BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has pledged ₱3 million worth of sports equipment and assistance to the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) following the visit of PSC Chairman John Patrick C. Gregorio to Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar on Saturday, June 6. Gregorio met with PMA officials and members of the Cadet Corps Armed Forces of the Philippines to discuss possible areas of cooperation aimed at strengthening sports development within the country’s premier military training institution. According ti Gregorio, the ₱3 million worth of assistance is aimed to enhancing the Academy’s sports programs and training capabilities. Discussions also explored the possible participation of cadets with national athlete potential, particularly in martial arts competitions, while ensuring that such opportunities remain aligned with the Academy’s training requirements and military mission. The PSC and PMA likewise considered the potential use of Academy facilities as training venues for national athletes, with both parties looking at the possibility of formalizing the partnership through a future memorandum of agreement. PMA said the visit reflects a shared commitment to promoting athletic excellence, discipline, and physical readiness among cadets. Academy officials emphasized that sports play a vital role in developing endurance, teamwork, mental resilience, and the warrior spirit essential to military service. The engagement marks another step in PMA’s efforts to strengthen partnerships that contribute to the holistic development of future military leaders while expanding opportunities for athletic excellence within the Academy.
