About Philippine Military Academy The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) boast of a long and illustrious history of preparing only the ...
About Philippine Military Academy
The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) boast of a long and illustrious history of preparing only the best Filipino men (and, in recent times, women) for military service.
To build the desirable character traits expected of cadets, they live under an atmosphere of restraint prescribed by rules and regulations. These rules and regulations are all codified into what is known as the Graybook or "cadet bible." The Graybook defines, specifies, and covers all the "do's" and "dont's" of cadet behavior, activities and actuations.
PMA Cadets follow very unique customs and traditions that are premised on the principle that "no one is fit to command who has not learned to obey." This tradition calls for certain standards which the plebe - fresh from civilian life must meet. It also considers several corrective measures the upperclassmen may take to enable the plebes to meet the standards. In other words, the custom operates to develop good qualities and individuals. Likewise, it helps him exercise his leadership. This custom is known as the Fourth class System.
Another equally, if not more important means of developing the character is the Honor System. The system is very special to the cadets, and transcends all aspects of his life in the Academy. It presupposes clean thinking and honest dealing; therefore, deception is neither tolerated nor are undue advantages allowed to be taken by one another.
How to be a PMA Cadet?
Qualifications
• Natural Born Filipino Citizen.
• Physically fit and of good moral character.
• Single and has never been married.
• Must pass the PMA Entrance Examination.
• No Administrative / Criminal Case.
• At least High School Graduate or must graduate not later than June of the year following the date of examination taken for Grade 12 students.
• Height Requirement for both Male and Female is 5 feet (not to exceed 6'4" for both).
• At least 17 years old but not a day older than a 22 years on 01 June of the year following the date of examination taken.
Note: Applicants younger than 17 years old but or and atleast 16 years old on 01 June following the date examination may apply for cadetship provided that the applicant possesses the above mentioned qualifications. Should the applicant pass the qualifying exam, the procedure in handling the underage aplicants will apply.
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Application
They are three (3) ways to apply for PMA Cadetship.
1. Online Application
PMA is now accepting Online Application. High School Form 137 or Form 138 and NSO copy of Birth Certificate are the necessary documents for our Online Application. All interested applicants are requested to scan (pdf file format) said documents and attach it to the Online Application System.
Go to PMA Application Website
https://admission.pma.ph/
2. Mail Application
You can open, print and fill-up the application form and mail it to:
Office of Cadet Admission
Philippine Military Academy
Fort del Pilar, Baguio City
2602
Download Cadet Application Form
3. Walk-in Application
You can personally apply to their office:
Office of Cadet Admission
Philippine Military Academy
Fort del Pilar, Baguio City
2602
Documentary Requirements
• Duly accomplished application form (Download)
• NSO Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
• Original and photocopy of ANY of the following:
- Copy of your High School form 137
- Latest grade in High School if currently in Grade 12
- Certificate of Grades from last semester attended (for college students)
Schedule
The final screening is on August 24, 2019 on the examination center near you
Philippine Military Academy has announced the PMA Entrance Exam schedule which will be on August 25, 2019
PMA Entrance Exam Centers
1. Loag City – North Western University
2. Tuguegarao City – Mamba Gym
3. Bontoc, Mountain Province – Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
4. Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya – Nueva Viscaya General Comprehensive High School
5. Baguio City – Yap Hall, PMA
6. Pangasinan – Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center
7. Cabanatuan City – Araullo University
8. Tarlac City – Tarlac National High School – Annex
9. Pampanga – Clark Air Base Gym
10. Pasay City – HPAF Gymnasium
11. Quezon City – Ramon Magsaysay National High School-Cubao
12. HPA, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City – HPA Gymnasium
13. Los Baños, Laguna – UP Los Baños
14. Lipa City – AETDC, Lipa
15. Lucena City – Quezon National High School
16. Naga City – University of Nueva Caceres
17. Legaspi City – NAVFORSOL
18. Puerto Princesa, Palawan – Palawan State University
19. Cavite – HARESCOM, Tanza
20. Kalibo, Aklan – North Western Visayan College
21. Iloilo City – Iloilo University
22. Bacolod City – STI West Negros
23. Dumaguete City – Negros Oriental State University
24. Cebu City – University of Southern Philippines Foundation
25. Catbalogan City – 8ID, PA Covered Court
26. Tacloban City – Eastern Visayas State University
27. Tagbiliran City – Holy Name University
28. Butuan City – Caraga State University
29. Cagayan De Oro – University of Science and Tech of the Philippines (USTP)
30. Davao City – University of Mindanao
31. Mati, Davao – Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology
32. Kidapawan City – Kidapawan Gymnasium
33. General Santos City – Lagao Gym
34. Ozamis City – Mizamis University
35. Cotabato city – 6ID, PA Gymnasium
36. Tacurong City – Tacurong City Gymnasium
37. Zamboanga City – WESMINCOM Gymnasium
38. Dipolog City – DMC College Foundation
39. Tagum City – Tagum National Trade School
40. Pagadian City- Pagadian City Gymnasium
PMA Examination Coverage
• Algebra and Geometry
• Grammar, Composition, Reading and Comprehension
• Verbal/Numerical Reasoning
• Pattern Analysis
DO's and DON'Ts during Exam
• DO NOT FOLD, ROLL, DISFIGURE NOR WRITE ON TOP OF YOUR ANSWER SHEET as this may cause problems with the reading machine.
• Take note that ITEM NUMBER 1 on the Answer Sheet corresponds to QUESTION NUMBER 1 on the Test Booklet. ITEM NUMBER 2 on the Answer Sheet corresponds to QUESTION NUMBER 2 on the Test Booklet and so on.
• When shading your chosen answer, make sure that you do not extend your shading outside the circle. Do not shade more than one circle. Do not make any stray pencil marks on the answer sheet. If you wish to change your answer, erase your old answer completely and shade your new answer. If you do not know the answer, make an intelligent guess. Do not leave any item unanswered.
• Do not cheat
• Do not talk to other applicants during the test
• Do not pass to or receiving anything from another applicant or unauthorized persons during the test
• Do not use any of the following: calculators, cellular phones, or any other electronic gadget
For Further Inquiries or Questions:
PMA Contact Number/s:
(074) 442-5520 or (074) 447-3690
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