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29/05/2025

175 graduates of the VALHAREANS — Valiant Altruists to Linger the Hushed and Restless Oceans — Class of 2025 (1st Batch) are now ready to sail forth into the high seas, anchoring their final legacy at the Academy on their momentous Graduation Day.

As they march on the parade grounds for the final time, they embody the transformation from plebes into competent and skilled maritime officers — a living testament to the values embedded by the Academy.

May your journey be safe and your paths steady as you navigate your new chapter on the seas.

Congratulations VALHAREANS Class of 2025!

26/05/2025

Walking their final moments at the Academy, Final Countdown begins before caps fly as the VALHAREANS Class of 2025 1st Batch transforms from midshipmen to progressive maritime professionals. Tomorrow marks the last and closing phase of their cadetship, the completion of their relentless yet defining years of training and education. Their one last march bids farewell to the life that shaped them. Each step reflects the virtue, discipline, and honor fostered to them, a living testimony to the values nurtured within the four walls of the Academy, proving that they emerged as skilled and competent officers in the maritime industry.

Congratulations, VALHAREANS Class of 2025!

26/05/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 | 𝟏 𝐃𝐀𝐘

𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫.

The VALHAREANS Class of 2025 1B’s voyage has weathered every storm, sailing through the uncertainties of the vast and uncharted waters. At the helm stands the man who became their compass, guiding them so they would never stray from their course. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐍.

Meet, Midn 1CL Gerald Angelo Mendoza, the Fleet Commander and a proud Corsair, entrusted with the fleet’s overall supervision, ensuring that everyone under his command upholds the highest standards of performance in all aspects of the academy.

A proud native of the “Fireworks Capital of the Philippines”, Bocaue, Bulacan, his leadership potential sparked early, and nurtured through years of purpose. In his formative years, he was not new to recognition earning numerous leadership awards throughout his early education. As a consistent recipient of academic awards, a student government president, and an active boy scout, he stood out not just for the achievements, but for the purpose behind it.

Leadership, for him, was never about being on a pedestal,it was about honoring his parents' sacrifices, making them proud, and continually pushing himself to achieve excellence in all his endeavors. While others found comfort in routine, he threw himself into every opportunity,from joining scouting events and serving as a representative of their council in the executive board, to competing in journalism. 1CL Mendoza sought growth by navigating uncharted waters, always striving to push beyond his limits.

When he set his sights on the maritime profession, it became a defining moment. Within its structure, he saw not just a career, but a platform to influence others,to help them push beyond their limits while continuing to pursue his own growth. And when he rose as the Fleet Commander, he brought with him not just principles, but a clear vision.

Taking command during a period of transition, he saw that the fleet wasn’t failing,but it wasn’t progressing either. Under his leadership, it evolved from stagnation into a disciplined, performance-driven unit. For him, leadership wasn’t about control, but influence: "𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬." He fostered a culture of excellence, encouraging participation, embracing discomfort, and constantly seeking growth.

Beyond leadership, Gerald fully embraced the MAAP experience,from technical training and shipboard learning to the honor system and semi-regimented discipline. He knew that every task, order, and decision mirrored the realities of life at sea, where integrity and excellence are vital. Even as the highest-ranking cadet, he remained grounded, knowing there is always more to learn and someone higher to serve. That humility, combined with his drive, shaped him into a leader whose impact will endure.

Words by: Midn 3Cl Israel, Georj Andrei Kamaya Point - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific

25/05/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 | 𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒

As the VALHAREANS Class of 2025 1B nears the attention call for their final march across the hallowed grounds of the academy, their journey stands as a testament to the leadership, discipline, and growth they have cultivated. At the core of this journey stands Midn 1CL Jopol Jose Ancheta VI, the Fleet Deputy Commander and a proud Charlie Corsair.

Entrusted with assuming the duties of the Fleet Commander in their absence, he is also responsible for managing the Fleet’s conduct and maintaining its official records. Beyond his primary role, he actively contributes to the Fleet through various affiliations: as a member of the Honor Board, Squadron Policy Officer, MIC Volleyball Fleet Squad, and Company Religious Officer.

Shaped by the streets of the “Land of the Brave”, Cavite City, Cavite, 1CL Ancheta had always been deeply grounded in the principles instilled by the women who raised him, 1CL Ancheta lived a life untouched by carefreeness, guided instead by conviction - carrying with him the wisdom of his roots in all aspects of his life. Yet, despite his disciplined nature, he is far from deprived - his freedom simply takes a different form - expressed through his passion for sports, active voice in journalism, and involvement in student organizations that would later shape his leadership.

Upon entering the hallowed grounds of the academy, he quickly rose to class deputy commander. Though he brought prior leadership experience, MAAP was a different arena—demanding transformation, not just titles. In those early, chaotic days, with cadets uncertain of their roles, he stood firm in his principles. Refusing to stand idle, he committed to guiding his peers, helping them reach their full potential and setting high standards for the classes to come.

Although the sea was not his heart’s first calling, there came a moment that it dawned on him - he had found a new home,not just by chance but by purpose. He discovered a genuine desire to lead, not for recognition, but to create a meaningful change . While he admitted that he has his own limitations, yet he is unafraid to go beyond them . Rather taking criticisms as an offense, he embraces it as a tool for development. In the ever evolving maritime industry, he knows that knowledge is never static.With a mindset rooted from optimism and principles, he embraces each day as a process, trusting that progress comes not from chasing it, but committing to it.

For him despite being second-in-command, it does not mean that your are just a shadow. People still look up to you. You’re expected to be sharp - your action, words, uniform, and academic standing must all reflect the standards of MAAP. The eyes of the underclassmen are keenly observing you especially if they’re new and unsure. He takes on the role as a coach, observing everything and always listening, and ready to make suggestions to guide the fleet to the right path.

As he is now about to traverse uncharted seas, he reminds his underclassmen that MAAP cadets not just carry their own names, but the legacy of their institution. While they may not feel that gravity yet, they will feel its significance once they step out to the real world. “The academy provides all the ingredients for excellence - equipment, resources, structure, and discipline - it is up to them to rise up to the challenge. You’ll face temptations along the way, but in the end only you benefit or suffer from your choices”.

The discipline at MAAP is built not in fear, but in principle,demands integrity, responsibility, and self-respect. True character is built not through recognition, but by consistently doing what’s right, even when it’s difficult or unseen.

Edited by: Midn 2CL Rojas, Gabriel Luis

24/05/2025

COUNTDOWN | 3 DAYS

As the ruling class, the VALHAREANS Class of 2025 1B’s voyage holds a significant weight, shouldering responsibilities, ensuring that the fleet operates smoothly and overcomes daily works without disruptions. Working behind the scenes is Midn 1CL Camus, Christian Cyryll, the Fleet Executive Officer and a proud member of the Delta Company, in charge of directing, supervising and integrating the work of the Fleet Staff and monitoring the work plan of the staff for activities within the Fleet Organization.

Embodying the values of his hometown, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija, 1CL Camus, has always exemplified passion, dedication, and excellence in all his pursuits. Consistently an achiever throughout his early and secondary education he continued to excel and lead in various endeavors such as sports, journalism, and student organizations, eventually taking on the role as commander of their pre-maritime program - showing signs of a future leader in the making.

When the time came to choose a path, he already knew that the seas were his calling, so he sought for maritime institutions that would forge both his skills, discipline, and character, ultimately choosing MAAP for its unique system. However, the road to his dream was full of potholes. Growing up in a financially struggling family of five, 1CL Camus together with his father would have to make ends meet to be able to complete all necessary requirements for his application. Yet, these sacrifices became his fuel, often reminding himself of a mantra he always lived by: “Know your greatest why”

Upon entering the walls of the academy, he realized that leadership is not about giving orders, but about setting standards. Although he was not holding any positions from his earliest days as a 4CL midshipmen, 1CL Camus stood out - not through loud declaration but through quiet discipline and consistent action. When others avoided work, he stayed behind to help, pushing others in the pursuit of their shared goal of becoming the best. For him it was not about being the best or the recognition, it was upholding the value of integrity right from the beginning.

1CL Camus saw integrity not as a regulation to obey but a principle to live by - doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

During his shipboard year, his principles were tested when his senior asked him to do a task on deck during inclement weather - a task that posed safety risks. 1CL Camus respectfully challenged the orders and stood his grounds. In the end, his decision was not justified rather it was complimented. In here he proved that leadership does not mirror blind obedience, but knowing to speak up when lives are at risk.

Upon returning back, he was elected as the Fleet Executive Officer, a role that demanded the highest standards. But through the experiences he has accumulated from his past experiences, he has already established himself. He believed in pushing others to grow, and not shaming them. When someone fell short, he ensured that he would walk with them in overcoming obstacles.

As the Fleet Executive Officer, he managed critical responsibilities; doing memorandums, supervising staff, reviewing reports, and mentoring the underclass men. He became a symbol of guidance, someone that could be relied on in times of adversity. Through it all he lived by with his favorite line from desiderate, “Don’t compare yourself with others, you may become vain and ignorant”. For him leadership comes with empathy, recognizing that each cadet has their own strengths and weaknesses.
With his journey nearing the end, 1CL Camus leaves not just a list of roles, he leaves a legacy of character. His leadership was not about being in charge,it was about influencing others to become the best version of themselves. He leaves a message that would stay with those who served alongside him, “At sea, no one remembers your rank. They remember your name. So make sure it stands for something.”

Edited by: Midn 2CL Rojas, Gabriel Luis

23/05/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 | 𝟰 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦

In the heart of Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP)’s semi-regimented system, where discipline meets accountability, stood

𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐍 𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐙, 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐎 𝐌.
the 𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 (𝐅𝟏)

— powering the Academy’s administrative excellence. With unwavering dedication, he orchestrated the:

𝙁𝙇𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙁 𝘿𝙊𝘾𝙐𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙎…
𝘽𝘼𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀𝘿 𝙁𝙇𝙀𝙀𝙏 𝘿𝙐𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎…
𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙁𝙄𝙀𝘿 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙀 𝙍𝙀𝙌𝙐𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙎…
𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙏𝙇𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙊𝙍𝘿𝙎…

All while ensuring no detail escaped ʜɪs ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜғᴜʟ ᴇʏᴇ. Beyond the paperwork and reports, his leadership brought structure to chaos and transformed routine responsibilities into a legacy of efficiency, accountability, and service.

𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳 emphasizes the importance of humility and continuous learning while onboard. He believes that no matter one’s background or achievements, errors are inevitable and must be embraced. “𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬,” he said.

As the end of his journey in the Academy approached, he found himself reflecting deeply on his transformation. The passage of time felt almost dreamlike, filled with memories of growth and perseverance.“𝐈𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐀𝐀𝐏, 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧. 𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭,” he shared.

When asked about correcting past mistakes, 1CL Cruz stands firm in his belief in growth through experience. He views each misstep as a vital part of his development.“𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧,” he explained.

As 𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐙 prepares to march out of the Academy for the last time, he leaves behind more than just neatly filed documents and well-executed duty checklists — he leaves a legacy of order, discipline, and quiet excellence. His commitment to:

𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔 𝘿𝙀𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙇…
𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔 𝙍𝙀𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏…
𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙔 𝙈𝙄𝘿𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋𝙈𝘼𝙉…

Under his watch has set a standard that will echo through the halls long after the 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝟏𝐁 has gone. The fleet may be bidding farewell to a dedicated officer, but it gains a blueprint — proof that true leadership lies not in glory, but in service done with integrity, consistency, and heart.

Words by: 3Cl Pomar, Aubrey May P. Kamaya Point - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific

22/05/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 | 𝟱 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦

Most of us would rather be right than be kind — because being right makes us feel superior. In a system built on rules, it's easy to lead with cold authority.

Hailing from the “𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬”: 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐍 𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐙𝐀, 𝐋𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐒
the 𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 (𝐅𝟐)

Rewrites the rule. He upheld discipline not just with firmness, but with understanding. He also served as an 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 — a dual role that demanded not only sharp judgment, but unwavering integrity.

As the F2, 1CL Alanza often faced a constant dilemma between what was good and what was right when faced with the choice of whether to report a violation or remain silent. What may seem "good" in the moment — turning a blind eye to avoid conflicts, protect a colleague, or preserve peace — was often the easier path. He believed firmly that "𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩."

In those moments, considering wrongdoings or giving second chances may have felt like the right choice. But in the long run, he realized it ultimately compromised the integrity of the fleet officers and the organization. For him, not reporting a violation meant tolerating and accepting behavior from midshipmen that fell below the standards they were expected to uphold. This led to the risk of normalizing such behaviors, eventually causing bigger and more dangerous issues — especially when violations jeopardized safety and the image of the academy.

1CL Alanza believed that the good choice might preserve peace temporarily, but the right choice upheld long-term standards of trust, accountability, and respect within the organization. "𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙨." For him, it wasn’t always easy — but it was always necessary.

"𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩," a principle he considered powerful and timeless. Onboard, while rank might command authority and create separation among seafarers, he knew rank alone did not define true respect. For him, real respect was built on mutual understanding and genuine regard for one another, regardless of position.

This mutual respect, in his view, fostered trust, strengthened loyalty, and created a healthier working environment. When people were treated with dignity and fairness, they were inspired to perform at their best — not out of fear, but from a shared sense of purpose. He constantly reminded others: "𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨: 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩." It was attitude, behavior, and treatment of others that determined how one was truly seen.

Looking back on his experience as a deck cadet, he recalled that one of the things he disliked most was being the lowest-ranked individual onboard. It was frustrating and exhausting to constantly perform every assigned task with high expectations while knowing he was at the very bottom of the hierarchy. But during those challenging moments, he would remind himself of the words: "𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠, 𝙣𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚."

Eventually, as he took on tasks beyond his assigned responsibilities, he began to appreciate the process. Each experience became a stepping stone, shaping him into a more capable and well-rounded individual — someone he believed was growing into the excellent and competent officer that the academy expected all midshipmen to become.

He saw beyond the violations — he saw the person. And in doing so, he didn’t just correct behavior — he inspired transformation. Through a rare balance of authority and empathy, he reminded us that real leadership doesn’t just punish — it teaches, uplifts, and changes lives.

As 𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐙𝐀 signs off, he has proven that 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 — 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧.

Words by: 3Cl Pomar, Aubrey May P. (Kamaya Point - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific)

21/05/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 | 𝟲 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦

At the heart of discipline and daily operations stands 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗡 𝟭𝗖𝗟 𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗔, 𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗤., 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥 (𝗙𝟯) from the "Heritage City of the Philippines" — 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿. He is the orchestrator of precision and order. Tasked with overseeing all matters related to operations and training, he ensures that every parade rehearsal, silent drill, side boy formation, and arrival honor is executed flawlessly. With the issuance of the Plan of the Day (POTD) under his management, the Fleet moves with unity, excellence, and purpose.

1CL Lopena firmly believed that his time onboard taught him essential values that every cadet must carry forward. He highlighted the foundational traits that shaped his leadership and discipline. “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.”

As his days in the Academy came to a close, he reflected with pride and gratitude for the institution that molded him. He viewed the remaining time not as an ending, but as a final opportunity to embody the Academy’s values. “𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿.”

Looking back, he acknowledged that early in his journey, he made mistakes by choosing convenience over discipline. With maturity, he came to understand that every restriction had a purpose — shaping not just behavior but character. “𝗦𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱.”

As the 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝟭𝗕 prepares to march one last time across the sacred grounds of 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗣, the thunder of shoes and the precision of every step carry more than just tradition — they carry the legacy of 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗡 𝟭𝗖𝗟 𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗔, whose commanding presence and unyielding standard forged.

Words by: Midwn 3Cl Pomar, Aubrey May P. (Kamaya Point - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific)

20/05/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 | 𝟳 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦

Hailing from Limay, Bataan —𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗡 𝟭𝗖𝗟 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗔, 𝗝𝗨𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗟𝗢’s journey to becoming the 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥 was marked by continuous growth shaped by both triumphs and setbacks. Early on, he faced personal weaknesses, but rather than allowing them to hinder his progress, he used them as stepping stones toward self-improvement. As Fleet Logistics Officer and at the same time as: 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿, 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁, and 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 — he came to understand the weight of responsibility that comes with managing multiple tasks simultaneously. This role demanded effective preparation, disciplined time management, and strategic delegation of duties. He learned to optimize workload by distributing responsibilities wisely among his logistics staff, recognizing that the logistics department functions as the backbone of nearly every academy operation. The inevitable setbacks and unforeseen issues became catalysts for refining systems and enhancing efficiency. These experiences molded his leadership style, which emphasized collaboration, foresight, and a balance between strategic and operational thinking. He embraced the mentoring of underclassmen, knowing that leadership wasn’t only about supervision—it was about legacy. As he recalled with pride, one of his upperclassmen once told him, "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘅 𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳."

During his sea-year leave, 1CL Guevarra encountered some of the hardest truths a midshipman must face. The most painful of these was the departure itself—the emotional toll of leaving family, friends, and academy comrades behind. It was a sobering but necessary experience that taught him the importance of quick adaptation in unfamiliar environments. To thrive aboard ship, one had to master the art of reading the room and reacting accordingly. He vividly remembered a phrase that had guided him as an underclassman: "𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗶." This reminder of heightened awareness became his compass during those months at sea.

𝟭𝗖𝗟 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 also learned that success didn’t come from simply meeting expectations, but from exceeding them with vigor and consistency. Anticipating the needs of others and delivering beyond what was required became a mantra. When faced with the impossible, he reminded himself and others of this principle: "𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟱𝘅 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝘅." This mindset of relentless effort and proactive initiative shaped him into a midshipman prepared not just for sea life, but for leadership anywhere.

Interestingly, one of the aspects of cadetship he initially disliked — the rigid schedules and seemingly unforgiving time constraints — eventually became one of the things he most valued. What once felt like a burden transformed into a training ground for mastery of time and resource management. The structure of the academy taught him not only discipline but also efficiency under pressure, traits essential for any maritime professional. As he matured in his role, he came to see the academy’s semi-regimental system as an essential crucible for developing leadership, confidence, and resilience.

In the end, the burdens of cadetship became blessings. The training did not simply create competent future seafarers — it cultivated leaders. For 𝟭𝗖𝗟 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗔, every hardship was a lesson, every duty a responsibility, and every challenge an opportunity to grow — not only as a future officer, but as someone who could inspire and uplift those under his management.

Words by: Midwn 3Cl Pomar, Aubrey May P. Kamaya Point - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific)

19/05/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 | 𝟴 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦

Amidst the rigid routines of semi-regimental training and the pressure to meet world-class standards, one thing remains unshaken in the Midshipman Fleet — the spirit of creativity and camaraderie. In a place where affiliations vary and daily demands often pull cadets in different directions, moments of unity are found in shared events — meetings, gatherings, and celebrations that breathe life into their journey.

Behind these meaningful moments stands the driving force of coordination and vision: the Plans and Programs team, led by none other than the dynamic 𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 (F5) — the mastermind behind every successful event that brings the fleet together as one, 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐍 𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐙𝐎𝐍, 𝐉𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐎 𝐌. — hailing from the “Industrial Giant of CALABARZON”, 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧̃𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞. Alongside, he also serves as the Squadron Medical Officer.

𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐒𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 had always feared change. For him, the midnight of 23 September 2020 would forever be etched in his memory — the moment he traveled to MAAP as a Probationary Midshipman, uncertain and anxious amidst the looming shadows of the pandemic. He remembered sitting in the dim light of the vehicle, the silence deafening as the wheels turned towards a future he hadn’t yet fully embraced. It was then that the defining realization struck him: “𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐀𝐀𝐏 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭.” And yet, he stepped into that fear, knowing deep down that success required transformation. “𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭,” he later reflected. That decision, once fraught with uncertainty, became the first crack through which his courage grew. Today, he stands as a proud graduating midshipman, shaped not by comfort, but by conviction.

His journey was never smooth. As a fourth-class, and even more so as he rose through the ranks, there were moments of doubt and hesitation. During his time as F5, the pressure mounted, especially in the days leading up to his 200th Niteshow. The fear of failure was real. But when the event unfolded with success, it marked a turning point. He credited his growth to the environment at MAAP, which constantly pushed him beyond his limits. Initially, he had resisted leadership. When his classmates encouraged him to take the position, he had refused. But in time, he understood something deeper:“𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐀𝐀𝐏 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝟓.”

His sea-year leave became yet another chapter of hard truths and life-changing revelations. Sailing across Philippine waters, he came to understand what perseverance truly meant. The ocean did not just offer beauty, but clarity. He remembered the words of Professor Hernandez from Bar Boys:“𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨, 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨 𝐤𝐚.” These words echoed through his challenges like a guiding compass. They taught him that success is earned through sacrifice. And he found deep affirmation in the wisdom of 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭. 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨 𝐋. 𝐄𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐨: “𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.” For him, purpose had become his anchor.

Ironically, the very thing he disliked the most during his cadetship would eventually become what he valued the deepest — the people. Initially, he found it difficult to connect, having interacted with various ethnicities and nationalities, all bringing their own complexities. He admitted to feeling disappointment. Yet as time wore on, and he faced daily challenges with his company mates in 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, something shifted. The hardship revealed not only who they were, but who he was becoming. He learned the value of small gestures, of participating in the collective spirit of the company. Onboard ship, he even found joy in organizing Christmas and New Year celebrations, bringing laughter and warmth to those around him. It was then he realized that camaraderie had quietly taken root. That part of him, previously unknown, flourished in the service of others.

𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐍 𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐙𝐎𝐍’s journey is one of transformation — a testament to embracing fear, honoring the people who believe in you, and understanding that sacrifice, purpose, and human connection define not just leadership, but life itself.

Words by: Midwn 3Cl Pomar, Aubrey May P. (Kamaya Point - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific)

18/05/2025

FLEET CIVIL MILITARY OFFICER
𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 | 𝟵 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦
𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃. Adjective. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. In the academy’s context, a 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐚𝐧 usually refers to someone under disciplinary action or specific rules, such as limited movement, stricter routines, or extra duties due to a violation of regulations.
𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐍 𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐋𝐀𝐙𝐎, 𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝐉𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐒 𝐒., a native of Novaliches, Quezon City, as the 𝐅𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐋 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 (𝐂𝐌𝐎), played a vital role in upholding both discipline and rehabilitation. He trusts that even the most hardened restricted midshipmen holds the power to change — time can turn regret into redemption. Behind restriction, a broken past can become the foundation for a rebuilt life.
A calm but commanding presence, and a leader molded by both pain and purpose — 𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐋𝐚𝐳𝐨 of 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬, 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, as the Fleet CMO, and with responsibilities as 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 and 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, serves as an epitome of balance — of heart and discipline, of grit and grace.
He entered the academy unsure of what lay ahead, driven by a desire to help his family and pursue his dreams. Having grown up heavily reliant on his parents, the transition was jarring. The walls of MAAP demanded independence, resilience, and maturity — qualities he had yet to cultivate. “𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞,” he said. The fifteen (15) months of rigorous training and separation from his loved ones tested his emotional strength. But instead of letting homesickness and pressure defeat him, he chose to see each challenge as a stepping stone, embracing his past weaknesses to grow into a disciplined and capable leader.
As he rose through the ranks to become Fleet CMO, the demands only intensified. Leadership meant more than giving orders — it meant earning respect, managing people, and upholding the standards left by those before him. “𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬,” he reflected. The position taught him the value of accountability and consistency. Even during his sea-year, when others doubted him, he stood firm in his identity as a product of the academy’s training. The harsh truths of the profession became clear: isolation, cultural diversity, and constant adaptation were part of the journey. Yet with each contract and every shipboard challenge, he matured further — growing into a seafarer who leads with strength and humility.
There were times when he resented the exhausting routines and unrelenting expectations of cadet life. Time management, constant demands, and pressure weighed heavily on him. But those very struggles became the foundation for his future success. “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐲 𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝,” he admitted. The discipline, emotional stability, and quick decision-making he once fought against became the tools that now define him. Through hardship, he was not broken but built — by an institution that saw his potential and a community that believed in his ability to change, lead, and rise.
𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐃. Adjective. 𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. Every midshipman lifted from restriction is an spectator that 𝟏𝐂𝐋 𝐋𝐀𝐙𝐎 of 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝟏𝐁 was not just an enforcer of rules, but a bridge Kamaya Point - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific restriction was not the end — it was an opportunity. Under his leadership, discipline was paired with compassion, and a troubled past became a chance to rebuild with purpose.
Words by: Midwn 3Cl Pomar, Aubrey May P.

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