15/04/2026
IN PHOTOS| CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE ROTC TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE SEOND SEMESTER, CADET OFFICER QUALIFYING COURES (COQC) SY 2025-2026, DONNING OF RANKS TO THE NEWLY PROMOTED CADET OFFICERS AND CHANGE OF COMMAND
On 111600H APRIL 2026, Cpl Jone Vizier Palada (Inf) PA, Admin NCO, Sgt Emil Anthony Lavapie PA (Res), Instructor, 2LT ROGER M DAGUIO PA (RES), Training Officer, 2LT RIZZA R GRANADOZEN PA (RES) Admin/ Training Officer, Pvt Gerald Espiritu PA (Res) GMA, the St. Paul Colleges Foundation Inc. ROTC Unit held a meaningful event at the school’s Conference Room in Brgy. Samput, Paniqui, Tarlac. The activity was the Closing Ceremony for Basic ROTC Cadets and the Cadet Officer Qualifying Course (COQC) for School Year 2025-2026, together with the Donning of Ranks and Change of Command Ceremony.
The program started with the entrance of colors, national anthem, and invocation. Welcome remarks were given by Mr. Arnold S Bala. The Commandant presented the graduating cadets, and COL LEONARDO A SORATOS GSC (ARM) PA, Director of 302CDC, formally declared them graduates. Certificates were distributed, and messages were shared by the commandant and other officers. Newly enlisted reservists also took their oath during this part.
Next was the Donning of Ranks for cadet officers, led by COL LEONARDO A SORATOS GSC (ARM) PA, Director of 302CDC. Orders was red by 2LT RIZZA R GRANADOZEN AGS PA (RES), who also served as the Master of Ceremony. A message was given by the CDC Director to inspire the new officers.
The Change of Command Ceremony followed, where C/LTC JHON PAUL D CABISO 1CL red the relinquishment order and C/MAJ SHIELA MARIE P GABUYA 2CL red the assumption order. The unit symbol was turned over, and the new Corps Commander gave her message. LTC CARLOS A LAPUS JR PA (RES) introduced the Guest of Honor and Speaker, Mr Bishop Mario B Gaña, CEO/President of St. Paul Colleges Inc., who shared an inspiring message to everyone.
The event ended with the awarding of tokens and certificates, the singing of "Awit Kawal" and "Pilipinas Kong Mahal", and the exit of colors.
This occasion is a very important part of the ROTC Program. It shows the end of one chapter and the start of another for the cadets. It highlights the discipline, courage, and love for country that they learned, just like what is sung in our songs. The ceremony proved that ROTC continues to train young people to become good leaders and responsible citizens ready to serve.