Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 59)
All colleges and universities having an enrollment of at least two hundred fifty male students are required to include a compulsory ROTC course for all physically fit male undergraduate students.
The Secretary of National Defense prescribes the policies and regulations for the conduct of the ROTC course.
The ROTC requirement applies to colleges and universities with an enrollment of at least two hundred fifty male students.
All physically fit male citizens of the Philippines with undergraduate status in the covered colleges and universities are required to take the ROTC course.
Failure to comply may result in withdrawal of government recognition for the institution. For State Colleges and Universities, responsible officials may face administrative action.
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines is responsible for detailing competent officers to conduct the ROTC courses.
No, the military equipment necessary for the ROTC units must be supplied without expenses to the colleges and universities, except for care, maintenance, and furnishing regulation bonds, armory, and training grounds.
Yes, ROTC/WATC fees and contributions collected by colleges and universities are to be expended exclusively for the operation and maintenance of the ROTC/WATC units.
Exemptions are only granted by specific direction of the President of the Philippines upon the favorable recommendation of the Secretary of Education through the Secretary of National Defense.
Yes, the Order provides for instruction and training to prepare female students for service in the Women’s Auxiliary Corps, but establishing such a course and enrollment therein is optional and voluntary.
No government recognition shall be granted to an institution of learning that does not include the prescribed ROTC military instruction course in its curricula.
The Secretary of National Defense, Secretary of Education, and the President of the State College or University concerned jointly prescribe these regulations, subject to the approval of the President of the Philippines.
Executive Order No. 207 dated June 15, 1939, and any rules and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed.