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PH EMBASSY CONGRATULATES CADET 1CL EUNIÑO JOAQUIN F MANUEL ON COMPLETION OF SCHOOLING AT ROK AIR FORCE ACADEMY


Cadet 1CL Euniño Joaquin F. Manuel was joined by his family and Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Col. Don D Templonuevo PA (GSC) during the 74th Graduation Ceremony of the ROK Airforce Academy on 25 February 2026.

25 February 2026, Chungcheonbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul extends its warmest congratulations to Cadet 1CL Euniño Joaquin F. Manuel on the completion of his cadetship at the Republic of Korea Air Force Academy (ROKAFA) during its 74th Graduation Ceremony held at the parade grounds in Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea. Cadet Manuel graduated with a Bachelor of Military Arts and Science, major in Mechanical Engineering, continuing the strong tradition of Philippine cadets at ROKAFA being consistently recognized for their solid academic and military performance, professionalism, and discipline.

The ceremony, led by ROKAFA Superintendent MGEN Kim Jin-Oh and graced by ROK Air Force Chief of Staff General Son Seok-Rak as guest of honor and speaker, marked the graduation of 182 Republic of Korea Air Force cadets and six foreign Air Force first-class cadets from Peru, Turkey, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Col. Don D. Templonuevo, PA (GSC), together with the family of Cadet Manuel, were present to show support and celebrate this significant milestone in his military career. END

[Above photo R-L] General Son Seok-Rak, Chief of Staff of ROK Airforce Academy delivering his speech. MGEN Kim Jin-Oh, ROKAFA Superintendent, giving his welcome remarks. [Below photo] The 182 strong graduating class of ROKAF Academy Class of 2026 in front of the Cadet Corps.

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