BCDA Collective | Issue 8 2020

HEROES
As long as kaya mong makipagsabayan at
alam mo ang forte mo, advantage na ‘yon.
Learn to exploit your strength, reduce your
weaknesses, and work passionately.”
If their schedule for the day is not hectic,
1Lt Galera sees to it that the troops are
engaged in activities like playing basketball
or other sports to keep them fit. She herself
enjoys running and riding the bike and
motorcycle to help her relax and beat stress.
Before the day ends, 1Lt Galera makes
sure to talk with the first sergeant or squad
leaders about the tasks and activities they
did for the whole day. She leads their after
activity review (AAR) to consolidate issues,
concerns, and best practices in the activities,
which they can adapt or improve on for their
future events or operations.
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In her nine years and five months of service,
1Lt Galera admits she still has a lot to learn,
but she remains driven and determined to
accomplish one goal for now. “Sa Army,
change is inevitable,” she says.
“Sa itinagal ko sa Army, natutunan kong
maka-adapt agad sa biglaang changes sa
paligid, utos, situations, at circumstances.
Unti-unti kong natutunan na maging open sa
mga uncertainties at makapag-isip o magstrategize
ng paraan para makapag-deliver
ng positive output sa trabaho. Sa ngayon,
focus ko lang na ma-train at ma-prepare ang
company na pinamumunuan ko to be the
best combat engineer company sa buong
Philippine Army.”