Silliman University ROTC Unit

"𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠." — 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐬

Beyond the campus walls and into the tactical mindset. Last March 07, 2026, the Silliman University Reserve Officer Training Unit performed Small Unit Tactics (SUT). From the wedge formation to the final assault, every move was a masterclass in tactical discipline.

Edited by:
Bendico, Adea
Peral, Kristina

Photos taken by:
Bellino, Beesher Jacob S.
Campoy, Camille D.
Esmeralda, Joseph P.
Adem, Jian Carlowe T.
Ramos, Shania Kimberly Kaiyl T.
Altejar, Jayanne May O.
Lauron, Aiah Kendra F.
Montejo, Audrick V.
Dicen, Philip Lei
Almodal, Rio
Reyes, Anna Louise R.

"𝐁𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞.” — 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐜𝐀𝐧𝐧

Before the sun sets on March 7, 2026, the Silliman University Reserve Officer Training Unit (SUROTCU) held its Graduation Ceremony in the green field of Filomena Cimafranca Ballfield, marking the culmination of months of training, discipline, and leadership development among its cadets. The ceremony celebrated the commitment and perseverance of the graduating cadets who have dedicated their time and effort to the principles of service, honor, and patriotism.

Present during the ceremony were Rev. Jonathan R. Pia, SU-Senior Pastor; Dr. Earl Jude Paull L. Cleope, NSTP Director; Dr. Betty C. McCann, University President; LTC Nell Brian N. Cebrian (INF) PA, Commandant; LTC Betsy Joy B. Tan PA (RES), Assistant Commandant; LTC Nell Brian N. Cebrian (INF) PA; Sgt. Manuel Arcangel R. Regaspi (Inf) PA, Admin NCO; CPT Guillermo Banjao PA (RES), OIC 703RRIBn; Mrs. Ruby Yap-Cruz and Atty. Eugene T. Yap of the COL Roman T. Yap Endowment Fund and COL Roman T. Yap Foundation Inc. Their presence underscored the shared mission of shaping responsible citizens and future leaders who carry forward the values of duty, sacrifice, and love for the nation.

Highlights of the event included the Honors to the Nation, and Decorations and Awards for the graduating Advance Cadet Officers and selected Basic Cadets, recognizing exemplary performance, discipline, and leadership among graduating cadets.

The Presentation of the COL Roman T. Yap Leadership Ring to C/Col Rallustian, the SUROTC Corps Commander, was the most significant moment, symbolizing the enduring values of leadership, service, and integrity that cadets are called to uphold beyond ROTC.

caption by:
Christine P. Tano

Edited by:
Bendico, Adea
Peral, Kristina

Photos taken by:
Bellino, Beesher Jacob S.
Campoy, Camille D.
Esmeralda, Joseph P.
Adem, Jian Carlowe T.
Ramos, Shania Kimberly Kaiyl T.
Altejar, Jayanne May O.
Lauron, Aiah Kendra F.
Montejo, Audrick V.
Dicen, Philip Lei
Almodal, Rio
Reyes, Anna Louise R.

"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰—𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝.” — 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐧

The Silliman University ROTC held its 14th ROTC Training; Graduation Rehearsal on March 7, 2026, in Filomena Cimafranca Ballfield, preparing cadets for the culmination of their training and service to the nation. Guided by discipline, leadership, and commitment, the cadets stand ready to take the next step in their journey, carrying forward the values instilled by the Silliman University ROTC Unit and embracing their role as future leaders of the nation.

Caption by:
Christine P. Tano

Edited by:
Baena, Keona
Cabugnason, Gwen

Photos taken by:
Bellino, Beesher Jacob S.
Campoy, Camille D.
Esmeralda, Joseph P.
Adem, Jian Carlowe T.
Ramos, Shania Kimberly Kaiyl T.
Altejar, Jayanne May O.
Lauron, Aiah Kendra F.
Montejo, Audrick V.
Dicen, Philip Lei
Almodal, Rio
Reyes, Anna Louise R.

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞” - 𝐍𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞

As Class 01-2023, we embody the Latin meaning of 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗭: bravery and courage. Our path was one of attrition and grit, beginning with 120 aspirants and narrowing through the 40 of the COQC, until only 17 remained to carry the name Forces Of Righteousness To Inspire Zealously. Our logo serves as a constant reminder of our commitment—the Spartan helmet for strength, the swords for action, and the values of Loyalty, Honor, Duty, and Valor as our foundation. We emerged from the fire of training not just as cadet officers, but as a united front of 17, ready to inspire and prepared to serve. 🛡️⚔️

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞” - 𝐍𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞

Our logo shows who we are: the cat “Oling” and dog “Abu” symbolize our agility, loyalty, and the balance of independence and teamwork. Behind them, the fire represents the challenges of ROTC training, shaping us into stronger leaders, while the helmet and microphone stand for leadership and communication.

The name 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗚𝗭 reflects the intensity of the “burn,” but it also defines our core: Strong, Understanding, Nurturing, Observant, Goal-oriented, and Zealous. These are the traits of a cadet officer—bonded by trust and prepared for leadership. 🔥🐾

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞” - 𝐍𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞

Named 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗭, we move like the waves—unstoppable and constant. We chose the Koi as our symbol to reflect a batch that values balance and grit over raw aggression.

Under the stars of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, we stand as one. Bound by the discipline of the sabers and the ancient script of our ancestors—Honor, Loyalty, and Valor—we are ready to serve. 🇵🇭🌊

"𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦." — 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝

This Women’s Month, we salute the women of the SUROTCU, who march with precision, lead with integrity, and shatter every ceiling in their path. Whether in the field or the classroom, they prove that strength isn’t just about physical might—it’s about the courage to serve and the brilliance to inspire.

To the women who command the parade ground and excel in every task: Your resilience is the heartbeat of this unit. You don’t just follow the standard—you set it.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝. 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲. 🇵🇭💐

Edited by: Sedonio 3CL

"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩"
- 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐫.

On February 28, 2026, the Silliman University ROTC Unit commenced its 12th training at the Filomena Cimafranca Ballfield in preparation for the upcoming ROTC Graduation on March 7, 2026.

The training began with the practice of the ceremonial parade and review to ensure that each cadet performed with precision and discipline. Following the rehearsal, a lecture was delivered by LTC Nell Brian N. Cebrian (INF) PA, the SU ROTC Unit Commandant and 703rd CDC Director. In his message, he extended his congratulations to the graduating cadets and offered words of advice as they move forward in this new chapter of their lives. “If I were to give you advice at this point in your life, learn to calm down a little. Also learn to listen and observe,” he remarked.

The training concluded with final instructions from C/COL Judymae O. Rallustian 1CL, who emphasized the importance of proper decorum and maintaining a respectful attitude during the graduation ceremony.