THE PHILIPPINE Army welcomed the 230 members of the Officer Candidate Course Class 56 “Ikarigatak” 2022 as it hosted a reception dinner for the incoming 2nd lieutenants in Capas, Tarlac on October 12, 2022.

The officer candidates will graduate on October 20, 2022 after one year of rigorous training.

The reception delegation was led by Army Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Roberto S. Capulong who congratulated the officer candidates for surpassing the challenges, sleepless nights and tiring days of the training.

Capulong reminded the officers that a leader requires strong character and discipline.