Nearly 8 out of 10 adult Filipinos, 78%, are in favor of restoring the mandatory Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at the college level, according to the results of a Pulse Asia survey.
Nearly 8 out of 10 adult Filipinos, 78%, are in favor of restoring the mandatory Reserved Officers' Training Corps at the college level, according to the results of a Pulse Asia survey.
The results also showed that 52% of those in favor of the ROTC believe it will teach the youth the value of teamwork, while 40% said it will improve the youth's physical fitness. "Kaya naman patuloy nating isusulong ang ating panukalang muling magkaroon ng ROTC sa kolehiyo hanggang sa maisabatas ito. Sa pamamagitan ng ROTC, maituturo natin sa mga kabataan ang disiplina, pagmamahal sa bayan, at kahandaang tumulong lalo nsa panahon ng mga sakuna," he added.
On the other hand, 75% of the 13% who are opposed to mandatory ROTC said their opposition is due to possible increase in cases of abuse, harassment, and hazing .
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