This could be the result of Filipino families being unable to discuss such topics or because Filipino families are conservative by nature,” she said. “Teenage pregnancy rate is very high in the country. She said she would also push for programs that would address teenage pregnancy. Everyone should be asked to serve the country in the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” she said, responding to a question from a supporter on how she intends to involve the youth in her administration. “Everyone who will turn 18 years old should be given a subsidy. “The military service should not be like the ROTC that is just one school subject, which will be undertaken for one weekend or one month in one year,” Duterte-Carpio said. The President’s daughter pointed out that countries like South Korea and Israel have obligatory military training. “I will use my office, the Office of the Vice President, to ask the House of Representatives and Senate of the Philippines to make military service for all 18-year-old male and female mandatory in our country,” Duterte-Carpio said during the “virtual caravan” with her presidential running mate, Bongbong Marcos. We feel that the product of the ROTC program is more than sufficient to meet our requirements for warm bodies in case of conflict and in times of calamities and disasters,” Lorenzana said.ĭuterte-Carpio on Wednesday said that if she’s elected vice president, she will push for mandatory military service for all male and female Filipino citizens upon their reaching age 18. “This program, which targets the K11-K12 levels, will produce a huge number of youths who will form part of our reservists. “Third, we are not on a war footing and there will be little need for a general mobilization,” he added.Īccording to Lorenzana, making ROTC mandatory in private and public schools is the “better alternative,” with its implementation started already in state universities and colleges.
He said those who are not inclined to serve in the military are also expected to object. “Training camps would need to be established all over the land, and manpower and funds must be allocated to accommodate the millions who will reach the age of 18 every year,” he said.
Lorenzana, however, noted that conscription would face funding and resources issues. Rendering mandatory military service will only help us establish a base for a strong armed forces, and therefore a strong nation,” he added. “Such a move would also be aligned with our aspirations for the citizenry to contribute to nation-building. Ramon Zagala, AFP spokesperson, said the military welcomes Duterte-Carpio’s proposal because it was “attuned to the times government is faced with adversities and challenges.” “The training and discipline that they will acquire will make them better citizens third, service to the country will be inculcated in them,” he added.Ĭol. He said that the conscription of 18-year-old Filipinos would give the AFP a ready and steady trained pool of reservists to defend the country and do humanitarian and disaster work. The Department of National Defense (DND) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday backed Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio’s plan to push for mandatory military service for Filipinos if she wins as vice president in this year’s elections.ĭefense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he supports Duterte-Carpio’s idea but noted “huge hurdles” that would have to be overcome if it is to be implemented successfully.Īs an alternative, Lorenzana said the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) training may be made mandatory.
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