PA senior officers brief PMA cadets on leadership

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MANILA — The Philippine Army (PA), headed by its commander, Lt. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto and other senior officers, conducted on Thursday a Cadet Leadership and Character Development Program at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in Baguio City to come up with recommendations in solving malpractices and obsolete traditions that hinder professionalism in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

The initiative aims to impart a development tool in managerial and leadership skills anchored in the Army’s core values of honor, patriotism, and duty, PA spokesperson Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said in a statement.

The seminar came in wake of the alleged maltreatment incidents, which caused the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio and hospitalization of several others last month.

Under the guidance of the PA chief, Army general staff officers, former company commanders, senior non-commissioned and legal officers, a focused group discussion was held with the PMA’s third, second, and first-class cadets.

The speakers shared their experiences in motivating subordinates and exercising compassion without sacrificing discipline.

They highlighted the value of “Mission First, People Always” and the promotion of the mental and physical well-being of their future comrades as an important factor in mission accomplishment.

“True leaders manage people and bring out the potential and capability in each of them in constructive approaches,” Macairog said. On the other hand, Army legal officers also provided additional lectures on Republic Act No. 8049 or the Anti-Hazing Law.

“True leadership requires taking responsibility for the people you command, which means caring for your troops, ensuring their safety, and looking out for their welfare. As you continue with your training and education here at the Academy, I encourage you to develop an appreciation for the deeper purpose of your formation as future officers of the AFP,” Alberto said.