Oathtaking Day PMMA Class of 2022 | Cadets of Philippine Merchant Marine Academy

After 30 Days of the Orientation and Indoctrination period, 275 probationary midshipmen took their oath as 4th Class Midshipmen of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, Class of 2022.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Here's the Oathtaking Day video for the Cadets of PMMA Class of 2022. It took a while for me to edit because I was actually a bit sick on the day I shot this and then on the following day, I lost my voice due to heavy coughing. I just recovered a bit of my voice yesterday so I finally got to record the voice-over for this video. Anyway, this will be the last PMMA video I will make for this year as I will be leaving to join my ship very soon. So stay tuned for a new season of Seaman vlogs! I have a lot of episode topics planned out and for sure they will be better than my videos from last year! Don't forget to hit LIKE and if you're not a subscriber yet, hit the SUBSCRIBE button! ⚓👍😀

[@filomenobernadasjr.3335]

Chief MAKOi nice vidz sir see u on your next ship vlog..

[@dranrebteodoso2970]

Good day chief, Pwede po patulong? gusto ko po sanang mag apply kaso nagdadalawang isip po kasi ako dahil hindi pa kompleto yung requirements ko. Certificate of no marriage nalang po talaga before ko ipapadala sa admissions office. It would take days for me to process and acquire my CENOMAR eh tapos yung application form deadline ay papalapit na po, August 31 na ang cut off. Ngayon ko palang po kasing nalaman ang process ng admission eh atsaka I'm also a graduating student of AB-Philosophy wishing to proceed in this area. Wala din po akong mapapagtanongan dito sa amin about sa school na PMMA kasi dito sa Negros, bihira lang ang PMMA graduates or students. Matanong ko lang po, pwede lang po bang ma mail ko na yung requirements sa admissions office kahit wala pong CENOMAR, kasi naka indicate dun na ipapasa daw upon enrollment? Salamat nga po pala sa pag iinspire sa mga katulad ko na gustong gusto pumasok sa PMMA at balang araw maging isang seafarer.

[@margielazam622]

We will Pray for your full recovery sir And I give you some a health tips drink warm water with lemon or calamansi And May The Good Lord Bless you and completely healing

[@margielazam622]

Wonderful

[@margielazam622]

THE BRAVE OF FILIPINO CADETS Hoooollllaaaa

[@SanBrunoBeacon]

When these PMMA cadets graduate, they will be as well trained and qualified as USMMA cadets, able to assume junior officer deck and engineer positions on a Phillipine Navy war vessal or any merchant marine ship, anywhere in the world. US Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine Officers have nothing but the highest respect for PMMA graduates. Graduation from the PMMA is a golden ticket to some of the highest paying jobs a person can be employed to perform. With this high salary comes hard work, long hours, great responsibility and long periods of time away from your family.

[@jwentup8704]

My girl will be here tomorrow. I am so proud of her. Please pray for her. God bless PMMA! #Kakay

[@gabrielp.2517]

Hopefully makagawa pa po kayo ng next video about sa PMMA ulit very inspiring and challenging lalo na sa mga nagbabalak na magseaman.

[@paulmitchell1909]

Chief, another good video. These men and women look like they will be good mariners and make their country proud!

[@wilnefepasco2109]

Sir, I love your integrity towards your workmates. More Power to you All!

[@angelitofaustinojr.6822]

Salamat chief makoi. Isa ka sa nagiging inspiration ko ngayon 2nd year marine engineering student ako salamat sa mga information chief godbless 👌

[@pvp64]

You tell a wonderful story about these cadets Chief. Very emotional.

[@howardbarton2595]

you have done a great job showing the hard work and discipline it takes to succeed thank you for all the hard work. Sorry that your leave has ended but can't wait for new shows

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks! New adventure awaits.

[@rodelbendicio]

Thanks for sharing this chief ... it reminds me of a good memory inside the academy ... the few and proud colors 😊

[@killianashryu431]

Chief, alam nyo po mrami akong nrealize x mga vlogs m sa pmma... i used to study n a maritime skul. Bt i quit because i cnt stand the i think 'inhumane' treatment that i didnt understand back then. Bt, aftr i watched all your videos i am determined to change my ways. Like what ur frnd said: discipline, attitude, and brain... now, i am studying BS pharmacy with this things in mind. Thank you chief. Back then i really hate the officers who yelled at me,let me do stuff i dnt like, etc. bt come to think of it... now i am inspired by an officer.

[@melygacias3647]

This is one of the most treasured moments as one of the parents of this batch. Proud to say my son survived and now joined the long blue lines. All glory to God

[@_binturong88_21]

This vid brought memories I am always proud of sharing to my daughter. Thank you for this sir Chief! Got the chills while watching!

[@morethanconquerorgf1702]

Very much appreciated bm8 Makoi. Well done. Out of these hardworking and persevering young men and women comes the next generations doctors, scientists, engineers and who knows may be president of our beloved Philippines. PMMA Hail to Thee. God bless.

[@lizenasalvador-calugay1669]

thank you sir Chief Makoi! for sharing this informative video about life of PMMA students..my loving husband alma matter batch 2009..he made it with the guidance of our Almighty GOD & loving family...To GOD be the Glory.

[@philcrase7425]

Inspiring, to be sure. Thanks again Chief...

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Welcome. And thanks for watching!

[@dandandandaaan22]

Looking at this makes me cry, that memory of me bailing out a prestigious school haunts me every night. (maybe next time I'll be more determined)

[@reylanomalza2223]

As more vessels are coming to the Philippine navy makes me say these future sailors are lucky to be at the right time..

[@sonnyjuliano5758]

Proud to say that my son just passed the one month training. he is now 4CL. batch 2025 :)

[@rowellvillaluz3986]

Makes me well-up inside! This video took me way back 1994, when I had my oathtaking and became a midshipman of PMMA class 1998.

[@mikepazzree1340]

Bravo Zulu Your video’s just keep improving exponentially. In the USN Boot camp , when we finished , we had what were referred to as “ Grinder Reminders “ , when we un-covered , there would be a pink demarcation line where the sun did not burn our skin dark , ergo a “ grinder reminder of marching on the grinder. These young Men and Women got burned too...they obviously had no access to whitening soap :) They really got squared away in 30 days. I’m quite impressed. When will they not have to brace in that painful manner ? Again , maraming maraming salama Po for all of your hard work

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks! This will be my last PMMA video for this year as I'll be joining a ship in a few days. It's actually their first time to wear the uniform as they have only earned that privilege on Oathtaking Day so their faces are burned without lines yet 😄. They will earn "carry on" status on Recognition Day. That will be around May next year.

[@mikepazzree1340]

Chief MAKOi Thanks , Fair Winds and Following Seas as you catch your next Ship. Looking forward to seeing your next videos. Mike

[@seaph2022]

Good luck to all you. MABUHAY ANG MGA MARINONG PILIPINO!

[@jerecholobenarioniemez8846]

MAGIGING ISA DIN AKO DITO SOON. HABANG PINAPANOOD KO TO NAIIYAK AKO KASI IM SO VERY PROUD

[@celsolimbojr.3938]

GO FOR GOLD GUYS! SO PROUD OF YOU!

[@noevalderama8109]

paulet ulet ko tong pinapanuod chief makoi , i hope na sana balang araw maging isang pmma cadete rin ako ☝️

[@elgiecleark3401]

sarap pumasok dito kun di palang ako naggraduate.. Goodluck sa n.u PMMA cadets..

[@incues]

No wonder Philippino seafarers are the elite. Hard working, loyal and humble, never letting you down unless you check the switchboard and ask for a copy and receive a tasty cup of coffee instead :-D

[@sarmientoronaldallanc.2407]

My great salute for my fellow midshipmen for all the guts they fought on and will fight to

[@melmel2243]

thank you for your. vlogs. my son will have is batch board and pinning on 13th of this year 2022

[@pas42hfd]

Great video.....but What is the purpose of leaning backwards as they stand and march?

[@princessg8369]

If I could only go back to the past. I wanted to attend this day but I really just can't😢. I feel sorry for my babi and I lost the opportunity to meet his parents too😢. I want you to know that I'm so proud of you. I'm always here to support you to all your dreams in life. Thanks for this video for atleast showing some how Hes oath taking day was. -girlfriend medtechintern

[@JMSicat]

BIG RESPECT 💯💪

[@davearu38]

I am so Proud of all of them!

[@edumalaki6500]

Sana maging isa ako sa kanila Makapasa sana sa neuro❤

[@theracs4474]

More videos pa po chief, sana next year if ever na makakatapak diyaan sa loob ng academy at makakapasok, sana'y mahagip po ako ng camera niyo chief. Take care and Godbless!

[@ahmedulhoque9194]

just wow❤❤

[@marlietomas4070]

every time I watch this video, I cried .

[@ghallileihamoy3353]

Hello Sir Chief Makoi. When is the reception rites in PMMA? Is it on august?

[@dunknmoj]

Hello Chief! I'm aspiring to be a PMMA'er po. May video po ba kayo sa ng Recognition ceremony sa PMMA?

[@090479gilbert]

Good day po..after oath taking po ..ano po next nila..mag rest po ba sila..uuwi cla s pamilya or continous po ung training..salamat po

[@resdupbug]

Good afternoon Chief, awesome video as always. Can you share the significance of the bending back while marching and standing at attention? Very interesting! Thanking you!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Partly due to tradition but to put it simply, since the plebes are the lowest ranking cadets, the awkward posture is just part of training them to know their place within the Corps and act according to their station, even if it's uncomfortable. They will maintain those until the time they are "recognized".

[@resdupbug]

@@ChiefMAKOi thank you for the info, very interesting! I have been through training programs that have that philosophy, so it makes perfect sense. Sunday evening binging through your videos, enjoying them a lot. Thanks again and hope you are having a great evening (or night, day etc. wherever you are!).

[@devmall8143]

Very informative video by chief makoi but can you tell me the reason why the cadets stand and march with their body tilted back.

[@johnkrazswoski9327]

To fix their posture.

[@ForFamOnly]

It’s required since they’re just cadets. But, as they move on to upper year, it gets better; they have to earn it.

[@shugardad]

Looks like only a few of the female cadets made it through the training. Do they have to meet the same standards as the male cadets? Or are the rules different for females like in the U.S. forces? Excellent job Chief!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

It's all the same.

[@jamelpiclit3062]

275 huh, almost 100 plus more than the 2021 batch.. Safe sailing to them.. And sir, the highligh of the day is entering the Mess Hall to eat some well deserved chow until you have to 'Open buckles' 😅😅😁

[@ApoWatwat]

sana madocument nyo rin po Chief Makoi yung class namen next year kasi pipilitin ko po tlga makapagtapos and to be part of class of 2025💪😊

[@allenjoemadiam9041]

I want to be there someday.

[@MohammadAli-ih6mp]

You are a good marine god bless you 💪💪

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks!

[@goham2558]

Are they stretching @1:56 ? Very nice drone shots as well my man keep it up

[@ChiefMAKOi]

No. It's called exaggerated "handsback".

[@denzy9907]

Nice!! Congrats

[@asmirandajacqueline7384]

sana makasama din ako dyan ....nakakainspire ....

[@klenner]

Im very curious about the stance which the cadets are holding. The arms full back with the chest full out stance I mean, whats the story behind that? Seems like quite a daunting task to hold that stance for an extended period of time

[@ChiefMAKOi]

It's tradition in the Academy. The first year cadets are not allowed to relax.

[@klenner]

@@ChiefMAKOi Thank you for answering!

[@jhonearlmarihaboc1243]

Chief Makoi i have a question lang po, what are the things acquired in becoming a cruise ship captain? - Im taking PMMA entrance exam this incoming September, pls bear with me I hope you'll notice this and give me some feedback😁

[@神のご加護をいつも祈って笑う]

excited

[@nerissaalbert417]

Congrats class'22

[@anowarchowdhury9039]

Chief have you gone through all of these?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Yes, of course.

[@blackhawknightbird3218]

Is this seamanship???? Or what school... Why They train like a real soldier but they are not navy?? Can anyone here explaine??

[@chrismc410]

Do shipping companies hire those mariners who've served in whatever country's navy, ie: the U.S. Navy, the U.K. Royal Navy, et al?

[@rfx1059]

Sir pag sa PMMA nag aaral d ba pwedeng lumabas nang campus? Or may araw na pede?

[@haching1800]

Chief is it okay to have one missing tooth to be able to enter the academy?

[@rommelperonilla1958]

How many days po ung first liberty ng cadets chief?

[@reiapabelonia456]

❤️

[@dobcuuu]

And there is why i never went with the military option in my naval university

[@bgmontage9967]

8:06 ano po sinusulat nila dito?

[@aaronhernandez4964]

For log out. Which means lalabas ng academy.

[@davidbennett1585]

At the position of attention, why do the cadets bend backwards? Just curious

[@bluestorm9977]

Sorry for the late reply, but he replied in a comment of the same topic, that “first year cadets are not allowed to relax.”

[@cessalvarez9292]

May I ask maglalabas din kaya kayo sa class 2024??

[@aprhovillanueva7930]

sir can i have your little bit attention i want to ask you some question of how to find the day of entrance examination thankyou sir makoii in advance. Power

[@emarlievicencio1646]

pag po ba naka pasa kana sa bar exam saka kalang po mag tatraining or ma uuna po yung training bago bar exam

[@seaph2022]

Sir di ba kapag graduate ka ng PMMA ay pede kang officer sa navy?

[@chuckburgamy8020]

When do they make decesion to go deck or engineering?

[@OnlineEyeMaster]

From 389 to 200- what made them give up...

[@ChiefMAKOi]

This kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5fbZ2OIYrRnY7s

[@leodivicoianjefferson5779]

My dream school😌

[@leoantoniomorales1971]

Sir makoi ask ko lang po sana if paano kung halimbawang kapag makapasa sa entrance exam at pagdating sa medical exam madetect na meron hernia yung applicant madidisqualify na po ba agad or bibigyan ng tiime para magpaopera? Sana po sir masagot niyo tanong ko. Thank you po!

[@celsobrandon9579]

Supremo TV mas mainam 6 months bago ka magpapamedical ay nakapag opera ka na

[@jericomedelin4151]

Chief makoi kapag ba kulang ngipin automatic disqulified na?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Pag sa harap oo. Pag sa gilid hindi ko sure kung ilan limit. Tawag ka na lang mismo sa PMMA.

[@jericomedelin4151]

Chief MAKOi thank you chief

[@bertopogi6442]

pano po pag sungki

[@stephencarey5074]

'Kinell, Chief - this is the MERCHANT Navy?? It looks far worse than the UK Royal Navy, and these are supposed to be civilians... PT and marching?? Oath taking?? Whatever for? I was in the UK Merchant Navy many years ago when it was the greatest merchant service in the world. As an engineer cadet you did one year at sea, then two years OND/HND, back to sea for a year then the final 18 months workshop practical course, after which you got your Diploma in Marine and Electrical Engineering. This allowed you to go to sea as a Junior Engineer/electrician, once the Board of Trade had "Graded" you (cadets had the highest grading, followed by heavy engineering apprentices, light engineering etc). From there you got the requisite sea time to get your "tickets" and move up the ranks to Chief Engineer. At Marine School just about the only regulation was that you had to wear grey trousers, white shirt, blazer and tie with company badge. There was no marching, PT, uniforms, oath taking or anything else more suited to the armed forces. Saluting? Never saw any need for that... At sea you wore the company uniform, which was usually pretty informal apart from on passenger ships. I'm amazed at this, and am wondering on the worth of it all - must ask my nephew in law who is Filipino and has presumably gone through all this.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

I know it might seem strange or excessive but that has been the training method used at PMMA for around a hundred years now. And the results have been very good as PMMA graduates have paved the way for Filipino seafarers to get a lot of the opportunities they enjoy now. It's the leadership and discipline training which makes a lot of difference. Thanks for watching and I'm glad the video piqued your interest! 😀

[@tirsosison3373]

@Stephen, they also get commissioned as Naval Reserve Officers upon commencement and could be activated in times of war or national emergency.

[@SanBrunoBeacon]

Stephen, with all due respect, the PMMA is a highly regarded school for training merchant marine, Coast Guard and Navy Officers. In the United States, we have schools that are exactly like the PMMA. One is called the USMMA (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy): www.usmma.edu/about As is true at the PMMA oath taking, saluting, hard physical exercise and strict discipline are required at the USMMA and Cal Maritime Academy. Why? Reason 1 -- Because these USMMA cadets are also going to be commissioned as an officer in one of the branches of the US Armed Forces. Reason 2 - If you can't hack the hard discipline at one of these academies, you probably aren't cut out to be an effective merchant marine officer. The tough discipline at these schools weeds out the weak midshipmen who do not stand up well under pressure. Do you really want to go to sea with a merchant marine officer who falls apart under pressure? As to whether or not all of this discipline is worth it; well, if you want to be a PMMA or USMMA Academy graduate, all of this discipline and training is worth it because if you don't go through this training or fail the training, you will not graduate :-)

[@OperationEndGame]

Merchant Marines were also activated in times of war to work in conjuction with the Navy ... See WW2, USMM were commissioned in naval logistics and supply transports across both Atlantic and Pacific...

[@leeenus9864]

ilang days po yung training sa PMMA

[@katelights]

why do they lean backwards like that?

[@ronaldsumler5410]

Can a US citizen attend PMMA or do they ever accept a US Citizen in order to sail with individuals who are the graduates? Chief Engineer is the area of interest? Sorry for the long questioning.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Since PMMA is a government school, an agreement between governments are necessary. We had some Micronesians who graduated here a few years back. It was arranged by their government.

[@ronaldsumler5410]

Thank you very much

[@ronaldsumler5410]

Thank you very much

[@mykeandrewbautista1738]

Chief ano cadet rank mo dati sa PMMA???

[@ChiefMAKOi]

M/LtSG. Pero hindi ako line officer. Committee chairman.

[@mykeandrewbautista1738]

Chief MAKOi how do ranks work in the academy chief? Do you get promoted every year?

[@frazellaudencia1556]

sir after po ba ng 30 days training, puro academics na upto the 4th year?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Panoorin mo yung video ko na "A Day in the Life of PMMA Cadets".

[@All_you_need_is_love2018]

Why are the cadets standing in an awkward angle instead of standing straight?

[@MOMSHIE1804]

So that they will always stand straight in their future

[@aleckalejandro4764]

Chief pag hindi po ba naka pasa sa entrance exam ... pwede pa po bang mag take ulit?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Sa sunod na taon.

[@mahabtarub2845]

Do pmma cadets receive monthly pay?

[@panama-canada]

Why do they bend backwards like that.

[@bluestorm9977]

First year cadets cannot relax while marching and standing at attention. Possibly for discipline

[@leomabicbarcelona3830]

Ask ko lang po kung may nakaka alam po ng process ng application ng pa mail. Ano po yung ilalagay dun sa 2 long white mailing envelope, nandun na po ba yung application form, birth certificate, at 350 pesos?

[@gerardservanda8341]

leo mabic barcelona hingi ka ng certification na gragraduate ka sa school mo as Shs i think pwede mag bayad sa mismong pag examan na?

[@gerardservanda8341]

leo mabic barcelona hingi ka ng certification na gragraduate ka sa school mo as Shs i think pwede mag bayad sa mismong pag examan na?

[@epiiringan5947]

Gagalingan ko next week

[@sayksalazar7546]

Chief!...kelan po ba dapat mag pasa ng application form?..sa snail mail po ba? Thanks po

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Yes.

[@sayksalazar7546]

Chief MAKOi ...kelan po dapat mag mail? Grade 11 pa lng po ako ngayong year

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Pag grade 12 ka na.

[@prakashthapa6927]

Why are they leaning backward?

[@paulp3814]

I think this is more Marines in the navy not on a cargo ship.

[@daijiljoyhermoso3436]

Ahhh! Bakit po nasabi niyo na pagkatapos ng kanilang bakasyon, may iba babalik at may iba hindi?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Ganun talaga minsan. Pag nakatikim uli ng relax na buhay, may iba na ayaw nang bumalik.

[@daijiljoyhermoso3436]

Ahh sige po salamat💖 balak ko rin pumasok dito next year pero diko alam kung paano

[@ChiefMAKOi]

www.pmma.edu.ph

[@brianchannel.7295]

i will be a cadet of pmma❤, class of 2028

[@justinerandellsantos8088]

pag poba graduate ka sa PMMA sila poba mismo magpapasakay sayo?

[@ForFamOnly]

Justine Randell Santos, ikaw pipili ng sasakyan mo kasi madaming offers.

[@cs4a_abigankennethm.478]

Sa BSMarE and BSMT ano po yung pinakamaraming math sa dalawang yan?

[@asdfgjkl4316]

Kenneth Abigan MT

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Engineering mas madami.

[@cs4a_abigankennethm.478]

Sa PMMA po mas madami math ng BSMarE?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Yes.

[@cs4a_abigankennethm.478]

Pero madami rin po sa BSMT?

[@daijiljoyhermoso3436]

Anong height po ba dapat kayo para makapasok sa PMMA?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

5'3"

[@db4454]

Pwede ba dito graduate na ng college? Masteral na ba agad or cadets din tulad nila

[@inigonoguera1343]

Pwede pero cadet ka parin at may age limit

[@kdotgee]

Totoo ba pag 1st year bawal phone?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

4th year lang allowed ang phone.

[@justsomeone7358]

Your voice is 😎

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks!

[@Spartan-ty2vt]

chief makoi pag grd ka dyan ano po pde trabaho pde pasokan ty ask lng po?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Pwede maging merchant marine, navy or coast guard.

[@Spartan-ty2vt]

ty chief may byahe po ba kayo australia?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

+Delta Spartan minsan.

[@mannyching7345]

too much commercial sir hahaha

[@jhonrichriza4414]

Hahahaha. same observation sir. 😁 No offense ChiefMAKOi sir. 😅

[@kamotecute8610]

maap ako pero pmma is also amazing

[@dodongpogi0930]

Sarap kain poklat.. hahaha...