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THE OFFICIAL UP VISAYAS ROTC UNIT NEWSLETTER

Volume 2 Issue 2

First Semester AY 2014-2015

ENROLLMENT REPORT

Upon the enrollment period of 5 days, from 11 to 15 August 2014, of

the National Service Training Program (NSTP) the initially there were fifty
three (53) enrolled cadets, consisting of (49) basic cadets and four (4) advance cadets. However the 1st year students were allowed to change and/or
add matriculation for their chosen NSTP course for the whole duration of
the Common Module which lasted for eight Saturdays. At the end of the
Common Module, a total of eighty seven (87) cadets are enrolled consisting
of eighty three (83) basic cadets and four (4) advance cadets. Moreover, forty
one (41) of the enrolled cadets are male and forty six (46) are female.
Fifty eight (58) of the enrolled cadets are from the College of Arts
and Sciences (CAS), eight (8) are from the College of fisheries (CFOS), thirteen (13) are from College of Management (CM), and eight (8) are from the
School of Technology (SoTech).

Tactical NCO/Instructors

The HQ Bulletin

is the official newsletter of

UPV ROTC published biannually for informational

and promotional purposes.

Editor in Chief:
CLTC NT C Moreno, 1Cl
Writers:
CCOL JLM S Gan, 1Cl
CLTC J S Guantero, 1Cl
C1LT KE R Diestro, 3Cl
Contributor:
MSg Felfort A Catacutan
Editorial Consultant:
Sgt Mark Vergel B Borja
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UPV ROTC HQ, CUB Basement, UPV, Miagao 5023, Iloilo

Contact No.Trunkline: (033) 315-9625-Local 236
Email: upv_rotc@yahoo.com.ph

Commandant and Staff

Comparative to the last years enrollment data, this years data
showed a two percent (2%) increase on the number of basic cadets, from the
last years eighty on (81) to eighty three (83). However, there was a twenty
percent (20%) decrease on the number of Advance Cadets, from last years
five (5) to four (4).
Ever since the mandatory ROTC has been abolished, the problem
that the unit faces is the enlistment of the first year students into the NSTP
Course. Without the permission or notice to the students, they were automatically enlisted to the CWTS program. In addition, before the start of the
Common Module Instructions they were already grouped which causes
them to think twice if theyd change matriculation. Furthermore, an additional challenge had arisen due to implementation of another NSTP Component, the LTS program.
Recommendations of the unit to increase the number of enrolled
cadets include the fair chance for the students to choose their desired NSTP
Component. Thus, the students should not be enrolled in any NSTP Component during the enrollment period, they should be given the time to enroll
their chosen component on the duration of the Common Module. Also,
those students from the College of Management who choose to enroll in the
ROTC should be given a transportation allowance or a service to bring them
in the Miagao campus, where the ROTC Regular Instructions are being held.
Jonah Lee May S Gan

LTC EUGENIO O ORIGINAL (JAGS) RES PA

Commandant
LTC ALDWINE I ALMASE INF (GSC) PA
ASCOM for Opns
LTC ROLLY B FIQUEROA (CE) PA
ASCOM for Opns
SSg Turiano T Castillo (Cav) PA
Chief Clerk
MSg Felfort A Catacutan (Res) PA
Unit Adj and S4
Sgt Pelagio Glenn G Obnimaga II (Res) PA
Unit S1
Sgt John Sun P Patriarca (Res) Pa
Unit S2
Sgt Mark Vergel B Borja (Res) PA
Unit S3
Sgt Jecel E Geroy (Res) PA
Unit S7

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Corps of Cadet Officers

(First Semester AY 2014-2015)
CCOL Jonah Lee May S Gan, 1Cl
Corps Commander
CLTC Jerick S Guantero, 1Cl
Corps Ex-O, S2 & S3
CLTC Noella Therese C Moreno, 1Cl
Corps Adj, S1 & S7
C2LT Melisa M Fabella, 4Cl
Alfa Company Commander
C2LT Kyle Enrique R Diestro, 4Cl
Alfa First Platoon Leader
C2LT Marnel D Fundales, 4Cl
Alfa Second Platoon Leader

DISASTER TRAINING AND ORIENTATION SEMINAR

The UPV ROTC Unit in coordination with the dorm managers of UP
Visayas held a Disaster Training and Orientation Seminar at the College Union Building Audio Visual Room on 11 October 2014.
This activity aims to educate the students and staff so that they
would be ready and prepared if a calamity would occur, and they would be
able to prevent or minimize its damages to lives and properties.
The participants were given a background of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Emergency Provisions. It was followed by a lecture and demonstration about the Basic Life Support wherein they were
taught about the things that they should do during an emergency situation
and how to conduct CPR; they were also taught how to make a shelter (this
includes ropesmanship), water filter, and survival stove using the materials
that could easily be seen on places where a calamity strikes and how to assemble a solar system in case there are no other sources of electricity.

C2LT Jazel C Lauron, 4Cl

Bravo First Platoon Leader
C2LT Maria Shaina A Canieso, 4Cl
Bravo Second Platoon Leader

Activities
UPV Opening Exercises
UPV Miagao Covered Court
(18 August 2014)

First Aid demonstration on how to perform CPR and how to apply the triangular
bandage to the wounds on the different body parts.

How to assemble a solar-powered light and ropesmanship training to be used in

making an improvised shelter

Lecture on what to when there is fire or earhquake

There was also an earthquake and fire lectures on 14 October 2014

held on the respective dormitories. It was followed by a simulated earthquake drill.
This was participated by students and staff of the six dormitories
namely, Balay Lampirong, Balay Kanlaon, Balay Madya-as, Balay Gumamela,
Balay Apitong, and Balay Ilonggo. Noella Therese C. Moreno

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CHANCELLORS CUP 2014: AN AIRSOFT TOURNAMENT

As part of its 14th Foundation Anniversary Celebration, The UP Vanguard Inc. Panay-Negros Chapter (UPVI PNC) in partnership with the Airsoft Syndicate Downsouth organized the Chancellors Cup 2014: An Airsoft
Tournament on 20 September 2014 at the UP Visayas Football Field, UPV
Iloilo City Campus.
The Chancellors Cup 2014 is the first ever tournament held at the
UPV that was participated by professional airsoft teams in the Panay Island.
This includes five teams from the City and Province of Iloilo namely, Oton
Airsoft Team, Tactical Airsoft Pototan, Pro Airsoft Iloilo, Team Ilahas, and
Team Sicarius Venom, and one team from the Province of Antique, the Busalian Tropang Malaya.
The Oton Airsoft Team was declared as the Champion, followed by
the Ilahas Airsoft Team and the Tactical Airsoft Pototan as First Runner Up
and Second Runner Up respectively. In addition, the Pro Airsoft Iloilo won
the Sportsmanship Award. Noella Therese C. Moreno

HULING PAGPUPUGAY PARA KAY

VGD JULIUS E CATALAN
The UP Vanguard Inc. Panay-Negros Chapter together with the UP Vanguard
Fraternity UPV Iloilo Chapter and the UPV ROTC Cadet Officers rendered its Huling
Pagpupugay to honor the late Vgd. Julius E. Catalan last 21 September 2014 at the
Catalans Residence, New Poblacion, Buenavista, Guimaras.
Vgd Nesgen Rhea Caburlan 09, Vice Chapter Commander of the UPVI PNC
acted as the Adjutant General on behalf of Gabriel Tuason 94. Vgd Luduvico Gomez
07, UPVI PNC Chapter Commander, gave his eulogy as an underclass of Vgd Catalan,
and this was followed by a response from his wife, Mrs. Riza Catalan.The members of
the UPVI PNC sang the Hymn for the Vanguard Dead, played the TAPS, and one by
one, rendered their last salute. They also presented a token for the family of Vgd. Catalan showing that he is one of the chosen few of the UP Vanguard who gave their lives
for dreams stronger than death.
The late Vgd Catalan was a graduate of Advance ROTC Course Class 1997. He
was a community worker and he devoted his life serving the country and helping the
less fortunate. He passed away last 04 September 2014 at the age of 39 due to a complication caused by diabetes. Noella Therese C. Moreno

YEAR-END PARTY
The UPV ROTC unit held its annual Year-end party on the 29 November 2014 at the Ocean Weather Laboratory (OWL). The activity was conducted
in order to improve the relationship and strengthen the bonds of the Corps of
Cadets.
Cdt 4Cl Melisa M Fabella lead the opening prayer to start off the program which was then followed by an opening remark by MSg Felfort A
Catacutan (Res) PA. The Cadet Officers prepared games for the cadets, and this
was followed by a magic show performed by Pvt Michael Nituda and his companion. Each platoon rendered an intermission number.
The final part of the program was the awarding ceremony. Some of the
cadets were given special awards for distinctive traits that they showed during
the year ender and First Platoon Bravo was awarded as the overall champion in
the games. The program ended with a closing remark by Cdt 1CL Jonah Lee
May S Gan. Kyle Enrique R Diestro

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CAMP MONTECLARO VISIT

The UPV ROTC UNIT conducted a camp visit at Camp Monteclaro, 82nd Infantry Bantay Laya Battalion, Brgy Igtuba, Miagao, Iloilo
on 22 November 2014.
The activity was started by a Call to the Commander; and after
which was the static display of weapons, lecture in Basic Military weapons
and of course, there was a familiarization firing of US 5.56mm M16 Rifle
which the cadets have truly enjoyed as a part of their ROTC life.
Life Changing, those are the words from a cadet after the said
activity. Jerick S Guantero

COQC Graduates Corner

During our training as applicants, we experienced a lot of unforgettable moments and moments that wed rather forget. Hardships like rigorous training nights and balancing our college and applicant lives ad unforgettable moments like the completion of said training nights. We did
learn a lot from our training though, like what it is to be a cadet officer and how to be a better person as a whole. We are still not entirely sure
if we really do understand but we do know that we still have a lot to learn and to improve upon and we expect to go through all of this together as a class. To overcome any challenges and support each other.
- Class Bagwis
COQC was my first step into a world of order and discipline that showed me I have much yet to improve upon and
that I have more potential than I think I have.
During my first night of COQC, I didnt really understand how we were going to train to become a cadet
officer or what is was really like to be one, but as I continued to train and learn under my upper classmen, I began
to understand little by little what it is to be a cadet officer. And though Im sure I havent fully understand my
duties and the proper way of acting like an officer after COQC, Im sure that this first step is a big jump into improving myself.
-C2Lt Kyle Enrique R Diestro

COQC was like a nightmare that when the time you woke up, youll realize you had made it.
Ive experienced a lot of first times in my life during the training. But going through these first times took
me a lot of courage and braveness just to believe and trust myself that I can do it. I learned that in doing things; do
not think of yourself alone because there are people who are always there to help you in good and bad times. For
me, those people are my buddies who were just some complete strangers before but now we work and will still
work as one.
- C2Lt Maria Shaina A Canieso

After nights of trials, bitter hardships turned into sweet success that anyone of us would remember and live what we
have learned.
While training to be a cadet officer, I experienced a lot of first-times, difficulties, time management,
drills, and also funny and bonding moments with my second family away from home. From these, I become
stronger, more persevere, and more ready to accept responsibilities for the unit. I also learned to push myself and
my buddies to aim for the better and not to give up. And now, I expect myself to do my tasks with no more hesitations and accomplish it successfully.
- C2Lt Melisa M Fabella
COQC is about embracing the pain that youll experience at the end of a race and not being afraid.
As I experienced the challenge of COQC, many things improved to me. Every day, reporting to headquarters, doing every task assigned to us and waiting until bedtime causes my heart to tremble. There are moments of
despair, but in the time of challenge, there I have my buddies to support me and together we finish the race. Despite all the pain and discouragement, I stand with my belief that I can do it for me, for my buddies and for the
unit. COQC was a great experience such that there is nothing like a challenge in COQC to bring out the best in
you.
- C2Lt Marnel D Fundales
COQC is a challenge in which on the way of training, doubts will trouble you but finishing it with strong determination and interest, will reward you a great feeling of happiness, satisfaction, gratification, relief and realizations.

Experiencing all training night during the COQC changed the way we usually do. We become more independent and matured little by little as we build our relationship as buddies. Though we sacrificed lots of things;
together, we suffered, endured, laughed, and enjoyed. Being here in ROTC gave us a family that pushed us to our
limits not only for the units purpose and sake but also for our own benefit.
- C2Lt Jazel C Lauron