President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. tells the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 to stay apolitical and base their loyalty on the Constitution rather than on any person, political interest, or ideology. Speaking as guest speaker during the PMA commencement exercises at Fort del Pilar in Baguio City, Marcos reminds the graduating cadets that the armed forces’ mandate is to serve and protect the nation, guided by integrity, discipline, and honor. He also stresses the importance of being able to discern truth from deception when making decisions. The reports say the class includes 207 graduating cadets—142 male and 65 female—who take their oath as they complete their training. Across the coverage, Marcos’ key message is that cadets should commit their allegiance to the Constitution and the Filipino people, and avoid involvement or alignment with politics while carrying out their duties as future officers.