The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) recently completed a benchmarking visit to Canadian military institutions, marking a key step in advancing international cooperation and military education.
From April 10 to 14, 2025, a PMA delegation visited the Canadian Defence Academy (CDA), the Royal Military College (RMC) in Kingston, Ontario, and the Royal Military College Saint-Jean in Quebec.
Led by PMA Superintendent Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia, the team explored ways to enhance the Academy’s curriculum and training, aiming to align with global military standards and produce world-class graduates.
The visit also opened discussions on launching a Foreign Academy Exchange Program (FAEP) to promote academic and professional collaboration between the PMA and its Canadian counterparts.
PMA said the initiative supports the Department of National Defense’s goal to partner with like-minded military academies offering tri-service education and strengthen global defense ties.
