Conscription in the Philippines
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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.