PMARAI
Transition of PMARAI Chairmanship: CAV Gonzalez to CAV Punzalan
On March 11, 2024, the Philippine Military Academy Retirees Association, Inc. (PMARAI) bids farewell to the esteemed leadership of CAV Raul S. Gonzales '75 as he takes the helm of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association, Inc (PMAAAI), and extends a warm welcome to CAV Ramon T. Punzalan '76 as the new Chairman.
During CAV Gonzalez's tenure, PMARAI has thrived, embodying its vision to become the model alumni association of retirees, recognized as a respected and influential organization. His dedication, wisdom, and commitment have guided PMARAI towards achieving its goals, leaving an indelible mark on the association's legacy.
As the leadership transitions to CAV Punzalan, PMARAI anticipates continued growth and prosperity. With his wealth of experience and leadership acumen, coupled with a passion for serving the retired military community, CAV Punzalan is poised to lead PMARAI into a new era of excellence.
The members express gratitude to CAV Gonzalez for his invaluable contributions in fulfilling PMARAI’s mission and, at the same time, excitement to embrace the dawn of a new chapter under the capable guidance of CAV Punzalan.
Good day Cavaliers all!
The PMA Retirees’ Association, Inc. or PMARAI has launched a fund-raising project dubbed as “Day of Valor: A Call for HEROISM.” It is a Raffle for-A-Cause Project in honor of our Veteran Heroes.
This worthy project will help the Association pursue its numerous programs and activities for its Veteran Members. Since all of us are Veteran Heroes in our own ways (whether we are in the active service or retired), the PMARAI is humbly seeking the support of all Cavaliers.
We say again that your valuable assistance, individually or collectively, on this raffle project will greatly help generate funds that will be used to support the operational commitments of PMARAI and in promoting the welfare of retirees, who are veterans too, as well as in supporting the humanitarian activities of various PMA Classes. Be a Hero and support this worthwhile project!
For further details or for any other concerns on this, please get in touch with any of the following coordinators: VAdm Edmund C Tan PCG (Ret) at 09178018089; and Ms. Ma. Josefa “Pomz” Ramirez at 09177355773 or Ms. Chona Yabes at 09175554277, our Secretariat Staff.
Thank you very much.
2023 STRATEGICPLANNING
The newly elected Board of Directors immediately held a Strategic Planning facilitated by Cav Felipe H Buena Jr ‘78 last January 30-31, 2023 to determine the direction of our association and focus its efforts to ensure that everyone is working towards a common goal. This is to help achieve our goals, and allows a more efficient use of time and resources.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
COMMITTEE ACTION PLANS
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Executive and Advocacy Committee
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Awards Committee
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Membership, Morale and Welfare Committee
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Finance Committee
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Ways and Means Committee
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Professional Development Committee
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Ad - Hoc Committee on Election and Amendments
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Sports and Fellowship Committee
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Public Relations Committee
2023 WEBINAR 4
As part of PMARAI continuing program for the health and wellness of our members, a WEBINAR was held thru zoom last January 26, 2023, 10:00am to 12:00 noon entitled: “Medical and Health Benefits for veterans at VMMC” in collaboration with Veterans Memorial Medical Center. The Chairman of the Committee on Ethics and Professionalism, Cav Edmund C Tan ‘80 announced that more than 100 members participated and were enlightened of what their benefits are and were given the powerpoint presentation of the resource speakers.
Medical and Health Benefits at VMMC
Veterans Hospitalization andMedical Care Program
VMMC Membership Process
2023 PMAAAI / PMARAI
1st INVITATIONAL GOLF FELLOWSHIP
The PMAAAI and PMARAI conducted a golf and lunch fellowship for retired PMAyers from older classes to PMA Class 1989 to foster camaraderie and fun among its members. A total of 26 classes with 123 players joined the event. It is one of the action plans for AY 2023-2024 of Sports and Fellowship Committee under Cav Marcelino J Llorca ‘83 sponsored by the Chief of Staff, AFP General Andres C Centino ‘88, Chief, Philippine National Police General Rodolfo S Azurin Jr ‘89, Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard, Admiral Art M Abu ‘92 and Cong. Claude Bautista, honorary ‘83 last April 18, 2023 at Camp Aguinaldo Golf Course, Cp Aguinaldo, Q.C.
