Philippine Army launches Multi-Sector Advisory Board in Camarines Norte

From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 9): Philippine Army launches Multi-Sector Advisory Board in Camarines Norte

To recognize and provide their external audience on the opportunity to participate in the journey towards transformation, a Multi-Sector Advisory Board (MSAB) was launched by the 902nd Infantry Brigade of the 9th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army (PA) in this province, recently.

The Philippine Army is presently embarking on a genuine and long term reform program dubbed as the Army Transformation RoadMap (ATR). The ATR, founded on good governance and performance excellence, aims to transform the army into a more capable, responsive, reliable and professional committed to its mandate of serving the Filipino people and defending the country.

Major General Yerson E. Depayso, commander of the 9th Infantry Division congratulate the 902nd infantry brigade under the command of Brigadier General Richard Q. Lagrana for their trail-blazing commitment and support  to the ATR after being conferred the initiated status in the four stage army governance pathway which is Philippine Army’s version of the Performance Governance System (PGS).

He also congratulated the brigade for the successful launching of the MSAB, as one of the compliance for the next stage in the army governance pathway.

He said that the MSAB’s capacity as an advisory board to the brigade’s ATR implementation plays a significant role in promoting continuity, sustainability and multi-sector governance coalition.

He said that the sharing of responsibility for the success of ATR related programs and projects are vital and relevant to the journey towards the next level in the army governance pathway or compliant-status.

The commander said that the ATR is a long term program of Philippine Army that also needs commitment and partnership with the other sectors of the society.

He said that MSAB will promote shared responsibility with their external stakeholders by giving them direct opportunity to participate in the implementation of the transformation programs.

He also hope that the MSAB will continue to partner with them until they reach their organization’s vision to be a world class army that is a source of national pride by 2028.

Brigadier General Lagrana on the other hand said that the importance of the 902nd MSAB is very enormous as it will serve as their guide and at the same time will assist them in ensuring continuity and sustainability of the ATR.

He said that MSAB’s collective knowledge, experiences and wisdom will surely be instrumental in helping them attain their transformation objectives.

Among the MSAB who made their pledge of commitment are Rev. Fr. Edilberto G. Mesias, parish priest of St. Cajetan Church as chairman; Efren U.Sale, proprietor of EUS construction as vice chairman and chairman of resource generation committee; vice governor Jonah Pimentel as chairman of governance committee; Rosalita Manlangit, information center manager of PIA as chairman of strategic communication committee; Fiscal Cornelio Roll representing Prosecutor Evilio C. Pormiento  as chairman of assessment and review committee while Crestito  Morcilla, asst. school division superintendent of DepEd, Fr. Melvin Gamelo, rector of Holy Trinity College and Rachalle Ramores, YLS facilitator as board members.

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