SM Prime Holdings Inc. said it is supporting the Philippine Military Academy’s (PMA) growth strategy through the construction of a new cadet facility named the Henry Sy Sr. Hall to bolster leadership development and national defense efforts.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the two-story structure took place at the academy grounds in Baguio City. The project aligns with the PMA’s plan to expand its cadet corps to 2,000 members by 2040.
The facility is designed to strengthen the institution’s role as a premier defense education center and a future hub for disaster response operations in Northern Luzon.
Designed by JSLA Architects and scheduled for completion by 2028, the hall features a multipurpose space capable of accommodating 2,500 individuals for training, official functions and indoor sports. The infrastructure is tailored to the local climate and the long-term requirements of the academy as it prepares cadets for modern leadership and national service.
SM Prime executive committee chairman Hans Sy cited the importance of private-sector support in institutional building during the ceremony.
“The future of the Philippines depends on strong leadership, and strong leadership is shaped by strong institutions. We believe the PMA is central to that effort,” Sy said.
“By building the Henry Sy Sr. Hall, we hope to provide a facility that supports the Academy’s continued evolution. Because leadership is shaped not by ideals and tradition alone, but by its environment,” he said.
The PMA has produced leaders for the armed forces and government for over 100 years. As its responsibilities become more complex, the academy has identified continued investment in training environments as an essential component to sustaining its legacy.
