Armed Forces of the Philippines · Benguet
Philippine Military Academy
Forging courageous leaders to serve the nation
For students and applicants5 entries
- 01Join the AcademyCheck qualifications, benefits, steps, and OCRA contacts to apply as a cadet.
- 02Explore training programsSee the four-pillar curriculum leading to a management degree in security studies.
- 03Discover cadet lifeLearn about plebe life, classes, honor code, and traditions at Fort Del Pilar.
- 04Read latest newsFollow anniversary activities, awards, and command announcements.
- 05Get quick resourcesFind resources for parents, applicants, faculty, and staff in one place.
Leadership
The people who lead PMA.
Programs offered
5 programs across 6 colleges and units.
- 01Bachelor of Science in Management major in Security StudiesUndergraduate degree program
- 02Character and Leadership Development ProgramCharacter and leadership development program
- 03Academic ProgramAcademic pillar program
- 04Military ProgramMilitary training program
- 05Physical and Sports Development ProgramPhysical fitness and sports program
Colleges and units
Become a PMA cadet
Steps, benefits, and contacts to start your application as a PMA cadet.
How to Join PMA
Learn how to join the Philippine Military Academy as a cadet, including benefits, admission steps, philosophy and program competencies, and OCRA contact details.
Read 02Prospective Students
Quick-links hub for prospective students with links to academics, admissions and steps, accreditation, FAQs, cadet life, gallery, history, and PMA admissions contacts.
Read 03Parents
This page gathers quick links for parents of PMA cadets, covering academics, admission, cadet life, PMA history, and official news and social media.
ReadHow cadets are trained
Four pillars of training and the degree that prepares future AFP officers.
Education and Training Programs
The Philippine Military Academy offers the Bachelor of Science in Management major in Security Studies built on character, academic, military, and physical development, with listed program outcomes and term-by-term curriculum.
Read 02Character & Leadership Development Program
The Character and Leadership Development Program builds cadets into competent junior officers through the Department of Tactical Officers and the Department of Leadership, plus cadet leadership, welfare, and honor programs.
Read 03Academic Program
The Academic Program implements the academic portion of the PMA curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, delivered through seven academic departments headed by the Dean of Academics.
Read 04Military Program
The Military Program develops cadets in soldiery, leadership, and character under the Commandant of Cadets through training in air, naval, and ground warfare.
Read 05Physical & Sports Development Program
The Physical and Sports Development Program builds the fitness, sports skills, and values cadets need as future officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
ReadLife at the Academy
Honor, traditions, and daily life inside Fort Del Pilar.
Cadet Life
An overview of how Philippine Military Academy cadets live under the Graybook, the Fourth Class System, and the Honor System, with links to classes, traditions, and related topics.
Read 02The Honor Code and Honor System
This page explains the PMA Honor Code — do not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate those who do — and how the cadet-led Honor System upholds it.
Read 03Ceremonies and Traditions
Overview of the rites and ceremonies that mark a cadet's four-year stay at the Philippine Military Academy, from Reception Rites on day one to Graduation Week.
ReadOur campuses
1 campuses.
Transparency and accountability
Documents this office publishes under the Transparency Seal, and the national portals where you can check procurement, budgets and records.
Published by PMA
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Mission and vision
To instruct, train and develop cadets so that each graduate shall possess the character, the broad and basic military skills and the education essential to the successful pursuit of a progressive military career.
Vision: A World-Class Armed Forces and a Source of National Pride.
Latest news
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Upcoming events
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This day marks the first day of a military career and the last day of their civilian lives.
The beginning where cadets start their formal military and academic instruction.
PMA today and beyond
For the past 100 years, the premier military training institution of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has made Baguio City its home. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) boasts of a long and illustrious history of preparing only the best Filipino youth for military service.
Located at Fort Gregorio del Pilar on Loakan Road, visitors to the City of Pines are welcome to explore the grounds, view the cadets performing their drills, and explore the PMA museum and walk around its manicured grounds to see vintage tanks and other historical military weapons.
Military organizations
Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas
Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas
Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas
Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas
Why be a PMA cadet?
Learn more about cadet life and admission:
- A noble privilege in serving the country and its people
- Free college education with a well-rounded curriculum
- Opportunity to study in foreign military academies
- Opportunity to represent the Academy in various international engagements
- Monthly pay and allowances
- Guaranteed job after graduation
- Progressive career as an officer in the Army, Navy, or Air Force
- Specialized professional training for military
- Exceptional training and billeting facilities
Facts at a glance
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Graduation rate (4 years) | 71.40% |
| Graduation rate (more than 4 years) | 80.87% |
| Stakeholders satisfaction | 96.84% |
| Faculty-student ratio | 1:20 |
| Units (Enhanced PMA curriculum) | 199 |
| PMA cadets studying abroad | 49 |
| Major | 1 |
| Corps squads (varsity sports) | 28 |
| Clubs and organizations | 74 |