CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC) successfully concluded its first quarter meeting in Batanes, culminating in a significant visit to Mavulis Island, the northernmost part of the Philippines.
The meeting, held on March 24, 2025 was focused on enhancing maritime domain awareness, addressing the province’s peace and security situation in line with the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept, and strengthening Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) capabilities.
The meeting was attended by key figures, including Hon. Ignacio C. Villa, Provincial Vice Governor of Batanes; LtGen Rommel P Roldan PAF, The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP; Mr. Francisco Del Rosario Jr., AFP MSGC Chairperson; BGen Joel M Paloma PA, AFP MSGC Head Secretariat and Chief, Office for Strategic Studies and Strategy Management; Mr. Justinne H. Socito, Public Administrator, Provincial Government of Batanes; and Ms. Melissa Gretchen C. Pama, Department Head, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, Batanes.
The AFP MSGC, a vital advisory body composed of leaders and experts from various sectors, plays a crucial role in guiding the AFP in the implementation of its transformation roadmap towards its vision of becoming a world-class armed force.///
Photos by: A1C Castro PAF / PAOAFP
