Apparently, they were dismissed on time but the professor asked them to wait after class because he was going to give them something. (READ: 2 minutes late for class, PMA cadet dismissed?). It is not about justice nor fair play nor reason. In 1956, the entire cadet corps threatened to resign when outsiders intervened in their internal proceedings. It is not the first time that a cadet is dismissed over alleged violations of the Honor Code, but PMA graduates are not used to seeing Facebook posts about actions imposed on cadets. The foster parent of graduating Cadet Jeff Aldrin Cudia said on Facebook that Cudia was in danger of being “dismissed from service” because of a “trivial matter.” Cudia was being punished for going to class 2 minutes late, she sai d. “I hope they would be fair. A recent Facebook post by Cudia's sister Anavee offers a narrative of what happened. A cadet is given the option to stay under supervision, for example. During the nightly room inspections, many reported their missing roommates to be either "Resigning, Sir!" West Point's own cheating controversy in 1976 led to modifications to its honor system to allow a "developmental alternative" to the previous single sanction of permanent separation. But not honor violations. The post also claims that the committee vote asking him to quit was not unanimous, but that the one who wanted to absolve Cudia was supposedly persuaded to change his mind. "Nonetheless, even though the procedure and some aspects of the system will be changed, kung mayroon man babaguhin (if there are some things that would be changed), the tenets of the honor code – 'We, the cadets do not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate among us those who do' – hindi po iyon magbabago. Honor violations are internal to the cadets but senior alumni eventually talk about them. One particular case brought to court prompted the PMA command to step in and force a reversal of the Honor Committee’s ruling. On The PMA Cadet’s Honor Code. In the United States, these codes exist at the Federal Service Academies, such as the United States Military Academy and the United States Air Force Academy and at the Senior Military Colleges, as well as other military schools and colleges. But he is also "glad" because he sees an opportunity for the academy to "improve.". He rose in the ranks and eventually earned the respect of his classmates. “All right, sir?,” Lacson asked then Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes during a Cabinet Question Hour in the Senate. "I do hope this will open an opportunity for the public to really weigh the sides, not only the one they seemingly perceived because of the information released by the side of Cudia. How much of the proceedings can be kept confidential when at stake is the future of promising cadets? MANILA - Embattled Philippine Military Academy cadet Aldrin Jeff Cudia is fighting back after he was recommended for dismissal from the country's premier military school for supposedly violating the Honor Code. But it is not the complete story, according to some military officers who spoke on condition of anonymity since they had no authority to speak on the issue. Arzadon is the foster parent of Cudia who hails from Pampanga. This includes the belief that the Honor Committee, although composed only of students, is an absolute authority. "Mayroon kailangan pag-aralan kasi may mga hindi na angkop (Some aspects have to be studied since some are no longer appropriate)," Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin told reporters on Sunday, March 16, after the graduation rites. Cudia has filed honor violation charges against fellow cadets composing the Honor Committee who voted to dismiss him from PMA. It states: “We, the cadets, do not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate among us those who do.” The unnamed third class cadet, who committed the violation “last year” when she was still a plebe, underwent a trial initiated by the PMA Honor Committee for “several months.” Anavee said they will fight it out. Click the link to continue signing in. When Cudia was asked why he was late, he supposedly said: The professor dismissed them late. The PMA Honor Code implores cadets not to lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those among them who do so. He's always been like that since he was a kid. By signing up you agree to Rappler’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy. The United States Naval Academy and United States Coast Guard Academy have a related standard, known as the Honor Concept. It was exactly what they had studied on review night. The PMA, however, did not disclose the specific Honor Code violation that Cudia supposedly committed. Click the link to continue registering. In the PMA tradition, a junior cannot question an upperclassman in public. Some cases even reached the courts, according to an alumnus. The PMA spokeswoman welcomes the President's decision to re-investigate Cudia's case. Other supposed changes in the honor system continue to split the alumni. Even the institution that the PMA looked up to as a model, the US Military Academy at West Point, introduced changes in its honor system after a cheating controversy 3 decades ago. The controversy comes at a perfect time because the PMA system is currently under review. Cudia's story provided civilians a rare glimpse into the secretive proceedings of the military school. "This recent case of a cadet, just like all honor cases in PMA, has gone through due process. But he chose to fight back – filing an appeal, accusing Honor Committee members of breaking the code themselves, and seeking an audience with the commander-in-chief, President Benigno Aquino III. "May mga batas na tayo ngayon na noon araw, noong panahon namin, ay wala pa itong ang mga batas na ito kagaya ng Interntional Humanitarian Law, yung Human Rights, marami nang naidagdag na noong araw ay wala pa ganiyang batas kaya wala kami nava-violate," Gazmin said. "He was denied the chance to fulfill his dream to serve as a soldier…. The Philippine Military Academy is governed by an honor code, and it binds the cadets to the following principle — “We, the cadets, do not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate among us those who do.”. And it all started with the story of a handsome cadet who was dating an instructor, who in turn leaked to him an examination paper. Check your spam & junk mail. To his family, it was an honorable death. "Sabi ng Honor Committee ay kasinungalingan daw yun at dapat daw ay sinabi niya "pinahintay kami ng propesor pagkatapos ng klase." (READ: Ex-AFP chief son 'violated' honor code), In response to attacks against the PMA because of some of its alumni's corruption record – the conversion and the pabaon systems, for example – PMA Class 1979 Honor Committee chairman Harlie Llave said: "It could have been worse if there was no honor code in the system. He approached his tactical officer to appeal the punishment. A Cadet Honor Code is a system of ethics or code of conduct applying to military cadets studying at military academies. Was Cudia’s offense so grave as to merit a dismissal? She said Cudia was slapped with 11 demerits and 13 hours of touring (marching) as punishment for his tardiness. But it was not carried out. "The PMA should also teach justice, not only honor," said Larry. The honor system is for, of and by the cadets. Others did not wait to be called; they just left PMA. A PMA cadet who violates the Honor Code is required to undergo a trial by his peers, in this case, a cadet honor committee representing all cadet levels. found guilty of lying about the reason he was late in a class. Brewing tempest at PMA: Top DND exec ‘intervened’ in cadet’s Honor Code issue The PMA Honor Code is a set of rules that the cadet binds themselves. The school received widespread flak online over what is perceived to be a petty reason to dismiss a graduating cadet. or "AWOL, Sir!". It adjusts to the requirements of the present time," said PMA spokesperson Major Lynette Flores. He resigned but he was able to join the military through the Officer Cadet School (OCS). On review night, cadets gathered to help each other study for the exams. By signing up you agree to Rappler’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy. "Napag-initan si Aldrin ng kanyang tactical officer kaya naging makitid ang kanyang pag-iisip sa pagpataw ng kaparusahan. According to the academy’s website, the PMA’s honor code is a “unique system” administered by the cadets to themselves. You also want the cadets to really believe in the system, not just fear it." Dismissal is all too common, but it is harder to get younger alumni to share these stories because they are still in the service. Exiting the registration flow at this point will mean you will loose your progress. Larry explained that reform doesn't mean changing the honor system drastically. Can’t find it? These cases have always been strictly confidential. As members of this committee, select cadets receive complaints from any cadet from first to senior year. Explained Llave: "People focus on the process as if finding fault in the Committee when the real fault is... Cudia's lying. And it's not dismissal, they said. For violating the Honore Code, one cadet in the 1990s was discharged shortly before his graduation. He eventually resigned as a 2nd Lieutenant because of the way he was treated by his cavaliers, according to a graduate. Check your spam & junk mail. He monitored the national controversy over the dismissal of Cadet Jeff Cudia, who was found guilty of lying about the reason he was late in a class. You eat alone in the mess hall. Other rooms turned empty. While he knew he was guilty of violating the Honor Code, he felt that his infraction was not commensurate to a resignation. Can’t find it? The Code each Cadet pledged to from the moment they entered the Academy. It is all about the Code. "Ito pong recent honor case ng isa po nating cadet, just like all honor cases in the PMA, has also gone through the due process, the honor committee, and the board of senior officers of the PMA. When the result of the vote is 8-1 or 7-2, the members discuss their votes and they will repeat the voting. How much of the proceedings can be kept confidential when at stake is the future of promising cadets? PMA Honor Code primitive Proof that 1st Class Cadet Aldrin Jeff P. Cudia did not lie in his explanations why he was late for two minutes in his English class It turns out that the PMA is primitive in implementing the Honor Code it copied from the US Army Academy (West Point). The class he belonged to originally had about 200 members. The issue of honor, after all, is bigger than Cudia's graduation. For violating the Honore Code, one cadet in the 1990s was discharged shortly before his graduation. Ang masaklap ay HINDI SYA KINAUSAP ng mga matataas na opisyal sa PMA at nakinig lamang sa tactical officer at sa Honor Committee." A PMA insider defended the confidentiality of the proceedings. Llave is among those who are lukewarm to the idea. But lack of transparency always raises questions. The PMA’s Code of Conduct: Not something that can be applied to civilians By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. Until but a few days ago, the Honor Code of the Cadet Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was hardly bruited about outside the walls of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) since its existence decades and decades ago. A PMA graduate fears this could happen to Cudia if he insists on going against the system. "Aso ang trato sa iyo," explained a graduate. Even if we lose this fight many people are now aware of what really happened.). Siya lang ang titser na nagbigay ng mababang grado sa kapatid ko dahil matanong siya sa klase. Larry was devastated to discover that not much has changed since he was "unfairly" forced to leave PMA three decades ago. That is basic)," Flores said. The code implores cadets: "We, the cadets, do not lie, steal or tolerate among us those who do so.”. ", Larry, however, argued: "Character formation is a process. It states: “We, the cadets, do not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate among us … It is meant to protect the reputation of the cadets so they can pursue careers outside the academy without the stigma of a code violation, the insider explained. Lopez said the PMA had reviewed the honor code and the honor system, and had drawn up new rules. The Honor Code governs the behavior of the Corps of Cadets as well as PMA alumni, and ensures that cadets “will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.” Most cadets with problems often clam up when interrogated by academy officials, Evangelista said. The defense-military establishment said it is reviewing the honor system to make it suitable to the times. The Honor Committee that implements the code is composed entirely of PMA students. Military training at PMA, largely patterned after the US armed forces, may have helped instill the concept of civilian supremacy in soldiers, he argues. Arzadon said some PMA alumni are helping them. But after years of reflection on the 1986 incident, Larry realized that there is something missing in the PMA honor system. It is an honor system that PMA alumni are very protective of. Kung matalo man kami, madaming tao na ang nakakaalam ng nangyari," she said. But because of the honor system, marami sa amin hindi garapal at hindi kurakot (many of us are not shameless and corrupt)," he added. Both at the start and end of the day, we say, we say "all right, sir" when no one is looking,” he said. It binds PMA cadets to the following principle — “We, the cadets, do not lie, cheat, steal, nor (sic) tolerate among us those who do.” That honor code should also apply to PMA officials. – Rappler.com. (We now have laws that were not there during our time, like International Humanitarian law, [International] Human Rights [Law]. But PMA Commandant Colonel Rozzano Briguez eventually explained that there was no irregularity because these changes in the voting process have been accepted by the cadets. MANILA, Philippines – Several Facebook posts stirred a debate on the practices inside the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), in particular the Honor Code, just as the school prepared for the arrival of thousands of alumni for their annual homecoming Saturday, February 15. “[Our honor code is] perfect in itself but the implementation is sometimes different among the cadets, among the company,” Brawner noted. They were surprised, said Larry, but most of them kept quiet about it until one cadet reported it to the Honor Committee. Cadets are trained to follow orders. They could impose unjust and unfair penalty on small offenses," he said. It states: "We, the cadets, do not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate among us those who do so." He rose in the ranks and eventually earned the respect of his classmates. Under the Honor Code, one is expected to say “All right” to mean he did not violate the code. We just sent a link to your inbox. You will be re-directed to our payment partner to complete your payment. It was such a sad time at the academy, recalled an underclassman of the batch involved. It also made alumni realize that the honor system has been tweaked through the years. (On Tuesday afternoon, the military spokesman announced that Armed Forces chief of staff General Emmanuel Bautista has ordered a reinvestigation of Cudia's case.). Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, newly-resigned commandant of the Corps of Cadets, said the following were sanctioned for violating the PMA Honor Code: He topped his Navy class and is a deputy class baron, a key leadership position. This means he or she cannot be commissioned anymore in the military. "A half lie is still a lie," he said. It's a culture that binds alumni together and they are very protective of the code. But isn't that one and the same thing? But he would not elaborate. (READ: Did Cadet Cudia lie? Saksi is GMA Network's late-night newscast hosted by Arnold Clavio and Vicky Morales. "Nagpapalakas sa amin ang madaming taong tumutulong at nagdadasal para sa amin. He is concerned about how severe punishments could adversely affect the future of cadets. We just sent a link to your inbox. Because of this, Larry left PMA with a broken heart, abandoning his dream to become a soldier. They could not be immediately verified, however. (A company is a military unit composed of anywhere between 80-200 soldiers). Cadets are wired differently. Larry was devastated to discover that not much has changed since he was "unfairly" forced to leave PMA three decades ago. Cadets disappeared night after night until up to 50 of them resigned or went on AWOL (Absence Without Leave), according to a recollection of one of those who left the academy at the time. "Do not cover up the 8-1 that became 9-0 and explain to me that it is the current practice. In the past, a son of a high-ranking general and even the chairman of the Honor Committee were forced to resign over supposed violations of the Honor Code. Can’t find it? He resigned but he was able to join the military through the Officer Cadet School (OCS). He had a good reason because a teacher in an earlier class dismissed them late. Was Cudia’s offense so grave as to merit a dismissal? In the past, the Honor Committee voted on a case only once. This massive cheating committed by Larry's PMA class in the late 1980s has become legendary in military circles. All throughout the controversy, the PMA had been tightlipped about the details of Cudia's case. Please pray that this fine young man will find another chance to serve the country and his family.” Her Facebook posts on the issue are public. He has another option: to stay in the service but face ostracism. Can’t find it? It is not clear if the decision is final or if the only reason for his dismissal is indeed what his foster parent is claiming: that he was late for 2 minutes in class. "We do not wait to be challenged by another cavalier. The real test is a challenge to ourselves. "Although outsiders find them silly, the endless rituals of haircuts, saluting, and recitations are all statements of subordination," writes Alfred McCoy in Closer than Brothers, a book on how the PMA molded officers who eventually shaped the history of the country. "Molded by constant repetition, cadets are trained to accept authority without question," McCoy says. Philippine Military Academy Cadet Jeff Aldren Cudia was dismissed from the Philippine Military Academy mainly because of a violation of the "Honor Code… Check your spam & junk mail. "When you impose a harsh and cruel penalty on a small offense, it is an injustice.". Bata pa lamang si Aldrin ay palatanong na at palabasa pa. Masama na po pala ang magtanong. Aside from the PAO, the Commission on Human Rights called for the reversal of the PMA ruling. The tactical officer is very strict, giving my brother low grades because he asks a lot of questions in class. What makes the case heartbreaking is that Cudia is supposed to graduate with honors in March. (Our resolve is strengthened by the support we're getting. What they discuss and the processes they execute are completely confidential even to the PMA command – unless complaints are brought up to the superintendent. In his keynote speech at the alumni homecoming last Saturday, former senator Panfilo Lacson spoke about the Honor Code and criticized PMA graduates who have abandoned it. It serves as a deterrence to do something wrong.". It is a group that is utterly feared because it can make you leave the PMA. The PMA Honor Code is a set of rules which govern the behavior of its cadets and alumni. The Honor Committee that implements the code is composed entirely of PMA students. “He can graduate but what is the consequence? A cadet who is found guilty by his peers of violating the Honor Code is expected to “resign honorably.” It's a gentleman's agreement. Like courts, the honor committee will determine the facts and rule on the guilt or innocence of a fellow cadet. He avoided Lacson's question and replied: “Your honor, I’m still under oath.”, Years later, after getting dragged into the "pabaon" corruption scandal in the military, Reyes committed suicide in 2011. It is better to admit your mistake than wait for others to report you. We did not violate anything because back then, there were no such laws.). Shame on you all," he posted on his Facebook page. Stealing 5 centavos is the same as stealing P5 million. The Code is simple but sacred to them: a cadet does not lie, cheat, steal [or] tolerate [the] violation of the Code [by] his or her fellow cadets. Did Cadet Cudia lie? They kick you around. The controversy raises questions about the secretive nature of this military process. Some of Larry's former classmates are still active in the military. Cudia is getting a lot of sympathy as the family’s Facebook posts continue to spread in social media. You will be re-directed to our payment partner to complete your payment. The PMA now will be given the opportunity to explain why they will decide this way," said Flores. The family is hoping the decision can be reversed. It was 1986, and an entire company of PMA cadets was accused of participating in a cheating ring, a violation of the PMA Honor Code. The following day, they took the exam. Is it bad to ask questions? Violation of the code has only two consequences: either dismissal or resignation from the academy. He supports an earlier proposal of graduated penalty for violators – demerits and touring for the first offense, suspension for a second offense, and dismissal for a third. It's a proposal that will certainly meet opposition. Rappler has been trying to get the side of the academy since Saturday, but the spokesperson refused so far to give a statement. – Rappler.com, He monitored the national controversy over the dismissal of Cadet Jeff Cudia, who was. Under the PMA's Honor Code, Cudia was expected to "resign honorably." Let violations of regular sanctions be made in a graduated manner. FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio CityA top official of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) said the recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) upholding the dismissal of cadet first-class Alvin Jeff Cudia because of grave violation of the Academys age-old honor code has strengthened the institutions standards for due process and academic freedom. "Civilians will never understand," they told us in interviews. He refused to be named so let's call him Larry. Document show details. As a senator, Lacson once angered fellow PMA alumni when he invoked the PMA Honor Code and publicly questioned an upperclassman’s integrity. A former chairman of the Honor Committee, he surprised cavaliers when he took on Cudia's battle and agreed to become his foster parent. The committee's process is theirs alone and no one can change that or dictate how it should have been.". A few months before graduation in November 2013, Cudia was reported to the Honor Committee (HC) for violation of the Honor Code. Like in the case of Cudia’s foster parents, there have been previous attempts “to go against the system.”. And they're right. PMA Honor Code implores cadets not to lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate The Philippine Military Academy has an honor code that is supposedly strictly enforced. The Honor Code is a curious culture inside the academy that binds alumni together. What made this worse was that no PMA official ever tried to talk to him to listen to his side.). “The problem is not the whole culture or institution but a few bad eggs," she said. The people who know what happened will ostracize him.”, Another graduate said: “Cadets who resign get more respect.”. Click the link to continue signing in. Some would be so dedicated to the code that they report themselves for honor violations. It was decided that he lied and violated the Honor Code. After all, many PMA graduates have been linked to dishonorable conduct: corruption, kidnapping, murder, among others. One cadet who decided to go against the system chose the other option: stay but get ostracized. PMA alumnus Dado Enrique is opposed to the change. Larry said he certainly did not want to leave. Because of Cudia, who failed to graduate on March 16, the Honor Code is now part of a heated national debate. This kid worked so hard and endured so much (never cheated) for 4 years to be among the top then for such a flimsy reason, you will deprive him of serving the country?,” wrote Ched Estigoy Arzadon in a Facebook post on February 9. He gained public sympathy, but PMA alumni would repeatedly say: "Civilians will never understand." One member of the Honor Committee voted to acquit Cudia in the first vote but he changed his mind in the second vote. “The unthinkable happened," Arzadon posted on Facebook February 11. The PMA Honor Code was copied from West Point. "If that is the culture imbibed by the cadets, when they go out, they could actually impose heavy penalties on small offenses. Exiting the registration flow at this point will mean you will loose your progress, MANILA, Philippines (Updated) – Cadets at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) knew something terrible had happened. The attacks against the PMA "where I spent some of the best years of my life" are painful, said Larry. Since Rappler broke the story on Cudia's dismissal, we received several leads about other alleged injustices committed by the Honor Committee. When they take their oath as plebes, these young men and women surrender their civil rights and subject themselves to military justice. This was another incident when the PMA's Honor System grabbed headlines. The Honor System is central to the rewiring of the cadets from civilians to soldiers. 2 minutes late for class, PMA cadet dismissed? Aside from physical examination, Brawner plans to launch a program that will focus on the cadets’ mental health “to make sure that everybody who remains in the Cadet Corps are mentally fit,” he said. The social media posts have been the talk of the town in military circles. (What the committee said was that he lied because he could have said he was made to wait for his professor. PMA graduates said there is a relatively tolerable punishment for tardiness under the PMA Graybook. He filed a case against the members of the Honor Committee who declared a guilty verdict on Cudia. Dinepensahan ng PMA ang naging hatol nila sa kadete. spoke about the Honor Code and criticized. Cadet First Class Aldrin Jeff Cudia was a member of Siklab Diwa Class of 2014 of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) at Fort Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City. And for all the Philippine military's ugly history, McCoy notes that the country has repeatedly resisted attempts to install a military regime, inspite of the trend that once swept the region. (READ: The PMA Honor Code implores cadets not to lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those among them who do so. "We have all the power and we have low salaries. FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City — Saying “it was wrong for a cadet to die in the hands of his fellow cadets,” the superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has said officials may use the Honor Code to compel cadets to reveal cases of maltreatment occurring inside the state’s premier military school. One by one the cadets went through the Honor Committee investigation. A PMA insider told Rappler that the story is “deeper” and that the case involves a violation of the sacred PMA Honor Code. (You're treated like a dog.) (They're picking on Cudia. This was after Guillermo was tried for “several months” by the PMA’s Honor Code Committee composed of cadets from fourth to first class. "The system is dynamic. Click the link to continue registering. There is one account from a former PMA cadet who said some cadets involved were able to evade the honor committee and managed to stay. Two days later came the bad news. Cheating, lying, and stealing are major honor code violations. Reyes was being grilled over accusations of corruption. Document show details). This cadet – without saying it was a leaked reviewer – shared the paper with fellow cadets in the company, who also passed it on to other cadets in other companies. Lo and behold! The cadets enforce and police the system themselves. The PMA alumni would discover that "chambering" is now allowed in the proceedings. "A cadet found guilty has lost his moral ascendancy and is no longer effective within the cadet corps. It is not about what one’s loved ones, friends and other supporters thoughts and feelings. But his deeply ingrained commitment to the absolutes of the PMA Honor Code prevailed. Check your spam & junk mail. PMA Public Information Officer Captain Cheryl Tindog told CNN Philippines on Wednesday that the cadet had been discharged last year due to a violation of the PMA Honor Code… The military hierarchy appears to be ready for reforms. They vandalize your room and your uniform. The source said Guillermo’s admission was the “honorable thing to do” although she did not say why she did what she did. In a media briefing Tuesday, Brig. They don't talk to you. We just sent a link to your inbox. ), Anavee added that Cudia's tactical officer is not very fond of him. Hindi ba pareho lang naman yun?," Anavee wrote. PMA superintendent Maj. Gen. Oscar Lopez on Tuesday said he has reaffirmed the recommendation of the former PMA superintendent, retired Vice Adm. Edgar Abogado, that Cudia be separated from military service for violating the Honor Code. Cadet Aldrin Jeff Cudia, the controversial Philippine Military Academy cadet dismissed for violating the Honor Code, will not join the graduation rites on Sunday, March 16. It airs Mondays to Fridays at 11:30 PM (PHL Time) on GMA-7. The SC ruling said, however, that the PMA Honor Code should be respected. 'Yun ang basic (That will not change.
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