Baguio dad challenges PMA cadets to persevere

From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 5): Baguio dad challenges PMA cadets to persevere

“Never give up, never give up and never give up,” said Mayor Maurico G. Domogan as he  challenged the Cadet Corps of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to be strong physically and mentally in facing the rigid day to day life in the academy.

Domogan, chairman of the PMA Host Parents Association Inc. (PMAHPA), encouraged the cadets especially those who s from less fortunate families to take advantage of the opportunities offered to them at PMA.

The mayor presented his  seven core messages to the cadets: in everything you do put God first; love what you do; be passionate; stay healthy; guard yours minds to think only of good things; work smartly until your dreams became reality and do not compromise your integrity.

PMA Superintendent Major General Donato B. San Juan II acknowledged the support of the Baguio host parents in helping raise the cadets to become professionals and deserving leaders of the country in the future.

The PMA Host Parent program was formed in 1979 with the objective of bringing in a good relationship between the community and the PMA cadets as well as to encourage local folks to have a significant role in shaping the character and values of the cadets as future leaders.

Hiyasmin Bardilas, an active host parent, shared that they have to see to it that their foster cadets are studying well and doing their responsibilities at PMA, and guide and give them advices. They also bring them out for community immersion and social activities.

“We have to do our role as second parent to our ward. We have to make them feel that they have a family here because their biological families are far away; it’s providing them a home away from home”, Bardilas said.

For those who want to be a PMA host parent, you can get or submit your application to the Mayor’s Office at the Baguio City Hall or to the Office of the Military Affairs (MA) – 7 at the PMA in Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City.

http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/91474959468/baguio-dad-challenges-pma-cadets-to-persevere