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CPT Dennis Dongla Sadlay: Igorot Commanding Officer of the Best Marine Company

CPT Dennis Dongla Sadlay, an Igorot from Sabangan, Mountain Province, is the Commanding Officer of the Best Marine Company.

Captain Dennis Dongla Sadlay, Igorot from Sabangan, Mountain Province, is the class Top 1 of Basic Civil Military Operations (CMO) Course CI 07-20.

Update (April 21, 2021): Captain Dennis Dongla Sadlay is the class Topnotcher of the Basic Civil Military Operations Course CI 07-20. (Details below)

Captain Dennis Dongla Sadlay PN (M), a proud Igorot from Sabangan, Mountain Province and Baguio City, is the Commanding Officer of the 23rd Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team-3, the best Marine company with the most awards.

Captain Dennis Dongla Sadlay, Best Marine Officer 2019

Throughout CPT Sadlay's term as Commanding Officer of the 23rd Marine Company, the Marine Battalion Landing Team-3, has won numerous awards.

"BACK TO BACK BEST IN ATHLETIC" and "BEST RIFLE COMPANY" awards

Through his leadership, Marine Battalion Landing Team-3 has been awarded the "BEST RIFLE COMPANY" for three consecutive years, from 2018, 2019, and 2020. The Company has also been awarded the "BACK TO BACK BEST IN ATHLETIC" for CY 2019 and 2020.

23rd Marine Company GRAND SLAM BEST COMPANY

The achievements of the 23rd Marine Company, under the leadership of CPT Sadlay earned them the "GRAND SLAM BEST COMPANY" spot. The first time in Marine history.

For his effectiveness as Commanding Officer of the 23rd Marine Company, the Igorot Marine official was awarded the "BEST OFFICER" in 2019.

Captain Dennis Dongla Sadlay, Igorot from Sabangan, Mountain Province, is the Commanding Officer of the 23rd, the Best Marine Company

CPT Sadlay is currently stationed in Palawan.

Congratulations to CPT Sadlay and the entire 23rd Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team-3. Such amazing achievements in just three years won't go unnoticed.

You can watch the video on: "Gawad Parangal para sa magigiting na kawal, isinagawa sa Roxas, Palawan (2019)" below.

Captain Dennis Dongla Sadlay is Basic CMO Course Topnotcher

Proud Igorot Marine Captain Dennis Dongla Sadlay was awarded a Certificate of Distinction for graduating Number (1) in the class of 27 students of the Basic Civil Military Operations (CMO) Course CI 07-20 conducted by the Civil Military Operations School, Civil Military Operations Group - Philippine Navy (CMOG-PH) from December 4, 2020, to April 21, 2021.

Captain Dennis Dongla Sadlay, Basic Basic Civil Military Operations Course Topnotcher

The award was given by COL RICARDO D PETROLA PN(M) GSC, on the 21st of April 2021 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, HCMOG-PN, Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Naval Station Jose Francisco, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Congratulations once again CPT Sadlay for such an amazing new milestone! You are such an inspiration for the youth and may God bless you more and keep you safe!



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