President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday acknowledged the sacrifices of the 206 graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) “Sinaglawin” Class of 2025.
“Hindi biro ang inyong pinagdaanan. Hindi rin biro ang inyong tatahakin,” the President said.
During the 46th commencement exercises held at the PNPA ground in Camp Castañeda in Silang, Cavite, the President said the graduates who would leave the academy gates as full-fledged police lieutenants, would surely “face a challenging but noble path of public service — one that will test their ideals, principles, and convictions.”
“But whenever those days come and doubts creep in, remember who you are and why you chose this path,” President Marcos said.
Officials from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) attended the PNPA graduation rites, as well as the graduates’ parents and relatives.
Strategies and best practices
Graduates agreed with President Marcos about the sacrifices they endured during their four years in the academy.
They shared their strategies and best practices, which helped them complete the tasks.
The second placer, Police Lt. Kristina Aragoncillo Acidre, said, “If you can find balance in academics and tactics, then surely you will be able to survive.”
Acidre received the Vice Presidential Kampilan Award and Special Academics Awards for Best in Laws and Jurisprudence and Best in Public Safety Administration.
“It is very difficult—the physical demands. We are already college degree graduates. So, it is very hard to be in that kind of environment. It boils down to managing academics and tactics,” Acidre said.
“We also have to be tactically proficient. So, when it comes to academics, it is a matter of studying smart and not studying hard. Hindi pwede igugol mo lahat ng oras mo sa pag-aaral,” she said during a press briefing at the PNPA compound before the 46th commencement exercises.
The top graduate is Police Lt. Marc Joseph Lacatan Vitto, from Gloria, Oriental Mindoro.
Vitto received the Presidential Kampilan Award and Journalism Kampilan Award under the Institutional Awards and Special Academic Awards for Best in Forensic Science and Best in General Education.
“Guided by our honor code system, we cadets do not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate among us those who do,” Vitto said. “And those values and principles, we will carry once we step outside the academy’s portals and serve as police officers with dignity and integrity.”
Police Lt. Jay Cheever Goyha Rocaberte of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, is ranked third among the top graduates of the class. Rocaberte received the Secretary of the DILG Kampilan Award.
The top four to 10 graduates are as follows: Police Lieutenants Matilde Macachor Deligero, Christian Martin Dagupan Bumanglag, Chanchai Acoba Nacion, Lyka Pepito Antig, Daniel Abejuela Lisondra, Xien Lei Juan Buyuccan, and Rizel Erika Pudang Taipan. | PND
