Who is Captain John B Lacson?
Capt. Lacson is remembered for his intellectual prowess as a teacher, a master mariner, and a port pilot. He returned to our Creator on June 15, 1992 leaving a legacy that has changed the lives of thousands of Ilonggos. He paved the way for making Iloilo known as the Seafarers Capital of the Philippines.
Who is the founder of PMMA?
Francisco Castañeda
It was established as a unit of the Philippine School of Arts and Trades which was located at Aroceros St., Manila, and then later moved to Roberts St., Pasay City. Some years before the outbreak of the World War II, the school was headed by Francisco Castañeda, an experienced Master Mariner.
Who is the mother of Tomas Cloma?
He was a Filipino lawyer and businessman from the province of Bohol. Cloma was born in Panglao to Ciriaco Cloma y Arbotante, a Spanish immigrant, and Irenea Arbolente y Bongay, a native of Panglao, Bohol.
Does PMMA student have allowance?
PMMA Midshipmen/women enjoy a highly subsidized four-year college education consisting of free tuition fee, board and lodging, stipend from various shipping companies and provision for medical and dental care.
Who is Captain Filemon cloma?
Filemon Cloma He was a Filipino soldier and businessman who served in the US Army Corps. under General Douglas MacArthur, during World War II (WWII). Cloma was born in Panglao to Ciriaco Cloma y Arbotante, a Spanish immigrant, and Irenea Arbolente y Bongay, a native of Panglao.
What is PMA cadet salary?
He said next year, when the military pay scale will be fully implemented, a cadet will receive a monthly base pay of P14,538, plus P1,800 subsistence allowance, P400 clothing allowance and P120 in cost of living allowance.
Where do PMMA graduates go?
Upon graduation, PMMA midshipmen are assured of 100% employment rate and are the usual choice and preference of major global shipping and manning companies for assignment to International Ocean going vessels as deck officers and engineers.
Is PMMA a military academy?
The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) is the only premier state maritime institution in the Philippines. PMMA offers merchant marine related degree courses, as well as short term training and re-training of marine officers and ratings seamen.
Who owns Kalayaan Group of islands?
All the claimants except Brunei, have military forces stationed on some of the islands, including Spratly Island proper. China occupies eight islands while Taiwan occupies the biggest island, Itu Aba. China and Vietnam claim sovereignty over all the islands and land formations in the area.