CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela (PIA) - - A total of 562 candidate soldiers who have undergone rigid military training have completed their six-month training as regular soldiers of the 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army.

The graduation ceremony of the new soldiers who belonged to the ALAB BAGSIK Class 728, MASINTIKAS Class 729, MAKIDLAT Class 730 and MASID-LAB Class 731 was held at the 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army on November 13, 2022.

The graduates have undergone training that has tested their physical and mental abilities while transforming them from civilian nature into a fine grown military men.

Under the ALAB BAGSIK Class 728, Private Jeffrey Dela Cruz from Niug, Sto. Nino, Cagayan was top 1, Private Joey Capuchino from Quezon, Naguilian, Isabela as top 2 and Private Oliver Lagutap of Bitag Grande, Baggao, Cagayan as top 3.

Private Ian James Binabice from Beunavista, Gamu was awarded with Physical Fitness Proficiency Award while Private Charlito Barbosa from Baggao, Cagayan received a leadership award respectively for the ALAB BAGSIK Class 728. 

For MASINTIKAS Class 729, Private Jemfel Guiui from Delfin, Albano, Isabela was top 1, Private Julius Mainit from Nangalisan, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya was top 2 and Private Ian Michael Medrano from Baranguian, Abulug, Cagayan was top 3.

Private Kelvin Binasoy from Daragutan East, San Mariano, Isabela was awarded with Physical Fitness Proficiency Award while  Private Victoriano Mundina Jr was awarded with Leadership Award for MASINTIKAS Class 729.

For MAKIDLAT Class 730, Private John Loyd Jalina from San Mariano, Isabela has topped the class, followed by Private Jowell Sabado from Sablang, City of Ilagan, Isabela and Private Allan Lamire from Luna, Quirino, Isabela as second and third respectively.

Private Jonald Ugot from Ipil, Gonzaga, Cagayan was awarded with Physical Fitness Proficiency Award while Private Gerwin Acacio from Pamplona, Cagayan was a recipient of Leadership Award for MAKIDLAT Class 730.

For MASID-LAB Class 731, Private Liezel Ansang from Tanudan, Kalinga was top 1, Private John Robert Bautista from Calaoagan Bassit, Gattaran, Cagayan was top 2 and Private Jessielyn Kitong was top 3.

Private Ryan Domingo from Nabannagan East, Lasam, Cagayan was awarded Physical Fitness Proficiency Award and Private John Robert Bautista of Calaoagan Bassit, Gattaran was a recipient of Leadership Award for MASID-LAB Class 731. 

5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army Commander B/Gen. Audrey Pasia congratulated the new soldiers as he advised them to be loyal to the constitution and always follow the chain-of-command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and be an obedient soldiers at all times.

He also commended the parents of the new soldiers for entrusting to them their sons and daughters who will served the country as new soldiers. (MGE / PIA Isabela)