Senior enlisted personnel from ASEAN Armies collaborated and strengthened ties during the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Sergeants Major Annual Meeting (ASMAM) hosted by the Philippine Army at the Clark Marriott Hotel in Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat, Pampanga.
“The ASEAN Sergeants Major Annual Meeting, with the theme ‘Enhancing and Strengthening Partnership and Camaraderie of ASEAN Armies Non-Commissioned Officers Toward Regional Stability,’ aims to reinforce the shared commitment of ASEAN member states in promoting peace, stability, and effective military cooperation in the region,” said Chief Master Sergeant (CMS) Marvin M. Jurane, the Philippine Army’s Sergeant Major, in his remarks during the annual meeting.
The event provides a unique venue for ASEAN non-commissioned officers (NCOs) to engage in discussions, workshops, and panel sessions aimed at addressing key regional security challenges while promoting the professional development of NCOs across the region.
The 12th ASMAM concluded with a renewed commitment from participating ASEAN NCOs to continue working together toward a more secure and prosperous future.
By fostering stronger ties and shared understanding among ASEAN NCOs, the meeting reinforced the collective resolve to achieve regional stabilit
