“Marawi City has been freed by ordinary soldiers doing extraordinary deeds.” — Lt Col Ramon Flores One of the greatest challenges to the leadership of the Army was the magnitude and unexpected dynamics of the battlefield. As we were accustomed to fighting in the jungle, finding ourselves suddenly caught in the middle of an urban …
“Our main mission was to clear Marawi City at the soonest possible time. We were aware that there were more than 221,000 people living in the evacuation centers who wanted to return to the comfort of their own homes. The faster we liberate Marawi City, the sooner they can go home.” — Lt Gen Carlito …
“Terrorism is an omnipresent danger, a reality we must face in this modern world. These 154 days of battle tested our leadership, motivated us to innovate, and unveiled many lessons, all of which enabled us to better ourselves in the service of our country.” — Lt Gen Rolly Bautista Masters of Human Conditions Military leaders …
There exists the eternal question as to whether a leader is born or made. But does this issue really matter? While the word, leadership can be grandiosely characterized by various definitions and theories, its real value and effectiveness can only be tested through an actual exercise in the middle of complex conditions such as armed …