Marcos tells PMA graduates: Uphold democracy, rule of law

By Vince Lopez

FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City –President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the members of Philippine Military Academy “MADASIGON” Class of 2023 to continue upholding democracy and the rule of law as they of- ficially join the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

“As you join the military’s ranks, continue to fuel your undying and genuine love for country and commitment to public service. In all your tasks, diligently work for unity, respect for

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“The DILG (Department of the Interior and Local Government) was instructed to present to the LGU's our campaign to mitigate the impact of El

Niño such as saving water at home, in car washes, in watering the golf course and refilling swimming pools” the President said.

“This is expected to help maintain our supply,” he said. “We all have something to help, we all have something to do.”

The government has been supporting projects that help generate or store more power for the Philippines, Marcos said, citing the tapping of more renewable energy sources.

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NEW BLOOD. Members of the Philippine Military Academy ‘Madasigon’ Class of 2023 celebrate after their commencement exercises at Fort del Pilar in Baguio City on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Inset photo shows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. giving the presidential saber to class topnotcher Warren Leono of Lipa City, Batangas. Rolando Mailo