FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City — A gun for the class “goat,” and a bigger gift — house and lot—for the valedictorian. President Rodrigo Duterte gave these presents on Sunday at the graduation of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Alab Tala” Class of 2018. ADVERTISEMENTHontoria was handed a certificate for his new house at Camella Homes in Pavia, his hometown, in Iloilo province. Province, Atiwag broke protocol and bowed to his classmates and then to Mr. Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo. Addressing the new graduates, Mr. Duterte said Filipinos “look up to you as the protectors of our nation and the next leaders of tomorrow.”As he pardoned the offenses of cadets, a tradition in PMA graduation, Mr. Duterte said: “What are their offenses?

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 18, 2018 23:15 UTC