30/08/2026
Leadership does not begin with a rank. It begins with the willingness to step beyond what is familiar, face challenges, and commit to becoming better than who you were before. The Cadet Officer Candidacy Course (COCC) challenges cadets to discover their capacity for growth while preparing them for the responsibilities of leadership and service.
For C/1LT CASANAH JEMELLE M CASTILLO 3CL, COCC became a journey that tested her limits and transformed the doubts she once had into confidence in what she could become. Now, she encourages aspiring candidates to take the risk, seize the opportunity, and have the courage to take the first step.