A Foundation Built for National Service
The Philippine Military Academy Foundation, Inc. exists to strengthen PMA's capacity to develop military officers of the highest integrity, competence, and character — officers who serve God, country, and people.
Who We Are
Our Story
The Philippine Military Academy Foundation has been a registered non-stock, non-profit corporation since 1988. Its work is scholastic before it is anything else — and through that, it serves the country's security and development.
In practice, that means helping the Academy teach better. PMAFI puts its support behind the quality of instruction itself: the character formation, academic depth, military skill and physical readiness that turn a cadet into an officer.
Since the Academy adopted its Road Map 2028, the Foundation has aligned what it funds to the priorities set out there — so its giving follows the PMA's own plan rather than running alongside it.
Mission-Driven
Every program and initiative is anchored on a single purpose: strengthening PMA and the officers it produces.
Alumni-Led
PMAFI is governed and supported by PMA graduates who carry a lifelong commitment to the Academy and the nation.
Education-Focused
We invest in academics, facilities, and cadet development — ensuring PMA remains a world-class institution.
Nationally Recognized
Through partnerships and community engagement, PMAFI extends its reach far beyond the walls of Fort del Pilar.
Our Mission
To contribute to scholastic progress and national security and development, and assist the PMA improve the quality of its instruction in pursuit of character building, academic excellence, military skills proficiency and physical development.
Our Vision
A respectable, highly dedicated and financially stable Foundation, strongly committed to the enhancement of the quality of education and character development at the Philippine Military Academy.
What Guides Us
Core Values
Board of Trustees
Who Leads the Foundation
2025 – 2026
Fifteen trustees, elected by the membership, govern the Foundation; the Academy's Superintendent sits with them ex officio. Between board meetings, an Executive Committee chaired by the President decides how PMAFI answers the Academy's requests for support. The President serves as chief executive and runs the Foundation day to day.
Executive Officers
Leo Angelo D. Leuterio
Chairman
- PhD units in PASA, Bicol University
- Masters in Management (Industrial Relations), UP
- Diploma in Results Based Management, AIM
- Vice Chairman, Holy Child College of Davao
Jose C. Lalisan Jr.
Vice Chairman & Corporate Auditor
- Director, Directorate for Personnel and Record Management, PNP
- Master in National Security Administration, NDCP
- Executive Security Consultant, EEI
- Past Director, Rotary Club of Davao
- Charter Member, Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte
Bartolome Vicente O. Bacarro
President & Chairman, Executive Committee
- Chief of Staff, AFP (2022)
- Medal of Valor Awardee
- Commander, Southern Luzon Command
- Commander, 2nd Infantry Division
- Commandant of Cadets, PMA
- Commander, 502nd Infantry Brigade
Salvador Q. Esguerra
Vice President & Chairman, Nomination & Election Committee
- BS Electrical Engineering, UP Diliman
- Master in Management
- Commander, AFP CEIS
- Executive Director, AGFO
- Trustee, AGFO Foundation, Inc.
- Deputy Administrator, PVAO
- Vice President for Operations, VFP
- Cavaliers Award, Naval Operation, PMAAAI 1974
Committee Officers
Gil C. Meneses
Corporate Secretary
- Magna Cum Laude, Graduate #2
- PhD, Peace and Security Administration
- Masters, Public Safety Administration (Silver Medal)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Cum Laude
- Director, Civil Security Group (CSG), PNP
- Technical Consultant, PMS, OP (2017–2022)
- Member, Rotary Club of Loyola Heights, QC
- Member, Philippine Bar (1994)
Rolando M. Aquino
Treasurer & Chairman, Finance Committee
- Master in Defense Studies, University of Canberra, Australia
- Wing Commander, 205th TW & 410th MW
- Independent Trustee, AFPMBAI (2015–2016)
- Member, BOD, Air Cavalier Credit Coop (2015–2021)
- Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, CSC (2014)
- The Outstanding Philippine Soldier (2006)
- Cavalier Award, Air Force Operations (1994)
Rufino G. Ibay Jr.
Chairman, Awards Committee
- Academic Board Star
- Masters Degree in Economics, UP School of Economics
- Director for Comptrollership, PNP
- President & CEO, AFPSLAI (2003–2006)
- Acting Chairperson, John Hay Management Corporation
- Member, Rotary Club of Pasay MIA
- MA in Economics; PhD in Peace and Security, Bicol University
Manuel B. Mariano
Chairman, Bylaws Amendment Committee
- Masters in Management, AIM
- Masters in Business Economics, UA&P
- Commander, AFP LOGCOM
- Chairman and CEO, Videogram Regulatory Board
- Member, BOT, TG PMA HOP Foundation
- Distinguished Conduct Star
- Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award
- President, Rotary Club of Greenmeadows
- First AFP Senior Officer Graduate, National Defense University, Washington DC, USA
Anselmo S. Avenido Jr.
Chairman, Policy Formulation Committee
- Graduate #1, Summa Cum Laude & Academic Star Awardee
- P/Lieutenant General, PNP (Ret.)
- P/Deputy Director General, PNP
- MPA, UP; MBGA, ADMU; MMAS, USACGSC
- Director General, PDEA
- Chairman, Dangerous Drug Board
- Undersecretary, DILG
- Chairman, PMAAAI (2015–2016)
- President, PETFI
- Chairman & President, PMAFI
Demosthenes C. Doplayna
Chairman, Membership Committee
- BS PMA 1982 with Academic Board Star
- Master in Business Management, AIM (1993)
- Head, Investment Assistance Department, AFPRSBS (1994–1996)
- President, PMA Development Foundation Inc. (2013–2018)
- Managing Director, Facilities Managers Inc.
- Chairman & President, Facility Servisys Inc.
- Cavaliers Award, PMAAAI (2023)
Florentino P. Manalastas Jr.
Chairman, Project Evaluation Committee
- Master in Business Administration, UP (1988)
- Juris Doctor, St. Louis University, BC (1994)
- Executive Doctorate in Education Leadership (lacking dissertation), DAP
- Dean, Corps of Professors, AFP
- OIC-Executive Director, ATC-PMC, OP
- Corporate Secretary, AFPSLAI
- Dangal na Lipi Awardee (Bulacan)
Allan O. Corpuz
Chairman, Ways & Means Committee
- MBA (Top Executive Program), PLM
- MPM major in Security & Development, DAP
- PhD in Public Administration, GPTU
- MNSA, NDCP
- Commander, Coast Guard District SEM / Coast Guard Mindanao Area Command
- Secretary General & Corporate Secretary, TFOE-PE, Inc.
- DPDGL/PGLI/PM, GLF&
- Past High Sheriff, Balisong Shrine Club
- Most Outstanding Worshipful Master, MD NCR-C (MY 2022–23)
Trustees
Jose C. Lapus
Trustee
- Cavalier Awardee, PMAAAI (2017)
- Commanding General, Visayas Command
- MBA, UP
- MPA, MLQU
- Board of Director, PHIVIDEC
- President, Mindanao Steel Corporation
Restituto L. Aguilar
Trustee
- Deputy Administrator, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (2022–present)
- Executive Director, National Historical Commission of the Philippines (2020–2021)
- Editor-in-Chief, Cavalier Magazine, PMAAAI (2002–2012)
- Editor, Cavalier Handbook (2012 & 2015 Editions)
- Author, Academy Register (2016)
- Treasurer, PMA Foundation, Inc. (2020–present)
- Cavalier Award, PMAAAI (2011)
Irvin S. Hibaler
Trustee
- Chief, International Military Affairs Branch, Strategic and Special Studies Division, OSSSM
- MS Environmental Management
- Student, PhD in Environmental Diplomacy and Negotiations
- Military Assistant, Anti-Terrorism Council
- Program Management Center
- Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners
Caesar Bernard N. Valencia
Trustee, Ex Officio (PMA Superintendent)
- PMA Superintendent
- Master in Management, University of New South Wales, Canberra, Australia
- Vice Commander, Philippine Navy (2022)
- Chief of Naval Staff (2021)
- Commander, Naval Forces Northern Luzon (2019)
- Director, Naval Intelligence Training Institute
- Dean of Academics, Naval Officer School Center