University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Afrotc 525th DMST.

07/05/2026

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
— Winston Churchill

The 525th DMST, 5th ARCen “‘𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲” took place on 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫—marking a significant achievement in the journey of every cadet.

The event was honored by the presence of 𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐄 𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐅 (𝐆𝐒𝐂), Commanding Officer, 5th ARCen as the Keynote Speaker, together with 5th ARCen personnel and 525th DMST Training Staff such as 𝟐𝐋𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐎 𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐏𝐇 𝐐 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐅, Assistant Commandant, 525th DMST/Operations Officer, 5th ARCen;𝐌𝐒𝐠 𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐀𝐅, Sergeant Major, 5th ARCen;

Also present were the 525th Training Staff:
SSg Jouie A Pepito PAF, Sgt Hanna Grace L Iligan PAF, P2LT Rica Jane Baguio PAF, P2LT Brian Fegidero PAF, TSg Larry M Bayog PAF(Res), Sgt Jucar Caspe PAF(Res), and AM Michael C Cape PAF(Res)

Also, our distinguished guests, such as:
Rev. Fr. Romeo Ben A. Potencio Jr., OAR – Vice President for Finance, UNO-R Inc.;
Dr. Lino Z. Sumbillo Jr. – ROTC Coordinator, UNO-Recoletos;
Ms. Rowena D. Luage – NSTP Coordinator;
Dean Jean B. Pauyon, RCrim, PhDCJ – Dean, UNO-R Criminology; and
Dr. Ma. Johanna Ann R. Bayoneta – College Administrator, Bacolod City College.

This memorable occasion gathered graduating 𝟭𝗖𝗟 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁𝘀
from the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 – 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘀 (𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗥), 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 (𝗔𝗖𝗔), 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 (𝗕𝗖𝗖), united in pride, discipline, and commitment to service.

The following are the UNO-R 1CL Advanced Officer Graduates:

𝐂/𝐂𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋, 𝐉𝐘𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄 𝐏. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐃, 𝐁𝐑𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐖𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐒. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍, 𝐉𝐔𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎 𝐒. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐀, 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐋 𝐅. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐉𝐎, 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐆. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐆𝐀𝐉𝐎, 𝐉𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐀. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐎𝐍, 𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐑 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍 𝐌. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐋𝐈𝐔, 𝐉𝐎𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑 𝐌. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐎, 𝐀𝐔𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐄 𝐃.𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐒𝐎𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀, 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐃 𝐁. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐍, 𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀 𝐊𝐑𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋 𝐀. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄, 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐗 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐍, 𝐏𝐀𝐎𝐋𝐎 𝐄. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐎, 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐄. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐎, 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐉. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐂, 𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐋𝐋 𝐉𝐀𝐘 𝐂. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐍𝐔Ñ𝐄𝐙, 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐘𝐌𝐄 𝐁. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐀, 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐎, 𝐉𝐎𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐉. 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐎, 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝟏𝐂𝐋
𝐂/𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐎, 𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐙𝐄𝐋 𝐀. 𝟏𝐂𝐋

As these graduates step forward into greater responsibilities, they carry with them not only the skills they have learned but also the values of honor, courage, and service. Every challenge they have faced has helped shape their strength and character. Their journey was not easy, but it has made them stronger and more prepared. As they move forward, they remain ready to serve with heart, mind, and dedication.

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01/05/2026

‼️𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗦‼️
We will have our Graduation Ceremony this coming Saturday, 02 MAY 2026, at Bacolod City College Activity Center.

📌𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘:𝟭𝟯𝟬𝟬𝗛

📌𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗨𝗣𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬
(TYPE C):
• Prescribe ROTC UNIFORM
• Camisole (for girls)
• Maong pants
• Rubber shoes
• Blue garrison
• White socks
• Hairnet (for girls)
• White Hankie

‼️TAKE NOTE‼️
DRINKING WATER
TICKLER AND BALLPEN
ENSURE PROPER HAIRCUT (BOYS)
NO BEARD OR MUSTACHE
PROPER HAIRBUN (GIRLS)

25/04/2026

‎"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" - Eleanor Roosevelt
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‎𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎: 𝑶𝒏 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝑻𝒉𝒆 525𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝑴𝑺𝑻, 𝑼𝑵𝑶𝑹 𝑨𝑭𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑪 conducted its 14th training week of the 2nd semester at the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos Football Field. Early at 0530H, attendance and tactical inspection was conducted by 𝑪/𝑪𝑶𝑳 𝑵𝑶𝑴𝑨𝑹 𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑨 1𝑪𝑳 Advance ROTC officer. At around 0600H, the Basic Cadets were formed into their respective flights, initial attendance was checked, and thereafter, basic cadets proceeded to the covered court to practice for the upcoming "𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐍𝐎-𝐑, 𝐀𝐂𝐀, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐂𝐂 headed by 𝑻𝑺𝒈 𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑴 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒈 𝑷𝑨𝑭𝑹 together with 𝐏𝟐𝐋𝐓 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐀𝐅 and 𝐏𝟐𝐋𝐓 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐀𝐅
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‎After that, the activity concluded with the final attendance check for the Basic Cadets, and all cadets were dismissed by their respective flight leaders.
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23/04/2026

‼️𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗦‼️
We will have our 14TH ROTC Formation of the semester this coming Saturday, 25 APRIL 2026, at Bacolod City College Activity Center.

📌𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 𝟬𝟲𝟬𝟬𝗛

📌𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗨𝗣𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬
(TYPE C):
• Prescribe ROTC UNIFORM
• Camisole (for girls)
• Maong pants
• Rubber shoes
• Blue garrison
• White socks
• Hairnet (for girls)
• White Hankie

‼️TAKE NOTE‼️
DRINKING WATER
TICKLER AND BALLPEN
ENSURE PROPER HAIRCUT (BOYS)
NO BEARD OR MUSTACHE
PROPER HAIRBUN (GIRLS)

17/04/2026

11/04/2026

‎“It is not only the soldier who serves, but the family who stands behind them.”
‎— Barack Obama
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‎𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: On Thursday, April 09, 2026, the 5th ARCen thru the 525th DMST successfully conducted its 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 OF UNIVERSITY OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL- RECOLETOS INC., ASIAN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS, AND BACOLOD CITY COLLEGE held at the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos Inc., Football Field,Bacolod City,
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‎The event was honored by the presence of 𝐋𝐓𝐂 𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐄 𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐅 (𝐆𝐒𝐂), Commanding Officer, 5th ARCen as the Keynote Speaker, together with 5th ARCen personnel and 525th DMST Training Staff such as
2LT LEO RALPH Q PAPAGAYO PAF, Assistant Commandant, 525th DMST/Operations Officer, 5th ARCen;
MSg Eugene Pescador PAF, Sergeant Major, 5th ARCen;
Sgt Coleen Manalo, Admin Personnel, 5th ARCen;
525th Training Staff:
SSg Jouie A Pepito PAF, Sgt Hanna Grace L Iligan PAF, P2LT Rica Jane Baguio PAF, P2LT Brian Fegidero PAF, TSg Larry M Bayog PAF(Res), Sgt Jucar Caspe PAF(Res), AM Michael C Cape PAF(Res) and AW Althea Kayeland Dela Cruz PAF(Res)
Also, our distinguished guests such as:
Dr. Lino Z. Sumbillo Jr., ROTC Coordinator of UNO-Recoletos;
Dr. Julio Jude Rosales, ROTC Coordinator of Bacolod City College;
Ms. Rowena D. Luage, NSTP Coordinator; and Mr. Kinny Sanchez, Assistant NSTP Coordinator of Asian College of Aeronautics - Bacolod.
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‎The ceremony commenced with a Pass in Review, a powerful display of excellence where Advanced Officers and Basic Cadets demonstrated discipline, commitment, and perseverance. Marching in unison, they embodied unity, purpose, pride, and respect—qualities honed through countless hours of rigorous training under the heat of the sun, unwavering dedication to duty, and the profound honor of wearing the uniform.
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‎As the cadets moved in precise formation, they paid tribute to the sacrifices of those who came before them and inspired the generations to follow. Every step, every alignment, and every waving flag symbolized teamwork, loyalty, and selfless service to the nation.
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‎One of the most touching moments of the ceremony was the Presentation of Parents. Beyond the drills and parade formations, it was a heartfelt celebration of family, love, and sacrifice. It served as a powerful reminder that behind every successful cadet stands a foundation of unwavering support, reflecting what it truly means to be part of something greater than oneself.
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‎May we continue to uphold the values we have learned and remain steadfast in supporting those who dedicate their lives to serve and protect our nation.
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08/04/2026

‼️𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗦 (𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗥, 𝗕𝗖𝗖, 𝗔𝗖𝗔) ‼️

We will have our Special Formation of the semester this coming THURSDAY, 09 APRIL 2026, at UNO-R FOOTBALL FIELD

📌𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 𝟬𝟱𝟯𝟬𝗛

31/03/2026

‼️𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗦‼️
We will have our Special Formation of the semester this coming Wednesday, 01 APRIL 2026, at UNO-R FOOTBALL FIELD

📌𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 𝟬𝟱𝟯𝟬𝗛

📌𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗨𝗣𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬
(TYPE C):
• ROTC SHIRT with LOUSY HAT
• Camisole (for girls)
• Maong pants
• Rubber shoes
• Blue garrison
• White socks
• Hairnet (for girls)
• White Hankie

‼️TAKE NOTE‼️
BRING THE FF:
DRINKING WATER
TICKLER AND BALLPEN
ENSURE PROPER HAIRCUT (BOYS)
NO BEARD OR MUSTACHE
PROPER HAIRBUN (GIRLS)

28/03/2026

‎"Sweat is the ink with which we write our progress, and tiredness is but the proof that we have pushed beyond what we thought possible—for every drop spilled in training is strength earned for the missions ahead." — unknown.
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‎𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎: 𝑶𝒏 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝑻𝒉𝒆 525𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝑴𝑺𝑻, 𝑼𝑵𝑶𝑹 𝑨𝑭𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑪 conducted its 9th training week of the 2nd semester at the University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos Football Field. Early at 0500H, attendance and tactical inspection were conducted, headed by 𝐏𝟐𝐋𝐓 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐀𝐅 and 𝐏𝟐𝐋𝐓 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐀𝐅. At around 0600H, the Basic Cadets were formed into their respective flights, initial attendance was checked, and thereafter, basic cadets proceeded to the front of OVY building for "𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑪 𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑻𝑯 2026 𝑪𝑼𝑳𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑪𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑶𝑵𝒀". After that, basic cadets proceeded to the TV building to take the "𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎 𝑬𝒙𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏". After the examination, Basic Cadets were formed into their respective flights and proceeded to the football field to practice drills headed by 𝑺𝒈𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝑳 𝑰𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝑷𝑨𝑭 together with 𝐏𝟐𝐋𝐓 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐏𝐀𝐅, 𝐏𝟐𝐋𝐓 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐀𝐅 and 𝑻𝑺𝒈 𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑴 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒈 𝑷𝑨𝑭𝑹.
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‎After that, the activity concluded with the final attendance check for the Basic Cadets, and all cadets were dismissed by their respective flight leaders.
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