S T C A S T - ROTC Unit

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | On 01 June 2026, the ROTC Officers of the Santo Tomas College of Agriculture Sciences and Technology (STCAST) ROTC Unit actively participated in community building by conducting a Brigada Eskwela at the Santo Tomas Central Elementary School SPED Center, Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte.

​At 0700H | The day's activities officially commenced as the STCAST ROTC Unit training staff arrived at the venue to jumpstart the school maintenance and preparation efforts. The delegation was led by TSg Arniel D Baguio (Arm) PA, Chief Clerk, who spearheaded the unit's deployment for the institutional cleanup.

​During the Activity | The STCAST ROTC Unit worked hand-in-hand with the school administration, led by Dr. Jocelyn C. Cadiente, Principal III of Santo Tomas Central Elementary School SPED Center. Together with the Graduate Military Assistants (GMAs), First Class Cadets (1CL), and Second Class Cadets (2CL), the team collaborated on various physical improvement and maintenance tasks to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for the students.

​The activity successfully concluded at exactly 1200H of the same day, marking another fruitful civil-military partnership dedicated to supporting local education, with no untoward incidents reported.

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𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 | 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐒 𝐒𝟔, 𝐂𝐃𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐉 𝐃𝐄𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐂 (𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂) 𝟐𝐂𝐋!
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‎​The Santo Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology – ROTC Unit extends our warmest birthday greetings and salute to you sir!
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‎​Thank you for your unwavering commitment, exemplary discipline, and for leading the corps with honor and integrity. Your dedication to duty serves as an inspiration to every cadet in this unit. May you have a fulfilling and blessed year as you continue to lead us toward excellence!

🪖 BE ONE OF US! CHOOSE ROTC! 🪖

​‎WHAT: STCAST ROTC UNIT Recruitment & Enlistment

‎WHERE: Santo Tomas College of Agriculture Sciences and Technology (STCAST)
Fd Rd 4 Brgy. Tibal-og, Santo Tomas, Davao Del Norte, Philippines

​‎WHO: All interested students who want to develop leadership, foster camaraderie, and be trained for national defense preparedness!

​📋 RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

​BASIC ROTC CADET:
​Height: No height requirements
​Enrollment: Must be enrolled in any Baccalaureate Degree
​Fitness: Physically and Mentally fit to undergo rigorous training

​ADVANCE ROTC OFFICER:
​Height: At least 5 feet tall for both Male & Female
​Enrollment: MUST be enrolled in any Baccalaureate Degree
​Fitness: PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FIT TO UNDERGO RIGOROUS TRAINING

​ SPECIALIZATIONS TO LEARN:
​MEDIC 🩹
​MAP READING 🗺️
​M16A1 ASSEMBLE AND DISASSEMBLE 🔫
​MARKSMANSHIP 🎯
​KNOT TYING 🪢
​DRILLS AND CEREMONY 💂‍♂️
​SMALL UNIT TACTICS 🪖

​ BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES:
​ROTC Summer Camp Training
​Advance ROTC Academic Phase Training
​Gain more self-discipline and confidence
​Learn military tactics and strategy
​Develop leadership skills
​Scholarship & Cash Incentives for Advance ROTC
​Automatically enlisted into the Reserve Force of the Philippine Army

​Mandatory Instructions:
​Bring your passion to serve and protect!
​Prepare your mind and body to experience a military structure under Student Leaders.
​Take the challenge today and shape your future!

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𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 | 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒!
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 – 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of our graduates who have earned the distinguished title of Magna Cum Laude!
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We offer a snappy salute to Sgt Lyzel Joy D Estologa (Res) PA, Sgt Rose Mary E Gerbolingo (Res) PA, and Sgt Roselyn E Gerbolingo (Res) PA. Your journey from the drill grounds to the graduation stage is a shining example of "Service and Excellence." By mastering both tactical discipline and academic rigor, you have embodied what it truly means to be a scholar-soldier.
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May these academic honors be the foundation for your future success as you transition into your professional careers in Public Administration and Agribusiness. Your STCAST ROTC family is incredibly proud of your perseverance and your commitment to excellence.
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𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲, 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
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𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | On 13 May 2026, the Santo Tomas College of Agriculture Sciences and Technology (STCAST) celebrated a significant milestone as it conducted the 8th National Service Training Program (NSTP) Graduation Ceremony and official recognition activities, held at the Cultural Gymnasium, Tibal-og, Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte.

​At 0830H | The day’s proceedings commenced with the formal Entry of Colors, rendered with precision by the STCAST ROTC Unit. Led by CDT COL CHRISTIANS PAUL ARGONZA, 1CL, the color mandet was composed of three (3) First Class, nine (9) Second Class, and seven (7) Third Class cadets, marking the start of the Graduation Day recognition activities which concluded at 1100H.

​At 1300H | The STCAST formally convened the 8th NSTP Graduation Ceremony, encompassing the ROTC, LTS, and CWTS components. The event was supervised by 1LT DANIEL G HILARIO (RES) PA, Commandant, alongside TSg Arniel D Baguio (Arm) PA, Chief Clerk, and the Tactical NCOs, in coordination with Mr. Leonardo D. Bernardo, CSPE, LPT, NSTP/ROTC Coordinator, and Mrs. Hannah R. Mariano, MBA, OSAS Director.

​During the Ceremony | A pivotal moment occurred as 1LT HILARIO officially declared the ROTC cadets as graduates of the program. 2PLT MICHEAL Z. DIEL, Tactical Officer, read the Official Enlistment Order pursuant to RA 7077 and RA 9163, formally transitioning the cadets into the Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist pool. Inspiring messages were delivered by Mr. Vincent C. Tapayan and Mr. Leonardo D. Bernardo, both of whom emphasized the core values of discipline, leadership, and unwavering commitment to national service.

​The ceremony successfully concluded at 1600H, marking a proud day of achievement for the graduates and the institution, with no untoward incidents reported.

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𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 | 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒!
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 – 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 gives a snappy salute to our 1st Class Cadet Officers as you reach this major milestone! Your journey from basic training to becoming the senior leaders of our unit has been defined by grit, perseverance, and unwavering commitment.
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Beyond the academics, you have mastered the art of command and the value of selfless service. The discipline you’ve instilled in the corps and the leadership you’ve displayed during your tenure have set a high standard for the next generation of cadets to follow. Thank you for your service and for standing at the frontlines of our unit.
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As you transition from cadet officers to professionals, may you carry the spirit of "Duty, Honor, Country" in everything you do. The mission continues.
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𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐫𝐬!
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𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 | 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒!
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 – 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 extends its warmest greetings and a snappy salute to our graduates, with a special recognition for those marching with the prestigious distinction of Cum Laude!
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We honor your remarkable dedication to the corps and your exceptional academic excellence. Balancing the rigors of military discipline with the demands of higher education is a testament to your character—you have proven that a true leader excels both on the field and in the classroom.
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May your Latin Honors stand as a permanent mark of your hard work, and may the values of the ROTC program guide you toward even greater victories. Keep leading with honor and continue to aim for the highest peaks!
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𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲, 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
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