Kabataan Representative Raoul Manuel strongly opposes the proposed NCST, saying it will force military training upon students without exemption.
MANILA, Philippines – The bill seeking to compel college students to undergo a two-year mandatory National Citizens Service Training program beat the Christmas break deadline, and passed the House of Representatives on Thursday, December 15.
A total of 276 lawmakers voted in favor of the bill, while four legislators voted against it, and one other abstained.
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