CatSU ROTC Unit ranks 5th regionwide, bags 3 special awards at RAATI 2025
NSTPThe Catanduanes State University (CatSU) Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Unit improved its standing from 6th place last year to 5th place in the 2025 Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI) among 18 ROTC units in the Bicol Region. With a score of 91.05%, the CatSU ROTC Unit also received three special awards: Best in Unit Briefing, Best in First Aid, and Best in Inspection of Ranks. The awarding ceremony took place on May 10 at Camp Elias Angeles in Pili, Camarines Sur, and the plaques were received by Cadet Colonel Kiel Benedick M. Gianan, the Corps Commander, and ROTC Coordinator Ike U. Marquez. Major General Noe Alberto Q. Peñafiel, Commander of the 9th Infantry Division, served as the guest of honor and speaker at the event. Conducted at CatSU last April 26, the RAATI is an essential mechanism for evaluating the preparedness and operational efficiency of the ROTC unit. Leading the 2025 RAATI were Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – Sipocot Campus (92.25%), Bicol University (92.04%), Tiwi Community College (91.94%), and CBSUA – Pili Campus (91.05%).
