In the Congress Committee on Higher and Technical Education hearing today which tackled legislative measures that aim to reinstate the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in all colleges and universities nationwide, Kabataan Party-list Rep. Raymond “Mong” Palatino said he vows to stop such dangerous proposal that aims to “reverse and disregard the gains of students in their fight against an unrightful military training.”

“The ROTC has taught its cadets how to become blind and docile servants. With its grim and bloody human rights record, the AFP has no right to meddle with the academic affairs of our youth. A war-mongering and mercenary institution must not be allowed to infiltrate schools and teach students,” he said.

Palatino also disputed the claim that the AFP-run program would teach the students how to be patriotic.

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