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THE OFFICIAL UP VISAYAS ROTC UNIT NEWSLETTER

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) ad-

vance 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), thir-

teen (13) are from College of Management (CM), and eight (8) are from the

School of Technology (SoTech).

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 auto-

matically 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 addi-

tional challenge had arisen due to implementation of another NSTP Compo-

nent, 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 Compo-

nent 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

Commandant and Staff

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 ____________________________________________________

UPV ROTC HQ, CUB Basement, UPV, Miagao 5023, Iloilo

Contact No.Trunkline: (033) 315-9625-Local 236

Email: upv_rotc@yahoo.com.ph

Tactical NCO/Instructors

Volume 2 Issue 2 First Semester AY 2014-2015

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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 Un-

ion 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 Reduc-

tion and Management and Emergency Provisions. It was followed by a lec-

ture 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 as-

semble a solar system in case there are no other sources of electricity.

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

held on the respective dormitories. It was followed by a simulated earth-

quake 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

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

C2LT Jazel C Lauron, 4Cl

Bravo First Platoon Leader

C2LT Maria Shaina A Canieso, 4Cl

Bravo Second Platoon Leader

Corps of Cadet Officers

(First Semester AY 2014-2015)

UPV Opening Exercises

UPV Miagao Covered Court

(18 August 2014)

Activities

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

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CHANCELLORS CUP 2014: AN AIRSOFT TOURNAMENT

As part of its 14th Foundation Anniversary Celebration, The UP Van-

guard Inc. Panay-Negros Chapter (UPVI PNC) in partnership with the Air-

soft 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 Bu-

salian 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

YEAR-END PARTY

The UPV ROTC unit held its annual Year-end party on the 29 Novem-

ber 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 pro-

gram 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 com-

panion. 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

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. Cata-

lan 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 compli-

cation caused by diabetes. Noella Therese C. Moreno

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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 im-

proving myself.

-C2Lt Kyle Enrique R Diestro

COQC Graduates Corner

During our training as applicants, we experienced a lot of unforgettable moments and moments that wed rather forget. Hardships like rigor-

ous 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 to-

gether as a class. To overcome any challenges and support each other.

- Class Bagwis

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 hesita-

tions 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 headquar-

ters, 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. De-

spite 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 determi-

nation 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 inde-

pendent 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

CAMP MONTECLARO VISIT

The UPV ROTC UNIT conducted a camp visit at Camp Monte-

claro, 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