About | Cadet 1c Canlas Pers

The Start of my Journey

I am P/CDT Maverick Allan C Canlas from the Summer Capital of the Philippines, the City of Baguio. I was born on August 25, 1999, to Melvin Canlas and Mely Canlas, natives of Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan. My Father, the breadwinner of our family, died at an early age. As the eldest among siblings, I took responsibility for helping my mother with our financial problems.

It was hard, but I was able to graduate from Senior High School under the Humanities and Social Sciences Strand. Upon graduation, I started working as a part-time barista at Starbucks. My Father was a police officer before he died. I wanted to be like him, so I decided to try my luck and take all the entrance exams for all service Academies: the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), and other institutions. With the help of our God, I passed the entrance examination for the Philippine National Police Academy and the Philippine Military Academy. I faced the dilemma of what to choose, but I decided to take the road less traveled, and now I don't regret my decision.

In 2019, I was proud of myself for being one of the takers who passed all the screening phases required by the PNPA. Days, weeks, and months pass, and my journey has not been easy. Being a Cadet at the Ph ilippine National Police Academy is more than being a simple college student. Before I stepped on the hallowed ground of the Academy, I prepared myself mentally, emotionally, and physically. I learned to be more independent and be on my own.

Poverty will never be a hindrance in achieving one's dream. Those who value their hardships are the ones who become successful someday. Confidence in one's talent is a necessary component of self-belief. It entails having faith in your ability to carry out your commitments and knowing that those efforts will result in the desired outcomes.

Most of all, it developed my character. Those moments passed and enlightened me to see the inevitable, the impossible, and the unknown. They say we should enjoy it while it lasts, but for me, it made me grow as an individual and made me content with what I had. Now, as I prepare to start a new chapter in my life, a new kind of leadership will be revealed to me. I will arm myself with the principles of what is right and virtuous. The playing field will be more prominent, and the regulations will be more precise and severe.

My Family

My greatest motivation in life is my family. They are the one who gives me the courage and confidence that I need for me to keep moving forward no matter what the obstacles are ahead of me. Their love and support strengthened me to work hard in my studies even when tired.

I will work hard to give my family the happy and comfortable life they deserve. I will not allow the sacrifices of my family to be put in vain because I know they have sacrificed so much for me.

Civilian Days

Being a teenager is the most challenging chapter of my life, yet the most significant one. During my teenage life, I struggled to gain self-confidence. I was an introvert person. I enjoyed playing computer games and playing basketball at home. Since my Father was a police officer, he asked me to apply for a Cadetship Program at the Philippine National Police Academy. Later on, I decided to take the PNPA Cadet Admission Test in 2018. This is all where my life started to change.

Working Student

I was a part time working student at Starbucks during my Senior High School days. My family was not able to send me to any university so I decided to work while I am studying. Being a barista improved my self confidence because I learned how to entertain people and be able to socialize with them.

Plebehood Days

The greatest gift from God is the blessing that he shares with us. After praying to be part of the long maroon line, here we are. I finally became part of the MASIDTALAK CL of 2023. All those hard works are worth it. The real struggle happened during our Breaking Period, where we always got tired. Luckily, I survived being a plebe by asking the Lord to help me, especially in times of trouble.

EMPEROR SQUAD

I belong to the Archers of the Corps, the Alfa Company 1st platoon 3rd Squad. Proud to be part of this Family because of our motto "We adhere leadership by relationship , not by rule." I will not be able to reach what I am today without the guidance of my upperclassmen. They always remind me to study well and give my best in everything I do. They always motivate us and treated us like their younger brothers. I already considered them as my family because I can share all my problems without hesitation.

MASIDTALAK

I realized how fast time had passed by. After years of sacrifices and countless restless days, I finally reached this stage, the Ruling Class- PNPA MASIDTALAK CLASS of 2023. Soon to be future Public Safety Officers of our country.

Through the Years