Kapampangan PMA topnotcher cited

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 20): Kapampangan PMA topnotcher cited

The Provincial Government of Pampanga on Monday recognized a Kapampangan topnotcher from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Salaknib (Sangalang ay Lakas at Buhay Para sa Kalayaan ng Inang Bayan) Class of 2017.

2LT Carlo Emmanuel Manalansan Canlas, who landed in the top five spot, received the recognition during the flag raising ceremony held at the provincial capitol grounds here.

Governor Lilia Pineda, together with board members Ananias Canlas Jr., Cherry Manalo, Salvador Dimson Jr, Benny Jocson and Pol Balingit, presented the certificate of recognition to Canlas.

Resolution 4577 stipulates that graduating from the PMA is by itself an achievement and being one who made to the top 10 graduating class is a rare distinction that brings honor and worthy of commendation.

According to the Provincial Board, 2LT Canlas passed the rigid screening and underwent the most difficult military trainings and academic tests and eventually ranked No. 5 of the graduates of PMA ‘SALAKNIB’ Class of 2017.

The resolution also states that Canlas “will serve as a role model to encourage younger Kapampangan generations to enter the PMA and become successful in the field of military or police service”.

Aside from ranking fifth, Canlas also received the Philippine Air Force saber.

Canlas, who hails from Barangay Sto. Niño in Lubao town, never expected the recognition from the provincial government.

"I never expected this kind of recognition. I am very glad because it is like an incentive and I think it will inspire the other youth too. Even though they are not in military institution, they can aim for excellence," he said.

Canlas is one of the five Kapampangans who graduated in PMA this March.

The Provincial Board is set to create a resolution to recognize other Kapampangans who graduated from the premiere military institution in the country.

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