“Courage Runs in Our Veins” blood drive on 11 December 2023, led by UP Diliman Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST) in partnership with NSTP Diliman Office, wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of the UPVI Makati Chapter, UP Vanguard Fraternity, UPCAO, the Serving Hearts Foundation, the Philippine General Hospital, the National Children's Hospital, and the Philippine Heart Center.
Yearly Archives: 2023
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Unit together with the 7th Civil-Military Operations “Gwapo” Battalion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines successfully led the conduct of a major donation drive dubbed as “Aguinaldo Sa Aguilar" on 07 December 2023.
UPD ROTC's commitment to community engagement embodies their deep patriotism, honoring the heroes who laid the foundation of the nation. The UPD ROTC Unit participated in a meaningful tribute at the Monumento sa mga Bayani ng 1896 on 27 November 2023, in cooperation with the Katipunan ng Mga Anak ng Bayang Pilipinas and the Rainbow Rangers Alumni Association Incorporated commemorating this year’s 160th Bonifacio Day.
The UPD ROTC, in its ongoing commitment to service and community engagement, equipped students of the UP National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB) and National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) Community CWTS class with the essential skill of Basic Life Saving through an instructive lecture held at the NIMBB Auditorium on 13 November 2023.
Beyond their dedication to community service, the UPD ROTC is renowned for its competitive spirit, earning the reputation of being the snappiest and mightiest Corps of Cadets. Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, the UPD ROTC cadets once again proved their tenacity in the 2023 Philippine ROTC Games, bringing home numerous victories.
The UPD ROTC successfully revived the annual Presentation of Sponsors parade and review at the Sunken Garden, UP Diliman, Quezon City on 16 December 2023 after years of the ceremony being held virtually due to the restrictions set during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aiming to enrich cadets’ MS1 journey and foster community spirit, the UPD ROTC joined forces with the UPMV K9, the UP Vanguard Incorporated - Makati Chapter, and the UP Vanguard Fraternity for an engaging and meaningful event. On the vibrant morning of 08 October 2023, from 0700H to 1200H, Quiaoit Hall in the DMST Complex filled with excitement as participants gathered for a fun run and blood donation drive.
As another semester unfolds, we celebrate yet another milestone for the UP Diliman ROTC (UPD ROTC) Unit.