08/10/2025
In APO, we keep moving โ not just to lead, but to leave something better than we found it. ๐๐
Today, I take a moment to pause and look back โ
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐ฌ.
In this short span, weโve worked to lay a stronger foundation for governance โ one that is transparent, accountable, and future-focused.
Weโve enhanced communication within the Board, standardized approval processes for key initiatives, and aligned our oversight of vital programs โ from Membership and International Relations to APO Academy, Health, and Disaster Risk Reduction โ all anchored on our century-long mission of purposeful and sustainable service.
Weโve also introduced a structured tracker for pending and re-tabled items to ensure continuity and accountability in our work. Just as important, weโve deepened collaboration among members, chapters, and partners in government โ strengthening unity and shared purpose across our Brotherhood.
The past hundred days have also been a season of learning โ of patience and persistence in making difficult decisions, of listening with openness, and of finding balance amid differing perspectives. Each experience has reminded us to stay grounded in our ideals while navigating the many realities of leadership.
As we mark this point in our journey, I look ahead with steadier hands and a clearer sense of purpose โ guided by the lessons learned and the trust youโve placed in us.
Fittingly, we capped this milestone with our 9th Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees โ another meaningful step in our continuing effort ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ข๐ท๐ฆ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ต๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ธ๐ฆ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ช๐ต.
Here are some of the key actions and decisions from that meeting:
โ
Approval of the hiring of a Part-Time Staff for Temporary Relief During the ID Caravan
โ
Approval of the APO PhilippinesโMMDA Memorandum of Agreement
โ
Confirmation of Bro. Engr. Clark de Castro (Gamma Epsilon) and Sis. Eden Ascaรฑo (Beta Phi) as members of the National Committee on Awards
โ
Approval of the Revised Comprehensive APO Philippines Brand Guide and Procedures
โ
Confirmation of Bro. Nemencio Muyot as Chairman of the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Committee
โ
Confirmation of Bro. Joseph Victor Chen as member of the TWG on APO Brand Guide
Re-Tabled Items:
โข Manual of Operating Procedures
โข Request for Inventory, Turnover, and Re-Table of last DYโs unfinished items
โข Claiming of Benevolence Fund Guidelines and Procedures
โข Proposed Policy on Political Neutrality
โข Limited Edition Beep Card to Commemorate APOโs Centennial Year
Unfinished Items:
โข PAL Corporate Discount
โข Reinstatement of a Suspension
To every Brother and Sister who has served alongside in these first hundred days โ often quietly, often unseen โ your steadfast dedication sustains our mission.
May you always be blessed with strength, wisdom, and good health as we move forward โ to the next hundred days, and the next hundred years. ๐ซถโ๏ธ
