Class Matayog 2014’s
Graduation Ceremonies
By: Jeanne Dominisac’14
The basic cadets and graduating class of
MATAYOG 2014 held their last parade during their Field
Commencement Exercises and Testimonial Parade last 15
March 2014 at 1500H in the UPLB Parade Grounds.
Composed of seven Advance cadets — five (5) grad-
uating Cadet Officers, two (2) second classmen, and 170
basic ROTC cadets (sixty eight (68) male and one hundred
and two (102) female), Class Matayog 2014 surpassed their
limits and rose to the challenges, and which because of this,
they will be remembered as the class likened to a phoenix
rising from the ashes. The UPLB ROTC MATAYOG Class
of 2014 graduated with COL Alexis D Tamondong GSC
(MNSA) PA, Commander, ARESCOM as their Guest of
Honor and Speaker.
The Commandant of the UPLB ROTC Unit, LTC
Vivian A Gonzales MNSA (GSC) RES PA presented the
graduates and the Matayog Class of 2014 was officially de-
clared as graduates by the 4RCDG Group Commander COL
Florante L Malijan SC (GSC) PA. After which, they were
welcomed to the fold of reservists by CPT Norman L Bondoc
INF (RES) PA, Commander of the 1st Laguna (Ready Re-
serve) Battalion.
The Turn-over of Command Ceremony between the
graduating class MATAYOG 2014 and incoming first class
MARINGAL 2015 ensued after the awarding of medals and
certificates to the deserving cadets and Cadet Officers. It was
CCOL Matthew D Alcala 1CL who passed on the UPLB
ROTC Sword to CMAJ Mary Jeean Crystel F Rico 2CL in
this traditional ceremony.
Adopt-a-Student: Post Yolanda
Chapter Project
By: Ms. Johayna Alsheik’13
Last December 2013, the UPVI-LB Chapter, at-
tended “Exploring Options for UPLB Students: Post Yolan-
da”, a symposium held in the University. Due to the disaster
that hit the country, many Filipinos have been struggling to
get back on their feet, and the students who are eager to
continue learning amidst the struggle are no exemption.
The University got help from different Organiza-
tions to support 65 registered students that were greatly af-
fected by the super typhoon by giving them a monthly sti-
pend for four months until the end of the semester. In re-
sponse, the Chapter committed to support one student start-
ing December, guided and driven by the urge to serve the
people.
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UPLB ROTC Unit reigned in the
6th ROTC Festival
By: Ralen Casa’14
Last December 8, 2013, The UPLB ROTC Unit host-
ed the 6th Provincial Annual Administrative and Tactical In-
spection (PAATI), also known as ‘ROTC Festival’.
The said event were participated by 13 different acti-
vated and affiliated ROTC units under the jurisdiction of the
403RD Community Defense Center (Laguna); namely: Da-
lubhasaan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo, Laguna State Polytechnic
University - Sta. Cruz, Laguna State Polytechnic University -
San Pablo, Laguna State Polytechnic University - Los Baños,
Laguna State Polytechnic University - Sinuluan, Colegio de
San Juan de Letran, University of Perpetual Help, San Pablo
Colleges, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Cabuyao, Laguna Uni-
versity, Guardians Bona Fide Fraternity Incorporated, Laguna
College for Business and Arts and University of the Philippines
Los Baños.
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An open letter to the Yungib Digest
members of the UP Vanguard Inc. Editorial Staff
Katya Mikayla C Realubit’10
Dearest UP Vanguards, Editor-in-Chief

Greetings from the UP Los Banos Yungib!

Marites V Malabanan ‘11
Ms. Johayna Alsheik’13
Thank you for reading the UPVI Los Banos Chapter Yungib Di-
John Ronald V Egat ‘13
gest. I am glad to inform you that the Los Banos Brods, Sisses, Cadet Matthew D Alcala ‘14
Officers and Sponsors have had a busy quarter. The successful “Balik Bar- Arianne M Canlubo ‘14
racks”, Scout Ranger Orientation Course(SROC),”ROTC Festival”, Ralen Jude Karl P Casa ‘14
“Parolan”, “CO/Sponsors Swim Qualifications”, “Christmas Party”, “Asilo Jeanne Marl B Dominisac’14
Visit”, “Adopt-a-Yolanda-Survivor Program” etc… Please enjoy the follow- Justin Eric T Pabon ‘14
ing articles. CMaj Jeean Crystel Rico 2Cl
C2Lt Adriane Tobias 3Cl
We look forward to having another fun filled year and continue C2Lt Roxanne Bermundo 3Cl
training our Corps of Cadets and Corps of Sponsors. We have continually Ms. Christina Mae Bernardo 3Cl
strived to push through all of our projects with limited support. Our con- Ms. Jedaline Malazarte 3Cl
tinuing goal is to train and mentor future Vanguards. Contributors
With due respect I am sad to report that sometimes in dire need,
Jason Dominic O Calora ‘12
our trainees and staff members themselves have reached into their own Layout Artist
pockets in order to support their training. I would like to take this Jose Paulo P Umali ‘11
chance to thank all who have supported us. I would like to specially men- Circulation Manager
tion my Classmates of ‘87, Class Mapusok ‘78, Class Tambuli & Sandigan
1988, Class Laghaya ‘05, the Lone Wolf of Class ’88, Class of Magilas ‘90
and the Class of Sanlahi ’94. Financial Status
And to the person who made things possible, to our beloved As of 21 March 2014, the total
Chapter Commander, Vgd Aldo Palacpac ‘83 who gave his time and effort amount of remaining funds of the
to the Chapter and the Corps. Also, to the following brods who gave their UP Vanguard Inc., Los Baños
support in our different chapter activities for this past year: Vgd Ted Chapter totals to ₱ 3,386.75. The
Javier ’64, Vgd Ed Dizon ’72, Vgd Leopoldo Ubaldo’78, Vgd Rick Cachuela
Chapter also keeps the remaining
’76, Vgd Jose Abraham Ongkiko’82, Vgd Roberto Ongleo’84, Vgd Salvador
₱7,000.00 from the former Chapter
Flores ’87, Vgd Marlea Munez ’88, Vgd Jeff Jesswani ’89, Vgd Edwin Rala
project, the provision of mattresses
’90, Vgd Donald Daniel De Padua ’90, Vgd Astro Del Castillo ’90, Vgd Jar-
for Cadet Officers. This amount is
vis Laurilla ’90, Vgd Eric Concepcion ’94, Vgd Ian Cyril Paz ’95, Vgd
Bright Munda ‘98, Vgd Yancy Manaog ’99, Vgd Vanessa Historillo- kept intact since there was a recent
Manaog ’00, Vgd Rey Garcia’05, Vgd Rogie Muñoz ’05, Vgd Kayla Realubit donation of 21 mattresses for the
’10, and Vgd Marites Malabanan ’11. BRAVO ZULU BROTHERS! use of the Corps, by Vgd Bright
Munda’98.
We look forward to your continued support, your loving fellow-
ship and your welcome presence. We also have ₱20,000.00 on hand
for the renovation of our beloved
Brods, we are with you in DUTY, HONOR and COUNTRY. Barracks, which is the new Chapter
project for this year. The Chapter is
putting their best efforts to raise
Very Respectfully,
enough funds for this huge under-
taking. We ask you for your finan-
cial support. We are open to dona-
Greg I Villanueva ‘87 tions in kind (for the materials) or
Acting Los Baños Chapter Commander in cash. Any amount will be greatly
appreciated.

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MATAYOG 2014:
A New Horizon Ahead CLASS MATAYOG 2014
Name: Matthew Depante Alcala
Course: BS Statistics
Birthdate: 10 February 1995
Birthplace: Legazpi City
Home Address: Maroroy,
Daraga, Albay
Contact Number: 09175163056
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Corps Commander
Previous designations: Corps G7
Field designation: Alpha ‘coy’
Commander, Alpha ‘coy’
Ex-O, Alpha 2nd Platoon
Leader

Name: Ralen Jude Karl Patolot Casa Corps Ex-O/G3

Course: BS Electrical Engineering Previous designations:
“Sir CMAJ Arianne M Canlubo, 1CL...” First
Birthdate: 02 December 1994 Corps Adjutant,
class. Time passed by so fast we didn’t notice that we
Birthplace: Lemery, Batangas Provost Marshal
are no longer aspirants of the Corps. Furthermore, we
Home Address: Lemery, Batangas Field designation: Alpha 1st
are no longer cadet officers in the University. Three
Contact Number: 09061213406 Platoon Leader
years came by so fast, we started out from 63 and end-
ed to 5. From being a full-time follower to micro man-
ager, macro manager, and now an alumnus of the or-
Name: Justin Eric Teovisio Pabon Corps G1/Adjutant
ganization.
Course: BA Philosophy Previous designations: Corps
Spending three years in the University with the Birthdate: 17 February 1994 Ex-O, Corps G4, Barracks
Corps was all worth it, every bit of it. No regrets, no Birthplace: Bacolod City Commander
what if’s. This pseudo-military organization was a big Home Address: Bacolod City, Field designation: Alpha
turning point in our lives and it made our college expe- Negros Occidental ‘coy’ Commander
rience a lot more special, challenging and exciting. Contact Number: 09998469293
This kind of training was a big opportunity to prepare
ourselves for our future roles in life after finishing col-
lege. All the lessons and experiences taught to us by Name: Arianne Magda Canlubo Academic Officer
the Cadet Corps are things that our class, Matayog Course: BS Nutrition Previous designations: Corps
2014, will always be thankful for. Birthdate: 05 August 1994 G7, Corps G2
Birthplace: Calamba City Field designation: Bravo
Now that we graduated in the Corps, one thing
Home Address: Upper Dampalit, ‘coy’ Commander,
we will assure is that what we learned here and what
Lalakay, Los Banos, Laguna Bravo ‘coy’ Ex-O
the Corps has done to us will always be a big part of
Contact Number: 09164580613
who and what we will be in the future. We will never
limit our leadership here and we will always live by the
tradition of Honor and Excellence.
Name: Jeanne Marl Bascos Dominisac Corps G2/G5
Our term has officially ended. We will now Course: BS Computer Science Previous designation:
pursue our undergraduate courses and go on our sepa- Birthdate: 30 December 1994 Corps G4
rate ways but our continuous support will always re- Birthplace: Quezon City Field designation:
main. We will surely come back to impart our experi- Home Address: Proj. 4, Quezon City Alpha 2nd Platoon
ences and learning in the Corps to the next batches of Contact Number: 09166980598 Leader, Alpha ‘coy’
leaders who will join the ranks of the Chosen few. Ex-O

By: Arianne Canlubo ‘14

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UPLB ROTC Unit reigned…
These different units competed in different Military
Stakes such as Map Reading and Land Navigation, Field
stripping of M16A1 rifle and Caliber .45 Pistol, Theoretical
Examination, Disaster Relief and Rescue Operations, Com-
pany Drill, Small Unit Tactics and Military Courtesy and
Discipline.
During the event, the UPLB ROTC Unit demon-
strated the true meaning of discipline and the true essence of
excellence for through the combined efforts and dedication
rendered both by the Cadet Corps and Officers, the Depart-
ment and the alumni, the unit won the Over-All Champion-
ship trophy by having the highest total points for the differ-
ent military stakes. Aside from this, the unit is also a Cham-
pion in Map Reading and Land Navigation, Company Drill
and Military Courtesy and Discipline. Moreover, the unit
also garnered 1st Place in Theoretical Examination and Dis-
aster Relief and Rescue Operations. And of course, the most
important of all, the Second Perpetual trophy was given to
the UPLB ROTC Unit for being the Over- all Champion of
the said ROTC Festival.
Last 2009, The UPLB ROTC unit had won the First
perpetual trophy because of the three consecutive win as
Champions for the previous ROTC Festivals. Now, because
of this year’s triumph, we are more committed and resolved
to secure the Second Perpetual Trophy. The Corps’ will of
fire that burnt fiercely many years ago shall regain its pas-
sionate warmth and help it continue its legacy and shout of
“UPLB ROTC THE BEST!”
Adopt-a-Student: Post Yolanda ...
The beneficiary of the Chapter, Kristine Anne D
Paguia, is a BS Forestry student whose house was
brought down by an Acasia tree during the wrath of the
Super Typhoon Yolanda last November 2013. Fortunate-
ly, none of her family members were physically hurt but
they needed some financial assistance for her schooling.
The Php 5,000 stipend was given to her monthly,
amounting to a total of Php 20,000 that was raised
through the efforts of the Chapter and through the help of
the following people:
Vgd Ed Dizon ‘72 Vgd Jarvis Laurilla ‘90
Vgd Rick Cachuela ‘76 Vgd Kayla Realubit ‘10
Vgd Leopoldo Ubaldo ‘78 Engr. Joel F. Limpengco
Vgd Jofel Calora ‘80 Vgd Salvador Flores ‘87
Vgd Greg Villanueva ‘87 Mrs. Rose Tumpalan
Engr. Ercyl F. Limpengco
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UP VANGUARD INCORPORATED LOS
BAÑOS CHAPTER, UPLB CORPS OF CA-
DETS CONDUCTS SEM BREAK TRAINING
By: Matt Alcala ‘14
The UPLB Corps of Cadets, together with the UP
Vanguard Incorporated Los Baños, conducted a Semestral
Break Training last 14 – 25 October 2013 at various loca-
tions in Los Baños, Laguna wherein two (2) first class Ca-
det Officers and 23 Cadet Officer Candidates participated.
The training staff was composed of members of the
UP Vanguard Incorporated; Vgd Aldo B Palacpac ’83 ,
Vgd Greg I Villanueva ’87 and Vgd. Katya Mikayla C Rea-
lubit ‘ 10, and Cadet Officers of the UPLB Corps of Cadets.
The Semestral Break training served as the completion of
the Cadet Officer Qualifying Course (COQC) of Class 01 –
2013 and as the second class of the Special Rangers Orien-
tation Course (SROC) of 2013.
The training was divided into two parts: the lecture
part and practical part. The lecture part was composed of
lectures such as military organization (October 14), military
training (October 14), weapons training (October 15), sig-
nal communication (October 16), raids and ambuscades
(October 17), troop leading procedure (October 17), indi-
vidual movement techniques and camouflage (October 18),
map reading and land navigation (October 19) and disaster
relief and rescue operations (October 21). The trainees also
had the opportunity to experience rappelling on the Doña
Jovita Resort with Vgd Denise Paolo C Lachica ’11 as their
lecturer.
The following week, starting from 22 November,
the practical training commenced. Every day, the training
would start by 0400 with a Physical Training and Road
Run. The course focused on the practical applications of
Small Unit Tactics, immediate action drills, land navigation
wherein military intelligence gathering was inculcated,
raids and ambuscades and Ranger Operations. A night oper-
ation was also conducted in the Food Science Technology
area. The training staff decided to conduct a mini smoker’s
day and various team building activities. The trainees also
had a day march in the traditional route used in the previous
field training exercises; the route from DTRI to Forestry.
The highlight of the training was the water borne
operations led by Vgd Aldo B Palacpac ’83 at the Malacoco
Beach, Mayondon, Los Baños, Laguna and the Survival,
Rescue and Escape Training. The last day of the training
was allotted for the recognition of the Cadet Officer Candi-
dates to the roster of Cadet Officers of the UPLB ROTC
unit.
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By: CMaj Mary Jeean Crystel Rico 2Cl
The annual joint event of the UPLB Corps of
Cadets and UPLB Corps of Sponsors, dubbed as Parolan
2014 “Bayanihan ngayong Kapaskuhan: Pagtutulungan
para sa mga Biktima ng Bagyong Yolanda” took place
on 12 December 2013 at the UPLB Graduation Grounds.
Prior to the event, Smart Communications agreed to be-
come a Gold Sponsor of the event, in exchange to 1500
pcs of Smart Jump-in Sim Cards to be sold.
Weeks before the event, a booth was set-up in
front of CAS Building for the participating organizations
and other members of the community to vote for their
muses and to donate as well. It was also a venue for sell-
ing the Smart sim cards, which is equivalent to ten points
per sim card to be counted under the organization that
the buyer will vote. Each participating organization was
given fifty (50) sim cards for them to sell and be able to
accumulate 5,000 points. A Soccer Clinic was also initi-
ated by Smart Communications to sell more sim cards.
The Younghusbands Football Academy was invited to
head the event and the famous Phil and James Young-
husband taught the sports.
Interested students were required to buy sim
cards for them to be able to participate in the event. Part
of the program was a free photo opportunity with the
brothers. Few days before the event proper, the booth
was relocated at Carabao Park, where the lanterns along
with their descriptions were displayed for public view-
ing. Each organization was allowed to fix their lanterns
during the period, not until the parade on the event day
started. The booth extended its operation hours until
1900H on the last day of voting period. All in all, the
booth was able to generate ₱40,970.70.
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Solicitations were also made from stores, Vanguards, and
other members of the community, some of which agreed to
avail of the Souvenir Program. Because of the efforts of the
corps, enough funds were raised to conduct the event.
On the day of the event proper, the traditional lan-
tern parade started by 1700H. There were eight (8) partici-
pants, namely, UP Ecology and Systematics Major Society
represented by Maria Patricia Valdez; UP Society of
Agronomy Major Students represented by Blanca Ventanil-
la; Pabulum Scientia Sodalitas represented by Mariama
Diaz; UP Cells by Chanel Vizcaya; UP House Settlement
Planners Society, College of Public Affairs, UP Painter’s
Club represented by Azalea Gaile Julian, Entomology So-
ciety. Together with their lanterns, the muses made their
way through the graduation grounds from the Carabao
Park.
Performances from the UP Street Jazz and Harmo-
nya String Ensemble added to the highlights of the event.
Enchanted Kingdom generously gave entrance tickets to
two lucky audience. In the end, UP Cells won the lantern
competition, UP Ecological and Systematics Society won
the Mutya ng Parolan Competition and the Chancellor’s
Choice Award. UP Painter’s Club won the Vanguard’s
Choice Award, and the College of Development Communi-
cation won the Best College Design Award. The event
proper ended by 2030H. A Boodle Fight followed shortly
at the Barracks Vicinity where the lanterns were kept and
displayed. Altogether, Parolan 2013 was a grand success.
Written By: CMAJ Jeean Crystel F Rico 2CL
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Living up to the Christmas Spirit
By: Ms. Jedaline M. Malazarde 3Cl
Ladies come to malls and buy new dresses to wear.
Men go to shops to buy bouquets of flowers. Mothers are left at
home to prepare delicious food to be eaten later. Fathers buy
bottles of wines and whiskies for the celebration. Children are
much occupied with guessing what’s inside the boxes decorated
with colorful paper and usually tied with a big red ribbon.
Christmas carols can be heard through the open doors. Joyful,
abundant and much awaited. Christmas season is always like
this.
In the University, it cannot be denied that various or-
ganizations have come up with their own ways of celebrating
this occasion. And as a tradition adopted through the years, the
UPLB Corps of Cadets and UPLB Corps of Sponsors joyously
celebrated their annual Christmas celebration. The occasion
aimed to develop camaraderie among its members starting from
the alumni of the organization to the new ones.
Just like any festivities to be celebrated, food were
served to everyone. Also, sets of games were prepared to devel-
op team building among the members. To add more fun and
enjoyment, groups of alumni, cadet officers and sponsors con-
tested their prepared performances. There were singing and
dancing. There was an outburst of laughter when the new cadet
officers showed their gayish side as they walked like girls in
swimsuits during a beauty pageant in one of their presentations.
As to go with the highlight of the night which was the
exchanging of gifts, each one was pleased with the gifts they
received. No matter how small, big, or expensive the gifts were
as long as the true meaning of Christmas is present in each ones
heart, the members happily gave and received gifts from each
other.
Of course, the dance floor was so fascinating to them
that night that everybody danced along with the beat of the mu-
sic spiraling in the air. The cadet officers gently asked the spon-
sors to have a dance with them as the sweet songs reached their
ears. It was a chance given to them to know more about each
other. Christmas is really a season to remember.
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A Visit in ASILO
It has already been an annual tradition of the UPLB
Corps of Cadets and UPLB Corps of Sponsors to visit the or-
phanage of Asilo de San Vicente de Paul. For the year 2013,
this tradition has not been broken. On December 7, the UPLB
Corps of Cadets and UPLB Corps of Sponsors, accompanied by
UP Vanguard Incorporation paid a visit to the orphanage locat-
ed at Paco, Manila.
The purpose of the visit was to share happiness and
blessings with the children at the orphanage and to impart some
goods and gifts for them. Moreover, since it was the Christmas
season, the UPLB Corps of Cadets and UPLB Corps of Spon-
sors wanted to be a part of the children’s holiday experience.
During that cold season, they wanted to imprint onto the
memory of the children some warm remembrances through the
help of a program that they planned.
The UPLB Corps of Sponsors prepared a dance perfor-
mance for the children’s entertainment but that had to be can-
celled because there had been a conflict on schedule and the
children need to attend to another event. But this misfortune did
not stop the group from accomplishing their goals, so instead
the Cadets and Sponsors settled for mingling and talking with
the children in the orphanage. This was an excellent opportunity
for the members to listen to the wonderful stories of the chil-
dren and also to share their own to inspire and be inspired.
A representative for the children thanked the UPLB
Cadets and Sponsors for the time they had given the kids at the
orphanage. “We know that you are busy and yet you are here.
We hope that when you come back next year, you will be able
to present the dance performance that had to be cancelled,” the
representative said. “We hope more time will be allotted when
you drop by again next year.”
The children presented two songs to show their appre-
ciation for the visit which earned a warm round of applause
from the visitors. The UPLB Corps of Cadets and UPLB Corps
of Sponsors left the orphanage of Asilo in the afternoon with
heartfelt farewells and with the promise of coming back the
following year.
By: Ms. Christina Mae C. Bernardo 3Cl
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Cadet Officers’
Corner
Military Foyer in Ilocos Norte
By : C2LT Adriane B Tobias 3CL
Military foyer is one of the most interesting perfor-
mances in the military. It is commonly seen in different oc-
casions like graduations, debuts and/or weddings. It involves
sword drills that adds grandeur in a large entrance or recep-
tion room or area. The raising of swords while the honoured
person/people stroll through symbolizes protection. It also
shows the value of the person while the swords are raised.
Military foyer, in my opinion, is done for the purpose of
showing respect, authority, and recognizing such important
people.
It is one of my dreams to do military foyer in any
event and the Corps gave me an opportunity to do it. Last
December 26, 2013, we travelled from Los Banos to Ilocos
Norte to do military foyer in the wedding of Vanguard Pat-
rick Pagalanan ’05 at Sta. Monica Church Sarrat, Ilocos
Norte on December 28, 2013. I felt proud after we did it and
I thought I did something unique. I considered it as one of
the most important event that happened on that particular
year of my life. An event which I can proudly share to my
family and friends.
It is really an honor to be part of someone’s special
occasion. I had a great time during my stay in Ilocos Norte
from the actual wedding to the reception. We did military
foyer twice, once in the church and another during the recep-
tion. I saw a lot of his guests, relatives, high school and col-
lege friends and Vanguard brods. During the reception, it
occurred to me, how events such as these, unify us. I saw the
presence of brotherhood. I saw how the brods from the or-
ganization value him and how he values them. I can say that
because of what we experienced, I have realized a lot of
things and opened my eyes to the real world.
Water Survival Training
By : C2LT Roxanne May Bermundo 3CL
“Ikaw. Anong pangalan mo?”
Kasama ng masayang mga karanasan at alaala, ang mga
katagang ito ang tunay na tumatak sa aking isipan ng matapos
ang araw ng ika-labingisa ng Enero taong 2014. Maaring itina-
tanong niyo kung bakit? Kaya’t hayaan niyo akong ibahagi sa
inyo ang mga nangyari sa masayang araw na iyon.
Matapos ang palagiang pagsasagawa ng training day ng
mga kadete Sabado ng araw na iyon, saglit na lumayo kami sa
madalas na ginagawa namin sa tuwing matatapos iyon. Sa halip
na magsagawa ng lecture at pag-usapan ang mga bagay na gina-
wa namin sa training day ay ang paghahanda ng pagkaing da-
dalhin ang aming, kasama ng mga alumni, inasikaso. Pagkaing
aming babaunin para sa gaganaping Water Survival Training na
pamumunuan ni Vanguard Greg Villanueva ng class 1987 sa
gabing iyon sa kanya mismong resort.
Pagdating sa nasabing resort ay inihanda ng pagkakai-
nan ang aming pagkakainan at kumain gamit ang tradisyon na
boodle fight kasama ang mga cadet officers at mga sponsors.
Matapos ito’y pumunta ang lahat sa may pool side at nag-intay
sa mga susunod pang paunawa.
Konting paunang salita at introduksyon mula kay Van-
guard Greg Villanueva ’87 kasama ng mga basic na stretching
ang isinagawa bago pormal na simulan ang training. Matapos ito
ay hinati sa dalwang grupo ang mga kalahok ng pagsasanay na
iyon. Isang grupo na kinabibilangan ng mga may alam o
marunong lumangoy at isang grupo ng mga nais matutong lu-
mangoy. Upang makita ang kapasidad ng bawat isa sa
paglangoy ay sinubukan ang bawat isa sa grupo ng mga
marunong lumangoy sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalangoy sa ka-
nila ng isang lap sa pool at ako ay kabilang sa grupong ito.
Nagkaroon ako ng swimming lesson noong ako ay pitong taong
gulang pa lamang ngunit matagal na nung huli akong nakapa-
glangoy kaya’t hindi ko alam, noong mga panahong iyon, kung
ano ang kalalabasan ng aking paglangoy. Sa hindi inaasahang
pagkakataon ay naging maayos naman ito at nagawa ko pang
makatanggap ng papuri mula kay Vanguard Greg Villanueva
’87. Isang papuri na kasama ng pagtatanong niya sa aking pan-
galan na lubos kong ikinatuwa. Ikinatuwa dahil sa tinagal-tagal
ng aking paglalangoy ay noon lamang may naka- appreciate
nito. Idagdag pa na hinayaan niya akong tumulong sa pagtuturo
sa iba pa naming kasamang nais matutong lumangoy.Sila kasi
noon ang mas tinuunan ng pansin. Masayang magturo at lalong
masaya sa pakiramdam na nakikita mo silang nagagalak dahil sa
natuto silang lumangoy.
Matapos ang pormal na oras ng pagtuturo, ang lahat ay
naimbitahan para saluhan ang mga miyembro ng Vanguards sa
isang fellowship na pinalolooban ng masayang inuman at kanta-
han sa karaoke na nakahanda roon. Ang kasiyahan ay tumagal
hanggang umaga kinabukasan. Lubos na napakagandang kara-
nasan para sa isang nagsisimula pa lamang na taon, sana’y patu-
loy pang madagdagan ang mga karanasang ito at matapos rin
ang taon na ganito kasiya ang lahat.
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UPLB celebrates 95th Loyalty
Day and Alumni Homecoming
The UP Los Baños 95th Loyalty Day was cele-
brated last October 10, 2013 with the theme, “UPLB
Alumni for Sustainable Community Transformation”. It
recognized the UPLB Alumni who contributed to com-
munity transformation and nation building through the
years. Like the past few years, the LOYALTY Day cele-
bration was an extended affair filled with many exciting
events and activities.
As a part of the celebration, an Alumni Fellow-
ship and Awards Night were observed the night before at
the EB Copeland Gymnasium to honor the numerous
distinguished UPLB alumni.
Some members of the UP Vanguard Inc. – LB
Chapter were recognized in the ceremony and were giv-
en awards in their respective fields. Among them were
Vgd Socorro Patindol’81 and Vgd Rogel Cabauatan’ for
Outstanding Public Service Award for Private Sector;
Vgd William Gruezo’ for Most Outstanding Alumni,
Natural Resources Conservation; and Vgd Marlea
Munez’88 for Outstanding Public Service Award, Com-
munity Service.
And the highlight of the celebration was the
Loyalty Parade which was held to showcase not only the
different colleges, departments, units and institutions of
the University but also the different organizations com-
prising UPLB students and alumni. This paved way for
rekindling old bonds and friendships. Some of the mem-
bers of the UP Vanguard incorporated lead the UPLB
ROTC during the said event.
UPLB ROTC Unit bags First Place in
the Nationwide AFP ROTC Speech
CONTEST
On March 8, 2014, 19 contenders from all over
the Philippines converged in one place to deliver their
piece on the theme, “Helping Build a Strong, Self Reli-
ant and Credible Armed Force”.
Cdt Pvt Stephen Paul Gurango who represented
the UPLB and 4RCDG won first place while a cadet pri-
vate from Siliman University was declared as Champion,
and the Corps Commander of Mapua Institute as the sec-
ond place winner. It was an unexpected win as Cdt Pvt
Gurango was advised of the competition only a week
before it was held.
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UPLB ROTC continues strong
even with dwindling numbers
The common trend in the enrollment of ca-
dets is the decreased number of enrollees for the
Second Semester. Out of the 226 cadets who en-
rolled during the 1st Semester T.Y. 2013- 2014, on-
ly 189 enrolled for the 2nd Semester.
The usual reason for the decline is that stu-
dents chooses to forgo ROTC 2 enrollment this se-
mester because of the thought that they still have
the option to enroll for next year so they can focus
more in their academics for the semester at hand.
Despite of the instances that lead to the de-
crease, it still holds a high number compared to pre-
vious years. Since the implementation of the NSTP
Law or R.A. 9163 of 2002, enrollments have plum-
meted from thousands to hundreds in a span of a
decade. However, the numbers we have today is
still above the average number of enrollees com-
pared with the 150 and below cadets for the previ-
ous years.
And the enthusiasm of most students to en-
roll in the ROTC component has not disappeared
over the semestral break. They are still willing to
learn what ROTC has to offer and be part of the
best ROTC unit in which they proved when they
got the Championship trophy for the 6th Provincial
Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection.
This we can say, that numbers are only fig-
ures, symbols that cannot change the quality of
training that UPLB ROTC Cadets experience.
By: Eric Pabon’14
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Balik Barracks 2013

Subsequently, the current Corps Commander
CLTC Matthew D Alcala 1CL and Corps Sponsor Roan
Dayne Ablang 1CL presented the status of the Corps. It
was then followed by the Chapter Commander’s Report
presented by Vgd Aldo B Palacpac ’83.

As part of the program, past UPVI LB Chapter

Commanders, DMST Commandants and Staffs were rec-
ognized and given certificates. Afterwards, an inspiration-
al message was delivered by the Guest of Honor and
Speaker, the National Commander, Vgd Melito S Salazar
Jr. ’71. He was introduced by Vgd Astrolito Del Castillo
The annual Balik Barracks was held last 05 Oc- ’90.
tober 2013 at UPLB DMST, College, Laguna. Balik Bar-
racks 2013 was joined by Balik Ta – Now, an annual
homecoming for the Corps of Sponsors and the monthly
birthday fellowship for the months of September and
October.
The event started with Arrival Honors upon arri-
val of the Guest Speakers and Guest of Honor and
Speaker. All present were welcomed by the UPLB
ROTC Commandant, Lt. Col Vivian A Gonzales MNSA
(GSC) PA by a short message. After that, a Parade and
Review was executed which was graced by Vgd Col
Thomas R Sedano CAV (GSC) PA, Class of Mabilasik
Consecutively, the Silver and Jade Jubilarians (UP
1985 as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. Hon. Jonathan
dela Cruz, Hon. Jose "Lito" Atienza Jr, Hon. Roquito Vanguard Class of Mapusok 1978, Class of Sandigan and
Ablan, Hon. Gwendolyn Garcia, and members of House Tambuli 1988) were recognized and they gave few words
of Representatives, who were also present, gave their about their Corps days. After that, the birthday celebrators
thoughts about the present status of ROTC and some for the month of September and October received Van-
current issues. Capabilities demonstration of different guard pins as recognition. Vgd Gilbert Raymond T.
military stakes like Field Stripping and Disaster Relief Reyes, as the Chairman of the Board, gave a message for
and Rescue Operations were also presented by the ca-
everyone present.
dets.
The program was ended with the singing of the
The program proper started right after the parade UP Vanguard Hymn, UP Naming Mahal and the an-
as graced by this year’s Jubilarians – the Class of 1988
nouncement that Vgd Aldo B Palacpac ’83 was reelected
and 1978. The entrance of colors was executed by the
UPLB Corps of Cadet Officers followed by the Invoca- as the UPVI LB Chapter Commander.
tion by Ms. Jessica M. Evangelista 3CL and the National After the program proper, boodle fight began and
Anthem. Next was the traditional memorial for the Van- followed shortly by the fellowship. Live performance by
guard Dead and Rifle Volley led by UPVI National Tres Marias which includes Bayang Barrios, Cookie Chua
Commander Melito S Salazar Jr ’71 with the UPVI LB and Lolita Carbon were witnessed by the Vanguards and
Chapter Commander Aldo B Palacpac ’83. Afterwards, guests present.
Vgd Donald Daniel S De Padua ’90 called out each and
every Vanguard present for the Roll Call.
By : John Ronald Egat ‘13

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YUNGIB NIGHTS
By: Tess Malabanan’11
True are the words of our senior brod, Gen. Emmanuel S Cayton, when he said “This place (Barracks) is a
hell where we keep coming back”. Evident to this statement is the series of fellowships that took place last year,
2013 in the Barracks Vicinity and Yungib.
There are different reasons that trigger a fellowship to happen. Reasons can be birthdays, class reunion,
class anniversary, Cadet Officers indoctrination, welcome party, despedida party, balik-bayan party, break-up par-
ty, wedding party, kapagod-sa-opisina party, tagal-ng-hindi-nakikipag-inuman-sa-mga-brods party, napadaan-lang-
kaya-inuman-na party, tapos-na-ang-Chapter-meeting-kaya-inuman-na-ulit party, pampapasarap-ng-kwentuhan-
habang-nakatambay party, tagal-ng-hindi-nakadalaw party, and so on. Reasons were never scarce, so as ways and
means. Years of training made us resourceful and creative. Such traits are also applicable in coming up with vari-
ous approaches to have a good time. Some of the ways that have been explored include chill-na-tambay-sa-may-
mangga, ihaw-ihaw-sa-may-mangga, dance party, disco nights, videoke nights, during our time nights, Bacardi
nights, inumang-tamang-pampatulog-lang, inumang-hanggang-sumikat-ang-araw, and (because technology allows
it now) through-Skype-shot-mo-na-brod.
Someone once said that “A picture says a thousand words”. This compilation of pictures can translate a
thousand of interpretations but one thing is for sure common, it is the spirit of brotherhood that radiates the most.
Hep. Hep. Cheers!

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