PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has praised the seven female cadets who graduated recently from the Philippine Military Academy under batch “Bagong Sinag.”

Its batch Class Valedictorian Cadet was 1st Class Jeneth Elumba with the highest Latin honor, Magna Cum Laude. She also received various other awards.

“I am pleased that this batch has produced female cadets who have shown outstanding performance, many of whom proudly swarmed the elusive list of top ten performers and special awardees,” Marcos said.

Other female achievers were Cadets 1st Class Cyril Joy Masculino, Magna Cum Laude (4th); Rosemell Dogello, Cum Laude (5th); Alexa Mye Valen (6th); Giselle Tong, Mathematics Plaque (8th); Danica Mary Viray, Cum Laude (9th); and Neriva Binag (10th).

“I share with your parents the immense pride and joy that I know they are feeling right now. Tomorrow, it will be the people’s turn to welcome you on your first tour as commissioned officers,” the Chief Executive said.

“Sa pagbaba ninyo sa kanila, alam kong dala-dala ninyo ang tanglaw ng bagong sinag na akma ninyong ipinangalan sa inyong hanay,” he added.