NYK-TDG MARITIME ACADEMY

𝟏,𝟕𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬. 𝟑𝟏 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧. 𝟐 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐀
𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬: 𝐀𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

We proudly congratulate 𝐄/𝐂𝐝𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐢 𝐂. 𝐎𝐠𝐨𝐲 (𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕), Chief Superintendent, and 𝐃/𝐂𝐝𝐭 𝐑𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐂. 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕), Deputy Chief Superintendent of the Cadet Leadership Council, for successfully completing a 3-month leadership development program under the Ayala Young Leaders Congress (AYLC) 2026.

Chosen from over 1,700 applicants nationwide and among only 31 delegates, the two (2) Third Year Cadets represented the sole maritime institution in this year’s cohort. They had the opportunity to engage with fellow student leaders across the country in advancing shared advocacies for nation-building.

Their journey began with the Kickoff Ceremony on 2026 January 23–25, and culminated in the Closing Activities on 2026 April 17–19 both held at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. The program featured leadership laboratories, immersion experiences, cross-sector engagements, and capstone presentations anchored on service, impact, and collective progress.

Notably, the kickoff also featured Ms. Ma. Nieves Confesor, NTMA Chairperson, alongside other distinguished leaders who shared insights on systems thinking, leadership branding, mindfulness, negotiation, and adaptive leadership.

During the Culmination Dinner, AYLC delegates engaged with notable leaders such as Ms. Jessica Soho, one of the country’s most respected journalists, and Ms. Martha Sazon, a leader in digital finance and innovation. The event also featured the ATLAS Homecoming, bringing together AYLC alumni from the past two decades.

Beyond the program, E/Cdt Ogoy and D/Cdt Villalon have actively shared their AYLC learnings with their fellow NTMA cadets, translating insights on service, accountability, and collaboration into daily cadet life and leadership practice.

The two cadets’ AYLC journey affirms NTMA’s direction toward transformative leadership, i.e., developing leaders who elevate others and shape systems for lasting impact.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐄 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕
(Written Examination and Interview held from October 2025 to March 2026)

Australia is supporting the Philippines to foster women’s leadership in the maritime sector.

In 2024, the NYK-TDG Maritime Academy made her‑story by welcoming its first women cadets and female president. To help drive this transformation, the Academy joined the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment, a partner of Australia’s Investing In Women program.

Learn more about how Australia supports gender equality in the workplace: https://investinginwomen.asia/gears/

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞

On 2026 March 21, NTMA cadets and personnel joined a Bloodletting and CPR Training Activity, reinforcing the Academy’s commitment to health, safety, and service.

The bloodletting, in partnership with Capitol Medical Center (CMC) and WellCare, gathered 102 donors from the NTMA community, highlighting the importance of volunteerism, giving back, and helping save lives.

Simultaneously, a hands-on CPR training with Transnational Medical and Diagnostic Center (TMDC) and Bell Kenz Pharma equipped participants with essential life-saving skills—practicing to the beat of “Staying Alive.”

Cadets actively asked questions and engaged with the doctors present, who were pleasantly surprised to learn that many already had prior knowledge from earlier training—making this session a valuable refresher that further strengthened their skills and confidence.

Through activities like these, NTMA continues to develop not only competent maritime professionals, but individuals ready to respond, care, and make a difference when it matters most.