New Batch of PMA Cadets Begin Training at Japan’s National Defense Academy
CAPT PETER G TOLENTINO III, PN (GSC), PhilDAFA, Japan (left), formally sends off Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Fourth Class Cadets Anthan Fabro and Marriah Juntilla (back row, in civilian attire) during the Passing Ceremony held at the Japan National Defense Academy (JNDA) on 01 April 2026.
A proud and momentous milestone unfolds as a new batch of cadets from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) begins their academic and military training at the Japan National Defense Academy (JNDA) in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Among those embarking on this distinguished path are Cadet 4th Class Marriah Cresiah M. Juntilla of Charlie Company, from Monkayo, Davao de Oro, and Cadet 4th Class Athan Louis F. Fabro of Hawk Company, from Urdaneta City, Pangasinan.
CAPT PETER G TOLENTINO III, PN (GSC), PhilDAFA, Japan (center), formally sends off Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Fourth Class Cadets Anthan Fabro (4th from the left) and Marriah Juntilla (4th from the right) during the Passing Ceremony held at the Japan National Defense Academy (JNDA) on 01 April 2026.
Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Capt. Peter G. Tolentino III, PN (GSC), formally sent off the cadets during the Passing Ceremony held at the JNDA on 01 April 2026. In this solemn ceremony, the cadets were formally transferred, marking not only a transition between institutions but also their entry into a wider community of future military leaders committed to honor, discipline, and excellence.
As they train alongside their Japanese counterparts, Cadets Juntilla and Fabro carry with them the enduring values of courage, integrity, and loyalty. Their journey reflects the strength of the Philippines’ partnership with Japan and the shared commitment to developing principled leaders for the future.
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