Military and Uniformed Personnel Summit 2024

On September 5, 2024, the Office of the AFP Sergeant Major, under the leadership of FCMS Feliciano M. Lazo (Inf) PA, successfully hosted the Military and Uniformed Personnel Summit 2024 at the Enlisted Personnel Recreation Center in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

The summit aimed to foster enhanced collaboration and mutual understanding among military and uniformed personnel regarding critical issues surrounding the West Philippine Sea. Key topics included strengthening the Philippines’ maritime security and improving maritime domain awareness, as well as adapting leadership styles to navigate the dynamic security landscape.

This initiative was designed to equip military and uniformed personnel (MUP) with essential knowledge and skills, promoting a robust mentoring system that emphasizes discipline and order. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions about leadership journeys, sharing insights and experiences that impart core values and enhance overall effectiveness and efficiency within their ranks.

Through this summit, the AFP aims to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and adaptability, ensuring that personnel are well-prepared to meet current and future challenges in the region.

In support to the goals of this activity, LCDR MARIA CHRISTINA A ROXAS PN, Assistant Chief, Public Affairs Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations, J7 introduced the AFP Communication Plan for the West Philippine Sea  “MULAT”. In her lecture, LCDR ROXAS emphasized the importance of having a collective narrative for the military and uniformed services when it comes to the issues surrounding the West Philippine Sea as it