Conscription in the Philippines has been implemented at several points in the country's history. As of 2022[update], no mandatory conscription is in effect in the Philippines and military service is entirely voluntary as stated in the 1987 constitution. [1] [2] However, there have been calls for mandatory conscription by Vice President Sara Duterte,[3] along with several Senators pushing for a bill to introduce mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps enrollment.
- ^ "Section 4, Article II of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines". Official Gazette Philippines.
- ^ Central Intelligence Agency. "The World Factbook: Military Service Age and Obligation". Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
17-23 years of age (officers 20-24) for voluntary military service; no conscription; applicants must be single male or female Philippine citizens with either 72 college credit hours (enlisted) or a baccalaureate degree (officers) (2013)
- ^ "Sara Duterte to push for mandatory military service if elected VP". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2022-05-27.