Three top graduates from the Philippine Military Academy’s “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 received the Dangal ng Batangan Award during a ceremony at the Mabini Shrine.

The accolade, jointly conferred by the Batangas Forum and the Kapatirang Mabini Foundation, is awarded to residents who bring honor to the province through outstanding achievement and public service.

The honorees included class valedictorian Army 2nd Lt. Christine Librada, Navy Ensign Elixa Hernandes, who ranked seventh in the class, and Army 2nd Lt. Catherine de Chaves, who finished eighth.

Local officials and civic leaders attended the presentation, including former Tanauan Mayor Paquito Lirio, retired Gen. Edgar Arevalo, former Batangas Governor Tony Leviste and Nelson Terrible.