4ID Hosts ROTC Advance Cadets Summit 2025, Strengthens the Future of the Reserve Force

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City — The 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Philippine Army, successfully conducted the ROTC Advance Cadets Summit 2025, a two-day event aimed at strengthening the Reserve Force and instilling the values of discipline, patriotism, nationalism, and service among the nation’s future youth leaders. With the theme “Empowering Future Leaders through Discipline, Patriotism, and Service,” the summit was held at the 4ID Montalvan Hall, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, from December 6 to 7, 2025.

Conceptualized under the leadership of Colonel Rey Pasco, Assistant Division Commander for Reservist and Retirees Affairs, and approved by Major General Michele B. Anayron Jr., Commander of the 4ID, the program reflects coordinated planning, extensive preparation, and sustained engagement with partner institutions. The recently signed Memorandum of Agreement between the 4ID and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) further strengthens this collaboration, establishing a long-term partnership in support of ROTC development across Northern Mindanao and Caraga Regions.

This year’s summit brought together 184 ROTC Advance Cadets from both the Philippine Army and the Philippine Airforce, representing higher education institutions across Region 10, including 115 males and 69 females. With its comprehensive lineup of lectures, workshops, and team-building activities, the event stands as one of the most extensive ROTC engagements ever hosted by the division.

In his message, Major General Michele B. Anayron Jr., Commander of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, underscored the crucial role of empowering the youth as partners in nation-building.

“Our future depends on young leaders who embody discipline, patriotism, and a genuine desire to serve. Through this summit, we are investing not only in the strength of our Reserve Force but also in the character and capability of future public servants and defenders of the nation. The 4th Infantry Division remains steadfast in supporting the ROTC program as a vital pillar of national preparedness and youth leadership development," Major General Anayron added.

He emphasized that the initiatives presented during the summit are part of a broader strategy to institutionalize a sustained pathway for ROTC Advance Cadets, designed to prepare them for roles in national development, disaster response, community security, and other essential public service functions. The successful conduct of the ROTC Advance Cadets Summit 2025 represents another significant milestone for the 4ID in its ongoing mission to cultivate the next generation of leaders dedicated to serving the nation with honor, integrity, and commitment.