Brigadier General Eliglen Villaflor

Brigadier General Eliglen Villaflor, the Commander of the Joint Special Operations Command of the Philippine Armed Forces, shares compelling insights on international military collaboration. He discusses the evolution of Special Operations in the Philippines and the shift from counterterrorism to maritime defense. Villaflor emphasizes the critical role of partnerships, especially with the U.S., in building interoperability. He highlights China's growing influence as a major threat, and shares his personal journey into the military amidst a unique Filipino cultural context.