The Saint Joseph College ROTC Unit Thunderbolt Brigade (SJC-ROTCU), under the leadership of LTC ARTURO M. DUMALAGAN (INF) PA, Director of 805th Community Defense Center (805CDC) and Commandant of SJC ROTCU, successfully held the Closing Ceremony of the Cadet Officer Qualifying Course (COQC) with 51 (Fifty- one) Cadets composed of Eleven (11) female and Forty (40) male on this day of March 08, 2026, at the Saint Joseph College Extension Campus, Brgy. Mambajao, Maasin City with 1LT MARLON D ABAR PA (Res) as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.

The ceremony was also attended by key figures including Sgt Fredilito C Quirit (INF) PA, SSg Edsil Tabudlong (INF) PA, CPT Almira L Miras NC PA (Res), CPL Jessibel Garcia (INF) PA, Sgt Rofel Joy Olor PA (Res), Sgt Rosario H Cano PA (Res) and with C/COL EDENLIT R MISOLES 1CL leading the way and supported by the Training Staff.

Today, SIDLAK-MATIKAS reached an important milestone, Cadet Officers. The journey through the Cadet Officer Qualifying Course (COQC) wasn’t easy, but your hard work and determination have brought you here. Remember, this is just the beginning. What you’ve learned will guide you as leaders. Keep pushing forward, stay strong, and always lead with courage and honor.

“WE LEAD WITH LIGHT AND STAND WITH STRENGTH”.