Manila, Jan. 19 -- ectoral groups on Tuesday expressed support for the termination of the University of the Philippines-Department of National Defense (UP-DND) Accord of 1989, saying the move will put a stop to issues of recruitment of students into the armed movement.
"This abrogation will put the University of the Philippines in its proper role and context as a prime university in Philippine society," the groups, composed of six multi-sectoral organizations and coalitions including the League of Parents of the Philippines (LPP), Liga Independencia Pilipinas (LIPI), Sulong Maralita (Youth for Peace and Development), Duterte Youth Movement, Pambansang Koalisyon ng Maralitang Taga-Lungsod (PMKL), and Movement of Women for Change and Reform ...