Tag: Philippine Military Academy

Palace: Sentiment of group calling for Trillanes’ ouster from PMA alumni org is “overall sentiment” of military

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, Sept. 15, said the sentiment of a group of Philippine Military Academy alumni calling for Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to be expelled from the PMA alumni organization is also the “overall sentiment” of the military. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was referring to the Eagle Fraternal Chapter’s call for Trillanes’ expulsion which was made public via paid advertisements in several newspapers. In calling for Trillanes to be removed from […]

PMA grads from Mindanao seek Trillanes’ expulsion from PMA alumni organization

(Eagle News) — A group from the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc. has sought the expulsion of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV from the rolls of the alumni organization for “unbecoming acts that damaged the Academy’s honor and prestige.” In a paid advertisement in several newspapers, the Eagle Fraternal Chapter of the PMAAI based in Mindanao said Trillanes should be expelled because of “the crime of coup d’etat and graft, disrespect and arrogant behavior toward senior officers and the […]

Duterte sacks PMA comptroller for alleged misuse of P15 million worth of cadets’ allowances

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Aug. 14, sacked the  Philippine Military Academy comptroller after he allegedly misused  P15 million worth of cadets’ allowances. “Send the guy to hell. That’s an order,” Duterte said after signing the dismissal order against Hector Maraña in Malacañang. According to Duterte, Maraña faces up to 6 to 12 years in prison. Maraña’s sacking comes after the dismissal of around 20 military officials allegedly involved in the P17-million V. Luna Medical […]

Duterte awards house and lot to PMA top graduate

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday awarded a house and lot to the top graduate of the Philippine Military Academy’s Alab Tala Class of 2018. First Class Jaywardene Galilea Hontoria, who was also the class baron and recipient of awards that include the Presidential Saber,  Chief of Staff Saber, among others, received the certificate of ownership during the class’ graduation rites in Baguio. This is reportedly the first time a PMA valedictorian received a house and […]

Baguio City nakiisa sa paggunita sa ‘Araw ng Kagitingan’

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Ipinadiwang ng Baguio City ang ‘Araw ng Kagitingan’ sa Veterans Park. Ito ay pinangunahan ng opisyal ng gobyerno ng lungsod sa pangunguna ni City Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan sa pakikipag-unayan ng Philippine Veterans Association Office (PVAO). Sinaksihan ng mga kawani ng lungsod ang ginawang programa kasama din ang mga kawani ng Baguio City Police Office (BCPO), Boys Scout of the Philippines (BSP- Baguio Chapter), Philippine Military Academy at and Veterans […]

Duterte calls on military, police to contain ISIS threat

(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte directed the military to contain the ISIS threat in the Philippines by “using all the available assets and resources” because, he said, this was the only way to secure Mindanao. Speaking at the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc., homecoming in Baguio City, the President also asked the help of the military to create a better Philippines for Filipinos. “I have directed the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) […]

Aquino expresses confidence over Ph Navy’s capability

MANILA, Aug. 11 (PIA)–President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed confidence over the over the Philippine Navy’s capability in addressing country’s security concerns. “Pagdating sa seguridad ng ating bansa, napapanatag ang ating loob dahil andiyan ang buong pwersa ng ating Sandatahang Lakas kabilang na ang Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas,” Aquino said during the Philippine Navy’s Change of Command ceremony at its headquarters in Roxas Boulevard. During the occasion, Aquino also directed the Rear Admiral Caesar C. […]

PMA sets entrance exam date

BAGUIO City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, July 31) – The Philippine Military Academy set the date of its entrance exam on August 2. Aspirants can apply online while walk-in applicants should bring the required documents. Said documents and the details on the other requirements can be viewed in the attached video. (ENS, written by Jay Paul Carlos)