Isinagawa ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) ang oath-taking ceremony at contract signing ng 20 scholars sa ilalim ng ika-12 PCG – PMMA CADETSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM sa National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila ngayong araw, ika-24 ng Nobyembre 2021.

Binubuo ito ng 13 kalalakihan at pitong kababaihan na pormal na nanumpa bilang FOURTH CLASS CADETS.

Nanguna sa nasabing seremonya si PCG Deputy Commandant for Administration, CG Vice Admiral Oscar C Endona.

Sa kanyang mensahe, hinimok ni CG Vice Admiral Endona ang mga kadete na pagsumikapan ang pag-aaral sa loob ng akademya para matutunan ang lahat ng bagay na dapat nilang malaman sa pagharap sa iba’t-ibang 'evolving maritime challenges' tulad ng climate change, water pollution, piracy, terrorism, at smuggling.

“To our newly appointed PCG-PMMA cadets, you are presented with a rare opportunity today to be a better version of yourself, become a leader of a noble institution, and be of service to the nation: Do not waste it. The skills and knowledge you will gain from the PMMA will be your foundation and guide as you perform your duties and responsibilities as Coast Guard officers,” ani PCG Deputy Commandant for Administration.

“I am confident the PMMA will help develop not just your knowledge and skills, but also your mindset and character. In four years, you should be ready to take that responsibility of serving the country as Coast Guardians,” dagdag pa ni CG Vice Admiral Endona.

Sa kasagsagan ng oath-taking ceremony, naging emosyonal ang ilang magulang at kapamilya ng mga bagong kadete na sasabak sa paghahanda para maging epektibong lingkod bayan ng Tanod Baybayin ng Pilipinas.