27 February 2026, Seoul and Changwon, ROK. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul congratulates Philippine Cadet 1st Class Guidson T. Domingo of the Korea Military Academy (KMA) and Philippine Midshipman 1st Class Lemuel H. Ego-ogan of the Republic of Korea Naval Academy (ROKNA) on their graduation on 27 February 2026, reflecting the continued excellence of Filipino cadets in premier ROK military institutions and the enduring strength of Philippines–Republic of Korea defense cooperation, including academic exchanges between our armed forces.

Cadet Domingo, from North Cotabato, graduated from KMA’s 82nd Class with a Bachelor of Military Arts and Science major in International Relations during ceremonies held at the KMA Hwarang Parade Ground in Seoul, where he was recognized as Outstanding Foreign Cadet, Star Man, and recipient of the KMA Comradeship Award. Midshipman Ego-ogan, from Compostela, Davao de Oro, earned a Bachelor of Military Arts and Science major in Oceanography at the ROK Naval Base in Jinhae-gu, Changwon, receiving distinctions including the US Chinhae Naval Force Command Korea Award, Regimental Communication-Aide Merit, and 1st Battalion Intelligence and Operations Officer Merit. Upon their return to the Philippines, Cadet Domingo will be commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the Philippine Army, while Midshipman Ego-ogan will serve as an Ensign in the Philippine Navy. END