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Snappy! Two PMA cadets top South Korean military academies

Published Mar 2, 2026 03:27 pm
Official graduation photos of Cadet First Class Guidson T. Domingo (top) at the Republic of Korea Military Academy (ROKMA) and Cadet First Class Lemuel H. Edo-Ogan (bottom) at the Republic of Korea Naval Academy (ROKNA). (Courtesy of Philippine Military Academy)
Official graduation photos of Cadet First Class Guidson T. Domingo (top) at the Republic of Korea Military Academy (ROKMA) and Cadet First Class Lemuel H. Edo-Ogan (bottom) at the Republic of Korea Naval Academy (ROKNA). (Courtesy of Philippine Military Academy)
Two cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) graduated with top honors at prestigious military training schools in South Korea recently as part of an academic and military exchange arrangement program.
Cadet First Class Guidson T. Domingo, 24, from Kabacan, North Cotabato, graduated from the Republic of Korea Military Academy (ROKMA) with multiple distinctions while Cadet First Class Lemuel H. Ego-Ogan, 25, from Compostela, Davao de Oro, completed his cadetship at the Republic of Korea Naval Academy (ROKNA) last Feb. 27.
Both of them are original members of the PMA “Bagong Sinag” Class of 2024 who were sent to South Korea under the Academy’s Foreign Pre-Commissioning Training Institution (FPCTI) program.
The initiative allows selected cadets to complete their full four-year education in partner service academies abroad. It forms part of the Philippines–Republic of Korea defense cooperation framework and aims to strengthen interoperability and academic exchange between future officers of both countries.
"The journey of these cadets demonstrates that with discipline, hard work, and strong foundations, PMA cadets can excel on the world stage while carrying the honor of PMA, the AFP [Armed Forces of the Philippines], and the nation," PMA spokesperson Lt. Jesse Nestor B. Saludo said on Monday, March 2.
"Through engagements like these, the Academy reaffirms its commitment to becoming a world-class military institution, producing globally competent and future-ready officers for the Armed Forces of the Philippines," he added.
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Domingo completed a Bachelor of Science in International Relations at ROKMA while Ego-Ogan earned a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography at ROKNA.
Domingo was named a Star Cadet Awardee for overall excellence as a first class cadet. He also earned the Outstanding Foreign Cadet Award for exemplary performance in academics, physical fitness, military training, leadership, discipline, and Korean language proficiency.
He was likewise given the Republic of Korea Army Comradeship Award for embodying integrity, selflessness, teamwork, and strong bonds with fellow cadets.
This was Domingo’s second consecutive Star Cadet Award since he earlier made history as the first Filipino to receive the distinction at ROKMA. In May 2025, he also won the second Korean Speaking Contest at Kyungrip Changwon National University in South Korea.
“I humbly attribute these recognitions to God’s provision, the guidance of my superiors, and the solid foundation instilled in me by the Philippine Military Academy,” Domingo said.
“I remain committed to upholding the highest standards expected of a Filipino officer,” he added.
At ROKNA, Ego-Ogan was cited as a US CHINHAE Naval Force Command Korea Awardee after winning an essay contest among all ROKNA cadets.
He also received the Regimental Communication Aide Merit and the 1st Battalion Intelligence and Operations Officer Merit, reflecting his performance in communications, intelligence, operations, and professionalism in working alongside allied naval forces.
The PMA said the achievements of Domingo and Ego-Ogan showed the growing role of Filipino cadets in foreign service academies.
It added that the FPCTI program was expanded in recent years to expose cadets to allied doctrines and international best practices.
Through the program, selected members of each class undergo the same academic and military requirements as their foreign counterparts and they are immersed in language training and leadership development while representing the country abroad.
The PMA said it has pursued similar exchanges with partner nations as part of its effort to build globally competent officers, which in turn, strengthens security cooperation engagement initiatives and deepens ties with like-minded countries.
Both Domingo and Ego-Ogan will return to the Philippines for commissioning, bringing with them advanced academic training, exposure to allied doctrines, and first-hand experience working alongside foreign counterparts.
Domingo will join the Philippine Army while Ego-Ogan will serve in the Philippine Navy.

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