From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 11): No violations found in 'Honor Committee' ruling ordering dismissal of Cudia
Armed Forces of thePhilippines
"I was informed by the superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy, Major Gen. Oscar Lopez, that he has already submitted to AFP general headquarters the result of the CRAB as regards the case of Cadet Cudia. The CRAB has looked into all the things as far as the case is concerned and has found regularity in the procedures that was followed from the time Cadet Cudia was reported for violation of the 'Honor Code' till the time the recommendation for dismissal was made," he added.
"Major Gen. Lopez made mentioned that they are reaffirming the first recommendation of the former superintendent as far as the dismissal of Cadet Cudia and by its conduct of review has found regularity in this and now has submitted a second recommendation for upholding the dismissal of Cadet Cudia, this review has been submitted to the (AFP) chief-of-staff dated March 10, 2014 and General Headquarters, AFP has already endorsed this with the same recommendation to the Office of the President through the office of the Secretary of National Defense," Tutaan stressed.
In effect, Cudia will not be joining PMA Class of 2014 during its graduation this coming March 16.
The AFP spokesperson declined to comment on what President Benigno S. Aquino III's decision on the Cudia case will be now that the matter is in the hands of the Chief Executive.
"His current status now is administratively discharged and placed on indefinite leave. He is not included anymore in the graduating class," PMA spokesperson Major Agnes Lynnette Flores earlier said.
Cudia was ordered dismissed after being found guilty of violating precepts of the PMA's "Honor Code."
The PMA earlier stated that all trainees of the institution are duty-bound to adhere to the above-mentioned precepts.
"The development of character and integrity among the cadets is a fundamental objective of the PMA,"Flores stressed.
She added that the "Honor Code" and the "Honor System" are among the primary instruments in attaining this objective.
Flores said this is a unique system, which molds all the cadets to develop themselves into upright leaders of tomorrow.
"Members of the Cadet Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CCAFP) are bound by the 'Honor Code' which they swore to uphold. The essence of the 'Honor Code' is that the cadets do not lie, cheat, steal nor tolerate among them those who do. The 'Honor Code' is absolute and it does not distinguish between the degree of the offense committed. Once they lied, cheated, stole or tolerated the commission of these offenses, there is only one punishment –- separation," the PMA public affairs office chief stressed.
"Cadet Cudia’s case is not an issue about being late in class. While it started as a violation of the regulations, which is coming to class late, the findings of the preliminary investigation conducted revealed a possibility of Cadet Cudia violating the 'Honor Code' which led to the opening of formal investigation by the 'Honor Committee'. While the Academy recognizes his academic performance, this does not exempt him from strict observance of the Code," she pointed out.
Flores stressed that the PMA has observed due process in the matter.
"As the breeding ground for future leaders of the AFP, PMA will continue to uphold the tenets of the 'Honor Code' which have been emplaced for generations. This code takes its roots within the heart and continues to live on long after each cadet graduates from the Philippine Military Academy. This binds the Cadet Corps with its alumni or the members of the long gray line,"Flores stated.
While saddened by the turn of events, she stressed that the PMA cannot be selective in its application of the "Honor Code."
"We are deeply saddened in seeing such great talent go. But the PMA, and the Cadet Corps, in particular cannot be selective in its application of the Code regardless of a cadet’s academic performance and even personal circumstances," she said.
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Armed Forces of the
"I was informed by the superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy, Major Gen. Oscar Lopez, that he has already submitted to AFP general headquarters the result of the CRAB as regards the case of Cadet Cudia. The CRAB has looked into all the things as far as the case is concerned and has found regularity in the procedures that was followed from the time Cadet Cudia was reported for violation of the 'Honor Code' till the time the recommendation for dismissal was made," he added.
"Major Gen. Lopez made mentioned that they are reaffirming the first recommendation of the former superintendent as far as the dismissal of Cadet Cudia and by its conduct of review has found regularity in this and now has submitted a second recommendation for upholding the dismissal of Cadet Cudia, this review has been submitted to the (AFP) chief-of-staff dated March 10, 2014 and General Headquarters, AFP has already endorsed this with the same recommendation to the Office of the President through the office of the Secretary of National Defense," Tutaan stressed.
In effect, Cudia will not be joining PMA Class of 2014 during its graduation this coming March 16.
The AFP spokesperson declined to comment on what President Benigno S. Aquino III's decision on the Cudia case will be now that the matter is in the hands of the Chief Executive.
"His current status now is administratively discharged and placed on indefinite leave. He is not included anymore in the graduating class," PMA spokesperson Major Agnes Lynnette Flores earlier said.
Cudia was ordered dismissed after being found guilty of violating precepts of the PMA's "Honor Code."
The PMA earlier stated that all trainees of the institution are duty-bound to adhere to the above-mentioned precepts.
"The development of character and integrity among the cadets is a fundamental objective of the PMA,"
She added that the "Honor Code" and the "Honor System" are among the primary instruments in attaining this objective.
"Members of the Cadet Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CCAFP) are bound by the 'Honor Code' which they swore to uphold. The essence of the 'Honor Code' is that the cadets do not lie, cheat, steal nor tolerate among them those who do. The 'Honor Code' is absolute and it does not distinguish between the degree of the offense committed. Once they lied, cheated, stole or tolerated the commission of these offenses, there is only one punishment –- separation," the PMA public affairs office chief stressed.
"Cadet Cudia’s case is not an issue about being late in class. While it started as a violation of the regulations, which is coming to class late, the findings of the preliminary investigation conducted revealed a possibility of Cadet Cudia violating the 'Honor Code' which led to the opening of formal investigation by the 'Honor Committee'. While the Academy recognizes his academic performance, this does not exempt him from strict observance of the Code," she pointed out.
"As the breeding ground for future leaders of the AFP, PMA will continue to uphold the tenets of the 'Honor Code' which have been emplaced for generations. This code takes its roots within the heart and continues to live on long after each cadet graduates from the Philippine Military Academy. This binds the Cadet Corps with its alumni or the members of the long gray line,"
While saddened by the turn of events, she stressed that the PMA cannot be selective in its application of the "Honor Code."
"We are deeply saddened in seeing such great talent go. But the PMA, and the Cadet Corps, in particular cannot be selective in its application of the Code regardless of a cadet’s academic performance and even personal circumstances," she said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=624339