PMA homecoming set Feb 12-13; only 30% of physical attendance allowed
By Joseph B. Zambrano
BAGUIO CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) — The Philippine Military Academy will hold its yearly alumni homecoming this February 12-13 adopting the hybrid concept in view of the prevailing corona virus disease(COVID-19) pandemic.
PMA Information Officer Major Cherryl Tindog said this year’s homecoming will be different from the traditional conduct of the event as only few alumni and the awardees will be physically present for a limited face to face interaction. Other alumni will participate via zoom video teleconferencing.
The PMA Alumni Association Incorporation has been allowed by the COVID-19 City Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) health protocol to have only 30 percent physical attendance. All attendees must present medical certificate with negative RT-PCR result and Travel Authority.
Tindog assured that the Academy is doing its very best to ensure that the inspiration of the alumni to the Cadet Corps of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the PMA community as a whole shall be deeply ingrained through this traditional activity while still adhering to all necessary safety and health protocols during the entire conduct of the event.
This yearβs Diamond Jubilarians belong to Class 1961; Golden Jubilarians are Class 1971 and Silver Jubilarians are Class 1996. Host classes are those ending in 1.(JDP/JBZ- PIA CAR)
