The Philippine Army is currently hosting the 11th Senior Leader’s Conference (SLC) at the Philippine Army Officers Clubhouse, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, from March 20 to 21, 2018.
(Manila Bulletin file photo)
The holding of the SLC is is connection to with the Army’s celebration of its 121st founding anniversary with the theme: “Serving the People, Securing the Land”.
Army Spokesman Lt. Col. Louie D. Villanueva, said Army senior leaders from all over the Philippines will gather in the two-day conference which will focus on the issues of violent extremism and terrorism as part of the Army’s sincere commitment to counter-terrorism.
Villanueva said the 11th SLC aims to keep senior leaders of the Philippine Army informed on the current programs, issues and relevant developments affecting the organization.
“It is also a platform where the participants may introduce and discuss new concepts and ideas that could contribute in addressing the various security issues besetting the country,” Villanueva said.
With the theme “Defeating Terrorism, Responding to a Global Challenge,” the Army invited guest speakers who will provide knowledge and perspectives concerning terrorism, its implications as well as possible solutions to counter it.
Some of the prominent personalities invited are Professor Julkipli M. Wadi of the Institute of Islamic Studies of the University of the Philippines, Assistant Secretary Allan S. Cabanlong of the Department of Information and Communication Technology, . Robert Francis B. Garcia of the Peace Advocates for Truth, Healing and Justice Organization, Senator Gregorio B. Honasan II of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Dr. Jolene Jerard of the Nanyang University – Rajaratnam Scool of International Studies and Director General Alex Paul I. Monteagudo, Ph.D. of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA).
Villanueva said the Philippine Army, under the stewardship of Lt. Gen. Bautista aims continue its mission of developing a modern Army that is responsive and capable of addressing threats against its people and the sovereignty of the country.
“Part of this effort is strengthening of the Army’s campaign to counter violent extremism,” he said.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/03/20/army-hosts-11th-senior-leaders-conference/
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