11/05/2026
IN PHOTOS:
On or about 100800 May 2026, the Granby Colleges of Science and Technology ROTC Unit conducted the Joint Closing Ceremony and Activation of School-Base RRU at Headquarters Provincial Task Force - Cavite , Camp Riego de Dios, Tanza, Cavite. With a total strength of 339 cadets.
COL HILARION G PALMA GSC (INF) PA, Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, G4, RESCOM, PA served as Guest of Honor and Speaker. Also present were COL ROBERTO Q BEATISULA JR INF (GSC) PA, Commandant and Provincial Task Force-Cavite Commander, and LTC MELCHIOR P FERNANDO GSC PA (RES), Battalion Commander, 402nd RRIBn.
COL Palma emphasized youth's role in nation-building, urging cadets to pursue excellence and service. The ceremony recognized cadets' ROTC dedication and activated the school-based Ready Reserve Unit, highlighting GCST's commitment to patriotism, leadership, and community service.
The said activity is attended by the training staff. Assistant Commandant 2LT MARY JANE P SCHROEDER PA (RES) together with the training staff 2LT MARYLEEN M NICOLAS PA (RES) TSg Richard Ong PA (Res), Sgt Kim D Garanzo PA (RES), Sgt Marygelyn S Alegro PA (RES), Sgt Micheal V Higoy PA (Res), Pvt John Aurelio M Nicolas PA (Res) Pvt Jemuel M Panagsagan PA (Res) with the assistance of 1st Class and 2nd Class Officers of the Granby ROTC Unit.
The activity ended at 1100H with no untoward incident.