Guest of honor and speaker, Dr. Reynaldo P. Ramos, Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) President, offers a wreath at the Hunters-ROTC Monument, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on March 2, 2025. (Photo: Joshua Ellis Pedregosa, CivHR, OACPA)
MANILA, (PIA) — The Philippine Army held a wreath-laying ceremony on Sunday, March 2, to honor the Hunters-ROTC Guerillas and World War II veterans who sacrificed their lives for freedom.
The event took place at the Hunters-ROTC Monument in Fort Bonifacio, formerly known as Fort McKinley.
The ceremony celebrated the heroism and achievements of the Hunters-ROTC Guerillas, who utilized unconventional warfare and guerilla tactics to overcome the superior firepower and numbers of World War II aggressors.
This activity is part of the Army’s 128th Founding Anniversary, themed “Matatag na Sandigan ng Bagong Pilipinas,” which underscores the importance of unity in defending the nation against any aggression.
Major General Ramon P. Zagala of the Reserve Command, Philippine Army, and Dr. Reynaldo P. Ramos, President of the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), joined key guests during the wreath-laying ceremony at the Hunters-ROTC Monument in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, on March 2, 2025. (Photo: Joshua Ellis Pedregosa, CivHR, OACPA)
Dr. Reynaldo P. Ramos, President of the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), served as the guest of honor and speaker.
He was joined by Brigadier General Emilio R. Pajarillo Jr., Commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Support Group (HHSG), along with descendants of the Hunters-ROTC Guerillas. The ceremony included a moment of silence to pay tribute to the fallen heroes.
In his keynote address, Dr. Ramos highlighted the enduring legacy of the Hunters-ROTC Guerillas, encouraging today’s youth to draw inspiration from their bravery and to serve their country in their own capacities.
TUP, formerly known as the Philippine School of Arts and Trades (PSAT), was instrumental in producing ROTC cadets and reserve officers who fought valiantly during World War II.
Other educational institutions that contributed to the Hunters-ROTC Guerillas include the Philippine Military Academy, University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila, La Salle College, Far Eastern University, Jose Rizal College, Mapua Institute of Technology, Letran College, and San Beda College. (JCO/PIA-NCR)
