In 1980, what was the impact of the National Service Law announced by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, and how did it change under President Corazon C. Aquino's memorandum in 1986?
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The question is discussing historical events related to the National Service Law in the Philippines, specifically the mandates set by Presidents Ferdinand E. Marcos and Corazon C. Aquino regarding national service and compulsory education.
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Marcos's 1980 National Service Law mandated national service; Aquino's 1986 memorandum suspended all but Military Service, forming Basic ROTC.
In 1980, President Ferdinand E. Marcos's National Service Law mandated compulsory national service, with students choosing between Civil Welfare Service, Law Enforcement Service, and Military Service. In 1986, President Corazon C. Aquino's memorandum suspended all but Military Service, which became the Basic ROTC.
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In 1980, President Ferdinand E. Marcos's National Service Law mandated compulsory national service, with students choosing between Civil Welfare Service, Law Enforcement Service, and Military Service. In 1986, President Corazon C. Aquino's memorandum suspended all but Military Service, which became the Basic ROTC.
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This shift reflected the changing political landscape, especially the emphasis on military preparedness amidst political instability during and after martial law.
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