Dear Cadet-Applicant/ Parents

We are providing additional information to some questions that you may have about the Pre-
Enrollment Briefing (PEB) and Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination (PEME). Feel free to e-mail us at
ntmaadmission@gmail.com for any other information that you require.

Thank you and we hope you have a safe trip coming to the Academy for PEB and to Manila for
your PEME.

Sincerely,

NTMA Admission

Question (Q): How many days should we allot
for the Pre-Enrolment Briefing (PEB) and Pre-
Enrolment Medical Examination (PEME)?
Answer (A): The PEB and PEME require two
days (Friday and Saturday). If you are from
Visayas/Mindanao most likely you will need a
maximum of four (4) days to include travel
time.
Q: What happens if I fail to attend the PEB and
PEME?
A: The PEB and PEME are mandatory to all
applicants before admission and enrollment.
The PEB, held in the NTMA Campus in Laguna
on a Friday, will allow the applicants to be
oriented on life of a cadet and their future life
as a seafarer. Apart from the orientation,
applicants also will undergo psych and
physical fitness test.
The PEME will be done at the Transnational
Medical and Diagnostic Center (TMDC) which
is near the AMOSUP Bldg. and San Agustin
Church in Intramuros, Manila on the next day,
Saturday.
Q: Am I really required to be accompanied by
my parent to the PEB?
A: Yes, applicants are required to be
accompanied by their parent, either the
father or mother. This way, your decision to
pursue your maritime education will be guided
by your parents. This is important especially
when you will avail of loans (“Study-Now-Pay-
Later”) to finance your education and the
corresponding responsibility if you resign or
discontinue your studies.
But as mentioned to you, the final decision
must be your own.
Q: What time must we report for the PEB
(Friday)?
A: Registration starts at 6:30 to 7:30am. But
again if you come from far provinces, we
encourage you to travel the day before
(Thursday) or earlier to have ample time for
rest in preparation for the PEB which will
include psych and physical fitness test. If you
have relatives who are near, it is best to spend
Thursday night there.

Failure to attend either the PEB or PEME Q: What time will the PEB and PEME end?
puts at risk your chances to be included in the
A: The PEB usually ends by 5pm-6pm. For
final list of qualified passers.
PEME, it is at 5pm or earlier.
Q: Why do we need to attend the PEB?
Q: Do you have prescribed dress code when
A: The PEB is the perfect venue for you to we report to NTMA during PEB?
choose if you are really decided in pursuing
A: Applicants must report already wearing
your maritime education in NTMA and
rubber shoes, jogging pants, and t-shirt in
eventually working onboard ocean-going
preparation for the Physical Fitness Test. Bring
cargo vessels. This is a decision that must be
extra t-shirt.
your own and not because other people
forced you. For parents/other guests may wear casual
attire. Mini skirt, sleeveless, plunging neckline,
tattered jeans, slippers, shorts, and sando are
not allowed. Bring sweater or jacket as the
venue may be cold.
Q: Do we have to pay to attend the PEB? How
much money should we prepare?
A: The PEB is free of charge. The amount of
money to be prepared depends on your
transportation, meals, and accommodation
needs.
Q: What if we decided not to continue my
application after we attended the PEB is there
any cost we need to pay?
A: None. But you have to inform us
immediately so we can hand-over the
documents you have submitted previously.
Q: What are the documents or items that we
need to bring to the PEB?
A: Please refer to the attached checklist
for your reference. Bring pen and small
notebook (tickler).
Q: What if I have incomplete documents which
I was unable to send via courier, am I still
allowed to attend the PEB?
A: If you remember, we already informed
you to prepare in advance the required
documents. Applicants must submit all the
required documents for evaluation by 2020
March 11. But if you have incomplete
documents, you are still allowed to attend PEB
but you will be given a deadline that you must
comply with; otherwise your application will be
marked as incomplete and your slot will be
given to other interested applicants.
Q. What if the health center/hospital cannot
retrieve anymore my vaccination record, but I
am sure that I had it during infancy?
A. If you/they cannot retrieve anymore
your record you need to do the following:
1. BCG – you need to acquire a
certification that is duly notarized by a notary
public near you.
2. Hepa B – you need to have a test
(HBSAG) if the vaccine is still active or not. If still
active, you only have to acquire a booster
shot, but if not, you need to complete the
three (3) shots, and submit to us the
certification for every shot.
3. Measles – you need to have an MMR
vaccine and submit a certification.
4. Varicella or chicken pox vaccine- if
you had chicken pox before, you need to
submit a certification from your doctor that
you had already a chicken pox. And along
with it you have to acquire a varicella booster
shot. If you haven’t had a chicken pox, you
need to complete the two (2) shots and get a
certification for submission to us as well.
Q. Are we required to complete all the
vaccines previously mentioned prior
attending the PEB?
A: No. However, those vaccines and
certifications will be required during the last
stages of the selection process for the final list
of qualified applicants.
Q: Will the Academy provide for our
transportation, accommodation, and food
expenses during the PEB/PEME?
A: No, transportation, accommodation
and food expenses will not be covered by
NTMA. However, during PEB, the lunch of
applicants will be provided for free.
Q: Since lunch will be provided free to
applicants only, do you have a canteen where
we can buy food for my parents?
A: Yes, you can buy food for
breakfast/lunch at a minimal cost of Php 50-
100. We will also sell snacks such as
sandwiches, biscuits, coffee, water, and juice
for your convenience.
Q: Can we bring our own food during PEB?
A: Yes, you may bring food for your
breakfast and lunch. There is a designated
area where you may have your meals. We
strongly urge applicants to take their breakfast
prior reporting to NTMA.
Q: You mentioned a physical fitness test (PFT)
during PEB, what is it?
A: Physical Fitness Test and proper posture
and bearing are requirements for our cadets
all throughout their stay in the Academy. The
PFT that you will have is a way for you to have A: Please refer to the attached checklist
a taste of the various fitness activities done by and prepare needed documents. And please
cadets such as push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, and be really be firm on your decision to pursue
road run. So, it’s best to start practicing now. your studies in NTMA.

Q: Do we have to pay for the PEME? Additional details for hotels within Calamba
City for your reference:
A: The PEME is free of charge. Please refer
to the checklist for additional information. (Nearest to farthest)

However, if there are some additional post- 1. HOTEL TURISTA – 0915-524-4311

PEME tests that will be required, it will be on
your own cost. For example, the dentist
requires you to have tooth extraction which
you can have in TMDC at your own cost or you
may undergo the said procedure in any
accredited DOH Clinic.
Back of Imall, Canlubang, Calamba City
2. HOTEL OLIVA - 0923 717 1207
NATIONAL HI-WAY PACIANO CALAMBA
LAGUNA (infront of Bus Station in
Mayapa, Calamba)

Passing these tests is necessary for you to be 3. RIVERVIEW RESORT – (049) 545 34 21 /
declared medically fit for inclusion in the final 0975-260-4883 (rates: P2,500 for 2
list of qualified passers. persons with free breakfast; additional
500/person if more than 2)
Q: Do we need to bring extra money for PEME?
Brgy Parian, National Hi-way, Calamba City,
A: Not really, but if you were required to Laguna
have tooth extraction, you may have the
same at TMDC but at your own cost. 4. ASTROTEL - (049) 502 03 60
NATIONAL HI-WAY REAL CALAMBA, LAGUNA
Q: Do you provide transportation from Laguna
(NTMA) to Manila (TMDC) for the PEME? 5. GREEN GLASS HOTEL (049) 502 1881
A: No, applicants go to TMDC on their own. CROSSING CALAMBA, LAGUNA

Q: What if I cannot attend on the date

assigned to me? Can I join in some other
schedules?

A: No, unless it is coordinated and subject

for approval.

Q: Is it okay to attend the PEB only and PEME

will be scheduled in other time?

A: Applicants who are interested to pursue

their application are required to undergo
PEME on the next day. Changing of date is
subject for approval.

Q: Do you know of a boarding house/hotel or

room for rent near the campus?

A: Yes, there is a dormitory operated by a

NYK-TDG Training Center nearby. Please
contact them directly for reservations at
(049)508-8602 / 0998-9668853.

Q: Any other reminders?