Military Schools in the Philippines

Information about Philippine military academies.

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The AFP Command and General Staff College, known officially as the AFPCGSC or GSC, (Filipino: Dalubhasaan ng Pangasiwaan at Kawanihang Heneral ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) (DPKHSLP) is one the training units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is tasked with training future generals, as well as general and command staff, and developing doctrine, training materials and courses for the AFP.The primary Mission of the AFP Command and General Staff Colleges is to educate selected AFP officers for higher command and staff responsibilities, develop AFP doctrines and promote Philippine military history as part of the continuous efforts in integrating the military as an important part of creating the history of the Philippines. (WEBSITE)
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The National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) is an educational, training, and research agency of the Philippine government located inside Camp Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Metro Manila. It is responsible for providing continued and intensive studies of the diverse problems relating to national defense and security. (WEBSITE)
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The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) is the Premiere Merchant Marine Academy in the Philippines. Operated by the Filipino government under the supervision of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the academy is located in San Narciso, in the province of Zambales. Students are called midshipmen but are often also referred to as cadets. Upon graduation students are commissioned as Ensigns (2nd Lieutenants) in the Philippine Navy Reserve. They have the option to start a career in the maritime industry or sign up for active military duty either in the Philippine Navy or the Philippine Coast Guard. (WEBSITE)
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The Philippine Military Academy (PMA, Filipino: Akademiyang Militar ng Pilipinas) is the Philippine military school of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. PMA was established on December 21, 1936 by the virtue of Commonwealth Act â„– 1 or the National Defense Act. The Academy is located in the city of Baguio, Benguet. (WEBSITE)
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The Philippine National Police Academy or PNPA, is the Philippine public safety school of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). (WEBSITE)

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  • National Defense College of the Philippines

    Established: 1963 Quezon City

    The National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) is an educational, training, and research agency of the Philippine government located inside Camp Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Metro Manila. It is responsible for providing continued and ...

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  • Philippine Merchant Marine Academy

    Established: 1820 Zambales

    The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) is the Premiere Merchant Marine Academy in the Philippines. Operated by the Filipino government under the supervision of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the academy is located in San ...

    OFFICIAL WEBSITE »

  • Philippine Military Academy

    Established: 1936 Baguio City

    The Philippine Military Academy (PMA, Filipino: Akademiyang Militar ng Pilipinas) is the Philippine military school of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. PMA was established on December 21, 1936 by the virtue of Commonwealth Act ...

    OFFICIAL WEBSITE »

  • Philippine National Police Academy

    Established: 1978 Cavite

    The Philippine National Police Academy or PNPA, is the Philippine public safety school of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

    OFFICIAL WEBSITE »
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