MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Wednesday slammed those criticizing the Duterte administration for not playing tough with China, yet wouldn’t even support the revival of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program.
During the hearing of the Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, Dela Rosa said these critics appear to be “calling for war,” but are against the mandatory military education and training for students.
“Alam natin yung imminent threat coming from China… nag-occupy sila sa West Philippine Sea but marami tayong mga kababayan ngayon—matatanda man or bata—na gustong gustong makipag-giyera talaga sa China. Gust…
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