From Rappler (Mar 15): PMA valedictorian asks civilians: Respect honor system
![MILITARY MATTER. The class topnotcher of Philippine Military Academy's Siklab Diwa batch hopes the public will accept the decision on Cadet Cudia. File photo by Dave Leprozo Jr/ Rappler]( "MILITARY MATTER. The class topnotcher of Philippine Military Academy's Siklab Diwa batch hopes the public will accept the decision on Cadet Cudia. File photo by Dave Leprozo Jr/ Rappler")
BAGUIO CITY , Philippines – The valedictorian of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Siklab Diwa Class of 2014 is asking civilians to respect the academy's honor system.
"I believe in our honor system. I support our honor system. We respect and support the decision of the honor comittee," Cadet First Class Jheorge Llona on Saturday, March 15, told reporters who sought his comment on the controversial dismissal of his classmate, Cadet First Class Aldrin Jeff Cudia.
[Video: PMA Honor Code: PMA Valedictorian seeks understanding of outsiders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb0Tur7Sl4w]
Cudia is supposed to graduate No. 3 and top of the Navy class. The honor would have entitled him to be the recipient of the Navy saber. But the PMA on Saturday junked Cudia's new appeal.
The criticism arose from people's lack of understanding of the PMA honor system, Llona said.
"The civilians do not understand the honor system very well. It is probably why that is how they feel over the dismissal of Cadet Cudia," he said. (READ: Fast Facts: The Philippine Military Academy)
The PMA honor code implores cadets not to lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate those among them who do so. Cudia was accused of lying about the reason for his coming late to one class.
Llona has a message to the Filipino people: "Sana
(Let's please respect the decision of the higher command, of our beloved President. This is a fully military matter. Whatever their decision is, I hope we will accept it whole-heartedly.)
http://www.rappler.com/nation/53092-pma-valedictorian-asks-civilians-respect-honor-system
MILITARY MATTER. The class topnotcher of Philippine Military Academy's Siklab Diwa batch hopes the public will accept the decision on Cadet Cudia. File photo by Dave Leprozo Jr/ Rappler
"I believe in our honor system. I support our honor system. We respect and support the decision of the honor comittee," Cadet First Class Jheorge Llona on Saturday, March 15, told reporters who sought his comment on the controversial dismissal of his classmate, Cadet First Class Aldrin Jeff Cudia.
[Video: PMA Honor Code: PMA Valedictorian seeks understanding of outsiders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb0Tur7Sl4w]
Cudia is supposed to graduate No. 3 and top of the Navy class. The honor would have entitled him to be the recipient of the Navy saber. But the PMA on Saturday junked Cudia's new appeal.
The criticism arose from people's lack of understanding of the PMA honor system, Llona said.
"The civilians do not understand the honor system very well. It is probably why that is how they feel over the dismissal of Cadet Cudia," he said. (READ: Fast Facts: The Philippine Military Academy)
The PMA honor code implores cadets not to lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate those among them who do so. Cudia was accused of lying about the reason for his coming late to one class.
Llona has a message to the Filipino people: "
(Let's please respect the decision of the higher command, of our beloved President. This is a fully military matter. Whatever their decision is, I hope we will accept it whole-heartedly.)
http://www.rappler.com/nation/53092-pma-valedictorian-asks-civilians-respect-honor-system