225 cadets graduate from PNPA

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 22, 2021): 225 cadets graduate from PNPA (By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan)

GRADUATION. PNP chief, Gen. Debold Sinas leads the graduation rites of the PNPA Hinirang Class of 2021 at the PNPA campus in Silang, Cavite on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). Out of the 225 graduates, 193 joined the PNP, 14 joined the BJMP and 18 joined the BFP. (Photo courtesy of PNP)

A total of 225 cadets comprising the Hinirang Class of 2021 have graduated from the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) on Wednesday through a virtual ceremony.

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año officially announced the appointment of the members of the graduating class as new police lieutenants, jail inspectors, or fire inspectors in their chosen services.

The new lieutenants and inspectors, who hurdled hardships in their four-year cadetship training program, will form part of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas, BJMP chief Allan Iral, and BFP chief Jose Embang administered the oath of office of the 193 new police lieutenants, 14 new jail inspectors, and 18 new fire inspectors.

President Rodrigo Duterte, who virtually joined the rites, congratulated the families, friends, and loved ones of the Hinirang Class of 2021, reminding in the minds and hearts of the Graduates the values instilled by their Alma Mater.

He also pointed out that the new Lieutenants and Inspectors of the Tri-Bureau service should go beyond their call of duty, always taking care of themselves while maintaining utmost vigilance amidst terrorism across the nation.

Duterte ended his speech with congratulatory remarks for all the members of the Long Maroon Line further extending his signature to officially grant “Pardon” for all confinement and punishment hours for the Cadet Corps.

Cadet 1st Class Kenneth John Etucas, the reigning baron of Hinirang class of 2021, received the Presidential Kampilan Award and Chief Bureau of Fire Protection Kampilan Award; Cadet 1st Class Carl Jobell Perez Lofranco of Inabanga, Bohol, who ranked second and received the Vice Presidential Kampilan and Chief PNP Kampilan Award.

In third place is Cadet 1st Class Joel James dela Cruz De Guzman of Malubibit, Norte Flora Apayao, who received the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Kampilan Award; (4) Cadet 1st Class Van Alegasin Encabo of Davao; (5) Cadet 1st Class John Kenneth Tipanoy Florentino of Iligan City; (6) Cadet 1st Class Jay Neri Sergio Osmena Cornelio of Zamboanga del Norte.

Rounding up the top 10 are Cadet 1st Class Gerald Arquillano Lopez of Samal Island, Davao del Norte; Cadet 1st Class Ian Payaoan Limbawan of San Carlos Pangasinan; Cadet 1st Class Chervil Lerios Calabagan Ferenal of Lanao Del Sur; and Cadet 1st Class, Michael Allen Pabustan Lenon of Capas, Tarlac.

Etucas, in his speech, challenged his fellow graduates to always stand firm for what is right.

He reiterated that they should not let corruption and immoral acts destroy the image of their respective organizations, keeping always on the right track.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1137628