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Duterte tells PMA, PNPA graduates: Adapt to changes, remain true to duties
President Rodrigo Duterte virtually led the simultaneous commencement exercises of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) "Masidlawin" Class of 2020 and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) "Mandayug" Class of 2020 from Malacañang.
He urged the graduates to adapt to the changing world, remain faithful to the 1987 Constitution and the Filipino flag, and be true to their duties.
Cadet First Class Gemalyn Deocares Sugui from Isabela is the PMA class valedictorian and will be commissioned into the Philippine Army.
Cadette First Class Lei Anne Palermo and Cadette First Class Zandra Tabar topped the PNPA Mandayug Class of 2020, ranking first and third, respectively.
The graduation ceremony was a private, virtual event, live-streamed via PMA's official Facebook page.
President Duterte also gifted house and lot packages to both class valedictorians.
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