presidential Silent Drill competition to boost support for ROTC

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 19 10:33 PM

Duterte has repeatedly called for the revival of the mandatory ROTC program, saying it would prepare young Filipinos defend the Philippines during wartime. Read more »

126 cadets take 'ultimate' ROTC challenge

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 03:59 PM

At least 126 cadets on Saturday participated in the Army Reserve Command's 2-day action-packed challenge as the Philippine military continues to promote the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program among the youth. Read more »

The ANC Brief: Legal battles loom on Sanchez case

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 26 04:00 AM

The Department of Justice is set to create a task force to review guidelines for good conduct allowances for inmates. Read more »

Lorenzana urges youth to 'serve our country' in National Heroes' Day message

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 06:25 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday called on the youth to emulate Filipino heroes and serve the country. Read more »

Before joining ROTC, love of country must begin at home, says educator

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 23 03:37 AM

The Senate and House of Representatives are tackling proposed measures seeking to make the ROTC program mandatory among Grade 11 and 12 students. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: August 22, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 23 02:19 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Bato reacts to NUSP

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 22 03:47 PM

Senator Ronald dela Rosa reacts after National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) President Raoul Manuel, a resource person on the hearing regarding the Mandatory ROTC bill, made comments on Senator Dela Rosa favoring the release of convicted ex-mayor of Calauan, Antonio Sanchez during the Basic Education, Arts, and Culture hearing at the senate on Thursday. Read more »

OPINION: Ruminating on the 2019 SONA

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Jul 29 04:42 PM

There is truth in what the president said in his SONA, that “…we have not risen above and beyond the parochial interests..." Unless we find a way to go beyond this limited purview, it will be difficult for us to advance. Read more »

Bato to critics: 'Gusto niyo giyera sa China, ayaw niyo naman ROTC'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 08 11:41 AM

Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Monday shot back at "keyboard warriors" who are fighting his push to restore the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) for Grade 11 and 12 students.  Read more »

Gatchalian to refile ROTC bill

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 04:34 PM

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday said he would refile in the upcoming 18th Congress a bill requiring the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program for Senior High School students. Read more »

Military training must be required for all 'able bodied' Filipinos: Panelo

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 04 03:01 PM

Military training is mandatory in other countries and doing the same in the Philippines will help boost the country's security, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said.   Read more »

Robin Padilla to join Philippine Army as reservist

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 12:50 PM

Robin Padilla is the latest celebrity who expressed his intention to join the Philippine Army. Read more »

Escudero says no more time for ROTC bill under current Congress

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 04 12:02 PM

MANILA - Sen. Francis Escudero on Tuesday said the current Congress lacks time to pass the bill making the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program mandatory for senior high school students, a measure President Rodrigo Duterte recently certified as urgent.  Read more »

Special Congress session unlikely despite pending Duterte-backed bills: Sotto

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 04 11:17 AM

The 17th Congress is unlikely to hold a special session, even if President Rodrigo Duterte calls for it to tackle bills he certified as urgent, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said Tuesday.    Read more »

Military promises ROTC reboot that is 'acceptable' to students, parents

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 04 08:05 AM

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program will be tweaked if it becomes mandatory again for students, a move which President Rodrigo Duterte earlier this week pressed lawmakers to approve, the military said Tuesday.  Read more »

Duterte presses Senate to pass mandatory ROTC bill

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 04 10:25 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte certified as urgent on Monday a bill requiring the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program for Senior High School students. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 30, 2019

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Posted at May 31 12:35 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »