Nagsagawa ng oath-taking ceremony ay contract signing sa 20 scholars sa ilalim ng ika-12 Philippine Coast Guard – Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PCG – PMMA) Cadetship and Scholarship Program sa National Headquarters sa Port Area, Manila araw ng Miyerkules.
Nanumpa ang 13 kalalakihan at pitong kababaihan bilang fouth class cadets.
Pinangunahan ang naturang seremonya ni PCG Deputy Commandant for Administration, CG Vice Admiral Oscar Endona.
Hinimok ni Endona ang mga kadete na magsumikap sa pag-aaral para matutunan ang lahat ng bagay na dapat malaman sa pagharap sa iba’t-ibang ‘evolving maritime challenges’ tulad ng climate change, water pollution, piracy, terrorism, at smuggling.
“The skills and knowledge you will gain from the PMMA will be your foundation and guide as you perform your duties and responsibilities as Coast Guard officers,” saad nito.
Dagdag ni Endona, “I am confident the PMMA will help develop not just your knowledge and skills, but also your mindset and character. In four years, you should be ready to take that responsibility of serving the country as Coast Guardians.”