𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗔 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡, 21 years old, from Taguig City, once thought his future would revolve around numbers.
In high school, he joined international mathematics competitions in countries like Singapore and Indonesia. Known for his focus and discipline, many expected him to continue in the field where he excelled. But along the way, something felt lacking. “I felt like something was missing,” he shared. “I wanted to do more than just solve problems.”
Despite his achievements, he realized he wanted to make a real difference in people’s lives. That realization led him to enter the Philippine National Police Academy, a decision that surprised even those close to him.
The shift was not easy. From classrooms and competitions, he stepped into a life that demanded physical strength, mental toughness, and discipline every day. The challenges of cadetship pushed him beyond his limits. Still, he held on.
PCDT JULIAN relied on the same determination that once helped him in math. This time, it helped him adjust to a new and demanding environment. When things get difficult, he looks back on his reasons.
His family remains his strongest support. His mother taught him to be hardworking and kind, while his father, a police officer, showed him what it means to serve with dedication. “I saw how my father worked and sacrificed for others,” he said. “That inspired me to follow the same path.”
Growing up, he witnessed the long hours and responsibility that come with wearing the uniform. Those moments stayed with him and helped shape the path he chose. His brother also continues to encourage him, reminding him to keep going even on the hardest days. Aside from his family, his faith gives him strength. In quiet moments, he turns to prayer to stay focused and steady. Now inside the academy, he continues to move forward with a clear purpose.
His journey may have started with numbers, but today, it is guided by service. “𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨,” he said.”
Source: KALASAG-PNPA Corps Publications
