Emilio Aguinaldo College ROTC Unit

Happy Birthday Sir COL FERDINAND REY G GA MNSA (ART) PA to our esteemed Group Commander of the NCRRCDG!
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‎On behalf of the Emilio Aguinaldo College ROTC Unit, we extend our deepest gratitude for your exceptional leadership and dedication. As a Group Commander of NCRRCDG, Today, We celebrate not just the passing of another year, but the life of a true servant-leader whose vision, discipline, and courage elevate everyone under your command. Your unwavering commitment to nation, community empowerment, and the highest ideals of service is not only commendable—it’s transformative.
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‎Like a steadfast compass, your leadership guides your men with purpose and direction. Like a shield in times of challenge, your presence inspires confidence, strength, and resilience among those you serve. And like a flame that never fades, your passion for service continues to kindle a deep sense of duty and commitment in all who follow your example.
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‎May this year bring you renewed strength, wisdom in every decision, and clear skies throughout your mission. May your leadership continue to leave a lasting impact on the lives you touch—both within and beyond the uniform.
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‎ From the EAC ROTC Unit

On 𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐑𝐂𝐃𝐆) conducted the 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭 of different ROTC Units held at the Laang Kawal Multipurpose Hall, HNCRRCDG, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, under the direct supervision of 𝐂𝐎𝐋 𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐘 𝐆 𝐆𝐀 𝐌𝐍𝐒𝐀 (𝐀𝐑𝐓) 𝐏𝐀, 𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐑𝐂𝐃𝐆 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫.
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‎The program commenced with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem with the use of Audio-Visual Presentation (AVP). MSg Gerry M De Mesa (AGS) PA, OIC, Office of the Group Sergeant Major, NCRRCDG, RCPA, delivered the invocation followed by the welcome remarks of COL ABRAHAM M GALLANGI JR GSC (INF) PA, Executive Officer, NCRRCDG, RCPA.
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‎Following the welcome remarks, an AVP was presented showcasing the inspiring Class Synopsis of Advance ROTC Academic Phase Training (ARAPT) MS 41/42 batch 2025, followed by the Class Impression delivered by the PLMar ROTC Unit Corps Commander and Class President, Advance ROTC S.Y 2025-2026, C/COL JERWIN C JERESANO 1CL. After, MAJ ALEXANDER M LAMBIQUIT (CE) PA, Group Operations Officer, NCRRCDG, RCPA, formally presented Advance ROTC Cadet Officers for graduation, while COL FERDINAND REY G GA MNSA (ART) PA declared the Advance ROTC Cadet Officers as graduates.
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‎Following the declaration of graduates, the formal Distribution of Certificates and Donning of Ranks commenced. MAJ FRANCIS M LOBATON (MI) PA, OIC Group Adjutant and S1, NCRRCDG, RCPA, officially read the promotion orders. This act formally designated the Advance ROTC Cadet Officer graduates to their newly donned ranks as Sergeants in the Reserve Force of the Philippine Army.
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‎Prior to the conclusion, 𝐁𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐎 𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐀, 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 (𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐌), 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲, served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. In his motivational address, he highlighted that a Sergeant is considered the cornerstone of leadership—reliable, courageous, just, and able to lead by example.