Kamaya Point - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific

Kamaya Point - Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific Welcome Aboard! This is Kamaya Point, the Official Publication of the MAAP's Midshipmen Fleet.

๐’๐๐Ž๐‘๐“๐’ | ๐Œ๐€๐€๐ ๐Š๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ‘ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐€๐€๐ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ.The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) officially laun...
30/06/2025

๐’๐๐Ž๐‘๐“๐’ | ๐Œ๐€๐€๐ ๐Š๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ‘ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐€๐€๐ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ.

The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) officially launched Season 3 of the MAAP Sportsfest on 24 June 2025 at the MAAP Gymnasium, uniting departments and staff in a spirited celebration of sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie.
Four teamsโ€”Team Admin (White), Team Acads (Black), Team Acad Support (Blue), and Team Mixed (Red)โ€”are set to compete in a series of athletic events, showcasing their skills, competitive drive, and unity.

Captain Patrick Glen Gamet, a MAAP alumnus and the instructor-in-charge of the event, delivered an energizing opening message to motivate the participants.
โ€œKeep the record breaking. Letโ€™s keep the drive alive this 2025. This is not just another sportsfest; rather, it is a showcase of cheers, wits, and grits. Sail forward, MAAP,โ€ he said.

The Es**rts and Muse segment followed shortly after, highlighting the elegance, confidence, and creativity of each teamโ€™s representatives.

In the Muse category, Ms. Edlyn Grace Ilano of the Admin Department claimed first place, followed by Ms. Irish Pangilinan of the Mixed Department in second. Dr. Leonora Dela Cruz of the Acads Department secured third place, while Ms. Jeri Anne Villar of the Acad Support Department completed the lineup.

For the Es**rt category, Mr. Fritz Baligad of the Acads Department took the top spot, followed by Ensign Willie B. Cerezo from the Admin Department. Engineer Vicente Torio of the Mixed Department placed third, with Engineer Marlon Bulan of the Acad Support Department rounding out the list.

MAAP President, VADM Eduardo Ma. R. Santos AFP (Ret), also delivered a message, emphasizing the deeper purpose behind the gamesโ€”holistic development through healthy competition.

โ€œThis event develops your emotional aspect, leadership, and teamwork. Have a very successful sportsfest, para lahat ay masaya,โ€ he stated.

The opening ceremony continued with the oath of sportsmanship led by 3/E Canay, followed by an energetic zumba session performed by the midshipmen and midshipwomen of MAAP Dynamics.

The first sporting event of the day featured a dominant performance by Team Acads (Black) in the womenโ€™s 3x3 basketball, defeating Team Admin (White) with a score of 11โ€“1. In a closely contested match, Team Mixed (Red) triumphed over Team Acad Support (Blue) with a final score of 11โ€“9.

Three more eventsโ€”tug-of-war, 5x5 patintero, and dodgeballโ€”are set to take place in the coming days, as the teams continue their pursuit of the championship title and the pride of representing their respective departments.

Words by: 3CL Bautista, Justin
Photos by: 4CL Biรฑas, Aibie




26/06/2025

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐†๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐Œ๐€๐€๐ ๐€๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐ข๐๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐€๐œ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—

The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) welcomes its most diverse class to date, admitting 559 probationary midshipmen and a record 32 midshipwomen from across the Philippinesโ€”reaching remote and underserved areas with culturally diverse membersโ€”forming the Class of 2029.

This unprecedented milestone reflects MAAPโ€™s commitment to inclusivity and broadening access of opportunities.

Take a look at the recent events last June 23, 2025 during the Reception rites of Class 2029 at the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific.

Kamaya Point, the official student publication of MAAP, presents its news broadcast coverage, โ€œNews on Pointโ€, for the Reception rites of Class 2029.

Field Reporter: 4CL Cancaida, Lady Rhaine Hunther
Field Reporter Assistant: 4CL De Guzman, Marc Jared
News Writer: 3CL Marimon, Michaela Grace/ 4CL Cancaida, Lady Rhaine Hunther
Videographer: 3CL Janeo, Aaron Jude D/ 4CL Pajarillo, Krystal Felice
Video Editor: 4CL Silao, Israfil
Floor Director: 3CL Navarro, Vice





๐’๐ž๐š๐Ÿ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌโ€™ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ: ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐›๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฌEvery June 25, the world pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the mari...
25/06/2025

๐’๐ž๐š๐Ÿ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌโ€™ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ: ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐›๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ž๐š๐ฌ

Every June 25, the world pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the maritime industry โ€” our seafarers. These men and women brave the vast, unpredictable oceans to keep global trade alive, connecting continents, fueling economies, and delivering the essentials of daily life. Often unseen but always essential, seafarers are the driving force behind the worldโ€™s supply chains.

The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) stands tall in this global celebration, honoring its cadets, alumni, and maritime professionals who embody courage, discipline, and commitment. As a premier institution in maritime education, MAAP continues to forge world-class seafarers โ€” leaders at sea who uphold the highest standards of excellence, safety, and service.

Words by: 3CL Pomar, Aubrey May P.
Graphics by: 3CL Janeo, Aaron Jude D.



๐๐„๐–๐’ | ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ— ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐œ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ฌ ๐Œ๐€๐€๐โ€™๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐›๐š๐ญ๐œ๐กIn a historic milestone,...
24/06/2025

๐๐„๐–๐’ | ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ— ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‘๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐œ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ฌ ๐Œ๐€๐€๐โ€™๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐›๐š๐ญ๐œ๐ก

In a historic milestone, the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) welcomed ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐›๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง during its Reception Rites held on 23 June 2025โ€”the largest class in the academyโ€™s history.

Held at the New Parade Grounds of MAAP, the event marked the official entry of Class 2029 into the regimented life of maritime training.

From a competitive pool of more than 8,900 applicants nationwide, just 591- comprising ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿต ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฎ ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ - earned admission, marking the largest incoming class in MAAPโ€™s history.

The day began with admission procedures, followed by a dialogue between MAAP President VADM Eduardo Ma R Santos AFP (Ret) and the parents of the incoming cadets.

In the afternoon, VADM Santos graced the event with an inspirational message emphasizing the importance of shared growth, character development, and lifelong values.

โ€œYou have come from different places all over the country, from different walks of lifeโ€”but today, all 591 of you will begin to walk one path together. You are chosen to train, to serve, and to lead,โ€ VADM Santos stated.

He reminded them that the academyโ€™s mission extends beyond academics: it is to develop leaders grounded in honor and integrity.

โ€œWe teach not only education. We teach values that last a lifetimeโ€”Virtus. Fides. Disiplina,โ€ he added.

The probationary midshipmen will undergo a 32-day Indoctrination and Orientation Period (IOP), focused on physical, mental, and regimental training then will culminate on the Incorporation Ceremony, which will officially mark their entry into the fleet.

Words by: 3CL Garcia, Joshua
Photos by: 3CL Janeo, Aaron Jude , 3CL Sinadjan, Jee Anthony, 3CL Navarro, Vice, 4CL Pajarillo, Krystal Felice




IN PHOTOS | The Reception Rites for the Class of 2029 of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) were formal...
23/06/2025

IN PHOTOS | The Reception Rites for the Class of 2029 of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) were formally held earlier today, June 23, 2025, at the New Parade Grounds, CGSO Campus.

A total of 591 probationary midshipmen, including 32 females, officially reported and will undergo the Indoctrination and Orientation Period (IOP) โ€” a one-month phase of physical, mental, and character development designed to instill discipline, resilience, and the core values of the maritime profession.

As they enter the gates of the academy, they step into a proud legacy of maritime excellence, prepared to uphold the standards of MAAP and the global seafaring community.

Words by: 3CL Israel, Georj Andrei B.
Photos by: 3CL Janeo, Aaron Jude , 3CL Sinadjan, Jee Anthony, 3CL Navarro, Vice, 4CL Pajarillo, Krystal Felice




๐—ง๐—›๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง ๐—” ๐——๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ: ๐——-๐——๐—”๐—ฌ[โš ๏ธ ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง โš ๏ธ] PA SYSTEM BROADCAST โ€” 0900H,  D-DAY of Reception Rites"Attention, ษชษดแด„แดแดษชษดษข แด„สŸแด€๊œฑ๊œฑ...
23/06/2025

๐—ง๐—›๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง ๐—” ๐——๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ: ๐——-๐——๐—”๐—ฌ
[โš ๏ธ ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง โš ๏ธ]
PA SYSTEM BROADCAST โ€” 0900H, D-DAY of Reception Rites
"Attention, ษชษดแด„แดแดษชษดษข แด„สŸแด€๊œฑ๊œฑ 2029
This is not a drill.
I repeatโ€”this is not a drill.
Barometers falling. Psychological pressure building. Emotional ballast required.
Secure all uncertainties. Prepare all required documents, items, and most importantly, your will."

Report to the ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐จ๐œ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ.
Few hours before contact.
This is your final advisory before your first transformation.
Godspeed.
There comes a time in every celestial bodyโ€™s orbit when it must accelerate, slingshot past gravity, and enter a new trajectory. That time is now, Probationary Midshipman.
๐“๐ก๐ž ๐€๐œ๐š๐๐ž๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐š ๐ฌ๐œ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ. It is like a vessel, purposely-built and storm-tested, to carry you into unknown waters. You are not merely stepping onto concrete ground; you are stepping into a gravitational field where discipline is the force, and time... is the tide.

I still remember mine. The morning of Reception Rites. My neurons were firing erratically like an overcharged circuit, where fear, anticipation, nausea, resolve overwhelms my mind. I was Schrรถdingerโ€™s cadet: both brave and terrified, both ready and not. They say the universe began with a bang. Mine began with a whistle.
And that moment, that first call to attention, felt like the first spark of fusion inside a star.
What awaits you is no ordinary institution. You will learn not just to navigate oceans, but to navigate yourselfโ€”your faults, your failures, your fears. Your days will be spent ruled by training, governed by regulations, and measured not in comfort, but in conduct. You will be broken down, not to weaken you, but to remove the excess mass, like a hull shedding barnacles, so you may become seaworthy.
It is said that friction is necessary for motion. Likewise, youโ€™ll find that pain, hardship, and rejection are not anomalies but are the very forces that propel you forward.

๐ˆ๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ก๐š๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, remember the very reason you came, hold on to that reason and anchor it to your heart. Youโ€™ll hear voices yelling loud enough to burst your ears and rearrange your brains. And as your civilian instincts melt under the heat of maritime rigor, you will feel the change.

The first time you iron your uniform with machine precision.
The first time you carry your rifle.
The first time your name was called as a midshipman.
The first time you donโ€™t flinch when the clock strikes ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐—›.

Youโ€™ll feel yourself harden like tempered steel though still flawed, still learning, but resilient.
You will fall. You must. Even the most stable vessel rolls. There will be nights when the moon looks foreign through the porthole of your fatigue. When your ribs echo the sound of your own breath, and you ask yourself if youโ€™re enough. You ask the divine presence for signs to continue and the universe for signs to stay.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ.
But you were not built for the harbor. You were built to brave hurricanes of doubt,
to read charts of your own emotions, to decipher the morse code of failure into a signal of growth. The ship does not ask the storm to soften. It reinforces its hull. And neither will you ask for less burden, only broader shoulders.
Your classmates? They will become your constellation. Your crew. Your mirror and map. The sea does not reward lone ships. From this day forward, you navigate together, or you drift apart.
Years from now, youโ€™ll look back and understand that this day wasnโ€™t the hardest day of your life. It was just the start of the best decision you ever made.
You will learn to carry not just your name, but the name of this institution. Youโ€™ll represent not just your batch, but every cadet who came before you. And one day, when you're sailing across oceans or standing as an officer, youโ€™ll remember this exact moment from the nerves, the fear, the excitement and realize that it was here, in this place, that your story truly began.

๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐š ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ.
This is the countdown to your becoming.
To those who dare step forward,

๐™’๐™š๐™ก๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™š ๐™–๐™—๐™ค๐™–๐™ง๐™™.

Words by: Mori
Graphics by: 3CL Janeo, Aaron Jude D.


The bodyโ€™s rushing, blood pumping, adrenaline surging! Energy coiled like a bomb ready to explode โ€” because in just ๐—ข๐—ก๐—˜ ...
22/06/2025

The bodyโ€™s rushing, blood pumping, adrenaline surging! Energy coiled like a bomb ready to explode โ€” because in just ๐—ข๐—ก๐—˜ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ, the long-awaited Reception Rites for the MAAP Class of 2029 will ignite! The tension is rising, the anticipation is unbearable, and every heartbeat counts down to a life-changing moment.

As the aspirants await their first moments inside the Academy, they experience a whirlwind of emotions before the fast-approaching reporting time. To those feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, to those who are currently in ๐——๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ take this message as a spark of encouragement and a reminder that every great journey begins with discomfort. Let this be your signal to rise, endure, and embrace the challenge ahead.

๐Ÿ“ก ๐— ๐—”๐—ฌ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ: ๐——๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—š๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ
Origin: Cadet 8285 Vessel: MAAP
Coordinates: 14ยฐ26.7โ€ฒN, 120ยฐ33.0โ€ฒE โ€“ Off the coast of Kamaya Point, MAAP
Time Sent: 1750H โ€“ Attention call, mind still racing
Nature of Transmission: Emotional, mental, and spiritual fatigue
Current Status: Underway, soul on transit
Intended Receiver: Aspirants, to those who take the challenge

๐— ๐—”๐—ฌ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ, ๐— ๐—”๐—ฌ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ, ๐— ๐—”๐—ฌ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ!

This is a distress call, not for rescue, but remembrance. A signal from a soul currently in transit, navigating the waters of transformation. I send this not to be pulled from the waves, but to remind you, who will soon enter them, that the storm is survivable and even beautiful, if you know where to look.

โ›“ ๐—ก๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐——๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ

Entering into the Academy is different from boarding a ship. Itโ€™s disembarking from who you were. You will feel stripped of everything from your hair, time, comfort, and identity. Youโ€™ll hear your surname shouted more times in a week than your full name at home in a year. Youโ€™ll run without asking why, stand still when your legs scream โ€œmove,โ€ and speak only when spoken to. But what feels like breaking down is, in truth, being built. This is not punishment. This is preparation.

๐ŸŒŠ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐——๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—ข๐—•๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฉ๐—˜๐——

Heart rate surges like a vessel under high wind, not from fear, but from the sheer weight of becoming.
Vocal cords stretch under strain, learning to speak with clarity, but also to remain silent with discipline.
Homesickness hits like phantom pain, an ache where comfort used to be.
Muscles tremble not only from physical drills but from carrying the invisible weight of expectations, legacies, and the haunting voice of self-doubt.

Fog rolls in the deepest parts of the sea of the mind.
You will question your heading. You will second-guess your compass.
And yetโ€ฆ

๐Ÿงญ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฆ ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜

I am still afloat.
Not adrift. Still sailing. Still choosing to sail.

๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ž๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด:

I navigate somewhere between โ€œI canโ€™tโ€ and โ€œI must.โ€
That uncharted region is where true cadets are made. In the quiet moments when no one is watching. In the internal battles fought before dawn. In the mundane feeling of an endless cycle of routines. In the mornings you want to stay in your bunk but rise anyway. In the nights where homesickness howls louder than the whistle. In the moments you choose to endure, again and again.

๐Ÿ›ฐ ๐—”๐——๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—˜๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก (๐—”๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€)
Cadet-in-waiting, take heed: If you come here looking for perfection, leave that at the gate. Bring grit instead. Bring your why. Pack light, but hold heavy things, things anchored in your heart like purpose, and pride. There will be days when you feel invisible, unheard, unseen. But even shadows require light to exist. And I promise, itโ€™s there. Youโ€™re not just applying to a school. Youโ€™re signing a silent contract with the sea: โ€œMake me stronger than I was, no matter how rough the tides.โ€
This place will keep its end of the deal. So must you.

๐Ÿ›Ÿ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ก๐—ฆ๐— ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก
You will experience all Distress in all kinds of situations.
But hold on to your reason, embed it within your mind, and anchor it deep in your heart. Let your conviction, faith, and tenacity propel you forward to sail and survive.
Signal ends...
but your journey begins.

๐Ÿ“˜ Transmitted by:
Cadet 8285 โ€“ A.E.C.B.
A soul under training, becoming seaworthy

Words by: Mori
Graphics by: 3CL Janeo, Aaron Jude D.




It is now two days before the reception rites of the MAAP Class of 2029. Witness them as they take their first steps wit...
21/06/2025

It is now two days before the reception rites of the MAAP Class of 2029. Witness them as they take their first steps within the hallowed grounds of the academy, marking the beginning of their arduous but worthwhile journey toward a fruitful maritime career.

This literary piece is a sentiment of encouragement for those who rise to the challenge and choose to become part of the midshipman fleet.

๐๐‘๐Ž๐๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐Œ๐ˆ๐ƒ๐’๐‡๐ˆ๐๐Œ๐€๐,๐–๐‡๐Ž?

๐ushing like the skyโ€™s the limit, a purpose now clear,
๐‘esilience molded, overcoming all fear.
๐Žath-bound and ready, for what lies ahead,
๐anching out strong, where great leaders are made.
๐€ll comfort dissolve, a new self unfurls,
๐“riumph in grit, as a new chapter of the story unfolds.
๐ˆn every drill, a new strength emerged,
๐Žvercoming fears and doubts, leaving vulnerabilities like a melting iceberg.
๐avigating challenges, day by grueling day,
๐€cademy's crucible lights up thy way.
๐‘eaching for greatness, with hearts full of might,
๐˜earning for mastery, embracing like a warrior fight.

๐Œolding the future, with passion and disciplined grace,
๐ˆn unity standing, we find our true place.
๐ƒedication shines, through sweat, strain and pain,
๐’ailor's spirit rising, through the scorching sun and the cold rain.
๐‡ardship endured, for a purpose so grand,
๐ˆntegrity guiding, steers with a strong hand.
๐repared for the rough ocean, and all it may bring,
๐Œasters of self, on the cusp of the wing.
๐€ll fears now conquered, by courage profound,
๐ew horizons beckon, on the academyโ€™s hallowed grounds.

Words by: 3CL Bayhon, James Carlos B.
Graphics by: 3CL Janeo, Aaron Jude




๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | On 21 June 2025, the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific rendered arrival honors for Her Excellency HK ...
21/06/2025

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | On 21 June 2025, the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific rendered arrival honors for Her Excellency HK Yu PSM, FCPA (Aust), Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, together with Australian Defence Attachรฉs, at the Old Parade Grounds, CGSO Campus, led by VADM Eduardo Ma R. Santos AFP (Ret.), President, MAAP, in commemoration of the crew of Number 43 Squadron, Catalina A24-64, which was lost off Mindoro Island on 14 December 1944.

Afterwards, a wreath-laying ceremony and commemoration program were held at the Australian War Memorabilia to honor the fallen Australian soldiers who bravely demonstrated their patriotism in defense of Australia and in support of the Philippinesโ€™ liberation from Japanese occupation.

Words by: 3CL Israel, Georj Andrei B.
Photos by: 3CL Janeo, Aaron Jude



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The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific honors the independence of our beloved country today, 12th of June 2025, by...
12/06/2025

The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific honors the independence of our beloved country today, 12th of June 2025, by raising the Philippines' magnificent flag. This day commemorates the Filipino people's tireless efforts and sacrifices in liberating the country, enabling it to stand proudly on its own. As citizens and future world-class seafarers of this cherished country, let this be a celebration of freedom, culture, and patriotism under the pride of the national flag.

Let this day be dedicated to bolstering the Filipino people's fortitude and in demonstrating their passion for this nation's liberty. A tribute to those who have lost their lives in the battle for freedom and to keep fighting for the future prosperity and advancement of the countryโ€”a flag that represents our identity is a symbol worth fighting for.

Happy Independence Day from the patriotic midshipmen fleet and staff at the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific!

Words by: 4Cl Bagay, Yousef
Graphics by: 4Cl Naluz, Ian Gabriel



๐๐„๐–๐’ | ๐Œ๐€๐€๐ ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ, ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญโ€™๐ฅ ๐€๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ05 June 2025 โ€“ The Maritime Academy of Asia and the P...
09/06/2025

๐๐„๐–๐’ | ๐Œ๐€๐€๐ ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ, ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญโ€™๐ฅ ๐€๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ

05 June 2025 โ€“ The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) welcomed the month of June with a Morning Colors ceremony, recognizing outstanding achievements and welcoming new personnel into the institution.

Notable acknowledgement was given to MSGT Ramon U. Quinto PN (M) (Ret.), who was recognized for completing the grueling Zambales 100-Mile Ultramarathon from Infanta, Pangasinan to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in Olongapo City.

Finishing in 29 hours and 20 minutes, he passed through every town in Zambales earning him the Finisherโ€™s Buckle and a Certificate of Commendation for his perseverance and inspiring dedication.

Additionally, the MAAP Cutterboat Crew led by Team Captain 2CL Pare composed of members 2CL Adlawan, 2CL Alulod III, 2CL Cabagnan, 2CL Calig-a , 2CL Entong, 2CL Gorriceta, 2CL Oabina, 2CL Reso, 2CL Sapinoso, 3CL Ban, 3CL Batuan, 3CL Laudato, 3CL Perdon, 3CL Sambog, 3CL Siaton, 3CL Sinangote, and 3CL Tubalado were recognized for their remarkable performance under the supervision of Capt. Art Jamel Hipol at the 69th All-Japan Cutter Competition held on 24 May 2025 in Kure, Hiroshima, Japan.

Furthermore, VADM Eduardo Ma R. Santos AFP (Ret),President of MAAP, officially welcomed new staff and personnel from different departments exemplifying commitment in fostering continuous development of the academy.

With new achievements recognized and new faces welcomed, the academy continues to prosper, sailing forward with pride and purpose towards excellence.

Words by: 3CL Garcia,Joshua
Photos by: 4CL Demafiles, Claire Alyza
4CL Pajarillo, Krystal



To the Esteemed AMOSUP President and MAAP Governing Board Chairman, Dr. Conrado F. Oca โ€”The Maritime Academy of Asia and...
08/06/2025

To the Esteemed AMOSUP President and MAAP Governing Board Chairman, Dr. Conrado F. Oca โ€”

The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific, together with its dedicated midshipman fleet and hardworking staff, extends its deepest gratitude for your unwavering service and commitment to building a brighter future for the maritime community.

We wish you a life filled with blessings, continued good health, and many more years of passionate leadership and tireless dedication.

Hereโ€™s to many more successful years ahead โ€” ๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ซ๐š๐๐จ ๐…. ๐Ž๐œ๐š!



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