Proposition:

Resolved that the military be allowed to use propaganda in school - AFFIRMATIVE

Suggested Arguments:

1. Necessity

a) Allowing the military to use propaganda in school is necessary due to an impending need
for a wider counter-propaganda to the breeding insurgent propaganda of the armed rebel
groups

b) Allowing the military to use propaganda in school is necessary to inculcate the values of
nationalism and patriotism when today’s time has proven such values to be dwindling
considering further that the state has affirmed that "Youth" is the critical period in a
person's growth and development.

c) Allowing the military to use propaganda in school is necessary as it is also the youth’s
duty, as citizens, to defend the country. This can be achieved through the use of
age-appropriate and balanced modules regarding the status of national defense

Sources:

i. 1987 Constitution of the Philippines: Article II, Section 13. The State recognizes the vital role of
the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and
encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs .Article II, Section 4. xxx The Government
may call upon the people to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be
required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal, military or civil service.

ii. PD 603 Child and Youth Welfare Code: http://pcw.gov.ph/law/presidential-decree-no-603 Article

4 Responsibilities of the Child. - Every child, regardless of the circumstances of his birth, sex,
religion, social status, political antecedents and other factors shall: xxx (4) Exert his utmost to
develop his potentialities for service, particularly by undergoing a formal education suited to his
abilities, in order that he may become an asset to himself and to society; (5) Respect not only his
elders but also the customs and traditions of our people, the memory of our heroes, the duly
constituted authorities, the laws of our country, and the principles and institutions of
democracy;

iii. RA 8044 Youth in Nation Building Act: Section 2. The State hereby declares that "Youth" is the
critical period in a person's growth and development from the onset of adolescence towards the
peak of mature, self-reliant and responsible adulthood comprising the considerable sector of the
population from the age of fifteen (15) to thirty (30) years.

iv. Dwindling patriotism among youth a pressing concern—PVAO

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/608736/dwindling-nationalism-among-youth-a-pressing-concern-p
vao

v. NPA propaganda notes found in Sagada school

http://www.manilatimes.net/npa-propaganda-notes-found-sagada-school/157706/

vi. NPA crime group used social media for large-scale coercion
http://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1461461919305
vii. Filipino Millenial joins ISIS in Syria
http://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/159609-millennial-terrorism-isis-philippines

viii. Philippines: ISIL-linked Maute group using children as fighters

http://www.aljazeera.com/video/news/2017/05/philippines-maute-armed-group-child-soldiers-
marawi-170530193625476.html

2. Beneficiality

a) Allowing the military to use propaganda in school will assist the schools in their
constitutional duty to inculcate patriotism and nationalism, x x x appreciation of the role
of national heroes in the historical development of the country, teach the rights and
duties of citizenship, x x x and develop moral character and personal discipline

b) Allowing the military to use propaganda in school will assist in preventing the enlistment
of children fighters by the armed rebel groups

Sources:

i. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines: Article XIV, Section 3 (2) They [Educational Institutions]
shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster love of humanity, respect for human rights,
appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical development of the country, teach
the rights and duties of citizenship, strengthen ethical and spiritual values, develop moral
character and personal discipline, encourage critical and creative thinking, broaden scientific and
technological knowledge, and promote vocational efficiency.

ii. Philippines: ISIL-linked Maute group using children as fighters

http://www.aljazeera.com/video/news/2017/05/philippines-maute-armed-group-child-soldiers-
marawi-170530193625476.html

iii. Additional Protocol II, Geneva Convention

https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/applic/ihl/ihl.nsf/Article.xsp?action=openDocument&documentId=
F9CBD575D47CA6C8C12563CD0051E783 Article 4.3(c) xxx children who have not attained the
age of fifteen years shall neither be recruited in the armed forces or groups nor allowed to take
part in hostilities

3. Practicability

a) Allowing the military to use propaganda in school is practicable as the Military, being
tasked to lead national defense is in the best position to educate on the duty of the
citizen to defend the state and the values of patriotism and nationalism

b) Allowing the military to use propaganda in school is practicable as the youth’s role is
considered vital to nation building.

Sources:

i. 1987 Constitution of the Philippines: Article II, Section 3. xxx The Armed Forces of the Philippines
is the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the State and
the integrity of the national territory. Article II, Section 4. xxx The Government may call upon the
 people to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required, under
conditions provided by law, to render personal, military or civil service.

ii. Commonwealth Act 1 - National Defense Act: Section 2 (a) xxx The preservation of the State is
the obligation of every citizen. Xxx

iii. 1987 Constitution of the Philippines: Article II, Section 13. The State recognizes the vital role of
the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and
encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.

iv. RA 8044 Youth in Nation Building Act: Section 2. The State recognizes its responsibility to enable
the youth to fulfill their vital role in nation-building x x x
http://pcw.gov.ph/law/republic-act-8044