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The document discusses the Philippine Air Force Air Power Symposium (APS) which takes place annually as part of the PAF anniversary celebration. The purpose of the APS is to promote air power as an important topic in national security and gain wider support for PAF strategies and plans. This year's APS theme is "Mobilizing Air Power for the Nation's Multi-Dimensional Challenges" to examine approaches to various military and non-military issues. The APS will feature expert discussions on developing air power capabilities and culture in the Philippines. It will also include the first Youth LEAP program to engage youth on air power issues. The Commanding General commends PAF staff for their work on APS 2012 and
Aps commanding general
- 1. COMMANDING GENERAL PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE Villamor Air Base, Pasay City S ince the 1980s, the conduct of Air Power Symposium (APS) has become an integral part of the Philippine Air Force Anniversary celebration. The purpose of the APS is two-fold: first, the event seeks to promote and elevate air power as a significant topic in the national security discourse; and second, through the APS, the PAF hopes to gain a wider constituency that would relentlessly support its current strategies and future plans. Recognizing that threats and vulnerabilities can also be non-military in nature, this years theme, Mobilizing Air Power for the Nations Multi-Dimensional Challenges, intends to ascertain the approaches, challenges and opportunities faced by Philippine air power as we respond to various issues and concerns in a complex and multifaceted security environment. APS 2012 shall feature an academic forum where notable subject-matter experts and distinguished individuals shall discuss and react on topics that range from investing in air power capabilities for effective humanitarian assistance and disaster response to developing an air power culture in the country. However, I am proud to say that for this year, the PAF has endeavored to be innovative by adopting a TED-talks inspired format. We are also featuring the first Youth Leader Exchange for Air Power (Youth LEAP) activity, an air power orientation for young leaders picked from different parts of the country. Our aim here is to involve the youth sector in the discourse on air power and nurture the seeds of air power advocacy. Thru the Youth LEAP, we hope to form a corps of young air power ambassadors who will radiate our service tradition. I commend the men and women of the PAF for their remarkable commitment to the success of APS 2012. I would also like to express my gratitude to our friends and partners from various sectors for their involvement and unwavering support to the PAF. The outcome of this important event shall definitely provide the PAF valuable inputs in developing the appropriate strategies, mobilizing the required resources and implementing the vital reforms in order to address the various security challenges faced by our country. Maraming salamat po at mabuhay tayong lahat! LAURO CATALINO G DELA CRUZ Lieutenant General AFP Commanding General