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08/10/2026

𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑬𝑵𝑮𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑹𝑶𝑻𝑪 𝑬𝑿𝑪𝑬𝑳𝑳𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬: 𝑷𝑨𝑨𝑹𝑪𝑸𝑬 𝑻𝑾𝑮 𝑽𝑰𝑪𝑬-𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑰𝑹𝑴𝑨𝑵 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑻𝑬𝑨𝑴 𝑷𝑨𝒀 𝑪𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑺𝒀 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑶𝑵 5𝑹𝑪𝑫𝑮 𝑮𝑹𝑶𝑼𝑷 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑹

LOOK//On October 7, 2026, Ltc Jay B. Olarte (Inf) PA, Vice-Chairman, Technical Working Group (TWG), Philippine Army Advance ROTC Cadets Qualifying Examination (PAARCQE), Reserve Command, Philippine Army, together with members of the PAARCQE Team, paid a courtesy call to Col Roberto Q. Beatisula Jr Inf (GSC) PA, Group Commander, 5th Regional Community Defense Group (5RCDG), at Headquarters 5RCDG, Camp Simeon A. Ola, Legazpi City, Albay.

The courtesy call was conducted in connection with the team’s official activities concerning the Philippine Army Advance ROTC Cadets Qualifying Examination, an important undertaking aimed at assessing and identifying qualified ROTC cadets who possess the potential, competence, discipline, and commitment required for further development and leadership opportunities in the Philippine Army Reserve Force.

During the call, Ltc Olarte and Col Beatisula discussed matters related to the smooth and effective conduct of the examination, including coordination, administrative requirements, and other necessary preparations to ensure the orderly implementation of the activity.

Col Beatisula welcomed the PAARCQE Team and expressed the unit’s full support and cooperation in the successful conduct of their mission. He likewise emphasized the importance of developing capable, disciplined, and service-oriented ROTC cadets who can contribute to the continued strengthening of the country’s Reserve Force.

One Command. One Direction. One Mission.

06/10/2026

𝑼𝑷𝑯𝑶𝑳𝑫𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑯𝑶𝑵𝑶𝑹 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑮𝑹𝑰𝑻𝒀: 5𝑹𝑪𝑫𝑮 𝑱𝑶𝑰𝑵𝑺 𝑺𝑰𝑴𝑼𝑳𝑻𝑨𝑵𝑬𝑶𝑼𝑺 𝑭𝑳𝑨𝑮-𝑹𝑨𝑰𝑺𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑪𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑶𝑵𝒀 𝑰𝑵 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑬𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 36𝑻𝑯 𝑨𝑭𝑷 𝑪𝑶𝑫𝑬 𝑶𝑭 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑫𝑼𝑪𝑻 𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑰𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑨𝑹𝒀

LOOK///On October 5, 2026, Col Roberto Q. Beatisula Jr Inf (GSC) PA, Group Commander, 5th Regional Community Defense Group (5RCDG), Reserve Command, Philippine Army, led the conduct of the Simultaneous Flag-Raising Ceremony in commemoration of the 36th Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Code of Conduct Anniversary at the H5RCDG Multipurpose Hall, Camp Simeon A. Ola, Legazpi City, Albay.

The activity highlighted the renewal of the Pledge of Allegiance to the AFP Code of Conduct, reaffirming the commitment of every soldier to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, integrity, loyalty, and selfless service.

During the ceremony, the message of the General Antonio G. Nafarrete, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP) emphasized that the strength of the AFP does not rest solely on weapons, strategies, or numbers. More importantly, a soldier is not defined merely by rank, position, or medals, but by Character, Honor, Integrity, and genuine service to fellow citizens.

The message further encouraged every member of the Armed Forces to carry these values forward and continue building upon the strong foundation established by the generations of soldiers who served before them. Their examples of courage, sacrifice, and dedication remain an enduring source of inspiration for today’s men and women in uniform.

Through the commemoration, the personnel of 5RCDG renewed their commitment to live by the AFP Code of Conduct, not only as a set of guiding principles, but as a standard of character that should be reflected in every decision, action, and mission.

Honor in character. Integrity in action. Excellence in service.

06/10/2026

𝑨 𝑺𝑨𝑳𝑼𝑻𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑯𝑶𝑵𝑶𝑹𝑨𝑩𝑳𝑬 𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑽𝑰𝑪𝑬: 𝑪𝑶𝑳 𝑵𝑶𝑬𝑳 𝑨. 𝑪𝑨𝑮𝑨𝑺𝑨𝑵 𝑯𝑶𝑵𝑶𝑹𝑬𝑫 𝑰𝑵 𝑹𝑬𝑻𝑰𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑪𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑶𝑵𝒀 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑻𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑰𝑬𝑾

LOOK//On October 3, 2026, the 5th Regional Community Defense Group (5RCDG), Reserve Command, Philippine Army, conducted a Retirement Ceremony and Testimonial Review in honor of Col Noel A. Cagasan Inf (GSC) PA, Director, 504th Community Defense Center (504CDC), at the Police Regional Office 5 Parade Ground, Camp Simeon A. Ola, Legazpi City, Albay.

The ceremony paid tribute to Col Cagasan for his 33 years of dedicated and honorable military service, recognizing a remarkable career characterized by commitment to duty, professional excellence, leadership, and selfless service to the Filipino people.

Making the occasion even more meaningful, Col Cagasan was joined by his family, who stood beside him as the organization honored not only his accomplishments as a military officer but also the unwavering support and sacrifices of his loved ones throughout his years in the service.

Throughout his military career, Col Cagasan demonstrated steadfast dedication to the mission of the Philippine Army. As Director of 504CDC, he contributed significantly to the development and strengthening of the Reserve Force, particularly in preparing citizen soldiers to become capable, disciplined, and responsive partners in nation-building, community service, and national defense.

The Testimonial Review served as a fitting military tribute to a leader who devoted more than three decades of his life to the profession of arms. It symbolized the respect, gratitude, and appreciation of the officers, enlisted personnel, reservists, and members of the 5RCDG family for his invaluable contributions and faithful service.

As Col Cagasan closes this distinguished chapter of his military career, he leaves behind a legacy of honor, duty, leadership, and service that will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement, Col Noel A. Cagasan Inf (GSC) PA. The 5RCDG family proudly salutes your 33 years of dedicated service to the Philippine Army and the Filipino people.

Your active military service may have reached its conclusion, but the legacy you built through 33 years of honorable service will continue to live on.

05/10/2026

𝑨 𝑳𝑬𝑮𝑨𝑪𝒀 𝑩𝑬𝒀𝑶𝑵𝑫 𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑽𝑰𝑪𝑬: 𝑹𝑬𝑻𝑰𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮 504𝑪𝑫𝑪 𝑫𝑰𝑹𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑶𝑹 𝑪𝑶𝑳 𝑵𝑶𝑬𝑳 𝑨. 𝑪𝑨𝑮𝑨𝑺𝑨𝑵 𝑰𝑵𝑭 (𝑮𝑺𝑪) 𝑷𝑨, 𝑻𝑶𝑮𝑬𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑭𝑨𝑴𝑰𝑳𝒀, 𝑷𝑨𝒀𝑺 𝑪𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑺𝒀 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑻𝑶 𝑮𝑹𝑶𝑼𝑷 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑹, 5𝑹𝑪𝑫𝑮, 𝑹𝑪𝑷𝑨

IN PHOTOS// On October 3, 2026, Col Noel A Cagasan Inf (GSC) PA, Director, 504th Community Defense Center (504CDC), together with his family, paid a courtesy call on Col Roberto Q. Beatisula Jr Inf (GSC) PA, Group Commander, 5th Regional Community Defense Group (5RCDG), at H5RCDG, Reserve Command, Philippine Army, Camp Simeon A. Ola, Legazpi City, Albay.

Joining Col Cagasan were his daughters, Cpt Franchoise Noelli C Cagasan (QMS) PA, 2Lt Francine Noelle C Cagasan PAF, and PMA Cadet 1Cl Marianne Fraille C Cagasan, together with his son-in-law, 1Lt Alexis Yap (SC) PA.

The courtesy call was held in connection with Col Cagasan’s forthcoming retirement ceremony from active military service and served as a meaningful opportunity to honor his years of dedicated and honorable service to the Philippine Army.

During the courtesy call, Col Roberto Q. Beatisula Jr Inf (GSC) PA, Group Commander, 5RCDG, conveyed his sincere appreciation and admiration to Col Noel A. Cagasan Inf (GSC) PA, Director, 504CDC, not only for his dedicated service to the Philippine Army but also for successfully guiding and inspiring his children to pursue the noble profession of arms.

Col Beatisula recognized Col Cagasan’s remarkable role as a father and mentor, particularly in raising children who chose to follow the path of military service. His daughters—Cpt Franchoise Noelli C. Cagasan (QMS) PA, 2Lt Francine Noelle C. Cagasan PAF, and PMA Cadet 1Cl Marianne Fraille C. Cagasan—reflect the values of discipline, patriotism, commitment, and service that he has instilled in his family.

He further acknowledged that having children pursue military careers, including the demanding journey through the Philippine Military Academy, is a meaningful legacy for a retiring officer. COL Cagasan’s example demonstrates that his commitment to service extends beyond his own military career, as the values he upheld throughout his years in uniform continue through the next generation of his family.

COL Beatisula expressed his hope that COL Cagasan would take great pride in seeing his children continue the tradition of honorable service to the country and the Filipino people.

02/10/2026

𝑩𝑼𝑰𝑳𝑫𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑹 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑽𝑬 𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑪𝑬 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑷𝑺: 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑹, 𝑵𝑹𝑪𝒆𝒏-𝑺𝑶𝑼𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑵 𝑳𝑼𝒁𝑶𝑵 𝑷𝑨𝒀𝑺 𝑪𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑺𝒀 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑶𝑵 5𝑹𝑪𝑫𝑮

Legazpi, Albay – October 2, 2026, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐭𝐨 𝐏. 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐏𝐍 (𝐆𝐒𝐂), Commander, Naval Reserve Center–Southern Luzon, paid a courtesy call on 𝐂𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐐. 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐉𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟 (𝐆𝐒𝐂) 𝐏𝐀, Group Commander, 5th Regional Community Defense Group (5RCDG), Reserve Command, Philippine Army, at Headquarters 5RCDG, Camp Simeon A. Ola, Legazpi City, Albay.

During the courtesy call they discussed matters concerning 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬,, highlighting opportunities to strengthen coordination and interoperability between Army and Navy reservists in Southern Luzon.

The discussion also covered the upcoming Basic Citizen Military Training (BCMT) of the Naval Reserve Center–Southern Luzon, including areas of coordination and support that could contribute to the effective conduct of the training.

The courtesy call further strengthened the professional relationship between the two Reserve Force units and reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation, training readiness, and the capabilities of reservists in support of national defense and community service.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬. 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

01/10/2026

𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑬𝑵𝑮𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑵𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑷𝑺: 𝑷𝑨𝑭𝑪𝑷𝑰𝑪 𝑳𝑬𝑮𝑨𝒁𝑷𝑰 𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑪𝑯 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑫 𝑷𝑨𝒀𝑺 𝑪𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑺𝒀 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑶𝑵 5𝑹𝑪𝑫𝑮

On September 29, 2026, Mr. Michael B. Borromeo, PAFCPIC Legazpi Branch Head, paid a courtesy call on Col Roberto Q. Beatisula Jr Inf (GSC) PA, Group Commander, 5th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command, Philippine Army.

The discussion focused on promoting savings, exploring scholarship opportunities for organic personnel and their dependents, and developing a partnership for livelihood training. These initiatives aim to encourage financial preparedness, support educational aspirations, and provide practical skills for additional income opportunities.

The courtesy call strengthened ties between 5RCDG and PAFCPIC Legazpi, highlighting their shared interest in supporting the welfare and development of military personnel and their families.

Stronger partnerships open more opportunities for our personnel and their families.

29/09/2026

𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑬𝑵𝑮𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑽𝑬 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑰𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑺: 5𝑹𝑪𝑫𝑮 𝑯𝑶𝑳𝑫𝑺 3𝑹𝑫 𝑸𝑼𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑹 2026 𝑹𝑹𝑼 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑭𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬

Legazpi City, Albay – On September 26, 2026 the 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 (𝟓𝐑𝐂𝐃𝐆, 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐌, 𝐏𝐀) conducted its 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐑𝐔 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, bringing together RRU Commanders for a meaningful discussion on 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 at H5RCDG, RESCOM, PA, Camp Simeon A Ola, Legazpi City, Albay.

RRU Commanders discussed practical steps to strengthen their units: setting clear recruitment and manpower targets, bringing in qualified professionals, improving drill instruction through CDC-based training, and exploring support for reservists called to assist in rescue and disaster response. They also discussed school-based RRU activities and ways to share updates on training and community service.

The conference encouraged short briefings on the West Philippine Sea during mustering activities and ROTC orientations. It also revisited matters raised during the visit of Major General Aldwine I. Almase PA, Commander, 9th Infantry Division, including recognition for deserving personnel and the commendation of the 502nd RRIBn for assisting people during the Translation of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

In his guidance, Col Roberto Q. Beatisula Jr. Inf (GSC) PA, Group Commander, called on personnel to carry out their duties with Happiness, Excellence, Accuracy, Respect, and Trustworthiness. He closed with the mantra: “We Work with HEART.”

With clear priorities and continued coordination, 5RCDG and its RRUs remain committed to building a Reserve Force ready to serve the Filipino people.

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞

26/09/2026

𝑴𝑮𝑬𝑵 𝑨𝑳𝑴𝑨𝑺𝑬 𝑷𝑨𝒀𝑺 𝑬𝑿𝑰𝑻 𝑽𝑰𝑺𝑰𝑻 𝑻𝑶 5𝑹𝑪𝑫𝑮, 𝑹𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑫𝑺 𝑻𝑹𝑶𝑶𝑷𝑺 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑽𝑨𝑳𝑼𝑬 𝑶𝑭 𝑺𝑬𝑹𝑽𝑰𝑪𝑬

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY — Major General Aldwine I. Almase PA, Commander, 9th Infantry “Spear” Division, Philippine Army, paid an exit visit to the Headquarters, 5th Regional Community Defense Group (5RCDG), Philippine Army, on September 25, 2026, where he was received by Colonel Roberto Q. Beatisula Jr. Inf (GSC) PA, Group Commander, 5RCDG.

During the visit, MGen Almase recognized the valuable contributions of 5RCDG, particularly in intelligence operations and Civil-Military Operations (CMO), which supported the accomplishment of 9ID’s mission. He also presented a Command Plaque to 5RCDG in recognition of its contributions.

The open forum also highlighted opportunities to integrate reservists into 9ID’s in-service training activities. Col Eric H. Culvera, Operations Officer, 9ID, discussed the initiative, while Col Orlando C. Ramos Jr., CMO Officer, 9ID, encouraged 5RCDG to maximize social media in promoting information awareness, particularly on the West Philippine Sea. He also shared 9DPAO’s willingness to support training requirements of 5RCDG.

Following the exit visit, MGen Almase conducted a Talk to Troops, reminding personnel that wearing the uniform comes with discipline, commitment, responsibility, and love for the people they serve. Through the 4Ps—Papuri, Pasasalamat, Pagbibigay ng Paalala, at Panalangin, he also encouraged everyone to appreciate their work, look after one another, and contribute something meaningful to the organization.

His message was a simple but meaningful reminder; when we love what we do and take care of one another, we strengthen not only ourselves but the entire organization.

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