THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines has recognized the Ateneo School of Government for its continuous support to improve military training and education.

Since 2019, ASoG had assisted the military in the Competency and Training Needs Analysis for AFP field grade officers. CTNA aims to identify the competencies essential for the military’s middle managers, such as majors to colonels, to be efficient and effective in their duties.

In a statement, AFP chief Gen. Cirilito Sobejana thanked the ASoG for coming up with a customized training design that will help soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines realize the AFP’s desired competencies.

He also credited CTNA for the institutionalization of a progressive learning continuum on leadership and management for the AFP.

“This is a significant milestone for the organization as we continue to enhance our partnership with our stakeholders as an institution that is neither above nor below the Filipinos rather than beside them in achieving lasting peace and development,” Sobejana said.

ASoG Academic head Ma. Christina Alikpala received the plaque of recognition in a ceremony held at the Office of the Chief of Staff in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

“This is one of our humble ways that we can contribute to the whole of nation approach to security where civil servants from other government agencies interact with fellow students coming from the AFP in a healthy exchange of ideas and promote meaningful partnership,” Alikpala said.