KABALIKAT

“KABALIKAT”

Philippine Army

Officer Candidate Course

Class 39-2012

(SOC MORTEJO OC-2397 PA)

The Kabalikat Class as they marched their way for their Recognition Rites.

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nited to answer their calling of being in service for the country and its people, the Class 39 – 2012 of the Philippine Army Officer Candidate Course is composed of 34 Officer Candidates (30 males and 4 females). Chosen among more than 2000 applicants nationwide, the PAOCC CL 39 has 8 of its members coming from the island of Luzon, 12 from Visayas, and 14 from Mindanao.

As one of the main requirements of being an Officer Candidate of the Philippine Army Officer Candidate Course, every member of the class has finished a 4-year college course. 29 Officer Candidates of OCC CL 39 – 12 are degree holders of Bachelor of Science courses, while 5 are degree holders of Bachelor of Arts courses.

 

Coat of Arms

           The class’ visual symbol took many weeks to be completed. This particular image depicts the values and ideals that the class aims to practice.

SPEAR – The spear symbolizes power. Not the destructing kind of power, but the power to inspire people to the road of resiliency and a combination of self-sufficiency and interdependency .

KNIGHT – the knight represents a warrior with formidable determination.

3 STARS - each star symbolizes Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the three main islands of the Philippines.

SABER – the saber symbolizes bravery, which every member of the class should embody.

34 LAUREL LEAVES – each leaf represents every member of the Kabalikat class.

TORCH – the torch represents enlightenment and hope.

SUN – the sun symbolizes respect for impartial authority.

CHAIN – the chain represents the chain of command.

BOOK – the book symbolizes knowledge.

WINGS – the presence of wings denotes aspiration for greater heights and accomplishments. It follows the value of Magis which can be manifested by “doing more”.

RAYS IN TRIANGLE FORM – represents the class’ unity amidst diversity in backgrounds.

EXERCITO PATRIA NOSTRA – translated as “The Army is Our Homeland.”

CLASS COLOR

           Gray is the color that is a mixture of the colors black and white, the two most extreme colors on the color spectrum. Gray symbolizes the union of both extremes and stands as a whole new color that represents the absence as well as the presence of all the other colors. The color Gray is a symbol of unity and adaptability. It embraces every shade from both extremes with such magnificence that it still maintains its own distinctiveness among the other colors.

CLASS MOTTO: Out of so many, came so few.

CLASS SONG

           The class has chosen the song BITIW by Spongecola. The song is performed by a Filipino rock band with lyrics written in Filipino language.

BITIW

Tama walang laglagan
At sama-samang hanapin ang liwanag
At tayo’y magpapaalon sa isang daluyong
Na maghahatid sa atin
Sa isang mahabang panaginip
‘di na hihinto

[Chorus 1]
‘wag kang bibitiw bigla
‘wag kang bibitiw bigla
Higpitan lang ang ‘yong kapit
Maglalayag patungong langit
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/s/sponge_cola/bitiw.html ]
Teka, kaya ba natin ‘to
Kung hindi na’y aakayin ka’t
Itatayo ‘yun-’yon

Kaya hanggang ngayon
Tuloy-tuloy, tuloy-tuloy, tuloy

[Repeat chorus 1]

[Chorus 2]
‘wag kang bibitiw bigla
Pikit ang ‘yong mga mata
Higpitan lang ang ‘yong kapit
Maglalayag patungong langit

Ating tinig, ating himig
Abot langit
Heto na tayo (heto na tayo) 2x

[Repeat chorus 1 & 2]

Heto na tayo (heto na tayo) 3x

THE KABALIKAT OF EVERY FILIPINO

           The OCC CL 39-12 has chosen the word “KABALIKAT” as their class name. KABALIKAT means KAagapay ng Bayan at LIngkod ng KATarungan. Thus, the Kabalikat class deem themselves as Filipinos who are ever ready to take part in nation-building by enforcing justice and genuine service to the Filipino nation.

           Members of the Kabalikat class may have different origins, traits, and personalities. These individual differences, however, have no amount compared to their calling. The urge to live a life of sacrifice and service to the nation and its people still outweighs those insignificant individual differences. This is because every Kabalikat knows very well that despite the many problems that are being faced by this nation, there is still hope. And every Kabalikat is very willing to be part of that hope. Every Kabalikat is a Hope of our nation. B