The Philippine Army Board of Senior Officers (PABSO) through the leadership of chairperson Vice Commander Philippine Army Maj. Gen. Adonis R. Bajao, pledged their duties in an oath-taking ceremony on January 13, 2023, at Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila.
The PABSO is a board consisting of general officers who assist the Commanding General, Philippine Army in the selection of candidates for designation to Officers (colonel-rank) Positions of Primary Responsibility (OPPR), Masters in National Security Administration (MNSA) or Senior Executive Course on National Security (SECNS), and confirmation of officers holding battalion command and equivalent positions.
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner, Jr. emphasized to the PABSO members to exercise justice and fairness, “Let us set aside our personal biases, personal prejudices, and our personal choices. Let us put the welfare of the Philippine Army in general. We have to ensure to mold effective leaders who can bring the organization to greater heights. Together, we can make a difference and bring progress, peace, and prosperity for our country and people”.
Photos: Pfc Rodgen Quirante, Philippine Army