PMARAI
PHILIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY
RETIREES ASSOCIATION INC.
WHO WE ARE
The PMARAI is a SEC registered non-stock, non-profit organization composed of all regular and associate members of the PMAAAI, who have retired from or have otherwise ceased to be in the active service of the AFP, PNP and PCG. We are one of the Chapters of PMAAAI, whose members are no longer in the active service.
THE BEGINNING:
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1974 – Business Industry Chapter (BIC) was conceived by Cav. Thelmo Garucho ‘51 and Cav. Jose Dado ‘55. Activities are pension and benefit concerns, professionalism and morality, fellowship with speakers and job openings for retirees.
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26 September 1984 – Renamed Business industry and retirees chapter (BIRC). This time it focused on its finances and assisted PMAAAI in implementing its projects.
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23 June 2000 – Renamed Business Industry of Retired Cavaliers Inc. (BIRCI). Still assist PMAAAI in its project and activities.
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30 September 2020 – BIRCI Board decided to widen the scope of BIRCI to cover all PMA Retirees to serve their organizational interest. Thus, PMARAI was formed.
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23 October 2020 – the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the renaming from Business, Industry and Retired Cavaliers, Inc. (BIRCI) to PMA Retirees Association, Inc. (PMARAI)
VISION
To be the model alumni association of retirees recognized as a respected and influential organization.
The Corporate Seal
Philippine Military Academy Retirees Association, Inc. (PMARAI) – The official name of the association for all regular and associate members of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (PMAAAI), who have retired from or have otherwise ceased to be in the active service of the AFP, the PNP, and the PCG.
The association name is colored gold on a black background and is between two gold rings. Gold is a precious metal that is are and very valuable, and its beauty and value are expected to increase over time. And just like the Alumni who are captains in the business and industry sectors or ranking government executives, their value increases over time.
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Gold and black are the colors of the Cadet Corps Armed Forces of the Philippines (CCAFP). In the center of the logo is the official seal of the CCAFP or the “fried egg” as is commonly known among Alumni.
The Helmet stands on the lofty ideals of the Academy: Courage, Integrity, and Loyalty. The helmet is facing sideways and the visor is down; this symbolizes an Officer and a Gentleman/Lady.
The Three Stars represent the main islands of the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The Sheathed Sword symbolizes creation. The sword itself stands for the military profession and the readiness to fight, but a sheathed one represents a warrior who is a partner in nation-building, thus, creation and development rather than destruction as his/her objective.
The Oil Lamp represents divinity, wisdom, intellect, and good works. Since the oil lamp is lighted, it signifies knowledge and removes ignorance. These define who the Alumni are and who they aspire to be.
The Laurel Leaves symbolize triumph or military victories. These are honors and accolades brought by the Alumni for their Alma Mater, the Philippine Military Academy, for distinguished service, whether in the private or public sectors.
Meet The Team
