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RODERICK VON ELMAN

Family History

Sgt Roderick von C Elman is the eldest son among six children of Mr Virgilio R Elman from Negros Oriental and Wilhelmina C Elman from Apalit, Pampanga. He was born on 29 February 1972 in Manila. He married to Rosemarie Tolentino-Elman from Porac, Pampanga on 10 November 1998 and they are blessed with two children, namely Franchette Anne (9 years old) and Roderick Von Jr (1 year old).

Educational Background

Sgt Elman finished his Kindergarten education at the Pio Valenzuela Elementary School in Valenzuela City in 1978. He took up primary school also in the same school. In the middle of Grade V, he migrated to Pampanga where he graduated elementary education at the San Agustin Elementary School in the City of San Fernando. He finished High School at the East Central Colleges in the City of San Fernando in 1989.

For his college education, Sgt Elman initially took up Medical Technology at the Far Eastern University in Manila. Due to his parents’ inability to provide for him, he transferred to Silliman University in Dumaguete City where his uncle Nicholas was the university’s Vice President for External Affairs.

Since Sgt Elman was unsure of what he wanted to become, he took up several courses, one after another. As a result, he did not finish any course at Silliman University. However, he was able to take up saxophone lessons where his talent was honed.

He decided to go back to Pampanga even though he was aware that his parents still cannot afford to send him to school. Due to his personal conviction, Sgt Elman decided that his future lies in his hands. He sent himself to school, at the AMA Computer Learning Center in the City of San Fernando. He took up a 2-year Computer Technology Study and graduated in 1994. Due to his academic performance, he was granted 50% scholarship. In the year 2000, he continued his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at the Computer Systems Specialist Inc., where he graduated with 3 gold medals.

Military Schooling

In third year High School, Sgt Elman joined the Cadet Officer Qualification Course (COQC) and became a C.A.T. officer on his Fourth year. In College, he joined the COQC training in Silliman University. He finished his Summer Cadre training in 1991 at the Camp Leon Kilat in Negros Oriental. Then when he studied at the Computer Systems Specialist Inc., he continued his advanced ROTC. He received the Loyalty award during the ROTC graduation day in 2005.

As a reservist, he undertook Weekend Active Duty Training (WADT) in 2003 and the Unit Active Duty Training (UADT) in 2006. He attended many seminars and workshops, namely:

1.	Intelligence and Security Indoctrination Seminar on 4-6 April 2003 ;

2.	28th AFP National Reservist Week Convention  on 8 September 2007 ;

3.	Disaster Relief and Rescue Operation Training on 8 September 2007 ;

4.	Reservist Intelligence Seminar on 19-20 October 2007 ;

5.	Bomb Awareness Seminar on 27 November 2007 ;

6.	Staff Development Program on 19,20, 26 27 January 2008 ;

7.	29th AFP National Reservist Week Regional Convention on 12 April 2008 ;

8.	SM and NCO as LIDER Seminar on 04 October 2008 ;

9.	Tsunami Seminar ; and

10.	Filing and Archiving of Document Seminar.

For his contributions to the reserve force, he was awarded a Military Civic Action Medal on 3 September 2008. He was also adjudged as the Reservist EP of the Year 2008 during the 29th AFRC Anniversary in Clark Air Base, Pampanga.

Professional Development

Sgt Elman, during his graduating year in AMA Computer Learning Center in 1994, was recommended to teach at Microcity Computer Learning Center. When he finished his 2 year-course in AMA, he was hired as a teacher at the Integrated Computer School in Angeles City and in MEGA Computer College.

He also worked as company computer programmer of ES AURE Group of Companies in BF Homes, Quezon City. He decided to quit his current job to become a freelance.

In 2002, Sgt Elman was hired as Software and Programming Instructor in Computer Systems Specialist Inc. Together with Mr. Manialung, Sgt Elman developed the PINOY 2k System (Philippine Information Network Office for the Year 2K) and the BACCARAT Simulation System. It was during that time that Sgt Elman was able to finish his Bachelor’s Degree. Upon graduation thereat, he was given a position as Program Coordinator (Acting Dean).

It was during his stint that Sgt Elman was instrumental in the re-opening of the ROTC program as an affiliate of the Republic Central Colleges. At present, Sgt Elman works as Computer Instructor at the Montessori Professional College. He also works as System Analyst at the Angeles City Local Government Unit.

It was during his various job assignments that Sgt Elman completed the seminar on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control in Pasong Tamo, Pasay City.

Performance as Reservist in the Community

Sgt Elman has actively participated in different community services. As the NCOIC for administration and personnel in the 13RRAG, he supervised the participation of 13RRAG personnel in various operations such as OPLAN BAKAL, Anti-Criminality and Support to the PNP during the yuletide season, the HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL 2009 as security augmentees, vigil guard of the late A1C Edilberto Y Estrella on 21-22 February 2009, Dental Mission at Rafael Lazatin Memorial High School on 08 March 2009, initiated and as per GC intructions re OPLAN SUMVAC on 08 to 11 April 2009, augmented as security forces during the Christian Praise and Worship Church Convention on 16 to 17 April 2009. He also initiated the Oplan Linis Barangay with the TAU GAMMA PHI and Angeles City Political Affair Office on 30 May 2009 at Barangay Sto Rosario Angeles City, 13 June 2009 at Barangay Agapito Del Rosario and 27 June 2009 at Barangay Camachiles Mabalacat. Sgt Elman also participated in the June 12 Activity of Angeles City with motorcade and blood letting.

Performance as Reservist in National Development

Sgt Elman actively participated in the BALIKATAN 2009, the GUAM National Guards Red Horse Engineering Squadron during the construction of bungalow-type house at Clark Cemetery on 23 November to 08 December 2008 and the re-opening of ROTC program of Computer Systems Specialists Inc.

Performance as Private Citizen in Community Development.

Sgt Elman, aside from being reservist, is also a member and officer of different Non Government Organization, such as :

a.	NARIAG – NARcotics Intelligence Assistance Group. He was the Vice President in the year 2008 and currently the deputy marshal Angeles City Chapter. Assist PDEA and PNP in their mission re Drug Addiction and perform some medical missions.

b.	COBRA – Citizen Operative Builders and Rescuer Anti-Crime – Position held Secretary General, President, Vice President and Board Director. He assists interment, traffic, relief operation and medical mission.

c.	KNIGHTS OF RIZAL Angeles City Chapter.

d.	ASCII- Association of Christian in Information-Technology of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. President from year 2000 to 2004.

a.	One of his projects was the COMPUTER LITERACY PROGRAM with more than 700 students participated in different INC localles.

b.	Invited as guest speaker in the Kindergarden Graduation day, Career Resources Program and DZEC radio.

e.	In 1990 he saved a child (undocumented) and also the Vice Chairman for disaster prepared of Red Cross Youth Dumaguete Chapter.