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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) (Filipino: Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) are the military forces of the Philippines. It consists of three main service branches; the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy (including the Marine Corps).
Conscription in the Philippines has been implemented at several points in the country's history. As of 2022, no mandatory conscription is in effect in the Philippines and military service is entirely voluntary as stated in the 1987 constitution.
Jan 20, 2022 · MANILA – The implementation of mandatory military service for Filipinos will help instill patriotism among citizens and help them contribute to nation-building efforts, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Thursday.
Jan 28, 2022 · In a small survey of conducted on 35 student respondents (average number of students in a typical single class) aged 18 to 25 (youth age range), from different schools in Metro Manila (culled via ...
Apr 14, 2024 · By requiring students to undergo military education and training, the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programme ensures that the country has a pool of trained individuals who can...
May 11, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines — The government has not announced any plans to remove the senior high school program and replace this with a two-year military service requirement.
Jan 22, 2022 · The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are considering the idea of implementing mandatory military service for Filipinos, male and female, who are 18 years old. They say that it will help instill patriotism among citizens, contribute to nation-building and create a strong manpower base.
Jan 20, 2022 · We in the DND support the mandatory military service of 18-year-old Filipinos. There are several advantages: First, the military will have a ready and steady trained pool of reservists to defend the country and do HADR work; second, the training and discipline that they will acquire will make them better citizens; third, service to the country ...
Jan 21, 2022 · Vice presidential candidate and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte will push for mandatory military service for all Filipinos once they turn 18 if she wins in the May 2022 elections.
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