President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reminded the cadet corps of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Class of 2024 to make the Filipino people proud of their services just like how they made their parents and friends proud of their achievements.
“We proudly see you today as you parade as students for the last time. Tomorrow, it is the people’s turn to welcome you on your first duty and patrol. Make them proud as you have made your parents, your loved ones, and friends proud of you today.,” Marcos said in his speech.
The President was the guest of honor and keynote speaker during the 45th PNPA Commencement Exercises for “Layag-Diwa” Class of 2024 at the B/Gen. Cicero C. Campos Field, Camp General Mariano N. Castañeda in Silang Cavite.
The President also presented the diplomas to the graduates, including the Presidential Kampilan Award or sword, symbolizing the eager desire to protect the motherland to Class Valedictorian Police Cadet Ma. Camille Cabungcal Cabasis of Lian, Batangas.
Marcos also reminded the PNPA Cadet Corps to also impress the country and the people similar to how they impressed their mentors in the police academy when they hurdled every challenge and passed every test that prepared them for the hard work ahead.
“Earn their respect the way you have earned the respect of your classmates during your four crucible years in this academy. You could not have chosen a more fitting name than “Layag-Diwa” in capturing your class’ ethos and energy,” Marcos said.
“For each one of you, let “Layag-Diwa” be your chart, your compass, in reaching your destiny. Let what you have learned in this school take you as fast and as far as your talent will,” the chief executive added.
President Marcos also reminded the graduating police cadets to always remember their career should not be measured by the speed of how they moved up the ranks alone, but by the quality of services they provide to the country and the Filipino people.
He said the service they have consecrated to “is not a race to collect insignia nor accumulate prized assignments,” but to do as much good as often to as many without expecting any reward in return “because service itself is our reward.”
The chief executive urged the police graduates to always remember their school’s core values of Justice, Integrity, Service “and nothing else, be the wind that propels you on.”
