DCCP Laoag ROTC Unit

The DCCP ROTC Unit successfully conducted its 2nd Training Day for the First Semester of Academic Year 2026–2027 on August 16, 2026, at the DCCP Gymnasium, with the participation of MS1 Cadets.

The training commenced with Manual of Arms, reinforcing discipline, coordination, proper ex*****on, and military bearing among the cadets. This was followed by a lecture on “AFP & PA Organization”, facilitated by LTC PEDRO A DACANAY JR. (INF) PA, Commandant of the DCCP ROTC Unit and Director of the 101st Community Defense Center (CDC), which provided the cadets with an overview of the organizational structure, roles, and functions of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Army (PA).

The activity further strengthened the cadets’ foundational knowledge of the military structure while complementing their practical training and development as future leaders.

Through continuous training and meaningful instruction, the DCCP ROTC Unit remains committed to developing cadets who are disciplined, knowledgeable, and prepared to serve with integrity and responsibility.

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐌-𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

In commemoration of the 43rd RESCOM Founding Anniversary, the DCCP ROTC Unit actively participated in the 10th RESCOM-Wide Simultaneous Blood Donation Activity held on August 15, 2026, at the DCCP Laoag Gymnasium. Guided by the theme “Dugong Buhay Amin Alay Bilang mga Makabagong Bayani Tungo sa Matatag na Sandigan ng Bagong Pilipinas,” the activity brought together students from CWTS and LTS, ROTC MS1 Cadets, and civilian volunteers, united by a common purpose—to extend a helping hand and contribute to saving lives through voluntary blood donation.

The successful conduct of the activity was made possible under the leadership of LTC PEDRO A DACANAY JR. (INF) PA, Commandant of the DCCP ROTC Unit and Director of the 101st Community Defense Center, whose leadership and support contributed to the effective implementation of initiatives that promote civic responsibility and service to the community.

The DCCP ROTC Unit also acknowledges the valuable support of the MS31 and MS41 Cadet Officers from the DCCP ROTC Unit and MMSU Batac ROTC Unit, the Training Staff, and the dedicated medical team from the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center. Their collective efforts and commitment contributed significantly to the orderly and successful implementation of the activity.

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲—𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝.

🩸 𝑫𝒖𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒚. 𝑨𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒔𝒂 𝑲𝒂𝒑𝒘𝒂. 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏.

The DCCP ROTC Unit extends its sincere birthday greetings and appreciation for your dedicated service as a member of our Training Staff. Your guidance contributes significantly to fostering discipline, responsibility, and leadership, which are essential to the development of our future leaders.

May your dedication to service continue to inspire our cadets to uphold the standards of discipline, integrity, and excellence.

Happy Birthday, Sir! 🫡

📣 𝑨𝑻𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵, 𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑪 𝑪𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒔‼️

📌𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓: 2nd Training Day of the 1st Semester
👥𝐖𝐇𝐎: MS1 Cadets
🗓️𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: 16 August 2026 | 0700H (Sunday)
📍𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: DCCP Gymnasium

👕𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄:
• Plain White T-Shirt
• Maong Pants (Black or Blue)
• Garrison Belt
• White Socks
• Rubber Shoes

📍𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒:
• Attendance is a must.
• Wear the prescribed attire properly and tuck in your shirt.
• Strictly no accessories such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, watches, rings, and similar items.
• Female non-Criminology students must ensure that their hair is tied up neatly.

📣𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲.

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓: Wide Simultaneous Blood Donation Activity in connection with the RESCOM Founding Anniversary
𝐖𝐇𝐎: All Students From CWTS, LTS, and ROTC MS1 Cadets
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: 15 August 2026 | 0700H (Saturday)
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: DCCP Gymnasium
𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄: Plain white round T-shirt, dark/maong pants, garrison belt, white socks, rubber shoes

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝.🇵🇭🩸

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐂𝐂𝐏 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐠

On Sunday, August 9, 2026, the DCCP Gymnasium served as the venue for the Joint Opening Ceremony of the Basic and Advanced ROTC Cadets for the First Semester of Academic Year 2026–2027. The activity officially marked the start of another training year for the DCCP ROTC Unit, bringing together all enrolled MS-1 cadets and Advanced ROTC cadets for the formal opening of the new training cycle.

One of the significant parts of the program was the pinning of ranks for the MS 31 and MS 41 Advanced ROTC Cadets, marking their progression within the ROTC program and their assumption of greater responsibilities as cadet leaders. The ceremony was graced by MAJ NECKSON C LICUD (INF) PA, Executive Officer of the 56IB (TATAG), 7ID, who served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. He was formally introduced by 1LT ARSENIO R MANUEL JR PA (RES), Assistant Commandant of the DCCP ROTC Unit. The presentation of cadets for the opening was led by 1LT ERNESTO A TAGAVILLA SR PA (RES), Training Officer of the DCCP ROTC Unit, while the declaration of the formal opening was made by LTC PEDRO A DACANAY JR (INF) PA, Commandant of the DCCP ROTC Unit.

Another highlight of the occasion was the turnover of leadership within the ROTC Corps. Outgoing Corps Commander, Cadet Colonel Carl Angelo G Ramiscal, formally turned over the responsibilities of command to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel John Cedric R Pascua 1CL, who assumed the position of incoming Corps Commander. The transition marked a new chapter in the leadership of the corps, carrying forward the responsibilities entrusted to its cadet officers.

The opening ceremony was followed by a lecture delivered by CPT AL-JAME S. BIN ABDULLAH (INF) PA, CMO Officer of the 56IB (TATAG), 7ID. The discussion centered on the West Philippine Sea and Civil-Military Operations (CMO), providing the cadets with relevant insights into national concerns and the importance of cooperation between the military and civilian sectors.

The activity formally set the direction for the new training year, reinforcing the values of discipline, leadership, responsibility, and service among the cadets of the DCCP ROTC Unit.

The Data Center College of the Philippines – Laoag City ROTC Unit extends its warmest greetings to Cadet Major Jayzen Patrick Luz 1CL, on the occasion of his birthday.

May you continue to be guided by determination and purpose in fulfilling your duties, and may the year ahead bring you meaningful opportunities, growth, and success.

Happy Birthday, Sir!🫡

🏆 A TRIUMPH OF EXCELLENCE, DISCIPLINE, AND TEAMWORK 🏆

The Data Center College of the Philippines ROTC Unit earned the distinction of being named the RAATI 2026 Champion, receiving the RAATI 2026 Championship Trophy and the Streamer Award for Best in Comprehensive Examination during the 53rd Founding Anniversary of the 1st Regional Community Defense Group (1RCDG), held on 01 August 2026 in Manaoag, Pangasinan.

The distinguished RAATI 2026 Championship Trophy was formally presented by MGEN RONALD JESS S ALCUDIA PA, RESCOM Commander, and was proudly received by Mr. Joseph D. Sicco, DCCP School President; Dr. Jay-Lynne May S. Escalona, NSTP Director; and LTC PEDRO A DACANAY JR (INF) PA, Director, 101CDC, 1RCDG, RCPA.

This achievement was made possible through the leadership of LTC JOEWIE T BERMUDES PA (RET), unit commandant during RAATI 2026; the unwavering commitment to the development of the ROTC program of college president MR. JOSEPH D. SICCO; and the guidance, coordination, and dedicated support of NSTP Director DR. JAY-LYNNE MAY S. ESCALONA.

Our sincerest appreciation goes to the training staff and training officers, whose dedication, patience, and commitment guided the cadets throughout the RAATI preparations. Your efforts in every training, instruction, formation, and preparation were instrumental in achieving this milestone.

Special recognition is extended to CADET COLONEL CARL ANGELO G RAMISCAL, then-Corps Battalion Commander, for his leadership and coordination during the RAATI, as well as to the Corps Battalion Staff at the time for their invaluable support, dedication, and collective efforts in preparing and guiding the corps.

This remarkable achievement stands as a testament to the dedication, discipline, perseverance, and collective effort of the training staff, training officers, advanced ROTC officers, and every cadet and cadette who stood together as one unit—this achievement is a victory shared by all.

May this achievement serve not as the end of your journey but as a reminder to continue striving for excellence, discipline, leadership, and service.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.

Congratulations, DCCP ROTC Unit! Your hard work has truly paid off. 🎉🏆

🥇 𝑹𝑨𝑨𝑻𝑰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑴𝑷𝑰𝑶𝑵
🏅 𝑩𝑬𝑺𝑻 𝑰𝑵 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑯𝑬𝑵𝑺𝑰𝑽𝑬 𝑬𝑿𝑨𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵— 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑹 𝑨𝑾𝑨𝑹𝑫

📣 ATTENTION, ROTC CADETS ‼️

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒.

The DCCP ROTC Unit formally marks the opening of the training for the First Semester of Academic Year 2026–2027. All enrolled ROTC cadets are hereby reminded to take note of the following details and observe the prescribed requirements.

📌 WHAT: 1st Training Day — Joint Opening of Basic and Advanced ROTC Cadets, Pinning of Ranks, and Turnover of Corps Commander and Staff
👥 WHO: All Enrolled MS1 Cadets
🗓️ WHEN: 09 August 2026 | 0700H (Sunday)
📍 WHERE: DCCP Gymnasium

👕 ATTIRE:
• Plain White T-Shirt
• Maong Pants (Black or Blue)
• Garrison Belt
• White Socks
• Rubber Shoes

📍 IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• Attendance is a must.
• Wear the prescribed attire properly and tuck in your shirt.
• Strictly no accessories such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, watches, rings, and similar items.
• Female non-Criminology students must ensure that their hair is tied up neatly.

As the training period unfolds, may every cadet embrace the responsibilities ahead, uphold the standards of discipline, and make every step of the journey a meaningful one. May this occasion serve as a shared milestone for Basic and Advanced Cadets as they continue to grow in leadership, discipline, and service.

𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚. 𝙐𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙. 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩.

In line with its commitment to comprehensive cadet development, the DCCP ROTC Unit conducted the Second Day of the Common Module Phase on August 02, 2026, at the DCCP Gymnasium. The activity featured a lecture on Gender and Development (GAD) facilitated by 1LT Ernesto A Tagavilla PA (RES).

The lecture emphasized the importance of gender equality, respect, and shared responsibility in fostering an environment that values inclusion and fairness. Cadets gained valuable insights into advancing gender equality, preventing gender-based discrimination, and promoting respect for the rights and dignity of every individual.

The lecture reflects the DCCP ROTC Unit's commitment to developing cadets equipped not only with essential knowledge but also with the values, character, and sense of responsibility expected of future leaders and responsible citizens.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥.