fig Yield uplesiay 3h ay a IS " “Meg -£ a! a) 4 7 | Poe i SLU e ssp SUKI ae Ue DE eu eu Ly ec Lie ON Cc ache UCEDITORIAL ue measure of being a successfil organization is wiien every member ives is best, untisialy, towards the accomplishment of a team goal. The valve of contributions is relative though, depending on cach competencies. What is important i that cach one does his share ofthe load, responsibly. Just like in any other organization, either private oF government, performance agement is among the most interesting is- sues tabled for discussion between superiors and stall, with the standardseting and the rating process itself as the most mci come ponents. Other than our superiors, the most edible raters are our customers: the soldiers, setisees, veterans, civilian employees under the DND and significant others. ‘Amidst performance rating issues and Getober = December 2011 Dra a aN an Building Up on the Present, Gearing Up for What Lies Ahead ripes, let us ise above the parochial tenden- cy of our self-centeredness. Let us rather fit ourselves into the group and submit to the ‘common goals, Mauch will always be expected of us in accomplishing these goals versus standards set. Thus, the Department has been trying to institutionalize new work processes and developmental interventions that will result in an objective, rational and effective synergy of programs within the DND and its bureans. ‘There will be obstacles and constraints along the way, but let us have that mindset that no taskis difficult to overcome if we put our hearts and minds into it, march on, and deliver as any ‘mission demands. “The challenge is for us to continue building up and complement each othet’s capabilities; supplement one another where weakmesses are identified and where improvements are desived, While there are individual score cards for work targets versus actual accom plishments set by our superiors, there are also score cards for gauging the performance of the different bureans under the DND) to exact the desired level of performance of the entire Departinent as set by no less than the Secretary of the DND himself As the year 2011 dravrs to a close, let us all gear up, full of optimism, that the year 2012 will enkindle our love for work with greater resolve; bring in brighter opportunities for us to shovicase our capabilites, and continuously inspire us to do better than what had been done best this year as good and faithful public servants, Disasters: No Boundaries, No Limits NDRMMC, AFP to the Rescue [As we go to press for this issue of the Philippine Defense Newsletter, at least 1,260 residents of ligan City, Cagayan de Oro City and Dumaguete City were reportedly dead, with countless number of people still missing as an ‘aftermath of Tropical Storm Sendong (T:S. Washi) passing through Northern Mindanao and South Central Visayas on the night of December 17, 2011, Floods caused by heavy rains brought about by Sendong swept away homes, entire villages and nearly wiping out entire families. ‘The impact of Sendong is an added reminder to all of us that we must al- ways be extra vigilant and keen on weather conditions and to be prepared inthe event of a disaster or catastrophe. Disasters know neither boundar- les, norit recognizes events that humanity commemorates, This latest disas- ter rendered almost a million residents homeless and near despondent. The Filipino people's generosity, compassion and spirt of Christmas rallied countless communities and individuals to share their blessings to the residents of these affected areas. In a matter of days, relief poured into Cagayan de Oro, ligan and Dumaguete - another proof of the Fiipinos' “Bayanihan’” sprit. The Office of Civil Defense - National Disaster Risk Reduction Manage- ment Council (OCD-NDRRMC) continued to work overtime in coordinating and extending inter-agency, public-private assistance to the victims and sur- Vivors of the calamity. ‘The Philippine Army's 4th Infantry Division (41D) was the fist on-site to render rescue and relief services along with the the Philippine Air Force's Technical Operations Group X (TOG-10). The Philippine Navy Fleet Head- The Amy Cv Miltary Operation ut nad ree gods bound fr Ca ryan de Oro, onboard he Navjs BRP Dagupan quarters mobilized two of its largest Logistic Support Vessels (LSV) , the BRP Dagupan and BRP Bacolod, to transport food, water, clothing and even caskets to the ravaged cities. The Team Navy also sent several vessels to the seas around ligan and Cagayan de Oro to search for survivors or remains of victims washed away by the floods. 7am QUR COVER As part of tho 72nd Founding Anniversary of the Department of Natonal Defenso, we foatuo tho senior oficial of the DND fed by (rom lt) SEC. \VOLTAIRE T. GAZMIN. (io his iat) Armed Forces ofthe Philipines Chet of Staff Gen. Eduardo 8.L. Oban, Jr. Use. fr Defense Alas, HONORIO S. AZCUETA, Uso. or Ci, Volorane & Reserve Mars, EDUARDO G. BATAG, sce. or Finance, union, Instalalons & Maton, FERNANDO I, MANALO, anid, Uc. for Legal and Lagislatve Alas and Stalag Concems, PIO LORENZO F. BATINO. HON. EDUARDO G. BATAG soe for un etoransana Reserve Aas STER PAUL REUBEN 6. GALVEZ, MD. MNSA, CESE wevieen Geetthee & etnianSnit acaeate ator miteaeren en rs See Eee DEFENSE NEWSLETTER Cian Peer re etme as ern Rete TTT rear ab: gov al deol om etalCMa aa) Core ase coin Page 3 nstitutionalizing the Gains of 2011 New Army Chief Takes the ee ee ae Novy instalod Amy Chiot Men Emmanuel T Battista, AFP Is. coment that the Army wil be able fo delver molor gate or the Armed Forces of te Phippnes {AP in ta continuous campaign for peace thd development Bautsta® experiences as combat ofcer aswell ava ta oficr, along vith he var ous schocings and talnings he had unde am, ade fir euable te ob. Mela vepute to bean eptome of wall Sperclinkenthe Riles ncilcom: dike Hu Gil clioes te pe Department of National Defense on November 14, 2011, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gaz~ includes a stint with the AFP Retirement and ‘min Gazmin proudly outlined the accomplishments of the department during the past Separation Benefit System, AFP-Civl Re- Photo shows the senior offisals ofthe Deparment of Natenal Defense atthe AFP General Headquarers during the 72nd Anniversary celebrato withthe theme: “Tuloy ang Pagtahak sa Matuwid na Daan,” 12 months. - lations Service, National /Anf-Kidnapping ‘Itpleases me to recall that for the past 12 months, we have gained modest achievements Task Foree, Office of the Inlemal Auditor, in the pursuit of the mandate of our defense establishment,” Gazmin said. fas a stratagic planner at QJ5, AFP and as Under the Armed Forces’ internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan, the chief planner for AFP operations at OJ3, @ 17 percent reduction in NPA-elated violent incidents and 30 percent decrease in AFP. He had also served as a Secretary MILF-intiated violence were registered compared with 2010 figures. This was a result General Staf. of focused military operations, alongside community-based peace and development He has commanded the 24th Infantry Bat- programs, in confictaffected areas with the objective of winning peace for national talon based in Central Luzon. He had also Unity and solidarity served the Special Operations Command Bayanihan was also created to involve the civil society reflecting the DND-AFP's and the office of the Secretary ofthe National commitment towards a muit-stakeholder engagement in addressing the present Defense as his Senior Military Assistant, problems in peace and security, He distinguished himself as Commander "Tn the face of disasters, the Department has been successfully gaining international of the 7O2nd Infantry Brigade, 7th Infantry cooperation as well as provided notable assistance fo Indonesia, New Zealand, and Division, Philippine Army which successfully Japan which were also devastated by natural calamities this year.” Aside from that of the Greater Metro Manila Area, the capabilty of the local government units and communities have been enhanced for greater resiliency end more effective disaster and climate risk management and sustainable development. We have ‘made concrete strides in our National Disaster Risk Reduction Management endeavors (NDRRM). We now have an NORRIM framework and plan of actions that would readily address all imaginable il effects of disasters and calamities," Secretary Gazmin added. The Defense and military establishments have also remained steadfast inits commitment to international peace operations with the deployment to UN Peacekeeping Missions in Liberia, Haiti, Golan Heights, ivory Coast, East Timor, Sudan and India/Pakistan, Reforms and improvements in management and policies were also adopted in 2011, particularly the full implementation of the Defense System of Management or DSOM “which brings about a “more prudent, efficient, effective and honest utilization” of the Department's resources. DSOM is based on the real needs ofthe different agencies, taking into consideration budgstary constraints and resource spending, “Premised on the established ideals of our national leadership which are good (aS Mita omen ose tnny governance, transparency and accountability, we commit to consistently oversee [amen tela EME gy the proper implementation of our defense and secunty policies that would ensure the protection of our country’s sovereignty and the integrity of our national territory,” Gazmin cleared communist infested ereas in Central further said. vam Luzon from 2008-2009. Sain Wn masa ig ws is a, lw esa Bab aincing 8 Youn ouonant he sored in Mind inthe sueeedig pegs, ou foots fest set nes Benigno Seon Aquino WS anas aes Platoon leader infant spech Tuto page 4 f , Poy 22:2 22ieneteacens elena o pare se metagunpay ntingpegused se tid a dean ay ang pacitalega ra 5 maaasahan at mahuhusay na pinuno sa ating mga tanggapan, lalung-ialo na sa ating Sandatahang Lakas. 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