“Guided by our honor code system, we cadets do not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate among us those who do,” said Police Lt. Marc Joseph Lacatan Vitto, who led the 206 graduates during the 46th commencement exercises at the Philippine National Police Academy compound in Silang, Cavite, on Tuesday.
Vitto, who hails from Gloria, Oriental, received the prestigious Presidential Kampilan Award and Journalism Kampilan Award. These awards, part of the Institutional and Special Academic Awards, recognize his outstanding performance in Forensic Science and General Education, setting a high standard for future graduates.
“Those values and principles, we will carry once we step outside the academy’s portals and serve as police officers with dignity and integrity,” Vitto said.
Police Lt. Kristina Aragoncillo Acidre, the second placer, expressed confidence that the graduates would be able to live up to public expectations.
“If you can find balance in academics and tactics, then surely you will be able to survive,” Acidre said.
Acidre received the Vice Presidential Kampilan Award and Special Academics Awards for Best in Laws and Jurisprudence and Best in Public Safety Administration.
Police Lt. Jay Cheever Goyha Rocaberte of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, ranked third, receiving the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Kampilan Award.
Rounding up the top 10 are Police Lieutenants Matilde Macachor Deligero, Christian Martin Dagupan Bumanglag, Chanchai Acoba Nacion, Lyka Pepito Antig, Daniel Abejuela Lisondra, Xien Lei Juan Buyuccan, and Rizel Erika Pudang Taipan.
No less than President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graced the occasion and acknowledged the sacrifices of the graduates of the PNPA “Sinaglawin” Class of 2025.
“Hindi biro ang inyong pinagdaanan. Hindi rin biro ang inyong tatahakin,” President Marcos said.
The President said that graduates leaving the academy as full-fledged police lieutenants would undoubtedly face a challenging yet noble path of public service that will test their ideals, principles, and convictions.
“But whenever those days come and doubts creep in, remember who you are and why you chose this path,” he said.
Officials from the DILG and the Philippine National Police (PNP) played a crucial role in the PNPA graduation rites, providing support and guidance to the graduates as they transitioned into their roles as police officers. They were joined by the graduates’ parents and relatives, making the event a true celebration of their achievements.
