After hurdling six months of comprehensive and rigorous training as new cadets, one hundred (100) strong fire and jail cadets of the Philippine Public Safety Academy (PPSA) SANDIGMANLAYA Class of 2024 finally held their Recognition Rites on December 08, 2022, at National Jail Management and Penology Training Institute (NJMPTI) Grandstand, Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba City, Laguna.
The momentous event was graced by PLTGEN RICARDO F DE LEON (Ret) Ph.D., Director General, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. In his meaningful message, he highlighted the “5Gs” that every cadet as a government servant should imbibe such as Gratitude, Grit, Grace, Governance, and God-centered life.
The PPSA Debate Team was also recognized by the PLTGEN DE LEON by giving of Plaque of Recognition for being the Champion in their first attempt in participating in the Philippine Inter-Academy Debate held last November 25-27, 2022.
Recognition as the second “TION” in a cadetship shall be one of the honored traditions of the PPSA where the most coveted handshake of the upperclassmen will be given to the new cadets. It symbolizes recognition of victory and the successful indoctrination of the new culture and tradition of the cadet corps. Likewise, it also means greater responsibilities as they move forward to becoming fine leaders of the country who will lead and serve with COURAGE and INTEGRITY.
As this pioneering batch of PPSA soars high and proves their worth as future public safety officers, SANDIGMANLAYA Class 2024 stands firm with its very meaning — “Sandata ng Diyos na Gagabay sa Mamayan Tungo sa Layuninng Mag-alay ng Serbisyong Tapat at Mahusay.”
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