28 brigade commanders gather for a forum on peace, development

From the Philippine Information Agency (Aug 16): 28 brigade commanders gather for a forum on peace, development

Some 28 brigade commanders from different units of the Philippine Army gathered recently for the first leg of Brigade Commander’s Symposium held at Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao.

The event, dubbed as “Convergence: A Nexus for Peace and Development in the respective PA Brigade AOR”, was conducted since the brigades are the forefront of the national government efforts in sustaining peace and development in different regions, according to the Division Public Affars Office (DPAO) of the 6th ID.

Brig.Gen. CirilitoSobejana, 6th Infantry Division Commander emphasized the importance of the activity.

“We should learn the various dynamics on political, economics, socio-cultural and religion within our area of responsibility so we could come up with a good security template,” he said.

The event , he said, aimed at providing a venue for brigade commanders to share, reflect, and develop innovative strategies in a multi-stakeholder operational environment and apply the programs in their respective areas of responsibility (AORs).

It is a platform to increase the effectiveness and awareness of brigade commanders in integrating the capabilities of multi-stakeholders to address societal issues and sustain peace and development.

The group also discussed strategic programs and convergence initiatives, developed action plans and applicable innovative programs in addressing the local peace and development challenges.

http://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1011638