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Philippine Military Academy Celebrates Graduation of Siklab Laya Class 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the graduation ceremony for 266 cadets, including the first summa cum laude from the newly trained class.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presided over the graduation ceremony of the Siklab Laya Class of 2025, marking a significant milestone as this is the first group trained at Pag-asa Island, part of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).
Among the graduates, Cadet First Class Jessie Ticar was recognized as the summa cum laude, becoming the fourth individual in the history of the PMA to receive this honor.
Ticar, whose parents are a vendor and a taxi driver from Quezon City, has earned several prestigious awards including the Presidential Saber, the Philippine Army Saber, the Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group Saber, and the Australian Defense Best Overall Performance Award.
Overall, the graduation saw the completion of training for 266 cadets.
Out of these, 137 have chosen to join the Philippine Army, 71 opted for the Philippine Navy, and 54 will serve in the Philippine Air Force.
During the ceremony, President Marcos emphasized the importance of serving with dignity and integrity.
He urged the new military members to internalize their sworn duties to the nation and expressed admiration for the determination and readiness shown by the Siklab Laya Class of 2025 to serve the country.
Among the graduates, Cadet First Class Jessie Ticar was recognized as the summa cum laude, becoming the fourth individual in the history of the PMA to receive this honor.
Ticar, whose parents are a vendor and a taxi driver from Quezon City, has earned several prestigious awards including the Presidential Saber, the Philippine Army Saber, the Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group Saber, and the Australian Defense Best Overall Performance Award.
Overall, the graduation saw the completion of training for 266 cadets.
Out of these, 137 have chosen to join the Philippine Army, 71 opted for the Philippine Navy, and 54 will serve in the Philippine Air Force.
During the ceremony, President Marcos emphasized the importance of serving with dignity and integrity.
He urged the new military members to internalize their sworn duties to the nation and expressed admiration for the determination and readiness shown by the Siklab Laya Class of 2025 to serve the country.
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