FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City – The Philippine Army’s office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, OG9, the National Capital Region Regional Community Defense Group (NCR RCDG), Reserve Command, Philippine Army (RCPA) with the leadership of The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), relive the heroism of the Hunter ROTC Guerillas in a commemoration program and wreath-laying activity on December 16, 2024, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The activity forms part of the TUP’s week-long celebration of its 123rd Founding Anniversary.
The event was graced by Col. Rey Ferdinand Ga, NCR RCDG Commander, Col. Joey B. Baybayan, TUP ROTC Commandant, Engr. Reynaldo P. Ramos, TUP President, TUP officials and alumni.
TUP, formerly the Philippine School of Arts and Trades (PSAT), was one of the schools that produced ROTC cadets and reserve officers who selflessly fought to defend the country during World War II. Other schools that comprise the Hunters ROTC guerillas include the Philippine Military Academy, University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila, La Salle College, Far Eastern University, Jose Rizal College, Mapua Institute of Technology, Letran College, and San Beda College.
Engr. Reynaldo P. Ramos, TUP President, called on the TUP students to emulate the sacrifice and volunteerism of those who came before them. Chief Engr. Elmer Calayag, TUP Advance ROTC CMT Alumni Association (TUPARCAA), emphasized that TUP ROTC students and reservists should always be prepared to answer the country’s call at any given time.
The TUP leadership ensures full support and sustainment of its ROTC Program to help increase the country’s pool of reservists. Meanwhile, the Philippine Army prioritizes reserve force development to solidify the reservists’ role in the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept towards Territorial Defense. (PR)
