PA conducts 3rd MSAB in Davao City

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 10): PA conducts 3rd MSAB in Davao City

The Philippine Army (PA) on Wednesday conducted its third Multi-Sectoral Advisory Board (MSAB) meeting for this year at Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City.

In 2011, the Army launched the MSAB composed of representatives from key sectors of society who are willing to partner with and help the PA pursue its transformation initiatives.

After its formation, MSAB holds its regular meetings quarterly to ensure that all efforts pertaining the Army transformation are on track and progressing.

For this quarter, the assembly hopes to tackle updates on the implementation of the Army Transformation Roadmap (ATR) including PA chief Lt. Gen. Noel A. Coballes’ quick-wins on his advocacy of empowering the non-commissioned officers, improving the Army General Hospital and expediting benefits for the personnel.

As well, Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) “Bayanihan” implementation updates are of main concern.

The MSAB regular meetings also help each member to look ahead and be constantly fired up in achieving a shared vision of “a world-class Army that is a source of national pride”.

The PA MSAB is headed by its chairman Dr. Jesus Estanislao of the Institute for Solidarity in Asia.

Its members include Victoria Gartichorena of Ayala Corporation; Dr. Carolina Hernandez of UP-Diliman; Atty. Alexander Lacson of Kabayanihan Foundation; Prof. Solita Collas-Monsod of the UP School of Economics; Hon. Oscar Rodriguez of Pampanga; Hon. Mel Senen Sarmiento of Samar; Hon. Samira Gutoc-Tomawis of ARMM; Dr. Jennifer Santiago-Oreta of the Ateneo de Manila University; and Director Alberto Lim of the Development Bank of the Philippines.

Major Gen. Ariel Bernardo, 10th Infantry Division commander, expressed his desire to replicate MSAB and further engage with governors, mayors, regional directors and other representatives of various sectors in Davao.

With the PA MSAB, the Army has been able to demonstrate its earnest commitment to pursue genuine reforms founded on good governance and strong private-public partnership.

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