AFP, Ayala Corp. launch career assistance program for retiring soldiers

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Ayala Corp. marked a new milestone in their public-private partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the launch of the Saludo sa Serbisyo Career Assistance Program on July 15, 2025, at Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2, Makati City.

The event was graced by AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr.,  Defense Undersecretary Angelito De Leon, and Ayala Corp. executives including chair Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, president and CEO Cezar P. Consing, chief human resources officer Francisco Romero Milán, and chief legal officer Atty. Franchette M. Acosta.

General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., AFP Chief of Staff, meets with Ayala Corp. chair Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala  during the MOU signing renewing their partnership for Saludo sa Serbisyo on Tuesday, 15 July 2025 in Makati City./ Contributed photo

Saludo sa Serbisyo expands support services

Aimed at empowering active and retired uniformed personnel, civilian employees, and their families, the initiative is part of Ayala’s broader Saludo sa Serbisyo program. The effort provides access to key services across the Ayala Group—such as affordable housing, vehicle ownership, healthcare, livelihood support, and now, comprehensive career transition services.

A path forward beyond the uniform

“This program is both timely and meaningful,” said Brawner. “It reminds every transitioning soldier that their story does not end with the uniform. Through this initiative, Ayala opens doors for our personnel to pursue new careers and continue serving the nation in meaningful ways.”

Consing emphasized Ayala’s long-standing commitment to national development, stating, “Few are more deserving of the chance to thrive than those who keep our country safe.”

Ayala Corp. chief human resources officer Francisco Romero Milán, Defense Undersecretary Angelito De Leon, AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., and Ayala Corp.  chief legal officer Atty. Franchette M. Acosta at the signing of the MOU on Saludo sa Serbisyo on 15 July 2025 in Makati City. Behind them standing as witnesses (L-R) are Ayala Corp. head of security management Gen. Emmanuel T. Bautista (Ret); AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Rommel P. Roldan; Ayala Corp.  chair Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala; Ayala Corp. president and CEO Cezar P. Consing, and AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, J1 Brig. Gen. Ramon P. Flores./ Contributed photo (Click the photo to view full image)

Career assistance through training and job matching

The new career assistance component offers training, job matching, and career counseling to retiring and transitioning AFP personnel. It reflects a deepening of Ayala’s commitment to those who serve.

“To every soldier who has ever wondered what comes next, this program can be their answer,” Brawner concluded. “In the Philippines, service is not forgotten, and heroes are not left behind.” —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma

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