Army invites young Siquijor residents, join the army

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb17): Army invites young Siquijor residents, join the army

The Philippine Army (PA) calls on young Siquijor residents to join the army and register for the examinations on March 2 at 8 a.m. at the Siquijor Capital Square, Siquijor, Siquijor.

Army Recruitment Office-Visayas, Sgt. Wenceslao Cainglet, said this is the first time that the PA comes to Siquijor to offer the exam because it saw in the past, young residents had been coming to Manila to take the exam. "We want to help interested individuals from spending much for their travel,” Cainglet added.

So instead of applicants going to Cebu or Manila, officers of the Philippine Army bring the exam to the island.

For Officer Candidate Course (OCC), qualifications are: Baccalaureate Degree, Single without child, 21—24 years old at start of training, at least 5 feet in height both male and female, physically and mentally fit, and with no pending case in any court.

For Candidate Soldier Course (CSC), he/she must have 72 units in college, if high school graduate (male only), must possess skills needed in the military service, single without a child, 18 to 26 years old at start of training, at least 5 feet in height both male and female, physically and mentally fit, and with no pending case in any court.

Officer Preparatory Course (OPC) are for commissioned in the Reserve Force as 2nd Lieutenant, single without a child, Not more than 31 years old on date of Call-to-Active Duty, at least 5 feet in height both male and female, physically and mentally fit, also with no pending case in any court.
Requirements during examination are College Diploma or Transcript of Record for college graduate or high school diploma and Form 137/138 for high school graduate (male only), NSO birth certificate, valid identification card, pencil number 2 and should be in white T-shirt and pants.
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1131360918417