Mandatory ROTC in Colleges and Universities

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 207: Mandatory ROTC in Colleges and Universities

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Mandatory ROTC in Colleges and Universities

Law: Executive Order No. 207

Decision Date: Jul 1, 1987

President Manuel L. Quezon's Executive Order No. 207 mandated the inclusion of compulsory ROTC courses in the curriculum of all physically fit male citizens in colleges and universities in the Philippines, with non-compliance resulting in withdrawal of government recognition for the institution.

Law Summary

Authority and Legal Basis

Enacted under the authority of Section 35, Commonwealth Act No. 1 (National Defense Act).
Implemented by Executive Order No. 207 dated June 15, 1939.

Course Implementation

Military instruction, known as the ROTC course, is compulsory.
Must be included as part of the collegiate curriculum.
Conduct of the course to follow policies and regulations approved by the President of the Philippines.

Role of the Philippine Army

The Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army to assign competent army officers to conduct ROTC courses.
Provision of necessary military equipment to schools is free of charge.
Schools responsible for care, safekeeping, and furnishing regulation bonds for equipment.

Government Recognition and Compliance

Failure to comply allows the Secretary of Public Instruction to withdraw government recognition.
No future recognition granted unless ROTC course is included as prescribed.

Exemptions

No exemptions allowed except by explicit direction of the President of the Philippines.

Penalties and Administrative Actions

Withdrawal of recognition serves as the main penalty for non-compliance, impacting institutional status and benefits.

Key Legal Concepts

National defense integration into higher education.
Government-controlled military training.
Institutional accountability tied to government recognition.
Presidential authority in defense policy implementation.

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