'Because I am the GOAT': Sagada cadet overcomes poverty, loss to graduate from PMA

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GOAT. Second Lieutenant Reggie Bolinget stands beside his proud parents on May 16, 2026, after graduating from the PMA Talang Dangal Class of 2026, an achievement shaped by years of sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance both inside and outside the Academy.

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For Army Cadet First Class Reggie Bolinget, being this year's Philippine Military Academy class goat is proof that finishing the race matters more than where you started

BAGUIO, Philippines – When Army Cadet First Class Reggie Bolinget walked across Borromeo Field on Saturday, May 16, as part of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Talang Dangal Class of 2026, the applause from the crowd grew louder than usual.