CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted a two-day Senior Enlisted Personnel Leadership Forum on March 25-26, 2025, here. The forum gathered Sergeant Majors from AFPWSSUs/Tenant Units and Chief Clerks/NCOs from the JPS Staffs where they actively engaged in an open forum to reinforce its leadership, and promote supportive organizational environment.
On March 25, the Office of the Command Sergeant Major (OCSM) led a Mental Health Awareness Lecture, which focused on the importance of mental health and well-being.
Among invited speakers were BGen Fatima Claire S Navarro, the AFP’s Surgeon General (TSG); Ms. Rosario S Abendan of the TSG Office; and Mr. Antonio Rivera, Chief Psychologist, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo Station Hospital (CGEASH). The discussion addressed factors impacting the discipline, morale, and welfare of personnel, promoting a more resilient and supportive AFP environment.
Meanwhile, on March 26, the General Headquarters and Headquarters Service Command (GHQ & HSC), led by BGen Armand M Arevalo, GHQ & HSC Commander, and Colonel Xerxes A Trinidad, Chief of the Public Affairs Office, AFP (PAOAFP), facilitated a discussion on leadership strategies and key AFP initiatives.
The Forum reaffirms the AFP’s dedication to empowering its personnel, ensuring a well-informed and unified force prepared to address evolving challenges in national defense, security, and gender inclusivity.
Photo by: PO3 Gonzales/ PAOAFP
