Servant Soldier

Soldier With Servant Heart

Tug of War | Victory in Time of Convergence

HOW THE 53RD INFANTRY “MATAPAT” BATTALION AND STAKEHOLDERS ENDED THE LOCAL COMMUNIST ARMED CONFLICT IN ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

Written by LEONILYN COSTINO-BALAOD
Foreword by GEN HERMOGENES C ESPERON (RET)

MESSAGES

FOREWORD | VICTORY IN THE TIME OF CONVERGENCE

CHAPTER 1  | PEOPLE AND INSURGENCY
The People
The Insurgency

CHAPTER 2  | VICTORY IS IMMINENT
Three-Pillared Strategy
Taking a New Approach to Leadership
Victory in the Hills
Strength in Number
Ripping the Communist Terrorist Groups

CHAPTER 3 | TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP:
LEADING FROM THE HEART
Foundations of Effective Leadership
Morale Strategies: Valuing People
Seizing Opportunities: Turning Adversities Into Advantage
Organizational Excellence: Sustaining the Vision

CHAPTER 4  | BUILDING TRUST: ENGAGING THE PEOPLE
AND THE COMMUNITY 
Cutting the Enemy’s Resources
Gaining Peace by Building Trust
Life after Leaving the Armed Struggle

CHAPTER 5  | COMMUNICATING THE STRATEGY:
THE BEST WEAPON DON’T FIRE BULLETS 
Telling the Truth
Dominating the Information Landscape
Getting into the Mind of the Enemy

CHAPTER 6  | SUSTAINING THE GAINS
Bringing the Fight Inward
Never Leaving the Ground
Holistic Strategy to End Insurgency
Civilian Component is Must
Stakeholders Commit to Take the Lead
Touching Lives of Children

WINNING THE FUTURE 

COMMANDER’S PROFILE
LTC JO_AR A HERRERA (INF) PA