PHILIPPINE Air Force (PAF) commanders have met with their counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Cambodia to address regional security challenges.
PAF spokesperson Col. Maria Consuelo Castillo said PAF chief Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreno represented the country during the 21st ASEAN Air Chiefs Conference in Siem Reap, Cambodia last Sept.15-18.
The regional convention, themed “Enhancing Information Sharing and Cohesive Cooperation among ASEAN Air Forces for Peace and Development,” served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration among Southeast Asian air forces.
The event focused on addressing regional security issues, promoting mutual understanding, and creating frameworks for multinational air force operations. Parreño held bilateral meetings with air force commanders from Cambodia, Brunei, and Singapore, discussing areas of cooperation, best practices, and strengthening military ties.