BIRDS STRIKES @ NAIA

BIRDS STRIKES AT NAIA!

(From left: Lt. Gen. William K. Hotchkiss, CAAP Director General with   

Capt. John Andrews, Deputy General for Operations, CAAP)

 Bird strike at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) does not only poses an imminent danger to the safety of airlines and its passengers, but also a threat to our country’s economy as well. We may never earn an upgrade of our aviation safety classification from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to boost our tourism industry and increase commercial activities in the metropolis and parts of central Luzon, because of such issue, other than the modernization of our airports.
 

Lately, there was tremendous increase of bird strikes at NAIA.  There were  49  bird strike recorded by CAAP from January to September, compared to 30 bird strikes in 2011 and 25 in 2010, which makes the makes the danger more imminent.  Thus, NAIA was prompted to issue a warning to the pilots of the danger to land and take off at NAIA. 

It was reported that a Philippine Airlines (PAL) Flight PR 124 to Manila was canceled last September after birds got sucked into the plane’s engine in order to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Cebu Pacific's Cotabato-Manila flight was delayed for more than four hours also in the same month.  Earlier in July, it was reported that  PAL flight PR 105 that just arrived in Manila from Guam in also suffered from the same incident and the aircraft’s entire set of fan blades had to be replaced due to irreparable damage. It was reported by TV 5 News that from January to July this year, 39 bird strikes have been reported at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), 50 percent more than the same period last year, data from the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) indicated.  These incidents involve aircraft of Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, Cathay Pacific, Jet Star Asia, Air Philippines Express, and Qatar Airways.
 
The population of migratory birds nesting at the Las-Piñas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Eco Tourism area located about 15 kilometer away from NAIA . . .  DOUBLE CLICK HERE TO WITNESS BY YOURSELF

VP BINAY at Fort Mag

Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay in support of the soldier's dependents distributed cash assistance to to deserving dependents of our soldiers   during the "Alay sa Kawal Awarding" at Fort Mag.

Home Soldier . . . Home.

On June 2012, the more than two hundred fifty (250) graduates of the Special Officers Candidate Course Class of 1962, the biggest class of Reserved Officers Training Course (ROTC) graduates from different schools in the entire archipelago who attended military training at Fort Magsaysay as probationary Second Lieutenants shall celebrate their Golden Anniversary.

Many of them became fine officers and gentlemen of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Some of them served the public and private sector in various capacity and most were already retired from the service. Yet, the spirit of what they have learned at  Fort Magsaysay still marks in their hearts and mind. The spirit of brotherhood, as band of brothers.

WELCOME HOME, SOLDIERS. HOME . . .

Dedicated to the graduates of members of
Special Officers Candidate Course Class of 1962, Fort Magsaysay.

By: Col. Benny A. Letrondo (PA, Ret.)

 

We have sailed the rough seas, battered every storm, crossed the deepest seas and climbed highest mountains despite so many obstacles.  We survived the test of time, surpassed turmoil and debacles of politics yet, remained loyal to our oath and solemn duty to defend the Republic and the freedom we enjoy, which our forefathers dearly fought for. Though some may have lost along the way during rough times brought about by political turmoil and bickering, we remained steadfast and loyal to the Republic, the institutions it represents and to our oath to protect the lives, limbs and freedom of the people we all dearly love regardless of culture, creed, religion or political beliefs, believing in the greatness of this nation.

Gone were the days where we were so divided due to politics, self interest and decaying moral values. Let the politicians say their piece, the judges decide with conviction to truth, justice and fairness, the prosecutors to present their case and the people to live in peace.  Let bygones be bygones for we are brothers in arms and in peace.

Let us march for this Republic to realize that we are united, united as band of brothers, united as a people, united as a nation.  Let bickering, intrigues and politics pass through into to our left and right ears, for we are soldiers. Let us march altogether. Let us lead the march once again at the very place where our brotherhood started.

Let us remember those who were gone before us.

In memory of Col. Larion Lardizabal  .  .  .

SCHOOLS ALL

OVER THE COUNTRY JOINS SOCC 1962

GRAND HOMECOMING!

Members of SOCC 1962 belonging to U.P. Vanguard joins SOCC 62' Executive Committee meeting held on March 20, 2012 at Aguinaldo Golf Course Restaurant to finalize the details of 50^th Golden Alumni Homecoming of SOCC 1962 at Fort Magsaysay on June 1 and 2, 2012!

The meeting was attended by graduates of ROTC Advance Course from the different Schools all over the country who are members of SOCC 1962, headed by its Chairman Emeritus Gen. Manuel C. Roxas of Arellano University. U.P. Vanguard graduates was represented by Gen. Ruperto Ambil, Jr., Gen. Rolando Crisologo San Juan and Col. Celestino Fernandez Desamito. Silliman University was represented by Col. Mateo H. Luga, Chairman of the Souvenir Program Committee. The University of the East was represented by Dir. Tito Nabua. Col. Arturo Abad from Far Eastern University, Col. Jameel JRM Jaymalin, Al Hajj and Bernardino “Monching Aguillon of Jose Rizal College and other schools from all over the country who were graduates of SOCC 1962 was also represented!

At right: Col. Celestino Fernandez Desamito,Former Deputy for Civil Military Operations, Southern Command, former Battalion Commander 20^th Infantry Battalion, Dr. of Veterinary Medicine, 1973 TOYM Awardee for community Development, former Commandant U.P. DMST (Diliman). Below: Co. Jameel RM Jaymalin in blue checkered polo shirt with Monching Augillon at left and Col. Benny a. Letrondo, standing.

Gen. Manuel C. Roxas with Col. Mateo H. Luga at the right of Gen. Roxas.

Gen. Roperto A. Ambil, center with Dir. Tito Nabua at his right and Col. Rigor, standing.

Pahingahan Area at Fort Mag . . .

Pahingahan Area at Fort Mag have a big hall for special events and a sleeping area that can accommodate about 100 plus persons. It is located beside a lake where one can relax in a floating nipa rig or enjoy boating and kayaking. It would be fun to reminisce the good old days over a bonfire and barbecue with friends, buddies and brothers, after all these years. We were really surprised how Fort Mag have transformed after 50 years since we graduated in 1962.

FORT MAG TODAY!

Col. Benny A. Letrondo, P.A. (Ret.)

Contrary to the perception of many, Fort Magsaysay’s beginning was actually not of war but, of peace and development. Fort Mag, as what it is popularly called today, transformed into a place we have been dreaming of for our country . . . peaceful, orderly, tranquil and with an environmental friendly atmosphere. Of course, with a well disciplined, always prepared, courteous soldiers with virtues of courage, integrity and honor.

It was after World War II when the remnants of Huk Balahap (Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon), whose members were the armed combatants of the guerilla movement fighting side by side with the Philippine government against the Japanese Imperial Army, decided to part ways with the government when war ended. The issue of continued armed struggle to bring about change embraced by HMB was actually rooted from the tenancy problem among landless farmers, who are members of the guerilla movement. Originally founded in 1942, the Hukbalahap was part of a broad united front resistance to the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.^[2]

On March 29, 1942, peasant leaders converged in Sitio Bawit, Barrio San Julian, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, at the junction of Tarlac, Pampanga, and Nueva Ecija provinces and formed the "Hukbong Bayan Laban sa mga Hapon" was chosen as the name of the organization. After the meeting, a military committee was formed with Luis Taruc (chairman), Castro Alejandrino (2nd in command), Bernardo Poblete ("Banal"), and Felepa Culala ("Dayang-Dayang" – an amazon whose unit had killed several Japanese soldiers) as members.^[5]

In 1950, the Communist Party of the Philippines PKP reconstituted the organization which became the armed wing of the Revolutionary Party, changing its official name to Hukbong Mapalaya ng Bayan, ^[3](HMB) or "Peoples' Liberation Army," emulating the Chinese People's Liberation Army. HMB continued to be popularly known as the Hukbalahap, or popularly known as the "The Huks" from 1945 and 1952. The strength of the Huk organization came from the mostly agrarian peasants of Central Luzon. The group's leaders, among them figurehead Luis Taruc, Communist Party Secretary General Jose Lava, and Commander Hizon (Benjamin Cunanan), aimed to lead the Philippines toward Marxist ideals and communist revolution. Hukbalahap Insurrection (1946–1954).

Being a major threat to the central government, Quirino assigned Ramon Magsaysay, minister of national defense, to combat the Huk insurgency. The Huks would then be undermined by Magsaysay's strategy of gaining peasant support and reforming the army and constabulary. In early 1954, Benigno Aquino, Jr., then a news reporter, was appointed by president Ramon Magsaysay to act as personal emissary to Luis Taruc.^[1] After four months of negotiations, Taruc surrendered unconditionally to the government on 17 May 1954,^[4] effectively ending the Huk rebellion.

The place where President Ramon Magsaysay and Luis Taruc signed the peace pact, was later named as Fort Magsaysay, now popuplary known as “FORT MAG”.

Today, we were surprised that “FORT MAG” does not only honor the soldiers who fought for our freedom, but the civilians as well, who are then incarcerated at Fort Magsaysay, as well as the old guards, who were just doing their duties to secure and protect our country. Both of them are now welcome and being honored a “FORT MAG”! We were really surprised! The experience and the opportunity, the ambiance extended by the 7th ID shall surely be missed by our fellow graduates! Nevertheless, we shall return to this place, once again as bond of brothers! Join us in our Grand Homecoming!

WELCOME TO FORT MAG!

(Alumni of SOCC 1962 was welcomed by BGen. Arnulfo A. Atendido, Deputy Commanding General, 7th Infantry Division and Staff, in behalf of BGen. Alan R. Luga, CG, 7th ID)

(SOCC Class 1962 at the Aquino-Diokno Museum)

(SOCC Class 1962 with Col. alfredo Sanchez, at the First Infantry Tabak Division Shrine, were many of the Alumni served, then under BGen. Emilio S. Luga, Jr.)

(SOCC Class 1962 at the Heroes Memorial)

Heroes Welcome . . .

It was 4:30 in the morning when a group of men in their early 70’s started to arrive at Quezon City Hall. They shall embark on a journey to the place where they, then at the prime years of their lives as teenagers, turned into men. The “discipline we learned and adopt in this place where we became men, at the prime years of our teenage life, molded and motivated us to develop ourselves, our career and path in life. Our experience defined the purpose and meaning of discipline, valor and camaraderie. It enlightened us of our purpose in life, the meaning of our existence to our family, community and country as well. Let us rekindle this spirit at the very the beginning of our journey for others to follow", said Director Tito Nabua, then Director of the Commission on Audit, Central Office, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, SOCC Class 1962.

This is just the beginning of our fifty (50) years journey to the place where it all started, where we all learned the meaning of teamwork, camaraderie and valor, the experience of how it feels to belong a Band . . . the Band of Brothers. The SOCC Class of 1962! MABUHAY!

SOCC Class 1962 Souvenir Program

SOCC 62! CALLED BY JAYMALIN!

(Al Hajj Jameel RM Jaymalin with retired Col. Benny A. Letrondo during a press meeting at Camp Aguinaldo Golf Course Restaurant on February 17, 2012)

Retired Col. Jameel RM Jaymalin, Al Hajj, was among the graduate of the Special Officers Course (SOCC) at Fort Magsaysay in 1962. He joined the Philippine Army afterwards and after retirement, became active into the different peace advocacy undertaking among Muslims and Christians alike until he was appointed to head the Payatas Special Operations Group by then Mayor Sonny Belmonte of Quezon City and later named as the Executive Director of the Quezon City Muslim Consultative Council. Today, Col. Jaymalin preferred to be called as peacemaker and an elderly Al Hajj among our brother Muslims, keeping the peace and advocating for development of the City to benefit both our Christian and Muslim brothers and sisters alike.

Presently, Al Hajj Jaymalin is calling all the graduates of SOCC 62' at Fort Magsaysay for a sentimental journey back to the the Camp in preparation of their forthcoming Grand Homecoming this June 2012. Members of SOCC 62' can view the updates of their activities worldwide at socc62.blogspot.com . SOCC 62 members are also encourage to send in their telephone and mobile numbers as well as their email addresses to the Organizing Commitee for easy communication and updates.


Al Hajj Jaymalin can be reached at:

Quezon City Muslim Consultative Council
Gate 6 Quezon City Hall Compound
Kalayaan Road, Dilliman, Quezon City
Telefax : +6322929894
Landline: +6324277362
Mobile: +639178482314
E-mail : pog_jay@yahoo.com

Members of SOCC 62' can also get in touch with:

COL. BENNY A. LETRONDO (PA, Ret.)
Mobile: 09206520264

THE ALUMNI OF SOCC Class of 62'

HISTORY OF SPECIAL OFFICERS CANDIDATE COURSE

CLASS of 1962’

Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija

By: Col. Mateo H. Luga

The Special Officer’s Candidate Course (SOCC) Class of 1962 at Fort Magsaysay came into being after the School for Reserved Command (SRC), which was founded in 1937 pursuant to the provisions of Section 34, Article IV of the National Defense Act, was disbanded. Thereafter, Army training directive was issued on April 6, 1959 requiring SRC to conduct Non-Commissioned Officer Course (NCOC) instead. SRC then vacated its old site in Fort McKinley, Rizal and transferred to Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija. After the NCOC Class Nos. 1, 2 and 3 graduated during the period April 10, 1959 to January 29, 1960, SOCC came into existence.

Alumni of the SOCC Class of 1962 at Fort Magsaysay, Laur, Nueva Ecija, have one of the biggest number of graduates of an Advance Military Training Course in the annals of Philippine History. More than two hundred and fifty (250) graduates of Reserve Officer’s Training Course (ROTC) from the different schools all over the country converged at Fort Magsasay to participate in this history activity with highest number of trainees of an advance military training course and to be later on admitted and called into active military service. Fresh from college at the prime years of their teen age life, the Army at Fort Magsaysay turned these boys into men.

These breed of fine young men from all walks of life of different culture, tradition and religious belief bonded together and learned the value of valor, camaraderie and survival by clinging into each others arm to become band of brothers. Many joined the active service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) after their graduation to become one among the finest officers and gentlemen of the Philippine Military. Those who did not joined the active service became successful career executives in the civilian government and in business, in the private sector.

THE GRADUATES

Special Officers Candidate Course

Batch 1962

Fort Magsaysay

ABAD, Arturo S., FEU, Manila

ABOGA, Jovilito, UST, Manila
AGUILLON, Bernardino G., JRC, Manila
AGUSTIN, Angel JE, UST, Manila
ALFARO, Herminingildo B. (+), UST, Manila
ALMAZAN, Efren N., UST, Manila
APOLINAR, Wilfredo A., ArU, Manila
ARAQUEL, Melanio S., ArU, Manila
ASISTIN, Floro A., UE, Manila
AUSTRIACO, Eduardo V., FEU, Manila
AVERRILA, Jose AE, ArU, Manila
BALILO, Rogelio C., UE, Manila
BALOCATING, Alejandro P., PCC, Manila
BALOCATING, Gil P., PCC, Manila
BALTAZAR, Manolo M. (+), JRC, Manila
BANUT, Getulio F. UE Manila
BAUZON, Sindulfo H., Jr., MIT, Manila
BESARIO, Rogelio C., JRC, Manila
BORRE, Edmundo R., UM, Manila
BRIONES, Nilberto R., SSC, Manila
BUENAFE, Narciso P., MCU, Manila
BUENVIAJE, Virgilio M., MLQU, Manila
BURGOS, George A. MIT, Manila
CABALLERO, Cirilio D. (+), GIT, Manila
CABANOS, Eduardo G. ArU, Manila
CADIENTE, Rodolfo M., UE Manila
CANTOS, Gaudencio G., Jr., FEU, Manila
CAMAHALAN, Abelardo T., MLQU, Manila
CARANGUIAN, Virgilio U., MCU, Manila
CASTANAR, Benjamin C., UE, Manila
CASTILLO, Exequiel DL, FEU, Manila
CELIS, Enrique V., UST, Manila
CERENO, Ludovico N., ArU, Manila
CASTRO, Luis G. de, FEU, Manila
CRUZ, Alejandro S., PCC, Manila
CRUZ, Emilio R., PCC, Manila
CUEVAS, Carmelo B., UST, Manila
CUSTODIO, Franciso B. (+), UE, Manila
DALUPE, Marcial V., MIT, Manila
DRACIANG, Romeo C. (+), MLQU, Manila
DARAUY, Napoleon N., NU, Manila
DELLOSA, Ellie F., UE, Manila
DEAMITO, Celestino F., UP, Manila
DOMINE, Gilbert D., UE, Manila
DURAN, Ceasar J., Jr., SJLC, Manila
ESCALONA, Severino J., ArU, Manila
EUGENIO, Carlos P., ArU, Manila
ESTURCO, Rodolfo C., FEU, Manila
FERNANDEZ, Romeo P., PCAT, Manila
FRANCO, Rosauro A., UST, Manila
GABASA, Nicanor M., UE, Manila
GALVAN, Jess E. Jr., MLQU, Manila
GAPASIN, Demetrio G., UST, Manila
GRACIA, Primitivo A., MLQU, Manila
GELERA, Gabino T., ArU, Manila
HONTANOSAS, Rogelio L., UE, Manila
ILADA, Patricio B., FEU, Manila
ISULAT, Lauro H., FC, Manila
JAVATE, Virgilio P., PCC, Manila
JAVELLANA, Rodolfo B., UM, Manila
JAYMALIN, Roberto M., JRC, Manila
JUAN, Ernesto F., Ara U, Manila
JUAN, Florencio B., UE, Manila
KASILAG, Edgardo L (+), JRC, Manila
KOH, Candito T., MLQU, Manila
LAMIAO, Concordio P., Ara U, Manila
LAZO, Sofronio L Jr., UST, Manila
LOPEZ, Edgardo L., SLJC, Manila
MAGLALANG, Cesar S., MCU, Manila
MAGALONZO, Angelito P., FCP, Manila
MAGNO, Felix S., Ara U, Manila
MAMARDLO, Euginio R. MIT, Manila
MANZANILLO, Orlando G., MLQU, Manila
MANZANO, Manuel P., MIT, Manila
MARANON, Augosto M., FEU, Manila
MARI, Fortunato T. Jr., GIT, Manila
MATABALO, Dunda K., MLQU, Manila
MATACOT, Esmeraldo V., PCC, Manila
MENDOZA, Ernesto V., PCAT, Manila
MIJARES, Nestor H., FEU, Manila
MOHAMMADSALI, Arik L., MCU, Manila
NABUA, Tito S., UE, Manila
NORCIO, Clodualdo R., FEU, Manila
OMBAC, Rafael VC (+), AU, Manila
PACUBAS, Elijas P., Ara U, Manila
PADUA, David S., UE, Manila
PALAGAR, Antonio C., FEU, Manila
PANDAPATAN, Dimalapang M., UM, Manila
PARAN, Ferdinand O., MIT, Mandaluyong, Rizal
PASCUAL, Romoe M., Ara U, Manila
PEDERNAL, Florinio T., AU, Mandaluyong, Rizal
PLATON, Vidal C., Ara U, Mandaluyong, Rizal
QUIAMBAO, Benjamin D., MIT, Mandaluyong, Rizal
RAMOS, Teodoro T. R., FEU, Caloocan City
REAL, Rogelio M., PCAT, Caloocan City
REGALA, Jose L., UE, Caloocan City
REGINALDO, Justo M., MLQU, Caloocan City
REMO, Glirecio N., AU, Caloocan City
REYNA, Antonio D JR., PLS, Caloocan City
RIVERA, Nicanor S., PCAT, Caloocan City
ROSALES, Romeo P., FEU, Caloocan City
ROSARIO, Firmo S., UE, Caloocan City
ROSAS, Alfredo S., FEU, Caloocan City
ROXAS, Manuel C., AU, Caloocan City
RUBILLIAR, Jacinto N., PCC, Caloocan City
RUETAS, Javier N., PCC, Caloocan City
RUETAS, Juanito N., PCC, Caloocan City
SABIRIN, Ganarol A., MCU, Caloocan City
SALUDARES, Santiago S., MIT, Caloocan City
SANGCAP, Gregorio A., FEU, Caloocan City
SAN JUAN, Roaldno C., UP, Caloocan City
SANTIAGO, Carmelito Y., AU, Caloocan City
SOLOMON, Abelardo I., Ara U, Caloocan City
SORIANO, Honorato B., UST, Caloocan City
SULIT, Bayani delos A., UE, Quezon City
SUMANGIL, Marcos D., UM, Quezon City
SUNDIANG, Antonio P., UP, Quezon City
TAONG, Paulino H., MLQU, Quezon City
TEVES, Antonio R., UE, Caloocan City


II MA ROTC Units

Probationay 2d Lts. Unit Address

ARCEDERA, Crispin B., San Pablo College, San Pablo City
BADURIA, David B. UNC Legaspi City
BALLDARES, Herminio J., UP Los Baños, Laguna
BUEN, Jose P. BRSAT Legaspi City
CAMURUNGAN, Ruben G. UP Los Baños
CASTANEDA, Rustico, San Pablo College, San Pablo City
ESCARTIN, Ignacio, San Pablo College, San Pablo City
ESTRADA, Plaridel E., San Pablo College, San Pablo City
GUERERRO, Jose O., Legaspi College, Legaspi City
LORINO, Arsenio L., Legaspi College, Legaspi City
PAMOR, Romy V., Legaspi College, Legaspi City
REBATO, Rodolfo R., Legaspi College, Legaspi City
REDOBLADO, Rogelio R., Legaspi City, Legaspi City
UDARBE, Eufreceles D., UP Los Baños, Laguna
VELCHEZ, Segifredo T., Legaspi College, Legaspi City


III MA ROTC Units

Probationary 2nd Lts. Unit Address

ALBAYATA, Lorenzo B., Cebu Sch. Arts & Trade, Cebu City
ALBERTO, Benito B., Cebu Inst. of Tech, Cebu City
ALBESA, Francisco R., St. Paul College, Tacloban City
ALBINA, Franciso L., Foundation College, Dumaguete City
ALBURO, Rene E., USP, Cebu Ctiy
ALIVIO, Jose T., USC, Cebu City
ALVAREZ, Ricardo S., Capiz College, Roxas City
ANDOY, Gregorio F., USP, Cebu City
APDO, Dionesio T., CIT, Cebu City
APUNGAN, Rogelio T., West Negros College, Bacolod Ctiy
ARACAN, Bernabe P., USP, Cebu City
ARANAS, DAmie V., CIT, Cebu City
AREVALO, Antonio A., C dela Pusisima, Concep Roxas City
BADEO, Edilberto D., Leyte College, Burauen, Leyte
BAREDO, Feliciano B., Cebu City College, Cebu City
BERAN, Luis M. Jr., USC, Cebu City
BESANA, Arturo B., Aklan College, Kalibo, Aklan
BUHAWE, Lunel B., Capiz College, Roxas City
CAPARUSO, Crisologo D., Foundation University, Dumaguete City
CAPUNDAG, Oscar S., Cebu A & T, Cebu City
CARTERA, Augusto M., Cebu City College, Cebu City
CASTRONUEVO, Abelo S., U San Agustin, Iloilo City
CELOSO, Emilo O. Jr., Lincoln College, Iloilo City
CONOPIO, Dominador C., UNO, Bacolod City
CARLONCITO, Felipe V. (+), USP, Cebu City
CUENCA, Tito C. Jr., CIT, Cebu City
DIVINO, Camelio P., CPU, Iloilo City
ELEFAN, Reynaldo C. (+). U San Agustin, Iloilo City
ESTACA, Rumolo S., U San Agustin, Iloilo City
FAJARDO, Rafael M., Holy Name, College Bohol
FERNANDEZ, Lino A., Cebu City College, Cebu City
FRUCTOSO, Giovani B., Capiz College, Roxas City
GANGOSO, Amador J. (+), Lilncon College, Iloilo City
GARCES, Teofanes D., SWU, Cebu City
GEROCHI, Ricardo P. Jr., U San Agustin, Iloilo City

GIL, Dioscoro G., ISAT, Iloilo City
HISONA, Romeo O., UNO, Bacolod City
JABAGAT, Miguel C., Foundation, College Dumaguete City
JAVELLANA, Antonio G. (+), Iloilo City College, Iloilo City
JOSOL, Roselio C., U San Agustin, Iloilo City
KING, Arnulfo D. (+), Cebu A & T, Cebu City
LABITAD, Anastacio G., Cebu A & T, Cebu City
LACSON, Sigfred S., UNO, Bacolod city
LAJERA, Zenaido C., St. Paul College, Tacloban City
LASTIMOSO, Bernardo T., Leyte College, Buraen, Leyte
LAUREA, Hector, UNO, Bacolod City
LETRONDO, Benny A., Colegio De San Jose, Cebu City
LIM, Rogelio B., CIT, Cebu City
LUCERO, Rizalino A., CIT, Cebu City
LUGA, Mateo H., Silliman University, Dumaguete City
LUMANOG, Roberto L., Jr., Visayan Central College, Iloilo City
MAGOMNANG, Mangigin D., Cebu A & T, Cebu City
MATULA, Eliezar G., ISAT, Iloilo City
MAGSAYO, Nemesio A., St. Paul College, Tacloban City
MAYANDIA, Gabriel D., Lincoln College, Cebu City
MINOZA, Ricardo B., USC, Cebu City
NACAR, Allen M., CIT, Cebu City
OBLIGACION, Romeo P., Capiz College, Roxas City
PABUALAAN, Manuel L., CIT, Cebu City
PAGSUGUIRON, Ernesto Q., West Negros College, Bacolod City
RECONQUISITA, Rene A., CPU, Ilolio City
RIVERA, Franciso C., SWU, Cebu City
ROCAMORA, Rodolfo M., CIT, Cebu City
RODIS, Rogelio B., USP, Cebu City
ROSALIE, Crecensiano S., U San Agustin, Iloilo City
SEGAY, Julio E., ISAT, Iloilo City
TABUENA, Federico C. Jr., Silliman University, Dumaguete City
TAMAYO, Rodolfo P., Iloilo City College, Iloilo City
TUMLOS, Saturnino, South Western University, Cebu City
TIU, Lito L., Cebu Sch A & T, Cebu City
VITO, Godofredo R., Cebu Trade School, Cebu City
YCAY, Blandino A., NVC Kalibo, Aklan


IV MA ROTC UNITS

Prob. 2nd Lts. Units Address

ALAAN, Antipolo B., Fr. Urios College, Butuan City
ALIVIO, Uldarico H., St. Michael College, Iligan City
AUSTRIA, Romeo M. ,Andres Bonifacio College, Dipolog Z del Norte
BAES, Bartolome L., Mindanao Ins. of Tech., Kabacan, Cotabato
BALO, Elpidio B., St. Peters College, Iligan City
BAROLA, Rolando B., Immaculate Concepcion, Ozamis City
BEBOSO,Rolando D., Mindanao Agri College, Musuan, Bukidnoon
BELDAD, Rodolfo T., Misamis College, Ozamis City
BELCINA, Leonardo S., St. Vincent College, Dipolog, Z del Norte
CABAJON, Faustino T., Notre Dame College, Jolo, Sulo
CACO, Casam S., Kamilol Islam College, Marawi City
CAINTA, Iluminado, Andres Bonifacio College, Dipolog, Z del Norte
CALE, Sulog B., St. Michael’s College, Iligan City
CALIZO, Roque, VB Ateneo de Davao, Davao City
CARPIO, Vivencio M., Jr., Andres Bonifacio, College Dipolog, Z. del Norte
CELICIOUS, Favian O., Andres Bonifacio College, Dipolog, Z. del Norte
COLITA, Cesar T., Xaivier University, Cagayan De Oro City
DECANO, Felipe N., Noter Dame of Marbel Koronadal, Cotabato City
DERLA, Juanito D. Jr., Xavier University, Cagayan De Oro
DAJUELA, Bienvinido, St. Vincent College, Dipolog City
EMATA, Virgilio S., Xavier University, Cagayan De Oro
FERNANDEZ, James P., Mindanao College, Davao City
FLORES, Bienvenido L., Jr., Notre Dame, Koronadal, Cotabato

GENOBIAGON, Rafael P. Jr., Mindanao College, Davao City

GUERRA, Leonardo P., Rizal Memorial College,,Davao City
ILANA, Sulpicio B., Liteo De Cagayan, Cagayan De Oro City
HURBODA, Senen P., Mindanao Agri. Col., Musuan, Bukidnon
JUMAU-AS, Domingo B., A Bonifacio College, Dipolog Z. del Norte
KHO, Jaime B., A Bonifacio College, Dipolog, Z del Norte
LASOLA, Benjamin S. Jr., Notre Dame College, Jolo, Sulo
MABITO, Carlos B., Notre Dame College, Jolo, Sulo
MACALIMBON, Maungangun B., Notre Dame College, Jolo, Sulo

MADOLIN, Teofilo P., St. Michael College, Iligan City
MAGOYAG, Alaoya, Kamilol Islam College, Marawi City
MARAVILLES, Precioso P., Mindanao Inst. Of Tech, Kabacan, Cotabato

MARTINEZ, Leonardo V., A Bonifacio College, Dipolog, Z. del Norte
PALER, Jose C., Harvadian College, Ozamiz City
MATALINES, Thomasito C. Mindanao College, Davao City

MATANOG, Mamalagia K., Southern Mindanao Col., Pagadian, Z del Sur
MENDEZ, Efren L., Mindanao College, Davao City
OLIVAR, Deciderio A., St. Vincent College Dipolog City, Z. del Norte
ORDINARIA, Cayetano S., Liceo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro
ORTIZ, Toribio M., Notre Dame College,,Jolo, Sulo
PAYUNAN, Rodolfo, J. Rizal Memorial College, Davao City
PASTORIZA, Carlos D. S., Mindanao College, Pagadian City
OMEGA, Domingo C., ICC, Ozamis City
REMATIGUE, Marcelino E., Notre Dame College, Cotabato City

RIGOR, Pablo D. (+), Mizamis College, Ozamis City
RUBIO, Dominador B., Mindanao Ins. of Tech., Kabakan, Cotabato City
SAAD, Papala L., St. Peter’s College, Iligan City
SORDILLA, Patricio O., Mindanao Inst. of Tech., Kabacan, Cotabato City
SABDULA, Malatos D., St. Michael College, Iligan City
TABIMINA, Max R., C Liceo de Cagayan, Cagayan De Oro
TANGAPA, Alberto D., Notre Dame College, Cotabato City
TAN, Teodoro A., Misamis College, Ozamis City
TIO, Roy M., Rizal Memorial College, Davao City
VALLE, Rogelio F., Mindanao Agri College, Musuan, Bukidnon
YBANEZ, Jose E., Xavier University, Cagayan De Oro City

BACK TO MAGSAYSAY: Batch 62's Sentimental Journey of the BAND OF BROTHERS!

(Col. Rigor Sortili; Col. Mateo H. Luga; Mr. Roy R. Luga; and, Col. Benny Letrondo)

(Col Jameel RM Jaymalin (PA, Ret.) with Col. Benny A. Letrondo (PA, Ret.) meeting with Perry D. Rodriguez of Printzonuz and Net L. Velecina of I'm Press Ka)

It was almost fifty 50 years ago in June of 1962, were more than 200 of us turned into men at McKinley Post Theater in Fort Magsasay, Nueva Ecija. The journey we have been through was the most unforgettable moments in our lives. Marching on stage in military uniform to receive our pin and diploma, symbolizing the fruit of our labor and our admission into the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as Probationary 2nd Lieutenants, was our life long dream.

While we came from all walks of life in the different parts of our country with different culture, dialects, traditions and religion, Fort Magsaysay, taught us to become ONE . . . Fort Magsaysay taught us the meaning of BROTHERHOOD.

Many of us became fine officers and gentlemen of the AFP after that day. Few returned to civilian life. Today, we are now in our early 70’s. Many of us became successful in our respective field of endeavor upon our return into civilian life. Yet, memories of the past still lingers into our minds recalling the experiences we shared and cherished for life as BAND of BROTHERS.

Fort Magsasay became part of our being, it became part of our own, it became part of our history, it became part of our manhood and nothing can surpass the experiences we altogether shared at Fort Magsaysay, that slipped like a blink of an eye.

Fort Magsaysay molded us to become what we are today, it taught us the value of sharing and looking at each others' back. It taught us the significance of holding each others' arms in order to survive, it taught us courage to face volley of fire. Laughter in times of relaxation and retrospection during private moments are among those memories we missed. Fort Magsaysay has been a part of our journey, which we wanted to reminisce as we walk in this pathway called life.

JOIN US in this sentimental journey. Let us altogether, again, like the good old days fifty years ago, march as BAND OF BROTHERS!

LET US RETURN TO FORT MAGSASAY! LET US MARCH, ONCE AGAIN, AS BROTHERS!

Members of SOCC Batch 62' are encourage to send their contact number, email addresses and facebook account to the Organizing Committee. For further details and information contact:

COL. BENNY LETRONDO (PA, Ret.)
Souvenir Program Committe
SOCC Batch 62'
Mobile 0920650264


COL. MATEO H. LUGA (PA, Ret.)
Riskman Security
@ FACEBOOK

COL. JAMEEL RM JAYMALIN, Al Hajj (PA, Ret.)
Executive Director
QC Muslim Consultative Council
Gate 6, Quezon City Hall Compound
Kalayaan Road, Quezon City
09178482314

Special Officers Candidate Course Batch 62'

GRAND HOMECOMING!

(Col. Rigor Sortili; Col. Benny Letrondo; and, Col. Mateo H. Luga)

(Col. Rigor Sortili; Col. Mateo H. Luga; Mr. Roy R. Luga; and, Col. Benny Letrondo)

(Col. Boy Rio; Col. Mateo H. Luga; BGen. Emilio S. Luga, Jr.; Mrs. Lita Albano Luga, wife of Col. Mateo H. Luga; Col. Benny Letrondo; and, LtGen. Victor S. Ibrado, former CSAFP)

(Change of Command Ceremony between MGen. Jose Mabanta, Jr., left, and BGen. Alan R. Luga, right, being witnessed by MGen. Emmanuel Bautista, center.)

It was a sentimental journey for the graduates of the Special Candidate Officers Course Batch 62' (SOCC Batch 62') at Fort Magsasay, Nueva Ecija, who attended the Change of Command of the 7th Infantry Division on June 8, 2012. Fifty (50) years after graduation, at their prime years of transformation to manhood, members of SOCC Batch 62' met at Fort Magsasay recalling their good old days during their training to become one among the many fine gentlemen and officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Now retired, excellently engaged into the different field of endeavors in their private capacity, SOCC Batch 62' shall be holding its Grand Alumni Homecoming comes June 2012.

Members of SOCC Batch 62' are encourage to send their contact number, email addresses and facebook account to the Organizing Committee. For further details and information contact:

COL. BENNY LETRONDO (PA, Ret.)
Souvenir Program Committe
SOCC Batch 62'
Mobile 0920650264

or

COL. MATEO H. LUGA (PA, Ret.)
Riskman Security
@ FACEBOOK

(Please bring with you old pictures and relevant mementos concerning SOCC Batch 62' in a meeting to be called soon.)