MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday urged the new graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to remain loyal to the Constitution and not to remain silent in the face of wrongdoing.
Speaking during the commencement exercises at Fort Del Pilar in Baguio City, Marcos reminded the 207 graduating cadets of PMA's "Talang Dangal" Class of 2026 that their allegiance must always be to the nation and the Constitution above all else.
"As you take your oath today, remember that your loyalty is not to any political interest, not to any individual, nor any passing ideology. Your loyalty must always remain with the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines," Marcos said.
The President also called on the graduates to faithfully uphold the PMA Honor Code throughout their military careers.
“Throughout this mission, carry with you the Honor Code instilled in you by the Academy: never lie, never cheat, never steal, and never tolerate those who do,” Marcos said.
“Because silence in the face of wrongdoing is a betrayal of your values, a betrayal of your country, and a betrayal of the very principles you have sworn to defend," he added.