Philippine Military Academy
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About
The Philippine Military Academy is the premier military school of the Philippines, and its 373-hectare campus at Fort Gregorio del Pilar in Loakan is one of the proudest visits in Baguio. The academy traces its history to 1905, when the Officers School of the Philippine Constabulary opened in Intramuros, and it has been at home at Fort del Pilar since 1950 — the entire fort was declared a National Historical Landmark in 2019. Visitors are welcome in the mornings to roam the pine-lined grounds and take in the mountain views. The PMA Museum, relaunched in 2025 after a full renovation, walks through the history and traditions of the Cadet Corps, while Relics Point displays WWII tanks, guns, and armored vehicles, and the static aircraft display and working sundial round out the photo stops. The biggest draw is Borromeo Field, the sacred parade ground where the Cadet Corps traditionally performs a parade and review on Saturday mornings and a silent drill exhibition on Sunday mornings — schedules are posted at the gate and are not guaranteed every week, so check the official PMA Facebook page before making the trip. Entry is free — leave a valid ID with the guard at the main gate, wear closed shoes and appropriate attire, and note that private vehicles can go only as far as Melchor Hall. The campus closes to visitors on short notice for typhoons and command activities, and foreign visitors need advance clearance arranged about two weeks ahead.
Amenities
- Renovated PMA Museum (relaunched 2025)
- Relics Point (WWII tanks, guns, vehicles)
- Static aircraft display · working sundial
- Borromeo Field cadet drills (weekends, when scheduled)
- Pine-lined parade grounds
- Parking (up to Melchor Hall) · Restrooms
Facilities
- Parking
- Restroom
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Today's Hours
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address
Philippine Military Academy, Fort Gregorio del Pilar, Loakan Road, Baguio City, Benguet 2602
Landmark: Main gate on Loakan Road — leave a valid ID with the guard
Phone
+63 918 957 2093Typical Visit
150 minutes
Typically busy
Usually busy at these times — based on typical patterns, not live crowd data.
- Weekend daytime
- Holiday peak
Plan your visit
Best time to visit
Weekend mornings — the Cadet Corps traditionally holds a parade or review on Saturdays and a silent drill exhibition on Sunday mornings, when scheduled. Weekday mornings are quieter. Public visiting winds down around noon, so arrive early.
What to bring
Closed shoes and smart-casual attire (slippers and shorts are turned away at the gate), a valid ID to leave with the guard, and a camera.
Things to do
- Tour the renovated PMA Museum (relaunched 2025)
- See the WWII relics at Relics Point (tanks, guns, armored vehicles)
- Photograph the static aircraft display and the working sundial
- Watch the cadet parade or silent drill at Borromeo Field (weekend mornings, when scheduled)
- Roam the pine-lined grounds of the National Historical Landmark campus
- Take photos with the friendly cadets
Getting there
Inside Fort Gregorio del Pilar on Loakan Road, southeastern Baguio, about 30 minutes from the CBD. Take the Plaza-Loakan-PMA jeepney from the Central Business District, or a taxi. Private vehicles can go only as far as Melchor Hall, where the visitor parking is.
Rules & notes
Entry is free — leave a valid ID with the MP at the gate. Closed shoes and appropriate attire are required (slippers and shorts are turned away). Cadet barracks and the athletic complex are off-limits. Short-notice closures for typhoons or command activities are announced on the official PMA Facebook page. Foreign visitors need advance clearance arranged about two weeks ahead. Drill and parade schedules are posted at the gate and are not guaranteed every week.
Where
Landmark: Main gate on Loakan Road — leave a valid ID with the guard
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