President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated on Saturday the administration’s commitment to improve the welfare and morale of personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and their families.

“And to all the members of the AFP, be assured this government has a continued assurance in improving the welfare and morale of our uniformed officials and personnel, and of course including your respective families,” President Marcos said.

The President made the remarks during the commencement exercises of the 278-strong graduating cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Bagong Sinag Class of 2024 at the PMA Borromeo Field, Fort Gregorio del Pilar, Loakan in Baguio City.

“Bagong Sinag” stands for “Bagong Henerasyong Gagampanan ang Tama: Serbisyo, Integridad, at Nasyonalismo ang Aming Gabay” with 278 out of 350 original cadets who finished the course and conferred with the degree of Bachelor of Science in National Security Management (BSNSM).

Of the figure, 224 are male while 54 are female. Seven cadets graduated from Foreign Service Academies.

The President also recognized the PMA instructors for their hard work in providing responsive military education and ensuring that the cadets are equipped to become worthy torchbearers of freedom.

President Marcos assured the AFP that his leadership, along with Bagong Sinag, will walk hand in hand towards the envisioned “Bagong Pilipinas” that is peaceful and progressive.

The PMA was established on October 25, 1898 by virtue of a decree issued by then President Emilio Aguinaldo and was formally created on December 21, 1935. PND