COLM ROTC Unit - Affiliated

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
C/COL ADRIAN H MAÑEGO, 1CL
Corps Commander – MASINLAHI CL 06-2026

Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment as an Advance ROTC Officer have inspired and guided many of us throughout our journey. Thank you for your continuous support, guidance, and encouragement. Your leadership did not only strengthen our discipline and skills, but it also shaped us into the leaders we are today.

You have led with honor, integrity, and excellence, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege to work under your command. Your efforts and sacrifices will always be remembered and appreciated.

May you continue to achieve greater success and inspire more people wherever your path may lead. Congratulations once again, Sir, and thank you for your outstanding service and leadership!

YOUR COLMROTCU FAMILY IS PROUD OF YOU!!

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 – 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 - 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧-𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

On May 23, 2026, the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 – 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 successfully conducted its 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧-𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲, celebrating the achievements, dedication, and leadership of the cadets who completed their ROTC training and responsibilities within the unit.

The program formally commenced with the entrance of the 𝟏𝟑 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐬 of 𝐂𝐋 𝟎𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 “𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐈” together with their proud parents. Carrying the class name, “𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑦 𝑛𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝐿𝑎𝑘𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐼𝑖𝑠𝑎,” the graduating class embodied unity, resilience, discipline, and strength as they reached another milestone in their ROTC journey. Their entrance symbolized the culmination of their sacrifices, perseverance, and commitment to leadership and service.

This meaningful moment was followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and an invocation led by 𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐙. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳, 𝟏𝐂𝐋, Executive Officer, asking for guidance and blessings for the success of the ceremony.

After the opening rites, welcome remarks were delivered by 𝐏𝐯𝐭. 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𝐑. 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐚 (𝐑𝐄𝐒) 𝐏𝐀, ROTC Coordinator, who warmly welcomed the guests, parents, officers, and cadets present during the event. This was followed by the reading of orders led by 𝟐𝐋𝐓 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓. 𝐃𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐀 (𝐑𝐄𝐒), Assistant Commandant of the COLM ROTC Unit.

One of the significant highlights of the first part of the program was the Message and Relinquishment of Command delivered by 𝐂/𝐂𝐎𝐋 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐇. 𝐌𝐚𝐧̃𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝟏𝐂𝐋, the Outgoing Corps Commander. In his inspirational message, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the officers, cadets, mentors, and fellow leaders who became part of his ROTC journey. His speech reflected the values of leadership, discipline, service, and dedication that he faithfully carried during his term as Corps Commander.

The ceremony also witnessed the Formal Assumption of Command of the Incoming Acting Corps Commander, 𝐂/𝐌𝐚𝐣 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐂. 𝐓𝐚𝐧̃𝐨𝐥𝐚, 𝟏𝐂𝐋, symbolizing the continuity of leadership and responsibility within the organization. This was followed by the Turn-Over of the Unit Symbol facilitated by the Presiding Officer, 𝐂𝐎𝐋 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐈. 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐍𝐅 (𝐆𝐒𝐂) 𝐏𝐀, Commandant of the COLM ROTC Unit and Group Commander of the 3rd Regional Community Defense Group, RESCOM, Philippine Army. The turn-over of the unit symbol represented the official transfer of authority, trust, and responsibility from the outgoing leadership to the incoming command.

The second part of the program focused on the graduation rites of the cadets. The Presentation of Candidates for Graduation was led by 𝟐𝐋𝐓 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓. 𝐃𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐀 (𝐑𝐄𝐒), Assistant Commandant of the COLM ROTC Unit, presenting the 𝟏𝟕𝟓 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭 graduates who successfully completed the ROTC program. Following this, 𝐂𝐎𝐋 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐈. 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐍𝐅 (𝐆𝐒𝐂) 𝐏𝐀 formally declared the graduates, recognizing their hard work, perseverance, discipline, and dedication to training and service.

The distribution of certificates and awards then took place, recognizing the outstanding performance, leadership, and commitment of the 𝟏𝟑 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐬 of 𝐂𝐋 𝟎𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 “𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐈.” Their accomplishments served as an inspiration to the younger cadets who aspire to follow in their footsteps and continue the legacy of excellence within the unit.

Another meaningful highlight of the ceremony was the Formal Turn-Over of Newly Reservist Personnel led by 𝟐𝐋𝐓 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓. 𝐃𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐀 (𝐑𝐄𝐒).. This significant moment emphasized that the graduates are no longer just students, but are now valuable assets to the nation’s reserve force, prepared to respond to the call of duty and serve the country whenever needed.

The ceremony concluded with pride, honor, and renewed commitment as the graduates officially stepped into a new chapter of leadership, responsibility, and patriotism. The successful conduct of the Graduation and Turn-Over Ceremony not only celebrated the accomplishments of the cadets and outgoing officers, but also welcomed the next generation of leaders who will continue to uphold the mission and vision of the COLM ROTC Unit.

The College of Our Lady of Mercy ROTC Unit proudly congratulates the 175 Basic Cadet graduates and the 13 First Class Advance Cadets of CL 06-2024 “MASINLAHI” for their unwavering dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence. May they continue to embody the values of patriotism, integrity, courage, and selfless service as future reservists and responsible citizens of the nation.

#𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐌𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂𝐔
#𝟑𝟎𝟒𝐭𝐡𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 – 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 - 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧-𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

The 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 – 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 proudly congratulates the 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟎𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐈 "𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑦 𝑛𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝐿𝑎𝑘𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐼𝑖𝑠𝑎" on this remarkable milestone.

Your dedication, discipline, perseverance, and commitment to service have led you to this moment of success. Through every challenge and responsibility, you have demonstrated the true values of leadership, integrity, and excellence.

As you move forward to the next chapter of your journey, may you continue to uphold the principles and honor instilled in you as members of the Cadet Corps. Your achievement is not only a reflection of your hard work, but also an inspiration to those who will follow in your footsteps.

Congratulations MASINLAHI!. May you continue to lead with courage, honor, and purpose.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: 𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐉𝐡𝐚𝐳𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐫 𝐆 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐧, 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: 𝐂/𝐂𝐨𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐇 𝐌𝐚𝐧‌𝐞𝐠𝐨, 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: 𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐉𝐡𝐚𝐳𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐫 𝐆 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐧, 𝟏𝐂𝐋

#𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐌𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂𝐔
#𝟑𝟎𝟒𝐭𝐡𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧

❗𝐀 𝐍 𝐍 𝐎 𝐔 𝐍 𝐂 𝐄 𝐌 𝐄 𝐍 𝐓 ❗
SECOND SEMESTER
WHAT: GRADUATION AND TURN-OVER CEREMONY
WHEN: 23 1400 MAY 2026
WHERE: COLM MAIN CAMPUS
WHO: All Cadets and Cadettes that are enrolled in NSTP Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
ATTIRE: ROTC SHIRT
— ROTC Long Sleeve
— Bullcap
— Maong (Blue/Black) Pants
— Garrison Belt (Silver Buckle)
— White Socks
— Rubber Shoes
FOR MALE:
— Proper Haircut (0by0)
— No Mustache or Beard
— Wear Sando
— No Accessories
— No long nails
FOR FEMALE:
— For long hair, tie your hair in a bun with hairnet
— For short hair, brush up your hair or use hairpin with gel
— Wear sando
— No accesories and make up
— No long nail and nail polish
📌NOTE:
ATTENDANCE IS A MUST! BE ON TIME. OBSERVE COURTESY AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. READ WITH UTMOST COMPREHENSION AND UNDERSTANDING