Question & AnswerQ&A (DECS ORDER NO. 52)
The policy is based on the constitutional mandate and pertinent provisions of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7077) in relation to the National Service Law (Presidential Decree No. 1706), recognizing the vital role of the youth in nation building and their overall well-being.
All male students enrolled in initial baccalaureate degree programs are required to undergo the expanded ROTC program starting school year 1993-1994.
No, enrollment in the expanded ROTC program is optional for female students, who may also be exempted from the required physical education subjects.
The first curriculum year covers basic military training service.
Institutions can offer advanced military training service, law enforcement service, and/or civic welfare service.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) formulates the guidelines for the law enforcement service program.
The Department of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS) provides the guidelines for the civic welfare service program.
The expanded ROTC Basic Course carries six (6) non-academic units (1.5 units per semester) and consists of a minimum of 51 hours per semester.
Yes, educational institutions may charge and collect a fee which shall form a trust fund managed exclusively for the program's operation, but the amount should not approximate the tuition fee equivalent of 1.5 academic units.
All inconsistent rules, policies, and guidelines shall be deemed canceled, revoked, or modified accordingly.