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To My Siblings

(SOC MORTEJO OC-2397 PA)

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ime is precious that its value is even being equaled to that of gold. But unlike gold, time is one thing, one element that no human being can actually hold with both hands. Its intangible nature only allows us to either chase or wait for it.

Eleven months. Eleven months of training, of learning. Of those eleven months that we spent as Officer Candidates, we have built a tight bond among ourselves because of the experiences that we went through. We experienced a roller coaster of emotions and important realizations that would undeniably help us in molding ourselves to become better individuals. And as we leave the portals of our school, let us bring with us every learning that we gained not just from the manuals that we read and from the lectures that we attended but, most importantly, from the whole experience of being a KABALIKAT itself. With this comes the acceptance that we carry with us certain responsibilities as servant-leaders of the Filipino people. We must never forget that being role models to every Filipino is part of our responsibility as officers of the Philippine Army. We have so much to give and still have so much to learn. Let us continue to be students of life and use life’s lessons in becoming the very best version of ourselves; never ever forget that the ultimate aim is not to beat the person next to you but to have the courage to transcend and defeat yourself.

        We can never tell how much time is left for us. But as long as we are still breathing let us appreciate how beautiful and meaningful life is. We may go on separate ways and be assigned to different units. It may take a long time for us to get together, or we may never see each other again. Despite that, let us take the courage to do what we do best and do our share in making this nation a better place. Let us straighten our gaits for we are our nation’s hope. B

SOC MORTEJO is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Psychology

at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan.