For Cadet Jay Cheever Goyha Rocaberte, ranked 3rd in the Philippine National Police Academy’s SINAGLAWIN class of 2025, his calling is to live for others.
He also received the Institutional Award as Secretary of the DILG Kampilan.
Rocaberte of Negros Oriental carried a big dream to be part of the PNPA. He is the youngest of six siblings, raised by a single mother who worked as a vendor in a school canteen.
“I saw how my mother struggled just to raise us and support our needs.”
That humble moment in his life became his drive to persevere and survive the life in the academy.
During Rocaberte’s four-year stay at PNPA, he recalled facing challenges not only in academics but also emotionally as it was a big adjustment to be apart from his mother.
“During visitations, I sometimes felt envious because other cadets’ parents can visit them anytime since they lived nearby. For my family, they had to cross from island to island and travel was expensive.”
However, Rocaberte found a sense of belonging through the strong support system provided by his upperclassmen and classmates.
For Rocaberte, “graduating from this prestigious institution is already an honor, and ranking third in the class is more than a blessing. I am honored and humbled I made my family and hometown proud.”
According to Police Major Maila B. Alog, PNPA’s chief Public Information Officer, “the PNPA is a learning institution that has a responsive environment for learners, raising future leaders of the country.”
She noted that the PNPA administration, led by Police Brig. Gen. Christopher C. Birung, ensures that the academy produces well-groomed public safety officers through extensive training.
“[Students at PNPA] have a regimented way of living. It is not only about academic performance; they need to be physically strong, psychologically resilient and socially skilled,” she explained.
The academy focuses on character development to build and shape cadets as they will be the next leaders of Philippine National Police (PNP).
Alog emphasized, “It is hard to be a police officer, if there is no support and compassion from the upperclassmen. The good thing about the culture here at PNPA is that we take care of and look out for each other to survive.”
Sinaglawin Class of 2025 will prove that integrity still exists in the badge,” Rocaberte said. We will show the country true, honest and excellent service.” (KA-PIA4A)
