Pres. Aquino Hosts ‘Merienda Cena’ for PMA Graduates

(PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III graciously hosted a ‘merienda cena’ for the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Sinaglahi Class of 2015 shortly after leading their graduation rites at Fort Gregorio del Pilar on Sunday.

The traditional afternoon high tea took place around 2:00 p.m. at The Mansion along Leonard Wood Road, the official summer residence of the Chief Executive.

The affair also served as an opportunity for the President to hear the concerns of some of the newly commissioned members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as he gamely entertained some of their questions on a variety of topics.

An estimated number of 650 guests were present at the merienda cena including the parents and relatives of the graduates besides the top officials of the PMA and the AFP. (PNA) CTB/PND/SSC