ASU ROTC Unit - Kalibo Campus

IN PHOTOS | ASU KALIBO ROTC CLASS “MAANYAG” GRADUATION AND CLOSING CEREMONY

The ASU ROTC Unit Kalibo Campus successfully conducted the Graduation and Closing Ceremony of ROTC Class “Maanyag” held last 29 May 2026, at the ASU Kalibo Sports/Parade Ground, formally concluding Training Year 2025–2026.

The ceremony was graced by Campus Director Dr. Angeline G. Regalado, who delivered the opening remarks, followed by an inspirational message from SUC President III Dr. Jeffrey A. Clarin. The graduates were further inspired by COL DELFIN C CONSOLACION JR., INF (GSC) PA, 601CDC Director, while MAJ JUANITO N MANGAOANG PA (RES), Commandant of ASU ROTC Unit, formally introduced the Guest of Honor and Speaker, LTC ELMAR L SALVADOR, INF (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer of the 82nd Infantry "Bantay Laya" Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Philippine Army, who delivered his keynote address to the graduating cadets.

The ceremony featured the presentation of awards recognizing outstanding performance and loyalty, the conferment of Certificates of Completion, and the formal turnover of graduates to the Reserve Command, signifying their successful completion of military training and readiness to serve as members of the nation's reserve force.

The occasion marked the culmination of months of rigorous military instruction, leadership development, and values formation. As members of ROTC Class “Maanyag,” the graduates carried forward the ideals of honor, discipline, integrity, and selfless service as they embarked on their role as citizen-soldiers committed to serving the nation.

Photo Credits: Aklan Tradesman Publication (ATP) and Society of Multimedia Arts (SOMA) Organization.

IN PHOTOS | CROSSED SWORDS CEREMONY FOR THE MILITARY WEDDING

The ASU ROTC Unit Kalibo Campus Officers had the honor of rendering the Crossed Swords Ceremony during the Military Wedding of PFC Ronel Z Martinez of the Light Reaction Regiment, Special Operations Unit, held last 26 1400H May 2026 at Saint Jude Church, Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan.

A total of thirteen (13) Officers, participated in the ceremonial saber arch— a long-standing military tradition that symbolizes honor, respect, and the unwavering support of the military profession as the couple embarked on their new journey together in marriage.

Following the wedding rites, a reception was held at Terranova Gardens, Kalibo, where the celebration continued with the couple's family, friends, and distinguished guests.

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔, 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆.