The Philippine Air Force (PAF) celebrated the graduation of 58 new military pilots at a ceremony held at Bactol Hall, Fernando Air Base, on April 4.
These graduates, comprising the Military Pilot Training (MPT) Class of 2025, completed the rigorous demands of flight training. Each pilot was awarded their aeronautical badge, signifying their hard-earned resilience and skill, and they are now qualified for further training to operate the PAF’s diverse aircraft fleet.
PAF Chief LtGen. Arthur Cordura presided over the graduation, presenting Special and Academic Distinction Awards to the top-performing graduates in recognition of their exceptional achievements throughout the demanding training program.
In his keynote address, Cordura underscored the critical role these newly qualified pilots will assume in protecting the nation’s security. He reaffirmed the PAF’s unwavering dedication to cultivating a mission-oriented, capability-driven, and values-based air force, prepared to effectively address the evolving complexities of contemporary air defense.
The graduation of the MPT Class of 2025 represents a significant addition to the PAF’s operational strength, bolstering its capacity to safeguard Philippine airspace and contribute to national security objectives.