Group prefers 'voluntary reserve force' over ROTC

by Aric John Sy Cua - Francisco Tuyay

Apr 06, 2024 12:04 am

THE Federation of Free Workers (FFW) on Friday called for a 'voluntary reserve force' for national defense amid the West Philippine Sea dispute, saying its members are not in favor of a mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC).

'We are not convinced of a mandatory ROTC, but we are for a voluntary one — we hold that the hearts of Filipino volunteers are a stronger defense than those who are merely compelled,' FFW Vice President Jun Mendoza Ramirez said in a statement.

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