THE City Council of Bacolod passed a resolution enjoining residents of the city to respond to the call to personal military and civil service pursuant to Republic Act 7077 or the Armed forces of the Philippines Reservist Act of 1991.
The resolution, authored by Councilor Sonya Verdeflor, cited Sections 2 and 3 of Article II of R.A. 7077 known as the AFP Reservist Act of 1991 which provides that it is the policy of the state to maintain a standing force or regular military force in times of peace consonant to its adequate and actual needs for the security of the state, but which can be rapidly expanded by the well-disciplined Citizen Armed Force in the event of war, invasion or rebellion.
The said Citizen Armed Force shall be provided maximum opportunity to participate in safeguarding the security of the state and assisting in socio-economic development.
As provided under Sections 4 and 5 of said Act , the Citizen Armed Force shall be so organized, trained, developed and maintained as to ensure their readiness to immediately respond to the call to service.
The state shall promote and develop public support to and awareness of the important role of the Citizen Armed Force as protector of the people and the state.
Section 7 of Article III of the said Act states that the mission of the Citizen Armed Force, alternately referred to as the Reserve Force, is to provide the base for the expansion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the event of war, invasion or rebellion.
It will also assist in relief and rescue during disaster or calamities, in socio-economic development; and in the operation and maintenance of essential government or private utilities in the furtherance of the overall mission. (CNC)
