Questions and Answers
What was the purpose of Commonwealth Act 1 enacted in 1935?
To create an independent Philippine Army.
Which president issued Presidential Decree 1706 in 1980?
ROTC was made mandatory for all colleges and universities after the post-war training period.
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RA 8491 is known as the ______________ of the Philippines.
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What law was suspended in 1986 except for the ROTC program?
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What does RA 9163 refer to?
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What was the main change to ROTC after the suspension in 1986?
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What was the purpose of Commonwealth Act 1, also known as the National Defense Act?
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ROTC was voluntary during World War II.
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Who issued the Presidential Decree 1706?
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What significant change occurred to ROTC after the 1986 Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1?
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What did RA 7077 modify?
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The ______ Act mandated compulsory national service for every Filipino citizen in 1980.
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Study Notes
Historical Account
- Military training originated in the Philippines during Spanish colonization; similar to ROTC offered at Universidad de Sto. Tomas.
- The Commonwealth Act of 1935 established the National Defense Act, aiming to create an independent Philippine Army interrupted by World War II.
- Manuel Quezon led the Commonwealth Act, which was approved by the Philippine National Assembly on December 21, 1935.
- ROTC members were called into active military service during World War II.
- Post-war training mandated ROTC in colleges and universities, requiring curricular changes, and was initially compulsory for males only.
- In 1980, Presidential Decree 1706, known as the National Service Law, mandated compulsory national service for all Filipino citizens, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
- In 1986, Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1 suspended the implementation of the National Service Law, retaining only ROTC, which underwent a rebranding from ROTC to BROTC (Basic ROTC).
- The suspension was enacted by President Corazon Aquino, aiming to reform the ROTC program.
- The Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act (RA 7077) was implemented in 1991, modifying and evolving the Basic ROTC structure.
Legal Perspective
- The 1987 Philippine Constitution includes Article II, highlighting the Declaration of Principles and State Policies, and Article III, which focuses on the Bill of Rights.
- RA 8491 outlines the Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines, enacted in 1998, governing national symbols.
- RA 9163, the NSTP Act of 2001, provides a legal framework for the National Service Training Program, emphasizing its policy declaration, components, and regulations.
- Panlaang Hukbo ng Pambansang Paglilingkod is established under RA 9163, addressing legal mandates distinguishing SBNU (Students in Basic National Unused) vs. CBNU (Community-Based National Unused).
- The NSRC (National Service Reserve Corps) has a defined organizational structure (Organogram and Manning) and mobilization plan to implement national service initiatives.
Historical Account
- Military training originated in the Philippines during Spanish colonization; similar to ROTC offered at Universidad de Sto. Tomas.
- The Commonwealth Act of 1935 established the National Defense Act, aiming to create an independent Philippine Army interrupted by World War II.
- Manuel Quezon led the Commonwealth Act, which was approved by the Philippine National Assembly on December 21, 1935.
- ROTC members were called into active military service during World War II.
- Post-war training mandated ROTC in colleges and universities, requiring curricular changes, and was initially compulsory for males only.
- In 1980, Presidential Decree 1706, known as the National Service Law, mandated compulsory national service for all Filipino citizens, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
- In 1986, Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1 suspended the implementation of the National Service Law, retaining only ROTC, which underwent a rebranding from ROTC to BROTC (Basic ROTC).
- The suspension was enacted by President Corazon Aquino, aiming to reform the ROTC program.
- The Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act (RA 7077) was implemented in 1991, modifying and evolving the Basic ROTC structure.
Legal Perspective
- The 1987 Philippine Constitution includes Article II, highlighting the Declaration of Principles and State Policies, and Article III, which focuses on the Bill of Rights.
- RA 8491 outlines the Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines, enacted in 1998, governing national symbols.
- RA 9163, the NSTP Act of 2001, provides a legal framework for the National Service Training Program, emphasizing its policy declaration, components, and regulations.
- Panlaang Hukbo ng Pambansang Paglilingkod is established under RA 9163, addressing legal mandates distinguishing SBNU (Students in Basic National Unused) vs. CBNU (Community-Based National Unused).
- The NSRC (National Service Reserve Corps) has a defined organizational structure (Organogram and Manning) and mobilization plan to implement national service initiatives.
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Test your knowledge on the foundations of nation-building in the context of the NSTP-CWTS program. This quiz covers historical accounts, legal perspectives, and significant pieces of legislation, including the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the NSTP Act of 2001. Challenge yourself on important articles and codes that shape civic responsibility in the Philippines.
