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PH Army, ULAP ink pact to beef up reserve forces

Philippine News Agency

By Priam Nepomuceno
February 19, 2025, 2:23 pm

MANILA -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Wednesday announced that it would beef up its reserve force and develop the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) with the assistance of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP).

The PA and ULAP signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on "reserve force and ROTC development" at Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said in a statement.

Under the agreement, ULAP will promote local government units' (LGU) involvement in strengthening the PA reserve force by supporting reserve companies and the Army's ROTC programs.

Local government leaders will also help establish provincial mobilization centers to better coordinate humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR), as well as community peace and security efforts.

Meanwhile, the PA will provide technical expertise and training for LGUs in the establishment of provincial mobilization centers, formation of reservist companies, and strengthening of local peace and security councils. The PA will also assist ULAP in formulating policies that align national security needs with economic development goals.

"A year ago, we sat down together to explore areas of common interest and possible collaboration. Today, our discussion continues as we share with you the various initiatives and programs relative to our shared concern in security, humanitarian assistance, disaster response and the reserve force," Army commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido said during the MOU signing

For his part, ULAP president and Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo Cua said the partnership between the two organizations reflects a shared commitment.

"Security is not just the job of our armed forces. It is a responsibility that we all share as Filipinos, especially those in the local government units," he said. (PNA)