Tabuk City, Kalinga - While many women dream of wearing the Philippine Navy uniform, only a few finish their training among the best in their class.
Among them are young iKalingas from Tabuk City, Kalinga who further proved that with determination and discipline, a woman can do just as well whatever a man can do.
After months of physically and mentally demanding military training, ASN Jane O. Angngad and ASN Nathalia L. Aya-os topped the Philippine Navy's Sailor Basic Course (SBC) "Masindapang" class of 76-2026, placing them among the highest-ranking graduates out of 468 new sailors from different parts of the Philippines.
Both hailing from Turod, Bulo, Tabuk City, Angngad ranked 5th, while Aya-os finished as top 7 of the class, respectively.
Their achievement became one of the proud moments celebrated by the Provincial Government of Kalinga on Monday, July 13, where they were recognized, alongside 42 fellow iKalinga graduates, for bringing pride and honor to the province.
Kalinga dominates the class
Angngad's and Aya-os’s success is only part of an even bigger accomplishment for the province.
Another iKalinga, ASN Alvin Web A. Alinao of Gaang, Tanudan, topped the entire graduating class after finishing as top 1, while ASN Judy Faith A. Tillao of San Pablo, Lacnog West, Tabuk City, also earned a place among the class' top performers after finishing in the top 61.
With iKalinga graduates ranking among the class' high achievers, Kalinga once again demonstrated its strong presence in the country's uniform services.
The other iKalinga graduates include the following:
ASN Calixto E. Dalipog – San Pablo, Lacnog West, Tabuk City
ASN Hadgi G. Paga PN – Turod, Bulo, Tabuk City
ASN Justine Dave D. Apalis – Cabaruan, Tabuk City
ASN Chesny D. Bonagan – Turod, Bulo, Tabuk City
ASN Lyter H. Tayaban – Burubor, Bulo, Tabuk City
ASN Von Joey M. Diwag – Sumadel, Tinglayan
ASN Dam-ot B. Gerard – Bulanao, Tabuk City
ASN John Kier G. Bongat – Uma, Lubuagan
ASN Jester D. Reyes – Bulanao, Tabuk City
ASN Kerby A. Opal – Mallong, Cudal, Tabuk City
ASN Mark Joshua L. Sagun – Laya East, Tabuk City
ASN James Paul B. Waggawag – Mabaca, Tanudan
ASN Jalandoni A. Awing – Purok 6, Bulanao, Tabuk City
ASN Ramil D. Bagwan – Mallong, Cudal, Tabuk City
ASN Aljay D. Bagwan – Mallong, Cudal, Tabuk City
ASN Nathan B. Amogawen – Bullalayao, Pantikian, Balbalan
ASN Ace T. Daguitan – Lapoc, Buaya, Balbalan
ASN Mckelly B. Balinsat – Lay-asan-Dacalan, Tanudan
ASN Lovely C. Bao-ag – Tanglag, Lubuagan
ASN Ardshiel B. Wanawan – Cagaluan, Pasil
ASN Cristian Villafuerte – Malin-awa, Tabuk City
ASN Renzlou E. Balanggao – Lower Mangali, Tanudan
ASN Freyl Gay G. Daluping – Balinciagao Norte, Pasil
ASN Sergie G. Camacam – Laya West, Tabuk City
ASN Justin G. Bonagan – Lanna, Tabuk City
ASN Ruth Ann A. Fallorina – Alinanag, Calaccad, Tabuk City
ASN Raynold P. Balagso – Bugnay, Tinglayan
ASN Mark Vincent B. Guyang – Colayo, Pasil
ASN Lito A. Balingog Jr. – Dananao, Lacnog, Tabuk City
ASN Bryan Jay B. Baswit – Tulgao West, Tinglayan
ASN Gian Carlo S. Puno – Dananao, Lacnog, Tabuk City
ASN Jeff Kinao – Agbannawag, Tabuk City
ASN Dionicio Bonggawon Jr.–Buaya, Balbalan
ASN Bryan Joshua W. Sumalag – Dananao, Tinglayan
ASN Dominic M. Abuli – Dananao, Lacnog, Tabuk City
ASN Michael G. Bayubay – Bangad, Tinglayan
ASN Lacson S. Sangoy – Bulo, Tabuk City
ASN Alkem Balicao – Bawac, Dupligan, Tanudan.
More than medals and rankings
Speaking during the recognition of the province's new unfledged sons and daughters, Governor James S. Edduba emphasized that the graduates' accomplishments are more than just victories.
He said their milestone strengthens the good name that the province has built over the years.
With this, he reminded the new sailors to continue living by the values of "Paniyaw," "Ngilin," and "Bain," saying these principles should guide them throughout their service to the nation.
"Throughout your career, kanayon yo latta koma nga bitbit diay core values tayo. Nu ada kanyayo dayta, sadino man ti pakaassignan yo, agsucess kayo. Diay success yo, haan lang diay nagan yo ti maitan-ok, pati ti ili tayo nga Kalinga. Imintinar yo diay reputation ti ili tayo nga Kalinga, which was built dagiti kakailyan tayo nga inmun-una kanyayo nga nagserbi ken agsersrbi...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.
The achievements of these new military officers add another chapter to Kalinga's growing record of excellence in the country's uniformed services.
Their success serves as a reminder to their fellow iKalingas that with discipline, perseverance, and commitment, they can also rise to become one of the Philippine Navy's finest new sailors.
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