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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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COMMITTEE REPORT NO.
681
Prepared and subm itted jo in tly by the Committees on Education, Arts and Culture; National 
Defense and Security; Youth; and Finance on 
MAY 2 2 2019 
2019.
Re: 
SB No. 2232 prepared by the Committees
Recommending its approval in substitution o f Senate Bill Nos. 189, 200, 1131, 1322 and 
1417.
Sponsor: 
S e n a to r S h e rw in  T. G a tc h a lia n
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Senate Committees on Education, Arts and Culture; National Defense and 
Security; Youth; and Finance to which was referred SBN 189, introduced by Senators 
Emmanuel "M anny" D. Pacquiao and Vicente C. Sotto III, entitled:
"AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE RESTORATION OF MANDATORY M ILITARY TR AIN IN G  FOR 
ALL GRADE 11 AND GRADE 12 STUDENTS BY REINSTATING SECTION 38 AND 39 
OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7077, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CITIZEN ARMED 
FORCE OR ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES RESERVIST ACT"


Senate Bill No. 200, introduced by Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian, entitled:
"AN ACT
TO RE-INSTITUTIONALIZE THE MANDATORY M ILITARY AND C IVIC RESERVE 
OFFICERS' TRAINING  CORPS (ROTC) FOR STUDENTS IN  ALL COLLEGES, 
UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS"
Senate B ill No. 1131, introduced by Senator Joseph Victor G. Ejercito, entitled:
"AN ACT
RE-INSTITUTING RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) AS A 
MANDATORY COURSE FOR TERTIARY LEVEL STUDENTS AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES"
Senate B ill No. 1322, introduced by Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, entitled:
"AN ACT
INSTITUTING  THE CITIZEN SERVICE TRAINING COURSE, ESTABLISHING THE 
CITIZEN SERVICE CORPS, CREATING THE CITIZEN SERVICE M OBILIZATION 
COMMISSION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
And Senate Bill No. 1417, introduced by Senator Richard J. Gordon, entitled:
"AN ACT
REQUIRING BASIC CITIZEN SERVICE TRAINING, ESTABLISHING THE CITIZEN 
SERVICE CORPS, CREATING THE CITIZEN SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THIS 
PURPOSE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
have considered the same and have the honor to report them  back to the Senate w ith the
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recom m endation th a t the attached bill. Senate Bill No. 
. prepared by the
Committees entitled:
"AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION, DEVELOPMENT, TR AINING , 
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF BASIC RESERVE OFFICERS 
TRAINING  CORPS (ROTC) IN  GRADES 11 AND 12 IN  PUBLIC AND PRIVATE 
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLICT ACT NO. 7077, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "CITIZEN ARMED FORCE OR ARMED FORCES OF 
THE PHILIPPINES RESERVIST AC T", AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9163, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING  PROGRAM AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR"


be approved in substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 189, 200, 1131, 1322 and 1417 w ith 
Senators Pacquiao, Sotto III, Gatchalian, Ejercito, Pimentel III, and Gordon as authors 
thereof.
Respectfully subm itted:
Chairpersons:
GREGORIO B. HONASAN I I
Com m ittee on N ational Defense and Security 
Member, Com m ittee on Finance
FRANCIS "CHIZ" G. ESCUDERO
Com m ittee on Education, A rts and 
Culture
Member, Com m ittees on N ational 
Defense and Security; and Finance
JOEL VILLANUEVA
Com m ittee on Youth
Vice-Chairperson, Committee on Education, Arts 
and Culture
Member, Committees on National Defense; and 
Finance
LOREN &rL£GARDA
Com m ittee on Finance 
Vice-Chairperson, Com m ittee on N ational 
Defense and Security
Member, Com m ittee on Education, A rts and 
Culture


Vice-C hairpersonsf
PANFILO M. LACSON
Comm{tmes on N ational Defense and Security; 
a n d  Finance
CYNTHIA A. VILLAR
Com m ittee on Finance
Member, Com m ittees on Education, A rts and 
Culture; and N ational Defense and Security
IN  T. GATCHAUAI
CSmmikee on Education, A rts 
and o jitu re
M&Twer, Com m ittees on N ational 
Defense and Security; and 
Finance
A
SONNY-ANGARA
Comm ittees on Education, A rts 
and C ulture; a n d  Finance 
Member, Com m ittees on N ational 
Defense and Security; an d Youth
ANTONIO "SONNY" F. TRILLANES
Com m ittee on N ational Defense and Security 
Member, Com m ittees on Education, A rts and 
Culture; Youth; and Finance
PAOLO BENIGNO "B A M " 
AQUINO IV
Comm ittees on Education, A rts 
and Culture; Youth; a n d  Finance 
Member, Com m ittee on N ational 
Defense an d Security
JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
Comm ittees on Education, A rts 
an d Culture; an d Finance 
Member, Com m ittees on N ational 
Defense and Security; an d Youth


Members:
u3
AQ U ILIN O  *KOKO" PIMENTEL I I I
Com m ittees on N ational Defense and 
Security; an d Finance
NANCY
MARIA LOURDES 
BINAY
Comm ittees on Education, A rts and 
Culture; N ational Defense and 
Security; Youth; and Finance
LEILA M. DE LIM A
Com m ittee on N ational Defense and 
Security
RICHARD J. GORDON
Comm ittees on Education, A rts a n d 
Culture; N ational Defense and 
Security; and Finance
/G ^ C E  POE
Comm ittees on Education, A rts a n d 
Culture; and Finance
EMMANUEL "M AN N Y" D. 
PACQUIAO
Comm ittees on Education, A rts a n d 
Culture; N ational Defense and 
Security; an d Youth
RISA HONTIVEROS
Committees on Education, A rts and 
Culture; N ational Defense and 
Security; and Finance
FRANCIS "K IK O " PANGILINAN
Committees on Education, A rts and 
Culture; N ational Defense an d 
Security; and Finance


E x-O fficio M em bers:
RALPH G. RECTO
President Pro-Tempore
FANKLIN M. DRILO
i lo rity  Leader
N MIGUEL F. ZU B IR I
M ajority Leader
HON. VICENTE C. SOTTO I I I
President
Senate o f the Philippines 
Pasay City


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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T h ird  R e g u la r S ession 
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SENATE
S. B. No. 2232
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P rep ared  an d  su b m itted  by th e C om m ittees on E ducation, A rts and 
C ulture; N ational D efense and S ecurity; Y outh; and F inance w ith 
S en ato rs E m m anuel Pacquiao; V icente S otto III; Sherw in G atchalian; 
Jo se p h  V ictor E jercito; A quilino P im entel; and R ichard G ordon as
authors.
AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION, DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, 
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF BASIC RESERVE OFFICERS 
TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) IN GRADES 11 AND 12 IN PUBLIC AND 
PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, FURTHER AMENDING 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7077, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “CITIZEN 
ARMED FORCE OR ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES RESERVIST 
ACT”, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9163, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE “NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assem bled:
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SEC. 1. S h o rt T itle - This Act shall be known as the “S en io r H igh
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S chool R eserve O fficers T rain in g  C orps (ROTC) Acf .
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SEC. 2. D eclaratio n  o f Policy. - It is the policy of the State to serve
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and protect the people. The governm ent may call upon the people to defend
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the State and, in fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required, under
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conditions provided by law, to render personal, military or civil service. The
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State recognizes the role of the youth in nation-building and shall prom ote
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and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-
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being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism  and nationalism , and
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encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.
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Towards this end, the State shall enhance the capacity of the nation
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to produce the needed m anpower and to expand its hum an resources in
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tim es of war, calam ities and disasters, national or local emergencies, and in
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support to the Governm ent’s law enforcem ent strategy against crim es by
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creating a pool of trained reservists.
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SEC. 3. D efinition o f Term s-
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a) Reserve Force -  refers to the organization of trained reservists
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under the com m and of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who
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m ay be called for duty in the event of war, invasion or rebellion; to
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assist in relief and rescue during disaster or calam ities; to assist
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in socioeconomic development; and to assist in the operation and
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m aintenance of essential government or private utilities in the
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furtherance of overall mission.
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b) Basic Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) -  refers to a
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m andatory two (2) year basic leadership and military training
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program  for students enrolled in G rades 11 and G rades 12 in all
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senior high schools in public and private educational institutions.
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c) Adr’ance/?OTC -  refers to the optional and enhanced ROTC course
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th at is offered in universities, colleges, vocational schools and
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other tertiary institutions.
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d) Clustered ROTC Unit -  refers to two or more educational
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institutions th at are strategically grouped together for the purpose
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of holding ROTC classes in one location.
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e) 
Grievance Committee -  refers to an independent body th at is
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tasked to investigate any com plaint or allegation of abuse, violence
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or corruption in any clustered ROTC unit or any educational
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institution implementing the ROTC Program.
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f) 
National Grievance Committee -  refers to the appellate body th at
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has 
jurisdiction 
to 
hear 
appeals 
on 
the 
findings 
and
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recom m endations of any local grievance committee.


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g) Public Educational Institutions -  refer to educational institutions
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th at are established and adm inistered by the government.
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h) Private Educational Institutions -  refer to educational institutions
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m aintained and adm inistered by private individuals or groups.
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i) 
Registration -  the act of recording the nam e a n d /o r other relevant
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inform ation of the students who have completed the ROTC
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Program in G rades 11 and 12 on the official list of ROTC
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graduates. Provided, th at the registration th at is referred to under
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this Act shall not be construed as enlistm ent in the AFP Reserve
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or Regular Force.
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SEC. 4. Coverage. - The conduct of basic military and leadership
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training under the ROTC shall apply to all students in G rades 11 and 12 in
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all senior high schools in public and private educational institutions.
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SEC. 5. E sta b lish m e n t o f th e  ROTC P ro g ram  in a ll P ublic a n d
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P riv a te  E d u c a tio n a l In stitu tio n s. -
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a. 
There is hereby established a m andatory two (2) year Basic ROTC
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program  for students enrolled in Grades 11 and 12 which shall form p art of
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the basic curricula for the Senior High School Education in any public and
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private educational institutions in pursuance to the provisions of the
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National Defense Act, Revised Administrative Code of 1987, and the 1987
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C onstitution, with the objective of producing well-trained and prepared
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reservists for military and civic service. 
The ROTC training is aim ed to
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instill patriotism , love of country, moral and spiritual virtues, respect for
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hum an rights and adherence to the Constitution.
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b. The Basic ROTC, instituted as part of the curricula shall be
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adm inistered in accordance with the following modules:
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b .l. 
Enhancing the students consciousness in the ethics of service, 
patriotism  and nationalism , respect for hum an rights, appreciation 
of the role of national heroes in the historical developm ent of the 
country, strengthen ethical and spiritual values, develop personal 
discipline and leadership and to encourage creative thinking for 
scientific and technological development;


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b.2. 
Basic military training for students in order to motivate, train,
2 
organize and utilize for national defense preparedness or civil-
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m ilitary operations: 
Provided, That no student below the age of
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eighteen (18) years shall take a direct part in hostilities.
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b.3. 
Civic training for students in order to be active participants and
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volunteers for the development and improvement of health,
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education, ecology and environm ental protection, hum an and civil
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rights aw areness and law enforcement.
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b.4. Preparedness during actual disaster response operations on
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needs assessm ent, improved skills for search, rescue and relief
11 
operations, and early recovery activities. Integration of capacity-
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building activities revolving around risk-related situations in order
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for students to be proactive in lessening the socio-economic and
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environm ental im pacts of disasters including climate change. These
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capacity building activities will help build understanding and skills
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with the end in view of applying disaster risk reduction and
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m anagem ent principles, 
concepts, 
and concrete action 
steps
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tow ards building their resilience.
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c. 
Any student who fails to undergo the m andatory Basic ROTC in
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accordance with this Act shall not be qualified for graduation. In addition
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thereto, the non-taking of ROTC by any student shall be a ground for
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Com pulsory Military Training in pursuance to Section 14 of Republic Act No.
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7 0 77. Any educational institution th at fails to institute and im plem ent the
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Basic ROTC program  in pursuance to this Act shall be subject to
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disciplinary and adm inistrative sanctions as the D epartm ent of Education
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(DepEd) may impose.
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d. Guided by the provisions of Section 5(b) hereof, the DND and the
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DepEd, in consultation with other relevant governm ent agencies and private
29 
stakeholders as the Secretary of National Defense may determ ine, shall
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design and form ulate the Program of Instruction (POl) on the Basic ROTC
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program  in G rades 11 and 12.
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SEC. 6. S chools a s  Z ones o f Peace. -  P ursuant to Republic Act No.
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11188 entitled 
“Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed


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Conflict”, every educational institution im plementing the ROTC under this
2 
Act shall comply with the declaration and guidelines th at are provided for
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under the said law to m aintain the neutrality of the schools as zones of
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peace.
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SEC. 7. S tu d e n ts E xem pted fro m  th is Act. -  The following may be
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exem pted from the coverage of this Act:
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a. 
Those who are physically or psychologically unfit, as certified by
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Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Surgeon General or his authorized
9 
medical officer, in pursuance to the recom m endation of the educational
10 
institutions where the concerned student is enrolled.
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b. 
Those who have undergone or are undergoing sim ilar m ilitary
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training.
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c. 
Those who were chosen by their school to serve as varsity
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players in sports competitions.
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d. 
Those who may be exempted from training for valid reasons as
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approved by the DND, upon recom m endation by any educational institution.
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SEC. 8. A dvance ROTC. -  The basic ROTC established in Section 4,
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paragraph 1 of RA 9163, also known as the “National Service Training
19 
Program (NSTP) Act of 2001”, as a com ponent of the NSTP which forms part
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of the curricula for students of any baccalaureate degree course shall be
21 
modified or reclassified as the Advance ROTC p u rsu an t to Section 39 of RA
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7077, or the “Citizen Armed Force or Armed Forces of the Philippines
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Reservist Act. ”
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The Advance ROTC in the tertiary level shall continue as an optional
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and voluntary com ponent of the NSTP. Students who volunteer for the
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Advance ROTC program  in universities, colleges, vocational schools and
27 
other tertiary institutions shall rem ain to be governed by RA 9163 insofar as
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they are consistent with this Act.
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The provisions of Section 42 and 43 of Republic Act No. 7077 in term s
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of training, uniform s and supplies, and the scholarship incentive shall
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rem ain effective and applicable for those accepted in the Advance ROTC
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course. It shall be m andatory for all public and private universities, college
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and sim ilar learning institutions to offer and provide a training school for


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the Advance ROTC program  which shall have a duration in accordance with
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the curriculum  prescribed by the DND and the Commission on Higher
3 
Education (CHED).
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The D epartm ent of National Defense, in coordination with the CHED,
5 
shall prescribe the curriculum  for Advance ROTC and the program  of
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instruction in pursuance to the applicable provisions of Republic Act No.
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7077.
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SEC.9 O rg an izatio n , O peration a n d  M ain ten an ce o f ROTC Units.
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-  The organization, operation and m aintenance for the establishm ent of the
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Basic ROTC shall be in accordance with Sections 41 and 42 of Republic Act
11 
No. 7077 which shall rem ain effective and operative unless inconsistent with
12 
this Act. The Secretary of National Defense, in consultation with the DepEd,
13 
shall prescribe the organization and operational m anual of ROTC units in
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public and private educational institutions for G rades 
11 
and 
12:
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Provided, th at such educational institutions shall be required to provide an
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adequate office for the ROTC adm inistrative staff assigned thereat.
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The AFP shall create an office dedicated to the supervision and
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adm inistration of the ROTC program  within the Reserve Com m ands of the
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AFP in coordination with the DepEd.
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SEC. 10. R e g istra tio n  in  th e  R eserve Force. -  P ursuant to Sec. 14
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of Republic Act No. 7077, a student who has completed the Basic ROTC
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program  in senior high school shall be registered in the Reserve Force only
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upon reaching the age of eighteen (18).
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SEC. 11. G uidelines to sa fe g u a rd  s tu d e n ts o f th e  B asic ROTC
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P rogram . - In order for the proper and effective im plem entation of the Basic
26 
ROTC Program, the following policies shall be adopted to prevent the
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occurrence of hazing, corruption and other forms of abuses:
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a. The Basic ROTC Program prohibits hazing as defined under R.A.
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8049, a s  am en d ed  by R.A. 11053, and as such, adopts the
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penalties for any act committed under the provisions of the said law;
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b. Cognizant of the provisions under R.A. 7610 or the “Special Protection
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of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination A c f, any
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physical, sexual or psychological abuse, emotional m altreatm ent, or


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any act by deed which tends to degrade or dem ean the dignity of a
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ch ild /stu d en t is prohibited;
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c. C onsistent with D epEd O rder No. 40, S eries o f 2 0 1 2  on C hild
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P ro tectio n  Policy, the Basic ROTC Program proscribes physical,
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hum iliating or degrading 
punishm ents or penalties by a teacher,
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school adm inistrator, an adult, or any other child who has been given
7 
or has assum ed authority or responsibility for punishm ent or
8 
discipline for an alleged or actual offense for the purpose of discipline,
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training or control ex cept for mild to m oderate physical exercises
10 
such as push-ups, sit-ups and running within the medically
11 
recom m ended limit for the concerned age group;
12 
d. In case of the School Officials or employees of public or governm ent
13 
educational institutions, who shall accept any gift from any student,
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or from any p arent/guardian of the student, or who shall commit
15 
other practices contem plated under R.A. 3 0 1 9  on ‘‘G raft a n d
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C o rru p t P ra c tic e s A ct” a n d  th e  R evised P e n a l Code on B ribery
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a n d  C orruption the m axim um  penalty shall be imposed;
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e. The penalties provided under the R em sed P e n a l Code f o r  th e
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C rim es o f B ribery a n d  C orruption shall be imposed upon school
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officials or employees of private educational institutions who shall
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accept directly or indirectly, any gift, in cash or in kind, from any
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student, or from any p arent/guardian of the student in relation to or
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pertinent with the conduct of the Basic ROTC training program .
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SEC. 12. E sta b lish m e n t o f G rievance C om m ittees. -
a. A Grievance Committee shall be formed from a cluster of 
educational institutions th at shall receive com plaints a n d /o r motu 
propio conduct investigations on any com plaint or allegation of 
abuse, violence or corruption in any educational institution 
im plem enting the Basic ROTC Program;
b. Every Grievance Committee shall be composed of three m em bers, 
to be chosen by the Secretary of National Defense and the 
Secretary of Education: one (1) District Com mandant from  the DND,
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one (1) District Schools Supervisor from the DepEd, and one (1) Legal
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Officer from the DepEd;
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c. The DepEd and the DND shall form ulate the m anner by which the
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educational institutions implementing the Basic ROTC shall be
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clustered for the efficient resolution of grievances;
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d. The Grievance Committee shall function as an independent
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investigative body, which shall form ulate the recom m endation to
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the proper disciplinary authority th at has jurisdiction over the
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respondent, depending on w hether h e/sh e belongs to the m ilitary
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for which purpose, the Articles of War shall be employed. W hereas,
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for school officials a n d /o r employees of public and private
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educational institutions, the provisions of R.A. 6 7 1 3  o r th e  Code
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o f C onduct o f P ublic O fficers a n d  E m ployees and other relevant
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laws on the m atter shall be applied. This is w ithout prejudice to
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adm inistrative cases th at may be filed p u rsu an t to the Civil Service
16 
rules for public officers and employees involved in the com plaint.
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e. Nothing herein shall prevent any person from filing directly with
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the regular courts any incident of violation of Republic Act 11053 or
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the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018.
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SEC. 13. P ow ers a n d  D uties o f th e G rievance C om m ittee -  In view
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of the laws providing protection for children, every Grievance Committee
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shall be pro-active in its duty to:
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(1) Encourage the reporting of any incident of hazing, violence, abuse and
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corruption in every clustered ROTC unit;
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(2) Motu propio or upon a com plaint filed by any person, investigate, any
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act of hazing, violence, abuse and corruption in the clustered ROTC
27 
unit;
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(3) Issue preventive suspension orders against officers of the ROTC or any
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school employee involved in the training within three (3) days: (a)
30 
upon receipt of the complaint, or (b) after initiation of the m otu
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proprio investigation, to preclude him from exerting undue influence
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over the com plainant and 
impede the norm al course of the
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investigation;
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(4) Recommend the appropriate action for any offense com m itted in the
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clustered ROTC un it to the proper disciplinary authority which has
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jurisdiction over the respondent within fifteen (15) days (a) upon
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receipt of the complaint, or (b) after initiation of the m otu proprio
5 
investigation;
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(5) Monitor all com plaints filed with the Committee and m aintain an
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updated record of the status of each case;
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(6) Provide the parties of the com plaint its findings and recom m endations
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within thirty (30) days upon receipt thereof.
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(7) Prom ulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out its objectives,
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functions and disciplinary procedures;
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(8) Performs such other functions as may be provided by law.
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SEC. 
14. 
N atio n al G rievance C om m ittee. -  There is hereby
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established a 
National Grievance Committee (NGC) composed of the
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Secretary of National Defense or his perm anent authorized representative,
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the Secretary of Education or his perm anent authorized representative, and
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the Secretary of Justice or his perm anent authorized representative.
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The NGC shall receive appeals on petitions for review from the
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findings/recom m endation of any of the Grievance Committees. It shall
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provide the parties of its decision within fifteen (15) days, counted from the
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time of receipt of the petition. Any resolution of the NGC shall be final.
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SEC. 15. In cen tiv es f o r  U ndergoing th e  ROTC P rogram . -  a.
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Subject to other requirem ents th at may be prescribed by rules and
24 
regulations, 
graduates 
of the 
Advance 
ROTC 
shall 
be 
eligible 
for
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com m issionship/lateral entry and enlistm ent in the AFP, Philippine National
26 
Police (PNP), Philippine Coast G uard (PCG), B ureau of Jail M anagem ent and
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Penology (BJMP), and B ureau of Fire Protection (BFP) unless a waiver is
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issued by the D epartm ent Secretaries of the aforem entioned m ilitary and
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civilian arm ed forces.
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b. S tudents undergoing the Basic ROTC and those accepted in the
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ROTC Advance Course shall be provided with free hospitalization in any
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governm ent hospital in case of accident or injury during the training.


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M andatory insurance for students undergoing ROTC shall be provided by
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the school where the students are enrolled.
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c. Students undergoing the Advance ROTC shall be given access and
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privileges with any AFP Commissary. The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces
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of 
the 
Philippines 
shall 
issue 
the 
necessary 
regulations 
for 
the
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im plem entation of this privilege.
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SEC 16. C lassificatio n  o f ROTC S tu d en ts. - Grades 11 and 12
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students who are enrolled in the ROTC program  shall be recognized as
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civilians in law.
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SEC. 
17. 
ROTC 
Instructors* 
C ap acity  
D evelopm ent 
a n d
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E n h an c em en t P rogram . -  There is hereby created and established a
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training program  for ROTC instructors, to ensure th at they m eet the highest
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physical and m oral standards to teach and carry out the ROTC program .
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The Instructors’ Program shall be developed and adm inistered under the
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guidance and tutelage of the DND and the DepEd.
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A com prehensive training m anual shall be developed for the conduct
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of these trainings, incorporating am ong other things, gender-appropriate
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and child-sensitive aw areness, familiarity with relevant laws on the ROTC,
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Special Protection of Children, other domestic laws 
and international
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obligations necessary and appropriate to guaranty the integrity and the
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highest standard of moral scruple for the im plem enters’ of the ROTC
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Program.
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SEC. 
18. 
B udget A ppropriation. -  The 
funding requirem ent
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necessary to im plem ent the establishm ent, m aintenance and operations of
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the Basic ROTC Program shall be included in the budget of the
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im plem enting agencies/departm ents, which is the DND and the DepEd, in
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the annual General Appropriations Act in the year following its enactm ent.
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SEC. 19. Im p lem en tin g R ules. -  The DND and DepEd shall have the
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joint responsibility for the adoption of the im plem enting rules of this Act
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within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act.
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SEC. 20. T ran sito ry  Provisions. -  In order to m anage the initial
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im plem entation of the ROTC Program in senior high school, the DND, and
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the DepEd shall within six (6) m onths from the effectivity of this Act, design,
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institute and im plem ent a Pilot Program.
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The DND and the DepEd shall jointly subm it an annual review and
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evaluation report to Congress on the im plem entation of the Pilot Program.
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Upon review and approval by Congress, the framework utilized under the
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Pilot ROTC shall become the standard for the full national im plem entation of
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the Basic ROTC Program.
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SEC. 21. J o in t C ongressional O versight Com m ittee. -  A Joint
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Congressional Oversight Committee is hereby created to oversee, m onitor
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and evaluate the im plem entation of this Act.
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The Oversight Committee shall be composed of five (5) m em bers each
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from the Senate and from the House of Representatives, including the
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C hairm an of the Committee on Education, Arts and C ulture of both Houses.
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The m em bership of the Committee of every House shall have at least two (2)
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opposition or minority m embers.
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SEC. 22. M an d ato ry  E v alu atio n  a n d  Review -  The DND and the
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DepED shall jointly conduct an annual review and subm it a report to
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Congress on the statu s of the im plem entation of the Basic ROTC Program
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one year after its full im plementation.
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SEC. 23. P e n a l Prom sions. -  Offenses comm itted by persons involved
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in or in relation to the im plem entation of this Act shall be subject to
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penalties in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations.
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G rades 11 and 12 students undergoing the Basic ROTC Program m ust not
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be subjected to military law.
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SEC. 24. O ffenses P u n ish ab le U nder E x istin g  Law s. -  For acts
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already penalized under existing laws such as corruption, graft, hazing,
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sexual harassm ent, and other abuses comm itted by persons authorized to
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adm inister the Basic ROTC and deploym ent of the Corps, the m axim um
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penalty im posable under existing laws shall be imposed.
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SEC. 25. S e p a ra b ility  Clause. -  If any provision of this Act is held
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invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not so declared shall
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rem ain in force and effect.
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SEC. 26. A m en d ato ry  Clause. -  Section 38 and 39 of Republic Act
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No. 7077 and Section 4 of Republic Act 9163, are hereby deem ed am ended
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and modified accordingly.
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SEC. 27. R ep ealin g  C lause. -  All other laws, executive orders,
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presidential decrees, rules and regulations inconsistent with any provisions
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of this Act are hereby repealed, am ended or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 28. E ffectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
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following its publication in at least two (2) new spapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,
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