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'The ROTC bill is somehow controversial, but my promise to Senator Bato dela Rosa is that we will deliberate on it, on plenary,' says Senate President Migz Zubiri
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'The leadership of the Church has still to define the Church's role under the Marcos II regime'
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'They deserve a seat at the table, their voices need to be amplified, and their stories deserve our full attention'
The killing of University of Santo Tomas student Mark Welson Chua in 2001 led to the end of mandatory ROTC
'By saying that patriotism and nationalism can only be achieved and taught through ROTC is like saying that, if you refuse to do so, then you most likely love your country less,' says Senator Chiz Escudero