"Cohesive Military Regiment ;bastion of potential National Leader", the parting words of Honorable Samuel D. Pagdilao , Jr., Representative and now a senator contender for Anti Crime & Terrorism Thru Community Involvement & Support ( ACT-CIS) Pastelist for todays " Kapihan sa Luneta Hotel Manila league series , hosted by the Philippine Star columnist Ms. Marichu Villanueva.

Welcoming in the era of influencers , for the markets demands and supply driven society  , the people by and large  today readily accept the idea that the by -gone days  when the power is wielded  from command and obey is no longer applicable.

The Chief of Command in any Nation , is bestowed to the highest position which is the President (for constitutional democratic republic like the Philippines. This means the President in today's case , the President Nonoy Benign Aquino III , have the right to command and be obeyed , using the formula of the traditional structure of the military heirarchy ( structure of command). 

Because the regiment , which its demanding discipline in training a soldier to become part of a battalion is good starting point on the life of the potential leader in carrying his primary obligations for his constituents. The acquired leadership skills, by exercising " spirit de corps", obey first before you complain, respect for superior are some of the experiential elements that a potential leaders intrinsically part of his oneness as a human being. This experience become part of his acquired wisdom , necessary for great national leader the Philippines likely should have.

In the Philippines the military like training could be attributed to the " Boys Scout ", who instil the basic form of " Honesty". The programmed is being offered in the formative course of the potential leaders on their elementary and high school grade. Moving forward, during the collegiate  days, " ROTC ) Reserve Officership Training Course , ( para military training) is part of the Philippine Collegiate curriculum. Which for the knowledge of the many, become a haven of not to serious matter of training, since many considered it just as a subject ( course outline) . Many doesn't  intent really to be accredited , reserve officer that the subject matter would like to. 

Hon, Samuel D. Pagdilao is willing for the author ship of the new bill/law, reinstating for the mandatory ROTC, requiring  each potential leaders of the land to give a free national service on his  chosen field in any  arm forces of the Philippines ( army, navy, marine, airforce, naval coast guard).

The said efforts would likely produce more potential national leaders with an upbringing of the military , who can invoke  the power of command in the right perspective.

"Obviously ", the very honest answer of the Hon. Senator contender , when he was ambushed ( interviewed) by the question , that is categorically answerable by yes or no. " Do you think president have been falsified in tactical operation of the SAF 44, due to his absences of earlier training at least in cub scout , boys scout or at least  ROTC training?

The essentiality of the needs for the Philippines  to have a mandatory ROTC , and at least free volunteers in the military systems would help the Philippines to have strong , reliable contingency force in the pending risk of national security ( West Philippine Issue). Moreover the reserve command could also be of good use, when mobilise during the havoc of climate change , natural disaster for recovery, rehabilitation, risk reduction  (preventive training simulation). The mobilisation could be done either on their respective battalion, or by Locala Government Unit where they reservist ( registered).

There is an urgent need also to , nationalised ( institutionalised-authored into law )  the annual , military review ( parade ),so as to put a touch of celebratory ( celebratizing) , the profession of the Arm forces of the Philippines ( as a service) .

Just recently , the Institute of the Corporate Directors, National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines, convenors of the "islands of good governance ", which measured the effectiveness of the national government agencies & government owned ,controlled corporations , together with the advocate partners like, MERALCO, METRO PACIFIC investment, Philex Mining Corporation, PLDT, San Miguel Corporation , gave a passing commendable remarks to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, ( Philippine Heart  Centre, National Electrification Administration, Department of Trade and Industry , and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.)

Through the compliance tick card ( score cards) , that each members of the said arm forces of the Philippines have been rigidly reviewed their career protocol professionalism , as well  personal development ( family ) which administered , implemented in due course for of their duties ( 5 years) have been a fruitful endeavour, which consider by today's administration  a great legacy, in eradicating red tape, corruption  there by resolving the endemic ( artificial poverty ).

The major high light of the event , is the awarding ( ala Oscar type), and a "revalida ", open forum with the major guest from the different field, and a close door evaluation , before the final awarding nights , that was held in Philippine International Convention Centre , Pasay City Philippines, with the very presence of the top senior officer of the Institute  for Solidarity in Asia, Mr. Jesus Istanislao , and many others .

Henry Estipona

King Financial

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