FORT DEL PILAR, BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), the country’s premier military school, is inviting qualified Filipino youth to pursue a noble and challenging career in military service through the PMA Cadetship Program.
As part of its continuing recruitment efforts, the PMA Entrance Examination (PMAEE) will be conducted on September 5–6, 2026, in Olongapo City, providing aspiring cadets in Zambales and nearby areas an opportunity to take the examination closer to home.
PMAEE Testing Venue:
3rd Floor, Olongapo City Civic Center Rizal Avenue, Olongapo City
A JOURNEY OF EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE
Established from the tradition of the Academia Militar in Malolos, Bulacan in 1898, PMA continues to develop future oficers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)—the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, and Philippine Air Force.
PMA offers the Bachelor of Science in Management Major in Security Studies (BSMSS). The curriculum develops future military leaders through Character, Academic, Military, and Physical (CAMP) development.
Cadets are trained to become leaders of character, military professionals, resource managers, effective communicators, and advocates of national development. Beyond academic education, cadets undergo military training, physical development, leadership formation, and activities designed to strengthen discipline, teamwork, resilience, and responsibility.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS FOR CADETS
Those accepted into the Academy receive free college education, board and lodging, uniforms, pay and allowances, and medical and dental care.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the AFP, providing them with a progressive career in the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, or Philippine Air Force. Qualified cadets may also have opportunities to study in foreign military academies and participate in international exchange programs.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The PMA information material identifies the following basic qualifications:
- Filipino citizen, natural-born or naturalized; • Single and never been married;
- Never borne or sired a child; • 17 to 22 years old;
- At least 5’0″ (152.4 cm) but not more than 6’4″ (193.04 cm) in height; • Of good moral character and without pending legal cases;
- At least a senior high school graduate; and • Physically and mentally fit.
Applicants are encouraged to verify the latest admission requirements and eligibility criteria through the oficial PMA recruitment channels before applying.
PMA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
The PMA Entrance Examination (PMAEE) is conducted annually as the initial stage of the cadet admission process. The examination covers Mathematics, English, and Abstract Reasoning.
For aspiring applicants in Zambales and nearby areas, the PMAEE will be conducted on:
September 5–6, 2026
3rd Floor, Olongapo City Civic Center Rizal Avenue, Olongapo City
Applicants are reminded to bring the required documents and comply with the instructions provided by PMA regarding the examination.
Those who qualify in the entrance examination will proceed through succeeding stages of the admission process, including the Complete Physical Exam, Physical Fitness Test, Aptitude for the Service Interview, and deliberation by the Cadet Procurement Board before final selection and appointment.
MORE THAN A MILITARY SCHOOL
Life at PMA is demanding. Cadets follow a regimented daily routine, live according to the Cadet Honor Code and Honor System, and undergo academic, military, physical, and character development activities.
For those who embrace the challenge, PMA offers an opportunity to develop the knowledge, discipline, leadership, and character necessary to serve the Filipino people and the nation.
TAKE THE PMA CHALLENGE
The Philippine Military Academy calls on qualified Filipino youth who possess the determination, discipline, intellect, and desire to serve the country to consider the PMA Cadetship Program as a pathway toward becoming future leaders of the AFP.
Take the PMA Challenge. Be a PMA Cadet.
For more information, applicants may visit the oficial PMA website at www.pma.edu.ph or contact the Ofice of Cadet Recruitment and Admission through:
0945–351–9757 0917-156-3644 0917-122-3734
MEDIA CONTACT:
Ofice of Cadet Recruitment and Admission Philippine Military Academy
Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City
