ConGen Cardenas Hosted Delegates to the RP-US Mutual Defense Board/Security Engagement Board Cycle 2009 - 2010 Execom Meeting

(L-R:) COL Romeo Poquiz, CSUPT Francisco Manalo, ASec Raymond Quilop, MGEN Tabamo, Consul General Leoncio R. Cardenas, USec Edilberto Adan, MGEN Eduardo Oban, BGEN Jose Villarete, COL Samuel Narbuada, BGEN Elmir dela Cruz, and Capt. Severino Vicente T. David, AFP Liaison to USPACOM.

2 March 2010. The Executive Committee of the RP-US Mutual Defense Board/Security Engagement Board (MDB/SEB) held their annual meeting from 24 – 26 February 2010 in Honolulu. Consul General Leoncio R. Cardenas hosted a dinner for members of the Philippine Delegation and the US Delegation, headed by MGen. Randolph Alles, Directors for Policy and Strategy , US PACOM, on 25 February at the Official Residence.

The evening, dubbed “The Night of the Generals” was a welcome break for both delegations as they move forward in their strategic discussions to achieve key agreements in the areas of maritime security, combating terrorism, mutual defense, humanitarian assistance and disaster response, civil military operations, defense transformation, and peacekeeping operations.

MGen Eduardo SL Oban, Jr. Head of the Philippine Delegation, was very pleased with the outcome of the discussions. Participants from both nations reiterated their commitment to continue providing their share in the mutual defense of both countries through military cooperation and security assistance.

The RP-US MDB/SEB Executive Committee meets every year in Honolulu. The Board reports to the RP-US Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), a permanent body with headquarters in Manila, through the US Military Representative. Capt. Severino Vicente T. David, AFP Liaison to the USPACOM, coordinated the participation of the Philippine Delegation at the meeting. END

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