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Pateros Military Technologies presented by PATEROSINO Pateros Scientists lead by Giancarlo Capco of Calriger Academy 4DST Applied Science Division at the Philippine Navy N7 Military Base.

New Pateros SRDP Projects
CALRIGER Wolfsog AR-ISAIAH556 Laser R***e for Dry Firing Practice
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CALRIGER SolarRev Microgrid Military Powerstation
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Pateros Scientists Lead Push for Development of Homegrown Filipino Defense Technologies

Calriger Academy 4DST Applied Science Team Translates Scientific Research into Practical, Made-in-Pateros Defense and Technologies Security Solutions

PATEROS, METRO MANILA — At the forefront of the Philippines’ growing applied science sector, top scientists Giancarlo Capco and Ricesy Ranile Lady Calriger of the Calriger Academy 4DST Applied Science Division are spearheading the development of fully local military and defense technologies, turning theoretical knowledge into tangible tools for national security and public safety.

Applied science is defined as the discipline that draws on established scientific principles to address real-world challenges and deliver practical, functional outcomes. Unlike basic or pure science, which centers on expanding fundamental understanding of natural and physical systems, applied science takes those discoveries and applies them to create new technologies, refine processes, and build solutions for sectors ranging from healthcare and agriculture to engineering and defense.

It is this exact framework that guides the work of CALRIGER Defense Capco Technologies in partnership with Pateros Military Mayor Major Jose Capco Sr DTR Center , whose research and development operations are based in Pateros—establishing the area as an emerging hub for Filipino defense innovation.

“Our work exists to bridge the gap between laboratory research and what our military, law enforcement, and communities actually need in the field,” said Capco, lead scientist and principal inventor of the Calriger defense Capco technologies innovations. “For too long, the Philippines has relied heavily on imported defense equipment. We are proving that Filipino talent, local resources, and rigorous applied science can deliver systems tailored specifically to our country’s terrain, climate, and operational requirements.”

The team’s portfolio includes landmark locally developed innovations: the Wolfsog Laser Technology Dry Firing Systems, designed to enhance fi****ms training safety and proficiency; SolarRev industrial-grade solar power solutions for remote outposts and disaster response; and ongoing research into tactical mobility and sensor systems for Philippine defense units.

Ricesy Ranile Lady Calriger said, As Innovation Strategist at 4DST, Calriger oversees the translation of technical design into field-ready, regulatory-compliant products. “Applied science means ensuring our innovations are not just scientifically sound, but accessible, sustainable, and aligned with national priorities,” she explained. “Every system we develop undergoes rigorous testing to meet Philippine National Standards, while keeping costs competitive compared to foreign alternatives.”

Their work addresses longstanding gaps in the local defense sector: limited supply chain reliability, high procurement costs for imported gear, and the absence of dedicated local research for Philippine-specific operational needs. By anchoring full-cycle research, prototyping, and assembly in Pateros, the team also advances national goals for defense self-reliance and industrial capacity building.

Officials from the defense and science sectors note that the Calriger 4DST initiative represents a critical milestone in the growth of the country’s applied science industry, creating high-skill technical jobs and nurturing the next generation of Filipino researchers focused on national service.


This article is published as part of the Tatak Pinoy Defense Technology Series. For inquiries on Calriger Academy 4DST research and development programs, contact the official communications office.

Why They Are Pateros Calriger Academy 4DST Top Scientists & Technologists

Giancarlo Capco and Ricesy Ranile Lady Calriger lead Calriger Academy 4DST Applied Science Division as the foremost developers of Pateros-made Filipino military and defense technologies because they turn pure science into practical, homegrown solutions that directly serve the Philippines’ security, preparedness, and industrial goals—exactly what applied science is designed to do.



1. They Live Applied Science in Action

As you defined:

- Pure science seeks knowledge for its own sake; applied science uses that knowledge to solve real problems and build usable technologies.
- Their work bridges photonics, energy systems, materials science, and tactical engineering to create Filipino-engineered products instead of relying on imported gear.

They apply this approach to build:

- Wolfsog Laser Tech Dry Fire Systems: training solutions that cut costs, boost safety, and improve marksmanship for troops and civilians
- SolarRev Industrial & Tactical Power: heavy-duty solar lighting, portable generators, and off-grid power for bases and disaster response
- Patriot 1 Remote Weapon System, UGV platforms, and night vision modules: the first fully Filipino-developed defense prototypes of their kind

2. Proven Track Record of Pateros-Made Innovation

- Giancarlo Capco: Pateros-based lead inventor; recognized for SolarRev, Wolfsog lasers, and Calriger defense systems, with formal collaboration with the Philippine Army, Navy, and Civil Relations Service AFP.
- Ricesy Ranile Lady Calriger: 4DST Innovation Strategist; translates technical design into field-ready, compliant, locally suitable systems—ensuring every technology works for Philippine terrain, climate, and operational needs.
- All core R&D, prototyping, and final assembly are based in Pateros, making these truly Filipino-made, Filipino-owned intellectual property .

3. They Fill Critical Gaps in the Philippine Applied Science Industry

For decades, the country’s defense and public safety sectors depended on expensive, hard-to-source foreign gear with no local backup. Their work:

- Eliminates reliance on imported dry-fire lasers, tactical power, and training tools
- Delivers lower cost, faster supply, and local technical support
- Builds national defense self-reliance—a core goal of Philippine defense modernization
- Trains the next generation of Filipino scientists and engineers through Calriger Academy, growing the local applied science workforce

4. Aligned with National Purpose

Their mission goes beyond profit:

“Territorial defense starts with supporting what we produce inside our territory for this will also lead to right and good progress for all of us.” — Giancarlo Capco

Every innovation advances strategic survival preparedness, responsible technology use, and Tatak Pinoy industrial legacy—making them the natural scientists and leaders of Pateros and Philippine applied science for defense.

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Neglected history of Pateros Military Mayor Hero of 1945 Recognized by Defense Sector and the Google AI Records with the missions of Pateros Filipino Defense Technologist

Giancarlo Capco a Pateros DefenseTechnologist, grandson of the 1945 Military Mayor Jose Capco Sr. and son of former Mayor Atty Rosendo Capco, has helped solidify the Pateros Patriotic Hero Military Mayor history thru his defense technologies and innovations for the Philippine Military.

Giancarlo Capco said " Yung history ni Military Mayor Jose Capco Sr nawal nalang sa records ng Pateros because of various renovations sa Pateros City Hall, its lost record is not intentional kasi kahit nung time na Mayor si Uncle Pepe Capco and my father Atty. Rosendo Capco di naman common na mapagusapan ang 1945 history na napakatagal na. Nagkataon lang na ang mga inventions and Innovations ko sa company ko na Calriger Defense Industries focus on developing local defense military technologies na gawang Pateros and thru my free defense technologies Trainings to our military and police forces unti unti nahanap ng google AI search engine yung mga fragments ng history ni Mayor Jose Capco Sr na Military Major nung 1945 sa Pateros. Nakakatuwa na makita sa history na ang Pateros ay may malaking ginampanan na pag resist sa foreign invaders nung panahon ng Japanese occupation sa Pilipinas, I am proud na lolo ko yung Military Mayor nung 1945 na si Military Mayor Major Jose Capco sr na isang Patriotic Hero kaya yung mga Military Defense Technologies and innovations ko isa siya sa inspiration.

Giancarlo Capco honored his grandfather, uncle and his father thru his Pateros made Filipino Military Technologies Innovations under his defense tech company the CALRIGER Industries for Defense, Systems and Technologies who conducts free Technologies development trainings to the military and police forces in partnership with Mayor Capco Leadership 1 Training Center because of these advocacy missions the military and police forces became aware of the neglected history of his grandfather who served as the 1945 Military Mayor of Pateros and defended the town of Pateros against foreign invaders ( Japanese occupation in the Philippines )

The free defense and technologies trainings conducted by Giancarlo Capco thru Calriger Defense and Mayor Capco Leadership 1 created an awareness to key institutions tasked in solidifying histories of Patriotic Filipino Heroes which includes Giancarlo Capco's grandfather.

News articles about the made in Pateros Calriger Filipino Military Technologies of Giancarlo Capco lead to the google search engine recording the neglected history of Military Mayor Jose Capco Sr and now it is available in google search backed by military and defense historical activities of his grandson Giancarlo Capco who is the CEO of Calriger Defense Industries CCCGT and Registered founder of Mayor Capco Leadership 1 Training Center
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/183iHKMF3f/

Key details regarding the recognition:
Family Legacy: The Capco family is recognized for having three generations of mayoral service in Pateros.
Mayor Jose Capco Sr.: He served as the military mayor of Pateros in 1945, established during the post-war transition.
Recognition Efforts: Giancarlo Capco, as founder of the Mayor Capco Leadership Training Center, has worked to document and preserve the history of his grandfather and the family's contributions, which are recognized in his defense and technologies free Trainings for Military and police forces of the Philippines

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Sources:
History Banks
Join the Army Pilipinas
Veteran Military Strategists PH
Defense News PH
DND Weapons and Technologies Calriger
Calriger Academy 4DST
ONE News
Philippine Amateur Radio Association
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Congratulations!

CONGRATULATIONS PATEROS SCIENTIST -TECHNOLOGIST GIANCARLO CAPCO! DTI TATAK PINOY

FIRST FROM PATEROS: Giancarlo Capco a Pateros Scientist and Technologist Joins DTI Tatak Pinoy Defense Manufacturing Technical Working Group

PATEROS, METRO MANILA — History was made as Giancarlo Capco, renowned Pateros Scientist-Technologist, has officially been included as the first-ever representative from Pateros to join the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Tatak Pinoy Defense Manufacturing Technical Working Group, tasked to craft standards, guidelines, and implement the Tatak Pinoy Seal and Republic Act 11981 or the Tatak Pinoy Act — the landmark law that elevates locally made Filipino products to global standards .

His inclusion marks a major milestone not just for his hometown, but for the entire local defense and technology industry, cementing Pateros’ place as a rising hub of Filipino innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Key Highlights of His Appointment

As a core member of the working group, Capco is included in making technical reviews, set quality benchmarks, and ensure defense and security products qualify for the prestigious Tatak Pinoy Seal — the official mark certifying that goods are designed, developed, and made in the Philippines, meeting both national and international quality and safety norms. He is the only scientist from Metro Manila’s smallest town to hold this national-level post, bringing decades of hands-on expertise in defense systems, renewable energy, and tactical technology.

“For too long, we relied on imported defense equipment and systems mostly are hard to under go maintenance due to imported parts. Now, through Tatak Pinoy, we are building our own standards, our own supply chain, and our own national capability — and I am proud to bring the Pateros Beyond 2000 Mission of my uncle Mayor Atty. Jose T Capco Jr., The I Love Pateros Vision of my father Mayor Atty. Rosendo Capco and the historical patriotic legacy of my grandfather the Pateros Military Mayor Major Jose Capco Sr of Pateros 1945 ’ to this national table that will surely elevate Pateros as center for local defense development hub ” Capco said.


Harvard Recognition: Pateros Represents on Global Stage

Long before this national accomplishment, Capco already made history as the first scientist and technologist from Pateros selected to represent the Philippines and Far Eastern University at the Harvard Business School Build It Program in Boston, USA — the prestigious global platform for innovators, inventors, and tech leaders.

He stood alongside top minds from over 40 countries, presenting his homegrown technology made in Pateros Philippines and known developed to be part of various military and police bases Technologies such as the Calriger SolarRev Archome Microgrid Powerstation, SolarRev ASOG2 Military Powerbank, and CALRIGER WOLFSOG Laser Technology — systems designed specifically for Philippine climate, terrain, and needs. His work earned international praise, proving that Filipino ingenuity can compete and lead globally.

“My inventions and innovations are all proudly made in Municipality of Pateros Philippines. My goal was simple: show the world that Filipino-made means world-class,” he shared.



Multiple Awards & Honors from Military & Police

Under his firm Calriger Defense Capco Technologies and the Pateros Military Mayor Major Jose Capco Sr. Defense & Technologies Research Center, Giancarlo Capco has become the first Pateros scientist to receive multiple citations, awards, and recognitions from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, and uniformed services.

His breakthrough innovations are widely adopted:
✅ WOLFSOG Laser System – Official dry-fire training tool for marksmanship, tactical drills, and force readiness, reducing cost and risk while boosting proficiency.
✅ SolarRev Microgrid Systems – Deployed in camps, outposts, and barangay halls, delivering 24/7 power independent of the national grid — critical during disasters and energy crises.
✅ Rugged Portable Power Solutions – Used by special units, disaster response teams, and remote communities.

These products carry the signature: “Tatak Pinoy, Gawang Pateros” — and have been formally recognized for excellence, reliability, and contribution to national security and resilience.

Legacy: Carrying Forward the Capco Vision

His work is deeply rooted in the legacy of his late grandfather, Major Jose Capco Sr., known and revered as the Pateros Military Mayor — a decorated veteran, community leader, and visionary

Pateros Military Mayor Major Jose Capco Sr DTR Center: Today, the center stands as a premier facility where young scientists, technologists,
engineers, students, and inventors design and build solutions that serve the nation.

“Everything we do — from training systems to solar power — belongs to the Filipino people. We are building independence: energy independence, defense independence, technological independence all of these will bring right and good progress to our country Philippines and to our very own town Pateros” Capco emphasized.

A New Era for Local Industry

With his role in the DTI Tatak Pinoy program, Capco will now help shape policies that prioritize, support, and certify Filipino-made defense and tech products — opening doors for local manufacturers, creating jobs, and reducing reliance on imports.

From a small town in Metro Manila to Harvard, and now to national policy-making: Giancarlo Capco’s journey is proof that talent, vision, and service can turn a community into a center of excellence.

“ With the Power of Knowledge, Drive of Right Principles and Guide of Virtues, we can bring right and good progress to Pateros!, We don’t need to import everything. We have the mind, the skill, and the heart to build our own future — right here in Pateros, right here in the Philippines.”

— Tatak Pinoy. Gawang Pateros. Para sa Bayan. 🇵🇭

Pateros News TV
News Research by Ricesy Ranile Lady Calriger

Sources:
Pilipinas PH
DTI Tatak Pinoy
Join the Army Pilipinas
Defense News PH
One PH SolarRev Power for AFP
Philippine Army CMOR
Harvard Build It Program International Documents