Preamble
We, the graduates of the U.P. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC/U.P.)/ Citizen Military Training (CMT) Advance Course and/or Basic Course , imploring the aid of Divine Providence, believing that our principles and ideals, and the spirit of liberty and freedom, which were inculcated in us by our Alma Mater, the University of the Philippines, for which we have risked our lives in war must be nurtured in peace; and for which we are committed and prepared for all times under all circumstances to rise equal to the challenges brought upon us from all sectors of society; in order to consecrate and perpetuate the ties and brotherhood and comradeship which bind us together into a strong, militant, and compact organization in the face of danger, hardship, and combat; to align and direct towards the government’s program on National Development and National Security all our projects and activities; to develop our career and leadership potentials to the fullest; to preserve and perpetuate the traditions and incidents of our historical associations; to protect and promote our common welfare and that of our families; to continue our struggle to uphold and be vigilant at maintaining justice; to safeguard our liberty and to preserve our democratic institutions and way of life; to forever live guided by the shibboleths of DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY; and to uphold the glorious name of the Philippines for which we have fought and served; do ordain and promulgate these By-Laws.
A Salute to 100 Years of UPROTC:Duty Well-Performed,
Honor Untarnished,
& Country Above Self