Pisay Ilocos scholar shares top spot in 2026 PMA entrance exam

Inquirer.net - Oct 3, 2026

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A Grade 12 scholar of the Philippine Science High School Ilocos Region Campus shared the top spot in the 2026 Philippine Military Academy Entrance Examination (PMAEE). Gabriel James Valdez tied for first place with Jilian Alexis Chan Lapada of the Philippine Science High School-Cordillera Administrative Region Campus among 25,452 qualified

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