Colegio De Amore ROTC Unit

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗖/1𝗟𝗧 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗘𝗟 𝗜 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗔 2𝗖𝗟

Happy Birthday, C/1LT John Michael I. Mesuga, 2CL!

On this special day, we celebrate not only another year of your life but also your dedication, discipline, and commitment to service. May this year bring you continued strength, wisdom, and success as you lead and inspire those around you. Your hard work and sense of responsibility set a standard worth following.

Wishing you good health, safe endeavors, and greater achievements in the days ahead. May you continue to serve with honor and excellence. Enjoy your day and the respect you’ve earned.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 𝗜 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
The 14th and 15th Training Day of the CDA ROTCU was conducted on November 24, 2025, from 0700H to 1700H at the Colegio De Amore Astrodome. The Basic Cadets, Cadettes, and Advanced Officers were under the direct supervision of the Training Staff throughout the activity. The day began with Proper Facing and Drillings, after which the basic cadets proceeded to the Flag Ceremony that concluded at 0820H. They then moved to classroom instruction facilitated by CPT DONATO P CUEVAS (FS) PA (RES), who discussed Small Unit Tactics, including Patrolling, Ambush, Raids, and Combat Skill of a Leader. After the lunch break, the cadets returned for another session covering the Introduction to Civil Military Operation. Following the discussion, the cadets watched a short video titled “Memoirs of a Teenage Rebel.” The final activity of the day was the MS1 Finals Examination. All activities concluded at 1700H with no report of any untoward incident.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 𝗜 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
The 11th Training Day of the CDA ROTCU was held at Colegio De Amore Astrodome on 03 November 2025 from 0700H to 1200H. The Basic Cadets and Cadettes and Advanced Officers were under the direct supervision of the Training Staff. The first activity was a morning exercise led by C/1LT CORTES ANDRE KIM ALFONSO 2CL, guided by 1CL Advance Officers, to maintain the healthy well-being and strong physique of the cadets that ended at 0740H. After that, the cadets and cadettes had a short break to prepare for the flag ceremony and opening of COQC. Then the flag ceremony and opening of COQC ended at 0900H, while the basic cadets and cadettes proceeded to classroom instruction presented by MSg Nelson P Perlado PA (Res) Sr Tactical NCO with the topic of Map Reading. After the discussion, they had a practical exercise on map reading led by MSg Nelson P Perlado PA (Res) Sr Tactical NCO and assisted by Advance Officers. All the said activities ended at 1200H without any report of untoward incident.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

The 10th Training Day of CDA ROTCU was held at Colegio De Amore Astrodome on 27 October 2025 from 0700H to 1200H. The Basic Cadets and Cadettes and Advanced Officers under the direct supervision of Training Staff. The first activity was morning exercise led by C/1LT HIBAYA DIETHER C guided by 1CL Advance Officers, maintain the healthy well-being and strong physique of the cadets that ended at 0750H. After that the cadets and cadettes have a short break to prepare for Flag Ceremony. Then the Flag Ceremony was ended at 0820H and the basic cadets have a review for midterm exams and start the midterm exams at exactly 0900H until 1000H. While the 1CL and 2CL Advance Officers have a discussion about Map Reading led by CPT DONATO P CUEVAS (FS) PA (RES), the basic cadets and cadettes proceed to classroom instruction presented by MSg Nelson P Perlado PA (Res) Sr Tactical NCO with the topic of DISASTER MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS and BASIC SWIMMING, WATER SAFETY, SURVIVAL AND RESCUE TECHNIQUES. All the said activities ended at 1200H without any report untoward incident.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 ! 𝗖/𝗠𝗔𝗝 𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗡 1𝗖𝗟

On behalf of the entire Colegio de Amore ROTC Unit, we extend our warmest greetings and deepest gratitude for your outstanding service, leadership, and dedication. Your unwavering commitment, discipline, and passion have greatly contributed to the growth and excellence of our unit. You have set a remarkable example of what true leadership and camaraderie look like.

May this special day bring you happiness, fulfillment, and well-deserved recognition for all your efforts. As you continue to pursue your goals and serve with integrity, we wish you success in every path you take. Keep inspiring others with your strength, compassion, and drive for excellence.

Once again, happy birthday, ma’am! May your journey ahead be filled with wisdom, courage, and countless blessings.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 𝗜 𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗔𝗔𝗥)
The 9th Training Day of CDA ROTCU was conducted at Colegio De Amore Astrodome on 13 October 2025 from 0700H to 1200H. The Basic Cadets and Cadettes and Advanced Officers were under the direct supervision of the Training Staff. The first activity was basic drillings led by 2CL Officers and guided by 1CL Advance Officers, which ended at 0750H. After that, the cadets and cadettes had a short break to prepare for the Flag Ceremony. The Flag Ceremony ended at 0820H, and the basic cadets and cadettes proceeded to the classroom instruction presented by CPT DONATO P CUEVAS (FS) PA (RES) COMMANDANT with the topic of Interior Guard Duty. After a short break, the basic cadets and cadettes immediately returned for a video showing about the West Philippine Sea presented by C/MAJ JAN ARCHER H BUHAYO 1CL. After that, the basic cadets and cadettes continued drillings before dismissal. All the said activities ended at 1200H without any report of untoward incident.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 𝗜 𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗔𝗔𝗥)

The 8th Training Day of CDA ROTCU was conducted on October 06, 2025, from 0700H to 1200H at Colegio De Amore Astrodome. The activity involved the Basic Cadets and Cadettes together with the Advanced Officers under the direct supervision of the Training Staff. The day began with a morning exercise led by C/1LT HIBAYA DIETHER C 2CL and guided by the 1CL Advanced Officers to maintain the cadets’ healthy well-being and physical fitness, which ended at 0750H. After a short break, the cadets and cadettes proceeded to the Flag Ceremony, which concluded at 0820H. The training then continued with a classroom instruction conducted by MSg Nelson P Perlado PA (Res), Senior Tactical NCO, who discussed the topic Basic Intelligence. After another short break, the cadets and cadettes returned for the next classroom instruction on Military Leadership presented by Sgt Aaron Paul A Mateo PA (Res). Before dismissal, a short quiz was administered to assess their understanding of the discussed topics. All activities concluded at 1200H without any reported untoward incident.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 𝗜 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
The 7th Training Day of CDA ROTCU was held at Colegio De Amore Astrodome on September 29, 2025, from 0700H to 1200H under the direct supervision of the Training Staff. The first activity was a morning exercise led by C/1LT CORTES ANDRE KIM ALFONSO 2CL, guided by 1CL Advance Officers, to maintain the healthy well-being and strong physique of the cadets, which ended at 0750H. Afterward, the cadets and cadettes had a short break to prepare for the Flag Ceremony, which ended at 0820H. The next activity was classroom instruction presented by Msg Nelson P PerladoPA (RES) Sr Tactical NCO with the topic BASIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATION. After a short break, the cadets and cadettes immediately returned for another classroom instruction on MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM presented by CPT DONATO P CUEVAS FS PA (RES) COMMANDANT. The last activity was the practice of drill exercises before dismissal. All the said activities ended at 1200H without any reported untoward incident.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗦𝗜𝗫𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧

The 6th Training Day of CDA ROTCU was held on 15 September 2025 from 0700H to 1200H at Colegio De Amore Astrodome.The activity was conducted under the direct supervision of the Training Staff. The first activity was a morning exercise led by C/1LT CORTES ANDRE KIM 2CL to maintain the healthy well-being and strong physique of the cadets, which ended at 0750H. After a short break, the cadets and cadettes proceeded to the Flag Ceremony which concluded at 0820H. The basic cadets then had a review for their prelim exams and started the exam at exactly 0900H, after which they prepared for the class discussion led by C/MAJ KARL RYAN GERONAGA 1CL with the topic on the History of the Philippine Army. Following the discussion, the cadets and cadettes proceeded to drillings with the guidance of all Advanced Officers, practicing proper facing and marching. Before dismissal, all basic cadets who wanted to join COQC remained. All said activities ended at 1200H without any report of untoward incident.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
The 5th Training Day of the CDA ROTCU was conducted on September 08, 2025, from 0700H to 1250H at Colegio De Amore Astrodome. A total of 16 Advanced Officers were present, composed of 10 1CL Officers and 6 2CL Officers, with 9 absent. For the basic cadets, there were 33 in attendance, consisting of 27 males and 6 females, with 10 absent. The activity was conducted under the direct supervision of the Training Staff. The day started with a morning exercise led by C/1LT Cortes Andre Kim Alfonso 2CL, which aimed to maintain the healthy well-being and strong physique of the cadets and ended at 0820H. This was followed by a short break in preparation for the Flag Ceremony, which concluded at 0850H. Afterward, the cadets and cadettes proceeded to a class discussion led by Sgt Aaron Paul A Mateo PA (Res), with the topic focused on AFP Organization and Military Courtesy and Discipline. For the final activity, the Advanced Officers demonstrated the Pasa Masid to the Basic Cadets and Cadettes. All activities concluded at 1250H without any untoward incidents reported.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧

The 4th Training Day of CDA ROTCU was held at Colegio De Amore Astrodome on August 18 2025 from 0700H to 1200H. A total of 41 basic cadets and cadettes attended, composed of 34 males and 7 females, along with 15 advanced officers consisting of 10 1CL officers and 5 2CL officers.

The activity began with a morning exercise led by a 2CL officer to maintain the well-being and strong physique of the cadets and cadettes. This was followed by the flag ceremony. After a short break, classroom instruction resumed with the topic “Threats to National Security” presented by CPT DONATO P CUEVAS FS PA (RES) After the discussion, the cadets were given another short break before continuing with the topic “Environmental Protection” presented by 2LT MARYLEEN M NICOLAS PA (RES), who also administered a short quiz. Before dismissal, cadets and cadettes watched a short video prepared by 2LT MARYLENN M NICOLAS PA (RES)

All activities concluded at 1200H without any untoward incident.