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Philippine Military Academy Celebrates Graduation of Siklab Laya Class of 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the graduation ceremony for 266 cadets, marking a significant milestone in their military careers.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presided over the graduation ceremony of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Siklab Laya Class of 2025 in Baguio City.
A total of 266 cadets are set to graduate today, comprising 212 male cadets and 54 female cadets, who have all completed a Bachelor of Science in Management with a major in Security Studies.
Of the graduating class, 137 cadets have chosen to join the Philippine Army, 71 will enlist in the Philippine Navy, and 54 have opted for the Philippine Air Force (PAF).
Cadet First Class Jessie Ticar was named the class valedictorian.
Ticar, the child of a taxi driver, commenced his education at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila, where he initially pursued civil engineering.
He decided to join the PMA after experiencing financial difficulties due to his father's hospitalization, recognizing the need to support his family.
The graduation marks a pivotal moment in the careers of the cadets as they prepare to serve in various capacities within the Philippine military and contribute to the nation's defense and security.
A total of 266 cadets are set to graduate today, comprising 212 male cadets and 54 female cadets, who have all completed a Bachelor of Science in Management with a major in Security Studies.
Of the graduating class, 137 cadets have chosen to join the Philippine Army, 71 will enlist in the Philippine Navy, and 54 have opted for the Philippine Air Force (PAF).
Cadet First Class Jessie Ticar was named the class valedictorian.
Ticar, the child of a taxi driver, commenced his education at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila, where he initially pursued civil engineering.
He decided to join the PMA after experiencing financial difficulties due to his father's hospitalization, recognizing the need to support his family.
The graduation marks a pivotal moment in the careers of the cadets as they prepare to serve in various capacities within the Philippine military and contribute to the nation's defense and security.
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