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SOLDIER' SON. As Philippine Military Academy graduate, Mark Clement Centina, 24, outranks his father, who served the country for 27 years and retired as a sergeant.

Photo courtesy of Mark Clement Centina

Cadet First Class Mark Clement Centina previously studied economics to prepare for law school. Two years before finishing college, he decided to enter the military academy.

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Mark Clement Centina, 24, wanted to become a lawyer. On Saturday, May 16, the young man from Cadiz City graduated, with honors — but from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).