Proud Cordilleran is TOP 9 in Marine Transportation at PMMA

Photo Courtesy || Wyner Aguinaldo

Cordillera - 27-year-old Wyner Manadao Aguinaldo, a native of
Naneng, Kalinga was able to secure the Top 9 under the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation at PMMA.

He originally graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology but altered his course to serve as Philippine Coast Guard Officer.

Despite being delayed for 2 years, he did not lose hope and continued to navigate the stormy seas and finally reach his destination. 

He is a proud member of PMMA Silent Drill Company- the reigning Champion of the 1st ever PMC Silent Drill Competition. 

He is one of the many proof that highlanders can excel not only on land but also in the high seas. 

This may serve as inspiration for all aspiring men and women who want to join the uniform service.

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INSPIRING: Farmer's daughter graduated Cum Laude in PMMA "Sinaglakan" Class of 2021

Photo Courtesy || Jovy Bernardo

Cordillera - A farmer's daughter, whose parents can't afford to send her to study at the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) landed in the top 1 of the PMMA "Sinaglakan" graduating class.

Ensign Jovy Bernardo of Kalinga, who graduated as Cum Laude in the class became another inspiring story of success despite financial struggles in life.

Coming from a family where both parents are farmers struggling to make ends meet and earning a meager salary, Bernardo admitted that her parents needed to borrow money from a lending company so that she can enter the academy.

She said that studying in the academy is expensive, so her parents worked hard not to mention borrowing money from a lending firm since they were already drained financially at that time.

The sacrifices of her parents paid off when Bernado not only passed the academy but graduated with flying colors and led the 162 cadets as the Cum Laude.

Apart from obtaining the highest honors, Bernardo also received the Presidential Saber Awardee, the Flag Officer-In-Command Saber Awardee and the Discipline Awardee.

She will be joining the Philippine Navy.

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Son of priest is Top 1 in BS Marine Transportation of PMMA “Sinaglakan” Class of 2021

Photo Courtesy || Clyde Busacay Bagano

Cordillera - A proud Igorot from Cordillera tops the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) “Sinaglakan” Class of 2021.

Ensign Clyde Busacay Bagano, 23-year-old and a son of a priest from Kalinga was among the 167 successful graduates of the PMMA "Sinaglakan" Class of 2021. 

Photo Courtesy || Clyde Busacay Bagano

Bagano was also the recipient of the Academic Excellence Award and Deck Apprenticeship Award.

Photo Courtesy || Clyde Busacay Bagano

The  Philippine Merchant Marine Academy's (PMMA) "Sinaglakan" Class 2021 has held its graduation ceremony on July 28, 2021 via Facebook live.

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Igorot cadet from Mt. Province is PMMA "Sinaglakan" Class 2021 Awardee

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Cordillera - The  Philippine Merchant Marine Academy's (PMMA) "Sinaglakan" Class 2021 has held its graduation ceremony on July 28, 2021 via Facebook live.

One of the graduates is Ensign Cadet Sadler Bawing who hails from Sagada,     Mt. Province.

Bawing graduated with a Leadership and Discipline Award. He was also a part of the team Ionic Smyrni, and Ionic Unicorn in completing his Cadetship.

Bawing is among the 167 graduates of the PMMA "Sinaglakan" Class of 2021. 

PMMA is a premier state-run maritime institution which provides academic and professional training for merchant marine officers. 

It is directly under the supervision of the Commission on Higher Education (CHed) and the Philippine Navy. 

All the graduates of the academy will take the licensure examination at the Maritime Industry Authority and will undergo Coast Guard Officers Course in Coast Guard Officers Basic Education and Training Center in Bagac, Bataan. 

This will help them to become competent, reliable and effective leaders prior to their commisionship as Ensigns for active duty in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

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Two proud iKalingas in TOP 10 of PMMA Sinaglakan Class of 2021

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Cordillera - Two Cordillerans who hail from the province of Kalinga are in Top 10 of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) "Sinaglakan" Class of 2021 during the commencement exercise held on July 28, 2021.

Midn First Class (1CL) Jovy Bernardo from Tabuk City, Kalinga is the Top 1 of the graduating corps of midshipmen, while fellow iKalinga-native, Midn 1CL Agot Sangoy is in Top 2.

Both the iKalinga midshipmen received special awards from the Philippine Navy (PN) such as the FOIC, PN Sword for Bernardo and Plague of Recognition for Sangoy.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Navy congratulates the top scholars including Midn 1CL Jasmin Kim Rico of Pasay City who finished in top 3. 

"The Philippine Navy congratulates them for achieving these accolades that is indicative of the core values of the command, and looks forward to welcoming them as commissioned PN officers since serving the country is their mutual goal and motivation," the PN wrote on its FB post.

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