23/08/2026
๐๐๐๐ || 23 August 2026 | 0700H to 1200H
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โThe Zamboanga Del Sur Provincial Government College-Pagadian ROTC Unit under the leadership of ๐๐๐พ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐. ๐ฝ๐๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ (๐ผ๐๐) ๐๐ผ, Commandant of ZDSPGC-Pagadian ROTCU, together with 1๐๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ค๐ก๐๐ค ๐. ๐๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ผ (๐๐๐), Assistant Commandant, ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ค (๐ผ๐๐) ๐๐ผ, ZDSPGC-Pagadian Admin NCO, ๐๐ง. ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐. ๐ฝ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐, ROTC Coordinator, other Training Staffs/GMAs, and Advance ROTC Cadet Officers, led by CDT. LTC FRANZ LOWIE P. TANUDRA, Acting Corps Commander, successfully conducted the MS1 8th ROTC Formation at Gatchalian Basketball Court, Dao, Pagadian City (1st Semester).
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โThe formation officially commenced with the flag ceremony, where the cadets rendered honors to the Philippine flag, reinforcing discipline, patriotism, and respect for the nation. This was followed by the checking of attendance to ensure that all cadets were present and properly accounted for.
After the attendance, cadets proceed a lecture on Land Navigation, delivered by Tsg, Cesar B. Sombilon (Res) PA . The lecture aimed to familiarize cadets with the fundamental principles and techniques of map reading, compass use, and terrain analysis essential for effective land navigation. It also emphasized the importance of precision, attention to detail, situational awareness, and adherence to standard navigation procedures in military operations. Through the discussion, cadets were encouraged to develop proficiency in determining grid coordinates, interpreting topographic features, measuring distances, and applying directional references to navigate safely and accurately as future reservists.