1,450 pass PMA entrance exam

MANILA, Philippines - A total of 1,450 examinees out of 12,195 applicants passed the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Cadet Qualification Test given last August 25, PMA Spokesperson Major Agnes Lynnette Flores announced on Friday.

Flores said only 11,978 were able to complete the test conducted in 37 centers nationwide. The next phase of the selection process involves a complete a physical examination to be conducted at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center, where applicants will undergo medical, psychological and physical examination to determine their fitness.

After the exams, the PMA Cadet Procurement Board will deliberate and select the most qualified candidates to compose PMA Class of 2018.

Passers are expected to report to the PMA on April 1 for the oath-taking ceremony and reception rites, Flores said.