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Philippine Military Academy Adopts New Normal In 2020 Cadet Recruitment

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Davao City – To sustain the recruitment of interested young cadets amidst the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) is conducting its entrance examinations for enlisting cadets while also maintaining the necessary health safety protocols for COVID-19.

The said entrance exam is the first stage in PMA’s selection process of qualified recruits to study at the premier leadership training academy of the Philippines. The said exam will be held at 44 examination centers throughout the country where three (3) will be located at the regional urban centers of Davao, Tagum, and Mati.

The PMA Officer-In-Charge Major Julesther Cañada for the Davao, Tagum, Mati, and Butuan testing centers highlighted that the PMA has made specific adjustments to the entrance exam this year to abide by the required health safety standards.

“Because of COVID-19, we have allocated four (4) days for the entrance examinations instead of one (1) day so that the examinees will be assigned a respective schedule to maintain social distancing at the examination centers,” Cañada said.

As of writing, the PMA has already accepted 766 applicants from Davao City, 253 applicants from Tagum City, and 49 applicants from the City of Mati. Cadet application is still open for qualified applicants aged 17 to 21 years of age, with a minimum attained education level of Grade 12 and with a minimum height requirement of five feet for both males and females.

The PMA is prepared by the significant turn out of applicants for a cadetship in Region 11 due to preparations made in the screening of applicants to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in test centers.

“While at the exam proper, we will require all examinees to bring medical certificates, and a health declaration from their respective barangays, wear facemasks or face shields and all applicants will undergo a temperature check as they enter the premises of the examination centers,” Cañada said.

The PMA entrance examinations are scheduled to be conducted at the three testing centers in Region 11 during September 2 – 5 for Davao City, September 9 – 12 for Tagum City, and September 16 – 19 for the City of Mati.

“We are inviting all young adults, 17 to 21 years old to take the Philippine Military Academy entrance examinations to be conducted starting September 2 to October 5 – starting with Davao City, Tagum City, Butuan City, and Cagayan De Oro City,” Cañada added. (Kevin Caro)

 

(Source: Philippine Information Agency XI)

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