by Ardy Ines Araneta Batoy

July 31, 2022

This week’s edition of VOX POPULI is featuring the netizens’ responses to the question: “UYON KA BA ANI? Si Sen Risa Hontiveros SUPAK sa pagpatuman sa ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Course) Program sa mga tinun-an ug nagsulti nga ang “Patriyotismo” mahimong ipakita sa laing paagi nga dili sa ROTC Uyon ka ba ni Senator Hontiveros?

  • from Marvee Anthony Sumaylo: Uyon ko ni Sen Risa. To expand my answer, kung ginikanan ka nga kinahanglan pa muapil ang gobyerno para disiplinahon imong anak, lahi na gyud na kaayo. Kung patriotic ka nga sibilyan, bayri og tarong ag imong tax para tarong ag budget sa atong sundalo og sakto ilang kagamitan. Mag amping sa imong mga silingan og tudlo-i imong anak nga ang tinuod nga disiplina, kanang di ka mangita’g karahasan para makasolbad og problema.
  • from Julius Aron: Isip ginikanan angay ibalik mam kay wala nay time excercise ug hisgot patriotism mga bata tungod sa gadgets
  • from Ayen Ocampo: Tita i want to comment but basin ma bash ko bwahahaha… but really supak ko tita.. I dont want my girls to go through it..
  • from Merlgre Vallecera Montales: Supak ko sa mensahe ni sen risa
  • from May Emerald: Uyon ko Mam sa CAT-ROTC. I experienced CAT when I was in HS and the result was good for me. We have different views
  • from Ma Consuelo Loquellano Clarete: Uyon ko…
  • from Romulo Comiso: 100% UYON kaayo ko nga ibalik ang ROTC ki dako kaayo ug tabang sa personal discipline ki preparation pud na kung naay www3. like sa israel nko hasta mga babaye reserved na cla kung naay war mao importanti kaayo ang ROTC
  • from May Emerald to Romulo Comiso:  Romulo Comiso true.
  • from Ria Maslog: Ako I go for CAT Sa high school sa Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran dha mi
  • from Connie Geonzon: Uyon ko para imbis sa gadget ra ug suroy na pud silay time para ani.
  • from Bernardita Cortes: I AM Naa May Student Community Sevice Program nga mag Community Outreach atong mga students in place ofCAT saHigh School ug DAPAT ROTC anga sa College Curriculum .DILI Compulsory .UNLESS we are preparing a CORPS of Army forc a POLICE STATE like CHINA – nfa every movement is under the INTELLIGENCE LENS of Communist Party Chairman, XI PIN- DAKOP DIRI- DAKOP didto!
  • from Ellen Simbajon: Students should be given options in College: CWTS or ROTC. CAT in HS.
  • from Merleyeslam Eyes: yes. . . kay kana kowang rajud na maayo ma i mandatory military training sa mga lalaki nang two years gaya sa ibang bansa
  • from Raul Gatal: I would rather that it would be offered as an elective subject
  • from Ellen Simbajon to Raul Gatal: Raul Gatal , okay rin ito, Sir Raul. However, I wonder how many students would like to enrol. But it’s a good suggestion
  • from Raul Gatal to Ellen Simbajon: Ellen Simbajon maam, this would be a good opportunity for those inclined in the field to shine, to excel and to improve. Who knows? This would be a training ground for them to pursue public service in the military thru the PNPA or PMA.
  • from Ellen Simbajon to Raul Gatal: Raul Gatal , love that! Hope DepEd and CHED would consider this seriously.
  • from Bernardita Cortes to Ellen Simbajon: Ellen Simbajon this is a FREE country, students have the right to choose and schools free to frame their respective curriculum
  • from Raul Gatal to Ellen Simbajon:  Ellen Simbajon coz if we force the issue we would produce disgruntled cadets, students nga mag AWOL and students who would graduate with nothing but bitter memories about their forced cadetship haha
  • from Bernardita Cortes: Unless plan to declare Martial Law is lurking in the Dark recesses of their Minds! Period!
  • from Shirmie V. Cuadra Biloy:  Yes.
  • from Celeste Estoque: Uyon ko mabalik maam kay labi nga karon mga kabataan (not all) di na mutuo bisan sa parents. No bashing please.
  • from Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque Jr. to Celeste Estoque: Celeste Estoque basin sad nasobrahan ug pagka nagger ang parents mao na di na maminaw ang mga kids. Hahaha.
  • from Celeste Estoque to Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque: Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque Jr. 😂 labi na kung wala ang amahan
  • from Bernardita Cortes to Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque:: Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque Jr. and parents fall short as Role Model to their children ; so less na ang respect nila
  • from Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque: Discipline of the students will be more achievable with ROTC… Relax ang kamot sa ml hehehe
  • from May Emerald to Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque: Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque Right
  • from Bernardita Cortes to Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque: Crisaldo Felisilda Estoque Jr. naay uban ma discipline During ROTC time RA kay Naa baya daghang ANUSAFO mga officers sa ilang mga Cadets- command them to buy acigarette or hamburger with only50 centavos and if the Cadet complains” Kulang man ni Sir” BANGHAGAN Lang “ DISKARTE diha ug imo” ug mopalit na Lang ang Cadet out of his own food ALLIWANCE intawon – kini ug daghan pang mga abuse of power sa mga RO officers
  • from Bernardita Cortes: I mean Allowance.
  • from Au Miral: Uyon ko sa ROTC.
  • from Ed Villafuerte: basta lang maka oppose mam..
  • from Silvana Sayon:  Mao man na si Hontiveros, kapoy na!
  • from Ardy Ines Araneta Batoy to Silvana Sayon: Silvana Sayon . . . . dili kapoy si hontiveros. Iya pud na nga opinion.
  • from Helen Lopez Vallente: Inahan sa Kanunayng Panabang ngano man gyod nis Hontiveros oy ka ok nalang anang Rotc /Cat maayo pana kay sa mag sige ML og Dota… MAS GUSTO BA NIYA MAG sige na. Lang ug rally uyon ko maam
  • from Ivy Alvarado Sarabia: Uyon ko na ibalik ang CAT or ROTC. Naanad na akong anak ana ky military school siya nag eskwela..Mas maayu jud naa na maabalik.
  • from Ma Gen: Ibalik maam kay very good venue ni para sa discipline sa mga bata.
  • from Richard Duldulao: Actually correct siya nga dili lamang sa ROTC pwedeng ipakita ang patriotism. Daghang paagi. Pero usa na ang disiplina pinaagi sa ROTC nga pwedeng mahulma ang pagka patriotic sa tawo. However, wala koy nakitang problema kung ibalik ang ROTC. Gikan ko sa CAT ug ROTC, ug wala koy nakitang problema
  • from Agnes Andoy Formento: Uyon ko ibalik ang CAT ug ROTC.
  • from Clifford John Vistal Camosa: Dili dapat Mandatory.. ug disiplina. Ang reason, kadaghan bang nag-agig ROTC nga mga was MN japoy buot…. NAa Gani nag.agi ug Military Training najud, nadisiplina ba diay? Nisamot kadakog ulo… Samot nag Ma.officer…
  • from Bernardita Cortes to Clifford John Vistal Camosa: Clifford John Vistal Camosa daghan Man ganing abusado nga mga Peace- keeping officers nga Dapat Defender Of the people Pero Oppressor of tge People na hinuon
  • from Clifford John Vistal Camosa to Bernardita Cortes: Aw dugang na pd nga bayad sa tuition…kung ebalik ang ROTC
  • from Maria Cristina Bihag: Uyon ko ibalik ang ROTC kay dako kaayo na ug tabang sa pag kat on ug disciplina sa ating mga kabataan
  • from Joselito Calapu-an Bolonos:  Si hontiveros ra ang dili uyon, f daghan ang muoyon matuman ang kadaghanan…
  • from Aster Apalisok Piollo: ROTC should be re introduced along with the development of patriotism, in the curriculum frm.elementary. The ROTC should not be done with hazing, disrespect on the lower ranking men by their officials. This became a good source of money for the officials. Spoiled rich students buy their way out of ROTC.

Aside from netizens giving their comments, the following also expressed their reaction of “LIKE” to the statement.

Gerard Palarca Taguenca, Violee Dano, Anita Loquias Cabrera, Judith Uy Sumatra, Clifford John Vistal Camosa, Arnel Jason Lim, Virgie Cutanda, Fe Marfe Jimenez, Armie Salome Calamba, Maria Flores Vaño Adiong, Cristina Densing, Lodijon Oculam, Philip Bulilan, Matt William, Silvana Sayon, Helen Lopez Vallente, Jessamyn Bucia Belderol, Leizel Lucero Malbog – Cuyos, Maria Antonia Adaptar, Daisy Galinato, Eugene Malaran, Rhodora Jo, Merleyeslam Eyes, Ma Consuelo Loquellano Clarete, Pauline Lim-Ramos, Chris Roa Requeron, Ayen Ocampo