The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has unveiled the Talang Dangal Class of 2026, featuring 207 graduates, including a significant representation of women.
Cadet 1st Class Kaye Demisana Librada from Lipa City, Batangas, leads the class as valedictorian. This year, 37,651 candidates sought admission, with only 1,211 successfully passing the entrance exam.
Among the graduates, 65 are women, and five of the top ten graduates are female.
Regional Breakdown of Graduates
The Cordillera Administrative Region produced the highest number of graduates, totaling 23 cadets, which is 11.11% of the class.
Other regions contributing to the Class of 2026 include:
Educational Background of Graduates
Most graduates entered the PMA as college undergraduates. Specifically, 142 cadets had some college education, while 64 were senior high school graduates. One cadet had already obtained a college degree before joining the academy.
Career Paths Post-Graduation
Following graduation, 76 cadets (52 male, 24 female) will join the Philippine Army. Additionally, 69 (48 male, 21 female) will serve in the Philippine Navy, while 62 graduates (42 male, 20 female) are set to enter the Philippine Air Force.