PNPA graduation rites set March 10

CAMP GEN. CASTAÑEDA, Silang, Cavite — It’s all systems go for the 37th commencement exercises of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) set at the grandstand, here, on March 10.

A total of 253 cadets – 234 males and 19 females – will graduate from the prestigious academy in ceremonies with President Aquino and other government officials.

Superintendent Robert R. Baesa, Silang police chief, has assured security and traffic management as thousands of people, coming from different areas, are expected to witness the event.

This year’s graduates will collectively be known as Masundayaw Class Batch of 2016. Masundayaw is an acronym for “Brave Warrior with Honor,” derived from the words MAsihud, brave; SUNdaro, warrior; and DAYAO (honor).

A total of 226 of this class would be joining the PNP; 10 will serve in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP); and 16 will join the Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP).

Top 10 The top 10 of the graduating class are Fire Cadet Felipe de Paz Alicando Jr., valedictorian; Police Cadet Norman Cabangen Pentang, salutatorian; Police Cadet Aldrin Sacayle Bagayao, Police Cadet Fredwin Lazaro Sernio, Fire Cadet Arianne Pespes Humiwat, Police Cadet Mark Samuel Labastilla Romanillos, Police Cadet Nicko Czar Gallener Magnaye, Police Cadet Ronie Ric Batulan Alipio, Jail Cadet Edo Bardaje Lobenia and Fire Cadet Arvin Jay Bongon Laguna.