Are You Tough Enough To Study in this Academy? | A Day in the Life of PMMA Cadets 

It's finally here!!! I've been a bit busy this past month which is why I haven't uploaded any videos. If you want me to upload more frequently, hit the LIKE button on this video so I get more motivated hahaha! Thanks for all your support! This is my 99th video so next episode will be my 100th video on my channel. Stay tuned for that guys!

As a former U.S. Navy instructor at RTC San Diego, I salute these dedicated and determined young men! I can honestly say that in my four years as an instructor I never met a Filipino recruit who was NOT dedicated and determined! You do your nation PROUD!!!

I am 71 years old and have undergone military training. I often wondered about it, but now, in my old age I realize what it is all about. it is about gaining the self discipline to do your job even when you don’t feel like it or are bored.

Man those kids are freaking fit, I'm jealous. But amazing dedication, and all the more power to their future, and success.

I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now. I have an incredible amount of respect for you and those that are apart of you maritime legacy. Watching this video gave me a reminder of my training 20+ years ago as a recruit at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. It good to see that young men and women are still morally charge with carrying the standard and colors and traditions of those that came before them with pride and professionalism. Much respect to you and your alma mater.

All respects for this guys. Your trainning is respectful like a military. So proud.

My snappiest salute to all cadets and graduates of the tri-service academies of the Philippines...All for one: PMA-PMMA-PNPA!!!

I did officer training in the Australian Army in the early 1960s, and the first 6 months were similarly harsh, with punishment drills meted out for every infringement. However we were able to eat in a more relaxed manner thankfully. Physically and mentally it was very challenging, but we were proud of our achievements. I think this training is going to weed out the dreamers for sure.

Have you made all of these into a documentary? You have the skill for sure!! To be a chief engineer and also have such skill in video and editing is great!

ah my back hurts looking at that lineup

My brother is PMMA grad and also a battalion commander. He’s well-respected by his juniors because he respected them as well.

Dapat ganito lahat maritime school dito sa pilipinas tinuturuan ng disiplina at respeto. Sana tumulong ang PMMA sa mga maritime school na turuan ng disiplina at respeto ang mga kadete.

Man ur videos are awesome. The production, the narration, the explanation and quality. If i owned a tv channel definitely would have gave u ur own tv show. Keep up the good work

Thanks for the video Chief its really fantastic to see the young men and women of the Philippine Merchant Marine working to achieve their goals.

With this documentaries of PMMA graduate and becoming a Navy and Coast Guard Officers, you will give them the utmost highest respect for their hardship of training and education process. Salute to all of them.

back in 2001, i was a student ( Cadet Officer ) at Royal Malaysian Naval College. There is 1 pinoy boy name Cadet Roberto in the same class with me. He is a very good person and humble. Miss u Roberto.

I quite agree with you ! I'm russian and I visited this academy for the RADAR courses. Discipline of the cadets is on the level high !

Im 43 and live in the states, and this video was so good almost has me wanting to join. Good PMMA recruiting video. Bravo! 💪

Wow! What more can I say. Thank you Chief MAKOi for making these videos and sharing your life, and now the tough training to be, a merchant marine.

love your works sir... we even used this video as a tool for convincing future cadets in our Alma Mater during our information drive for the PMMA entrance examination last 29 Sept. 2018... thank you sir...

Respect for this training. Im cadet from indonesian This training really like millitary navy training. Good job

This motivate lot's of young men out there..#Salute to this cadet and the maker who are so defined for perfection👍⚓️🙏🙏PMMA #WhatAVideoItWasIndeed #GodBlessU😇😇🙏🙏🙏

the word is discipline....... now it is my first hand of watching their lives..... so much respect......beyond par..... can't imagine the training

OK, WOW. I've heard a lot about the PMMA. Until I watched this video though, I had no idea how hard these people work. I'm really impressed. Lots of respect to you all

Jusko. Di ako pwede diyan. Pagkagising ko ay di pwede bihis agad. Tatae pa ako mga 10 mins.

I can't wait, i just passed the PMMA Entrance examination, Just need to pass the Medical Examination and Neuro :D

Man that is brutal, more intense than many military training courses.

Thank you chief makoi for making this video, this really inspires me to enter the PMMA in the next 5 years I know it sounds to to early to prepare may self in entering the PMMA but I want to be prepared in all that things that I will face inside the academy that's why im so happy that you are making videos about the typical day of a PMMA student's so again thank you for making this inspiring video.

Another amazing video from the PMMA... All that marching about, swords, morning/evening colours, saluting, rifles etc. Then we see them standing at exaggerated attention trying to bend backwards at 45 degrees. Then the dining hall, which really seems ludicrous to me - eating by numbers? Drinking by numbers? Which navy, merchant or armed, does that? Most navies - especially the merchant navies of the world - are pretty relaxed, and don't require this sort of slavish obedience, not even at Dartmouth (RN Officer's College in UK). OK, so they are supposed to also be reserve officers in the Philippines Navy, but you can train them for that when required, not right at the beginning. In most countries the Reserves are also voluntary. What was impressive was the technical equipment and training in the classrooms, which seems quite advanced to me. In the British Merchant Navy we did theory at Marine School with "trade training" in the final 18 months at college. Otherwise on the job training was carried out at sea on the company's ships, where you got to learn it all at the sharp end. I would think that any cadet going through PMMA then joining a western european merchant ship will find the discipline shown in this video to be totally absent, along with saluting, standing to attention etc. I'm not sure what they are trying to do here other than pad out the course, which one assumes either the cadet or the company is paying for? I sailed with Filipino ratings on UK ships and they were very good, as were the few deck officers we had. Some had been officers in the Philippines MN, but preferred the way of life and almighty dollar that was obtainable as crew on British or European ships. The British merchant navy is just about gone now, with many of the officers now being from Croatia and other Eastern European countries, along with Filipino. I would imagine with that sort of training, that the Filipino is considerably better than his Croatian fellow. Food for thought video, which I am going to share amongst my seafaring friends!

Well done bunkmate and thank you for your passion, may it onboard or ashore (most of the time in & about PMMA). Kudos! - Alfher Dosmil- PMMA Hail to Thee!

This video really inspired me, thanks for this video cheif.

Nice video Chief! I always wanted to be a seaman vlogger just like you! And finding out that you're a PMMAer is awesome, 'cos I will start my journey as an aspiring PMMA cadet next month. I hope you can give me some tips on how to survive the Probationary period. Thank you, Chief! To more informational videos!

Nicely done mate! Keep up the great works and keep them coming! 😉 Looking forward for more of your documentaries.

I am a deck cadet from Ukraine. Compared to your level of training, our nothingness. You are great!

for those who what to be a seafarers..thIs is the life in PMMA...nice job chief makoi...very imformative video....

Chief Makoi, salamat sa pag i-inspire sa mga future marines like me :) please keep on making videos kahit na kakaunti pa lang subs mo, lalaki rin yan kasi maganda naman quality ng mga videos mo at marami kaming natututunan :) SALAMAT CHIEF!

wow that is one hell of a tough training! all my respect goes out to all of ya'

Chief: Are graduates of the Merchant Marine Academy also members of the Philippine Armed Forces? Oh, I just saw the answer to my question: "They are Reserve Philippine Naval Officers" I was US Air Force and my Son is US Army, 75th Rangers When I left the US military, I used the GI bill to pay for my Electrical Engineering University education. I am a fellow engineer.

Salute! They got a very high standard of discipline...

Been here since day 1, it's good to see u growing sir

I AM ONE OF THE PASSERS FOR PMMA 2018-19 CADETSHIP. CAN I HAVE A GODBLESS :)

Why do they March with backs leaning what's the history behind that

Kudos to your vlogs, Chief! As always, excellent and well-presented. May you continue to promote and exalt our humble Alma Mater!

sir i am from bangladesh 🇧🇩. i appreciate this accademy. it’s a very nice and charming accademy. i saw your video regularly. And I always find your videos useful. thank you sir go on

Thanks for the memories PMMA...

Your very smart and intelligent Sir, snappy salute! Excellent vid contents !

Ngayon ko lang napanuod vids. mo. Awesome bunkmate! I pledge allegiance as a SUBSCRIBER! I am proud of what you do as a Vlogger. I never met you in person but I could say " this youtuber is a brother!" Keep it up!!!

I enjoyed every minute of this video. Discipline is so important in life !

If ever possible, could you do one in maap?

Thank you for your service 🇵🇭

Sir I loved ur videos alot. Ur every video is awesome. The way u speak is so polite n easily understanding. This video is above all one. Even being a Chief Engineer u take ur time make such a good videos. Thanku so much.

Im still 14 years old and Im INSPIRED because my Dad is a PMMA Graduate at dahil dito Chief mate na siya ngayon sa barko!

The beauty of PMMA is that the cadets are the ones planning and executing daily routine based on school calendar. Equipments are being used and over-used by the cadets and not for display only. It is also a place where books needs to look deteriorated due to reading. A cadet's book that looks like new and never been opened can become an unforgettable punishable offense. PMMA is a DIY management school because its the corps of midshipman or cadets are the ones executing and achieving periodic targets and objectives.

Excellent video. Nice and detailed description. Well done.

Chief we are proud of you, the cadets and the Philippines!

Interesting and ... surprising to me. I'm an old man now but I have been an officer for 30 years (not navy) in my country. I have been trained in our most prestigious officer school and it was tough, believe me, sometimes similar in some aspects but very different in others. It looks a little American style but the thing that surprises me most is that they seem to be sleeping "standing to attention" and eating "mechanically", as if they were "presenting arms" for any movement. That's not criticism at all but this would just be unthinkable in my country, and even in the neighbouring countries... I think it's most likely a matter of culture. Anyway, I discovered these videos by chance and I love them very much since they answer to many questions I was asking myself about maritime professions (as you know the sea is part of children's dreams...). All the best to you

A great view of what it takes to succeed. I am guessing that the recruits standing and eating with the rigid arching stance are the first year cadets is that true, please explain. thank you again for the video I look forward to see them

My back watching them standing arched back like that.

I didn't realise the Philippines were the backbone of the shipping industry, keep doing what you're doing!

Why are some of them sitting and standing with arched backs?

Thank you for the very good video. My son is considering to enroll at PMMA. Being a parent I'd like to ask if there's any hazing in the campus? Is it very safe po ba rito in 4-year stay ng mga students? Salamat

Thank you so much for uploading videos sir!!

I miss the good old days. Kaso hindi nga lng sa PMMA. Halos mgka-pareho lg daily routine except sa mga obstacle courses. Good vlog chief. JBLFMU-Molo batch 2017. Polaris class

I will be a PMA To serve our country #filipinoisthebest

Oh I loved this video, fab look into your day!

From India I love 🇵🇭 and Its Marine Training Academy's

I took up an examination at PMMA for BS Marine transportation last 1988. And unfortunately I'm failed . Now my life is dis oriented and no direction. I living in ordinary person nor employee I'm in a peak of my life and unsuccessful . I'm not professional because I'm living below poverty line and my parent is separated. I accepted what my life is and this is a god given life to me..

This reminds me of my US Navy boot camp.

I've come to do the same..

and I was always told to eat over your plate. My shirt would be a mess eating as these cadets must. Very impressed at the discipline,

I will become one of them one day,and i will return to this comment and say that"i did it!"

After 3 years i will join pmma to serve for the country

Could someone explain why they are standing with their chest forward and their face the way they are? Thanks in advance!

It was my first time watching daily life of PMMA mdm. I cant help but to reminisce the life of my poklat days hahaha... Even though I graduated in KP, I cant help but find the similarities...

For while there I thought sea life may have been the best life but being I've spent a life doing what I wanted when I wanted, to each his own. That being said I have a lot of respect for the Chief and his ship mates.

May I ask do they get any freetime? Like for usin phone or relaxing?? Just wondering Thanks in advance!

I noticed that some of them stand with their backs arched and others don’t, is it a difference in rank?

Another authenticate video from Chief Thanks. I just want to know that PMMA enrollment the foreign students and what is the duration of Courses.

Sir u have amazing narrating and editing skills

Hit Like and Subscribed sir! Thank you sir for the awesome Video... Hand Salute with clickings!

Generally, I am very impressed. However, I am sorry to have to say it, but I consider the enforced exaggerated posture to be abusive, and potentially physically damaging. I was a nurse. I wonder what an orthopedic specialist would have to say about this YEAR-LONG requirement !

Chief makoi thank you po dahil marami po akong natutunan sa mga vlog nyo.

Sarap mag training jan payat kupa naman maliksi kaya yan basta isipin natin na malalampasan din yan ng ilang taon.

No, im not tough enough lol

I wanted to become one but my skills and knowledge are not enough :(

My brother graduated fr that schl.But luckily he has no luck to continue his dream bec of what happen to him during his apprentice in Kuwait. His ship is around the world.He had accident in Kuwait. I admire u alot.its 1 of my dream b4.

Pangarap ko makapasok sa PMMA kaso hindi ganon ka ganda ang buhay namin para may maipang tustos sa mga gastusin. Hanggang hanga ako sa mga Maritime. Hanggang pangarap nalang. 😊 Good Luck and more powers para sa PMMA students. 🙌

What's year payment for education.

Great video , very motivating. Sad that the reality is that the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard full of corruption

Gagawin ko lahat makapasok lang sa academy na yan. Thankyou sir.

Goodluck sa sarili ko hindi ako susuko!!!

Im inspired really...i want to be a pmma cadet too

Training at Indian maritime institute is very easy compared to this. This is very very tough training.

Very fascinating Chief. Thank you sir.

Salute Chief about PMMA Cadets

That's a lot of muster 😭😭

Nakapunta na kami Dyan. Nice. 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪😅

Your videos are very entertaining and I can identify with shipboard life and training. I did a career in the U.S. Coast Guard, eleven years of which was a sea.

So much respect!!

anu po sir ginagawa sa commence of weekend liberty?