Manila, May 3 -- The country should focus on strengthening its defense posture and readiness instead of retaliating against China for its aggression in the West Philippine Sea.

Senator Francis Tolentino on Friday also suggested strengthening the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program and for criminology students to undergo military training.

"Sa akin, palakasin natin ang ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program. Lahat ng criminology students undergo military training, etc. So, palakasin natin ang sarili natin, palakasin natin 'yung navy, ang coast guard, ang PNP Maritime Group (In my opinion, let's strengthen the ROTC program. All criminology students undergo military training, etc. So, let's strengthen ourselves, let's ...