In line with its human resources development efforts, the Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday formally inducted into service 78 graduates of the Officer Preparatory Course (OPC) Class 61-2013.
These individuals just concluded their six months training at the Officer Candidate School, Training and Doctrine Command, Philippine Army in
Out of the 78 graduates, 10 are female and 68 are male.
These new individuals are also graduates of courses ranging from BS Criminology and BS Information Technology.
2nd Lt. Rogie P. Munoz topped the OPC "Marasig" Class 61-2013, while 2nd Lt. James G. Santos and 2nd Lt. Maria Fe T. Capilitan, placed second and third in the class ranking, respectively.
Gracing the graduation ceremonies was PA chief Lt. Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberri.
In his speech, he stressed the importance of the new officers' commitment to serve.
"Much will be asked of you from this moment on: You are asked to put country above family. You are asked to always put others first. You are asked to serve with purpose and with passion. For all these demands and requirements, there is commitment and accomplishment like no other," Iriberri stressed.
He also told the graduates to “remember the overarching imperatives of the Army Transformation Roadmap and the IPSP Bayanihan, two fundamental anchors of the Philippine Army's operations."
These, he said, are the Army's strategic precepts that come alongside the tactical moves.
In guiding the new members of the Officer Corps, Iriberri also shared with them the three simple lessons he learned as Task Group Panther commander, which is to "stay strong, stay focused, and stay together."
After graduation, the new second lieutenants will report at Headquarters Philippine Army in Fort Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila for their career orientation.
They will also undergo Scout Ranger Orientation Course (SROC) at
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