PNoy to grace PMA graduation rites

From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 17): PNoy to grace PMA graduation rites

President Benigno S. Aquino III will be the guest of honor and speaker during the Philippine Military Academy’s 108th commencement exercises, March 17 at the Borromeo Field at Fort del Pilar, here.

The President is expected to arrive at PMA at around 9 a.m. and will welcomed by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Immanuel Bautista and PMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Ireneo Espino. He will then be given the traditional arrival honors.

The President will award the Presidential Saber to Cadet First Class Jestony Arman Lanaja of Hagonoy, Davao Del Sur for being the top graduate of the 124- strong Pudang Kalis or Puso’t Dangal ng mga Kawal ng Lahing Nagkakaisa Class of 2013.

He will also present the diplomas of the graduates composed of 105 males and 19 females.

The President as the Commander- in Chief will deliver his commencement address to the graduates of which 67 are joining the Philippine Army, 24 to the Philippine Air Force and 33 to the Philippine Navy.

PNoy will be hosting a “merienda cena” or afternoon snacks for the graduates together with their parents and other military officials at the Mansion House.

The President is also expected to have a meeting with local leaders and the community at 4:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the authorities are advising visitors and residents alike to expect heavy traffic in the city on Sunday.

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