USeP Tagum Mabini ROTC Unit

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

On 17 January 2026, the University of Southeastern Philippines Tagum-Mabini Campus ROTC Unit conducted its 1st Formation of the 2nd Semester. The activity was held under the supervision of the training staff led by COL JULITO P GARAY MI (GSC) PA, Director of the 1102nd Community Defense Center, 11th Regional Community Defense Group, together with Mr. Ervin Roy V Matucading, NSTP/ROTC Coordinator. The activity was held at the USeP TMC Physical Education and Cultural Center (PECC), Apokon, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

The formation introduced the newly appointed Commandant, MAJ ARNULFO T BARANTANAN (MI) PA, and Assistant Commandant, 1LT BENJIE A PILO PA (Res) followed by a Course Orientation. At 1200H, the formation successfully ended.

The cadets completed their ROTC Course Orientation for the 2nd semester, and were dismissed to their respective homes, marking a productive start to the semester.

| 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 |

Congratulations and Happy Birthday to our Newly Appointed Commandant!
MAJ ARNULFO T BARANTANAN (MI) PA

We extend our heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as Commandant and our best wishes on your birthday. May you be blessed with good health, wisdom, and strength as you lead the corps with honor, discipline, and excellence.

Salute and respect from the corps!

10 February

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Happy Birthday, Sir!
TSg Teody B Layo (Inf) PA, Former Tac NCO

Thank you, sir, for your dedication to training and for being a pillar of discipline for the cadets. Your expertise in the field continues to shape us into better future soldiers. Enjoy your special day!

23 January