The top graduates of the PNPA “Sinaglawin” Class of 2025 face the media ahead of their commencement rites on Tuesday in Camp Mariano Castañeda, Silang, Cavite. Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on the new graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy to stay true to their responsibilities as they begin their career as officials in the PNP.

The Philippine leader made the statement as he led the commencement exercises of the 206-strong PNPA Sinaglawin Class of 2025 held at the Philippine National Police Academy grounds in Camp General Mariano Castañeda in Silang, Cavite.

In his speech, Marcos Jr called on the graduates to remain steadfast to their oath to the public and their commitment to service, honor, and justice, even as they face trials and hardships in their careers as law officers.

“Hindi kaila sa inyo ang maraming hamon na kinakaharap ng ating kapulisan. Mayroong mga kasapi nito ang naligaw ng landas at nakalimot sa sinumpaang tungkulin. Gayunpaman, buo ang aking pananalig sa galing, dedikasyon, at kakayahan ng ating Pambansang Kapulisan na linisin, pagtibayin, at patatagin ang propesyonalismo sa hanay nito,” Marcos said.

“Kayo, Sinaglawin Class of 2025, ang magdudulot ng pagbabago at magdadala ng pag-asa sa ating kapulisan. Gampanan ninyo ang tungkuling ito ng buong katapatan at katapangan. Ang Diyos at bansang Pilipino ay kaagapay ninyo sa landasing ito,” he continued.

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“Always take [into] heart your oath to our Republic. Your duty to uphold and defend the Constitution. Your responsibility to the citizens of our country.”

Leading this year’s graduates is Cadet Marc Joseph Vitto, who hails from Oriental Mindoro.

In his speech, Vitto vowed to continue to carry on the virtues of justice, integrity, and service as they begin their professional careers in the PNP.

“As we leave these gates, we do not just carry our ranks, we carry our purpose. Tayo ang sinag na magbibigay liwanag patungo sa kapayapaan, at tayo ang lawin na magtataguyod ng hustisya nang may tapang,” he said.

Aside from graduating class valedictorian, Vitto also received the Presidential Kampilan, Journalism Kampilan, Best in Forensic Science, and Best in General Education awards.

The members of the PNPA Sinaglawin Class of 2025 will be the first batch of graduates that will be exclusively assigned to the PNP organization instead of the tri-bureau service (PNP, BFP, BJMP) following the enactment of an amendatory law that transferred the organizational control and management of the PNPA from the Philippine Public Safety College to the Philippine National Police.