BSC ROTC UNITS

𝐁𝐚𝐒𝐂 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 2026 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

The Basilan State College - Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (BaSC-ROTCU) proudly joined the Parade of Lights in celebration of the Sakayan Festival, marking Isabela City’s 25th Charter Anniversary with the theme “Reflection and Direction @25
”, on 25 April 2026.

The BaSC ROTC Unit under the supervision of 1604CDC led by SSg Richard Tanudtanud (Inf) PA, Training NCO of BSC-ROTC unit.

The Parade of Lights started at the East Terminal, Barangay Sunrise, and was participated in by various sectors and agencies in Isabela City.

The streets of Isabela City were lit up with the magical Parade of Lights, as participants marched proudly wearing lighted headbands and waving illuminated sticks.

Let this Sakayan Festival be more than a celebration. Let it be a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to cherish, uphold, and pass on the rich heritage, vibrant culture, and enduring spirit of our beloved Isabela City.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝐁𝐚𝐒𝐂 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 9𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊

The Basilan State College - Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (BaSC-ROTCU) successfully conducted its regular Sunday formation and lecture session on 12 April 2026, at the BaSC Gymnasium and CAS Building, respectively.

The session was held under the supervision of MAJ James Audie L. Jaque (INF) PA, Director of the 1604th CDC, together with MAJ Joel S. Sioting PA (RES), BSC-ROTC Commandant/Coordinator, Asst. Professor Christian B. Padrique, NSTP Director of Basilan State College, and TSg Vincent R. Lacastesantos (Inf) PA, Chief Clerk of the BSC-ROTC Unit.

The unit had the honor of being visited by Col. Noel Z. Plaza, Regional Director of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) for BARMM. He inspired the cadets by sharing important life values and highlighting the vital role of the youth in nation-building, urging them to become productive and responsible citizens of our nation.

The lectures facilitated by Agent Adrian M Radaza, and Agent Gian Carlo Iniego, apersonnel from NICA-BARMM 17. Topic discussed on Orientation of Youth and Student regarding on CTG recruitment and exploitation, Maritime Domain Awareness on West Philippine Sea and Introduction to Security Awareness.

As we continue our training, let us always remember that the youth is the hope of the nation. As ROTC cadets, we carry a great responsibility — to develop ourselves into disciplined, patriotic, and capable individuals who will one day serve and lead our country.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝐓𝐇𝐄 1604𝐂𝐃𝐂 𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐚𝐒𝐂-𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 84𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐃 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘

The Basilan State College - Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (BaSC-ROTCU) proudly joined in commemorating the 84th Anniversary of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) through the Lakad Kalayaan and a Flag Raising Ceremony held on 09 April 2026 at the Basilan State College Main Campus, Isabela City, Basilan.

The activity was spearheaded by 𝑀𝐴𝐽 𝐽𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝐴𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑒 𝐿. 𝐽𝑎𝑞𝑢𝑒 (𝐼𝑁𝐹) 𝑃𝐴, Director of the 1604th CDC, together with Asst. Professor 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝐵. 𝑃𝑎𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒 NSTP Director of Basilan State College, and TSg 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑅. 𝐿𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑠 (𝐼𝑁𝐹) PA, Chief Clerk of the BSC-ROTC Unit.

The event was attended by Sir Al-Riyami Saggaan, OIC Chief Admin Officer, in behalf of the College President Hja. Haipa Abdurahim-Salain, EdD, and MAJ Rene T. Ibao (INF) PA, Executive Officer of the 6th SF Battalion.

Commemorating the Araw ng Kagitingan is important as it honors the courage, sacrifices, and heroism of Filipino soldiers and civilians who fought during World War II. It reminds us of the true cost of freedom and the enduring spirit of resilience that defines our nation.

As ROTC students, our participation in this event is vital because it instills in us a deep sense of patriotism, discipline, and gratitude. It strengthens our commitment to serve the country and prepares us to become responsible citizens and future leaders who will continue to defend the freedoms we enjoy today.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝐁𝐒𝐂 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

The Basilan State College-Reserve Officers’ Training Corps successfully conducted its regular Sunday formation on 29 March 2026 at the BSC Talisay Ground, Isabela City, Basilan.

The activity was under the supervision of SSg Richard M Tanudtanud (Inf) PA, Training NCO of Basilan State College and other members of the ROTC training staff.

At 0730H, the activity started with a grooming inspection focusing on nails, hair, and overall appearance, then proceeded with basic marching drills.

In addition to other activities, the unit continued to focus on basic marching drills. Building on the progress from the previous ROTC session, today’s formation further strengthened the cadets’ discipline, precision, and coordination in marching.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍-𝐔𝐏 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄

The 𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 - 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔' 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒔 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕 (𝑩𝑺𝑪-𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑪𝑼) successfully participated in the Coastal and Underwater Clean-Up Drive on 27 March 2026 at the Isabela City Park, Fuego-Fuego Beachfront, Barangay Tabiawan, Isabela City, Basilan.

The activity was participated by the organic personnel of 1604CDC together with ROTC Cadets from BSC-ROTC Unit and Reservist Personnel from 1604RRIBn led by 𝑴𝑨𝑱 𝑱𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑺 𝑨𝑼𝑫𝑰𝑬 𝑳 𝑱𝑨𝑸𝑼𝑬 (INF) PA, Director of the 1604th CDC, in-colaboration with the 3𝒓𝒅 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 and 1101𝒔𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒅𝒆.

Through this initiative, the BSC-ROTC upholds the core value of service and patriotism by actively contributing to environmental protection and community welfare — proving that true soldiers are not only defenders of the nation but also stewards of its natural resources.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗦𝗖-𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛-𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗧 𝗗𝗨𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗡

The Basilan State College Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (BSC-ROTCU) successfully conducted its regular Sunday formation on 22 March 2026 at the BSC Gymnasium, Isabela City, Basilan.

The activity was facilitated by SSg Richard M Tanudtanud (Inf) PA, Training NCO of BSC-ROTC unit, with the supervision of MAJ JAMES AUDIE L JAQUE (INF) PA, Director, 1604CDC.

After a month-long halt in regular formations from February 22 to March 15 due to the observance of Ramadan, the unit proudly resumed its routine Sunday activities. The entire session focused on executing basic marching drills and standard formation procedures, allowing cadets to sharpen their discipline, precision, and teamwork skills under the guidance of their supervising personnel.

This resumption marks a strong return to regular training for BSC-ROTCU, reinforcing the cadets' commitment to readiness, leadership, and service as they continue their ROTC journey.

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝐁𝐒𝐂-𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐂𝐔 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 1𝐒𝐓 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐋 (𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐃)

The Basilan State College Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (BSC-ROTCU) successfully participated in the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on 12 March 2026, at 3:30 PM, held at the Headquarters of the 1604th Community Defense Center, Palar Compound, Barangay Tabuk, Isabela City, Basilan.

The activity was facilitated by the organic personnel of 1604CDC together with the ROTC cadets from BSC-ROTCU led by TSg Vincent R Lacastesantos (Inf) PA, Chief Clerk, 1604CDC and BSC-ROTCU with the supervision of MAJ JAMES AUDIE L JAQUE (INF) PA, Director of the1604th Community Defense Center (CDC).

At exactly 3:30 PM, the sirens sounded, signaling the start of the drill. Participants immediately performed the “duck, cover, and hold” procedure before proceeding to the designated safe areas.

The BSC-ROTCU's active participation highlights its strong emphasis on discipline, readiness, and community safety, ensuring cadets and staff are well-equipped to lead and protect others in emergencies.

MARCH is here!!

The Basilan State College Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (BSC-ROTCU) proudly joins in celebrating National ROTC Month 2026 with this year’s theme: “ROTC: Shaping Disciplined Patriots — Stewards of Nation-Building and Pillars of National Security”

May the burning spirit of ROTC continue to blaze in our hearts and keep inspiring the younger generation to serve and protect our beloved Philippines.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the entire BSC-ROTCU family — our fellow cadets and especially our training staff — for your unwavering dedication in molding us into great servants of the country one day. Your commitment not only strengthens our unit, but the entire nation.

IN PHOTOS — The Basilan State College Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (BSC-ROTCU) proudly participated in the nationwide simultaneous Flag Raising Ceremony and officially kicked off the month-long celebration of National ROTC Month with the theme: “ROTC: Shaping Disciplined Patriots — Stewards of Nation-Building and Pillars of National Security” on 07 March 2026, at the Headquarters of the 1604th Community Defense Center, Palar Compound, Barangay Tabuk, Isabela City, Basilan.

The ceremony was spearheaded by MAJ James Audie L. Jaque (INF) PA, Director of the 1604th CDC, together with Asst Professor Christian B Padrique, NSTP Director of Basilan State College and ROTC training staff of the BSC-ROTC Unit led by TSg Vincent R Lacastesantos (Inf) PA, Chief Clerk, 1604CDC & BSC.

The program started promptly at 07:30, followed by a RESCOM-WIDE bloodletting activity, in collaboration with the 129th Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Army.

National ROTC Month honors the program’s role in building disciplined, patriotic leaders who serve as pillars of national security and nation-building. Today’s flag raising and bloodletting drive underscore BSC-ROTCU’s commitment to these values—preparing cadets for service, community welfare, and a stronger Philippines.

LOOK — The Basilan State College - Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Unit (BSC-ROTCU) successfully conducted its deliberation board for the ROTC Summer Camp Training on 01 March 2026 at the Headquarters of 1604th Community Defense Center, Palar Compound, Barangay Tabuk, Isabela City, Basilan.

The deliberation board was spearheaded by MAJ JAMES AUDIE L JAQUE (INF) PA, Director of the 1604th Community Defense Center (CDC), along with TSg Vincent R Lacastesantos (Inf) PA, Chief Clerk of the 1604CDC/BSC-ROTCU and member of the ROTC training staff of BSC-ROTC unit.

Deliberations are wrapped after the insightful board interview, where the purpose is to carefully evaluate each candidate's passion, skills, and fit to become outstanding leaders for this year's Summer Camp Training.