After more than six months of rigorous training, the 19 members of Marine Officer Basic Course (MOBC) Class 51 formally graduated during a ceremony held on July 28, 2026, at Acero Hall, MBRB, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The ceremony was presided over by Major General Vicente MAP Blanco III PN(M), Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps.In his message, Major General Blanco emphasized that the graduates now carry not only the privilege of leadership but also the immense responsibility of Command. “Your rank will give you authority, but it is your character that will earn you the respect and trust of your Marines,” Major General Blanco said.𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 the 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 are the ff:𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗹 𝗩 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗡(𝗠)Graduated Nr. 1 with a GWA of 95.59%Commandant's Plaque Award𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗣𝗡(𝗠)Graduated Nr. 2 with a GWA of 95.49%Superintendent's Plaque Award𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗧 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗡(𝗠)Graduated Nr. 3 with a GWA of 95.18%Director's Plaque AwardThe graduating class was composed of student officers from Naval Officers Candidate Course. The ceremony marks their successful completion and readiness to assume leadership roles in various Marine units, entrusted to lead Marines, serve the country, and the Filipino people.Following the graduation ceremony, the PMC Commandant, hosted the dinner reception. This gathering honored the graduates’ achievements and appreciation to their proud parents, whose sacrifices and unwavering support contributed significantly to their successful completion of their Course.