FORT DEL PILAR, Philippines — The Philippine Military Academy announced yesterday that 1,506 examinees passed the PMA Entrance Examination (PMAEE) conducted last Sept. 9 in 41 testing centers nationwide. Successful applicants will go through medical, psychological and physical examination to determine their fitness to undergo the four–year military training in the academy. After the series of examinations, the PMA Cadet Procurement Board will deliberate and select the most qualified candidates to compose PMA Class of 2023 who are expected to report to the PMA on June 1, 2019 for the oath-taking ceremony and reception rites. The conduct of the PMA Entrance Examination this year has registered the highest turnout in the history of the Academy with 28,366 applicants completing the Cadet Qualification Test. Being a PMA cadet gives an individual the privilege of serving the country through the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ three branches of service – Army, Navy or Air Force.

Source: Philippine Star October 14, 2018 16:07 UTC