Padilla eyes automatic reservist registration amid security risks

MANILA, Philippines — Sen.

Robinhood Padilla has sought the automatic reservist registration for eligible Filipinos as a preparation for possible security emergencies, cybersecurity threats, and climate-related disasters.

Padilla filed Senate Bill No.

2042 which seeks to amend the Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act by automatic military registrations of Filipinos aged between 18 ...