Manila, May 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday called on the 207 graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) "Talang Dangal" Class of 2026 to rise above politics and remain steadfast in their loyalty to the Constitution and to the Filipino people.

During the commencement exercises at Fort del Pilar in Baguio City, Marcos stressed that the true strength of soldiers is ingrained in integrity, discipline, and honor - values they must always carry as they fulfill their mandate to serve and protect the nation.

"As you take your oath today, remember that your loyalty is not to any political interest, not to any individual, nor any passing ideology. Your loyalty must always remain with the Constitution of the Republic ...