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400 new reservists beef up Ilocos Norte's response capacity

Published Jun 28, 2025 05:26 pm
The Association of Reservists and Reservist Administrators of the Philippines (ARRAPI) has formally inducted 400 new reservists from Ilocos Norte.
The move further strengthened the province’s local defense and disaster response capacity.
The mass oath-taking was led by Lt. Col. Michael L. Romero, commander of the 2nd Air Force Wing Reserve and ARRAPI chairman, in a ceremony in Batac City, Ilocos Norte recently.
ILOCOS Norte Gov.-elect Cecilia Marcos (third from left) with fellow reservists led by Lt. Col. Michael Romero (second from left).
ILOCOS Norte Gov.-elect Cecilia Marcos (third from left) with fellow reservists led by Lt. Col. Michael Romero (second from left).
The event was convened by Brig. Gen. Danilo Dupiag, acting deputy chief of staff for reservist and retiree affairs (AFP OJ9), and hosted by Lt. Col. Mel Agpaoa, Army reservist brigade commander of Ilocos Norte.
Ilocos Norte Gov.-elect Cecilia Marcos, a Philippine Air Force reservist, will soon be officially designated as squadron commander and advanced command post (ACP) leader of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte under the 2nd Air Force Wing Reserve.
Romero said with the addition of 400 new Ilocano reservists, ARRAPI’s national strength now exceeds 5,000 members, composed of reservists and administrators from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.
“We are building a modern Reserve Force, one that is local, responsive, and led by people who know the heart of their communities,” said Romero.
Present during the event were ARRAPI leaders and heads Commander Peter Negrido, Navy Reserve; Lt. Col. Vladimir Mata, brigade commander, Ilocos Norte Marine Reserve; Lt. Col. Gel Bonggat, battalion commander, Ilocos Norte Marines Reserve, and Lt. Col. Mel Agpaoa, Army reservist brigade commander, Ilocos Norte.
“This is not just a ceremony. It is a statement that Ilocos Norte is ready,” said Agpaoa.
“Search and rescue are essential in every disaster-prone province,” added Negrido.
“This ceremony shows that patriotism begins in our local communities,” said Mata.
“Handa kaming magsilbi para sa bayan at Ilocos Norte (We are ready to serve the country and Ilocos Norte),” said Bonggat.
Dupiag praised the Ilocos Norte mobilization as a model for the rest of the country. “Ilocos Norte has raised the bar. This is how we prepare our people for service, through unity, leadership, and discipline.”

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