“It is imperative to document our trials, failures, lessons learned, and the success of the Philippine Army in the Battle of Marawi, which led to the eventual neutralization of the ISIS-Maute Terrorist Group in order to prevent a similar incident from happening in the future.” — Lt Gen Rolly Bautista It was the refusal of …
An enduring documentation of the leadership journey of the military during the Marawi siege, this book is about the stories and experiences of our leaders during and after the crisis. “Leading from the Heart” is an inspirational book of the Art of Army Leadership. Handbook Series
This book is an enduring documentation of our leadership journey during the Marawi crisis. It tells our stories and experiences during and after the crisis in the hopes that it will serve as a reference for the next generation of Philippine Army leaders. As part of warfighting functions, leadership became a game-changer in defeating the …
“In times of conflict and confusion, leadership provides direction, mitigates uncertainties, and turns challenges into opportunities.” — Lt Col Jo-ar Herrera Leading from the Heart guides you through a reflective journey of Philippine Army leadership as exhibited throughout the five-month-long Battle of Marawi. In this book, we tell the narratives of some of our Army …
“A leader’s success depends on how he motivates and directs his troops towards the attainment of the vision and the accomplishment of the mission.” — BGen Ramiro Manuel Rey The five-month-long battle of our government forces against the ISIS-Maute Terrorist Group was one of the longest and hardest Urban Warfare documented since World War II. …
“Under challenging conditions, leaders should be more flexible, adaptive, and innovative in order to overcome unforeseen obstacles encountered along the road to success.” — BGen Corleto Vinluan Jr Prelude to the Crisis Prior to the Marawi crisis, our forces had launched incessant military operations against the ISIS-Maute Terrorist Group. The terrorist group took control of …
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“Army Leadership is the lifeblood of the Philippine Army.” — PA Leadership Roles Manual As embodied in the 1987 Constitution, our primary role as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is to be the protector of the people and the state. Our goal is to secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity …
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“Leadership is influencing our troops towards the accomplishment of our mission while maintaining a high degree of motivation and morale.” — Cpt Jiro Poblacion The Commander on Duty Kind, humble, soft-spoken, and unassuming. A battle-tested leader who remains cool and calm under pressure. A focused commander who personally goes to check on the welfare of …
“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 …