19/09/2026
52nd Engineer Brigade Holds Closing Ceremony for ECSOOT Class 06-2026
CAMP Natividad, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon — September 19, 2026. — BGEN FREDERICK A. ANCHETA PA, Commander of the 52nd Engineer (Kaayadan) Brigade, Philippine Army, formally declared the trainees of the Engineer Combat Support Operations Orientation Training (ECSOOT) “KABAGSIK” Class 06-2026 as graduates during the closing ceremony held at the Brigade Covered Court, Camp Col Oscar F. Natividad, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.
The declaration marked the successful completion of the training which provided the trainees with essential knowledge and skills in Engineer Combat Support Operations. The activity commenced with a capability demonstration featuring Arnis and Combat Engineer demonstrations, highlighting the trainees’ practical skills and capabilities acquired during the training.
The ceremony commenced with the entrance of the ECSOOT Class 06-2026 trainees, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the invocation led by Chief Master Sergeant Caesar A. Tamesis, Brigade Sergeant Major. MAJ MARTIN L FAMADOR JR (CE) PA, Assistant Chief of Staff for Education and Training, G8, then presented the trainees to the Brigade Commander prior to their formal declaration as graduates.
Following the declaration, certificates and special awards were presented to the deserving graduates. Pvt Raymond E. Sonio (Inf) PA received the Academic Proficiency Award after obtaining the highest academic rating, while Pvt Airyl S. Acorin (Inf) PA was recognized with the Physical Proficiency Award for outstanding physical endurance, strength, and agility. The activity also featured the keynote message of BGEN ANCHETA, the awarding of a Plaque of Appreciation to the Subject Matter Expert, and the presentation of a token of appreciation to the keynote speaker.
The ceremony concluded with the mass singing of the Engineer Song, followed by a photo opportunity involving the command group, guests, brigade staff, training personnel, graduates, and their families.