Edited at the Office of the President of the Philippines Under Commonwealth Act No. 638
The Presidential Saber is traditionally given by the incumbent President of the Philippines to the PMA Class Valedictorian. The 2012 recipient of the Presidential Saber is Cadet Tom V. Puertollano. Continue reading
A February 20, 2012 press release from the Armed Forces of the Philippines: The Army has denied allegations that its troops have held 10 people, including some journalists, in a hinterland village in Bayug town, Zamboanga del Sur, a military report said. Continue reading
A February 6, 2012 press release from the Department of National Defense: Secretary of Defense Voltaire T. Gazmin commends and congratulates the Armed Forces of the Philippines for the very successful operation against the elements of the Abu Sayyaf and Jemayah Islamiyah last February 2. Continue reading
Maj. Gen. Dela Cruz was chosen by the President to replace Lt. Gen. Oscar H. Rabena as the new Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force. Continue reading
A June 8, 2011 press release prepared by the Department of National Defense: Secretary of National Defense Voltaire T. Gazmin expressed concern regarding the recent developments in Philippine maritime areas during the 2011 Asia Security Summit held on June 3 – 5, 2011 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. Speaking on the session with the theme “Responding to New Maritime Security Concerns,” Secretary Gazmin referred to the latest actions of foreign naval vessels that have disturbed the activities of private firms conducting legitimate activities within the Philippines’ area of jurisdiction in the South China Sea. Continue reading
A May 23, 2011 press release prepared by the Department of National Defense: Secretary of National Defense Voltaire T. Gazmin received today (May 23, 2011) General Liang Guanglie, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense of the People’s Republic of China. During General Guanglie’s courtesy call on Secretary Gazmin, both officials shared their views on various regional security issues and highlighted the necessity of working together to address them. Both ministers noted how climate change, for example, compels all states to cooperate with each other in managing and responding to its effects, which the entire Asia-Pacific region is now experiencing.
A May 10, 2011 press release by the Department of National Defense: Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin administered the Oath of Allegiance to the last batch of amnesty grantees led by retired MGen Renato Miranda and BGen Danilo Lim on Monday, May 9, 2011. Continue reading
I bring into this office my eternal gratitude to our Commander in Chief, His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III, and our Defense Secretary, the Honorable Voltaire T. Gazmin, for the trust and confidence, and for making me a key player in the crusade for good governance, ever mindful of the President’s expectations for the Armed Forces to be not only the protector of our people, but the showcase of a clean and honest administration. Continue reading
Includes a History of the PMA; writeup on PMA Laon-Alab Class of 2011; PMA graduation exercise traditions; list of official class names; the graduation exercise program for March 6, 2011; and a List of names of the PMA Laon-Alab Class of 2011. Continue reading
The late General Angelo T. Reyes, former Secretary of National Defense (SND) and a soldier who also served as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), is scheduled to be accorded military honors in Emilio F. Aguinaldo, Quezon City starting 10:00 AM Friday, February 11. Continue reading