Fort Del Pilar, Baguio Ci­ty—The controversy over the Philippine Military Academy alumnus Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia’s pending court-martial for conduct unbecoming an officer and conduct prejudicial to the military service has reduced the number of applicants to the PMA.

PMA Supt. Gen. Cristolito Balaoing said the number of applicants to the academy has declined by as much as 15 percent since September. Because of the situation, Balaoing said the PMA is forced to hold another entrance exam in December to make up for the shortfall.

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