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The Philippine Military Academy ( Filipino: Akademiyang Militar ng Pilipinas / Spanish: Academia Militar de Filipinas) also referred to by its acronym PMA is the premier military academy for Filipinos aspiring for a commission as a military officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). [2] It was established on December 21, 1936, by the ...
The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy ( Filipino: Akademiya sa Bapor Pangkalakalan ng Pilipinas [2]) also referred to by its acronym PMMA) is a maritime higher education institution operated by the Philippine government in San Narciso, Zambales. Students are called midshipmen but are often also referred to as cadets.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines ( AFP) ( Filipino: Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) are the military forces of the Philippines. It consists of three main service branches; the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy (including the Marine Corps ). The President of the Philippines is the Commander-in-Chief of the AFP and forms military policy with ...
Notable Philippine Military Academy classes. Several Philippine Military Academy classes have achieved notability, either due to highly decorated class members, significant changes in the PMA curriculum, or due to a high proportion of officers elevated to the highest ranks of the Armed Forces of the Philippines or the Philippine National Police.
Meritorious Achievement Medal. Distinguished Service Medal. Chief of Staff of the AFP Commendation Medal and Ribbon. Gawad sa Kaunlaran. Bronze Cross. Silver Wing Medal. Wounded Personnel Medal. Military Merit Medal. Combat - Spearhead.
The Medal of Valor ( Filipino: Medalya ng Kagitingan) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines ' highest military honor awarded for a conspicuous deed of personal bravery or self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty that distinguishes the recipient from his comrades. [2]
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) in the Philippines is one of three components of the National Service Training Program, the civic education and defense preparedness program for Filipino college students. [1] ROTC aims to provide military education and training for students to mobilize them for national defense preparedness. [2]
The Armed Forces & Police Mutual Benefit Association, Inc ( AFPMBAI) started in 1949 as the Armed Forces of the Philippines Mutual Benefit System ( AFPMBS) created by the AFP during the height of the anti-dissident campaign in Central Luzon. It was incorporated on September 1, 1965, and registered with the SEC as a non-stock corporation with ...