Tabuk City, Kalinga – The Provincial Government of Kalinga honored 57 iKalingas who successfully completed military training under the Philippine Army and the Philippine Navy during its flag-raising ceremony on July 13, recognizing their dedication to public service and the honor they brought to the province, with several of them graduating at the top of their respective classes.
The recognition ceremony, held at the Kalinga Sports Center, celebrated the achievements of 14 newly commissioned Philippine Army officers and 43 newly trained Philippine Navy sailors, whose accomplishments further strengthened Kalinga's reputation for producing disciplined and competent uniformed personnel.
The 14 new Army officers and top graduates
Leading the Army graduates were 2LT Jones A. Lumingis of Pantikian, Balbalan, who ranked among the Top 7 of OCC "Gundaway" Class 64-2026, and 2LT Edjeff A. Banggalao of Bantay, Tabuk City, who also finished among the Top 7 of OCC ROTC "Talagilab" Class 03-2026.
Other graduates from the "Gundaway" Class are 2LT Keith Jay G. Olao – Tulgao West, Tinglayan; 2LT Cyrix Clevar B. Bassi – Nambaran, Tabuk City; 2LT Jessie Crystel A. Tanongon – Poblacion, Tinglayan; 2LT Aaron Dave Salabao – Nambaran, Tabuk City; 2LT Jarry C. Bajo – Junction, Pinukpuk; 2LT Haromi Wendy Gayyaman – Bangad, Tinglayan; 2LT Joshua A. Suyam – Malin-awa, Tabuk City; 2LT John Israel G. Alunday – Purok 6, Hilltop, Tabuk City; 2LT Gether Ven B. Damiyay – Mabini St., Dagupan Weste, Tabuk City; and 2LT Zaldy Val G. Anga-angan – Purok 3, Cabaritan, Tabuk City.
Meanwhile, the other members of the "Talagilab" Class from Kalinga are 2LT Jonquel D. Manadao of Bado Dangwa, Tabuk City, and 2LT Jonel L. Cardenas of Suyang, Tabuk City.
The 43 Navy graduates and the Top 1 sailor from Tanudan
Leading the Navy graduates was ASN Alvin Web A. Alinao PN of Gaang, Tanudan, who emerged as Top 1 among the 468 graduates of the Philippine Navy's Sailor Basic Course (SBC) "Masindapang" Class 76-2026.
Three other iKalingas also ranked among the class's top performers. ASN Jane O. Angngad PN of Turod, Bulo, Tabuk City, placed Top 5, while ASN Nathalia L. Aya-os PN, also from Turod, Bulo, Tabuk City, ranked Top 7. Meanwhile, ASN Judy Faith A. Tillao PN of San Pablo, Lacnog West, Tabuk City, finished Top 61.
The remaining members of the class from Kalinga are ASN Calixto E. Dalipog PN – San Pablo, Lacnog West, Tabuk City; ASN Hadgi G. Paga PN – Turod, Bulo, Tabuk City; ASN Justine Dave D. Apalis PN – Cabaruan, Tabuk City; ASN Chesny D. Bonagan PN – Turod, Bulo, Tabuk City; ASN Lyter H. Tayaban PN – Burubor, Bulo, Tabuk City; ASN Von Joey M. Diwag PN – Sumadel, Tinglayan; ASN Dam-ot B. Gerard PN – Bulanao, Tabuk City; ASN John Kier G. Bongat PN – Uma, Lubuagan; ASN Jester D. Reyes PN – Bulanao, Tabuk City; ASN Kerby A. Opal PN – Mallong, Cudal, Tabuk City; ASN Mark Joshua L. Sagun PN – Laya East, Tabuk City; ASN James Paul B. Waggawag PN – Mabaca, Tanudan; ASN Jalandoni A. Awing PN – Purok 6, Bulanao, Tabuk City; ASN Ramil D. Bagwan PN – Mallong, Cudal, Tabuk City; ASN Aljay D. Bagwan PN – Mallong, Cudal, Tabuk City; ASN Nathan B. Amogawen PN – Bullalayao, Pantikian, Balbalan; ASN Ace T. Daguitan PN – Lapoc, Buaya, Balbalan; ASN Mckelly B. Balinsat PN – Lay-asan-Dacalan, Tanudan; ASN Lovely C. Bao-ag PN – Tanglag, Lubuagan; ASN Ardshiel B. Wanawan PN – Cagaluan, Pasil; ASN Cristian Villafuerte PN – Malin-awa, Tabuk City; ASN Renzlou E. Balanggao PN – Lower Mangali, Tanudan; ASN Freyl Gay G. Daluping PN – Balinciagao Norte, Pasil; ASN Sergie G. Camacam PN – Laya West, Tabuk City; ASN Justin G. Bonagan PN – Lanna, Tabuk City; ASN Ruth Ann A. Fallorina PN – Alinanag, Calaccad, Tabuk City; ASN Raynold P. Balagso PN – Bugnay, Tinglayan; ASN Mark Vincent B. Guyang PN – Colayo, Pasil; ASN Lito A. Balingog Jr. PN – Dananao, Lacnog, Tabuk City; ASN Bryan Jay B. Baswit PN – Tulgao West, Tinglayan; ASN Ardshiel B. Wanawan PN – Cagaluan, Pasil (as listed in the official roster); ASN Gian Carlo S. Puno PN – Dananao, Lacnog, Tabuk City; ASN Jeff Kinao PN – Agbannawag, Tabuk City; ASN Dionicio Bonggawon Jr. PN – Buaya, Balbalan; ASN Bryan Joshua W. Sumalag PN – Dananao, Tinglayan; ASN Dominic M. Abuli PN – Dananao, Lacnog, Tabuk City; ASN Michael G. Bayubay PN – Bangad, Tinglayan; ASN Lacson S. Sangoy PN – Bulo, Tabuk City; and ASN Alkem Balicao PN – Bawac, Dupligan, Tanudan.
Gov. Edduba urges graduates to protect Kalinga's reputation
In his message, Governor James S. Edduba urged the graduates to preserve and further strengthen the good reputation that generations of iKalinga uniformed personnel have built through years of honorable service.
"Kayat ko met nga inconfirm kanyayo wenno kayat ko ipakaamo kanyayo yo nga kanyak nga nagapo iti makipolpolapol ti national offices, ket always ngay nga dakkel ti respeto da kadagiti uniformed personnel nga agapo iti Cordillera, especially ti probinsya ti Kalinga, and I'm very proud nga kasjay iti panakaaamo da iti amin nga uniformed personnel nga agapo ti Kalinga. So imintinar yo garud dayta,” Edduba told the graduates.
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