MORALE AND WELFARE

UPDATES
For the AFP Sergeant Major Course Class 14-2017

By:
COL DENNIS R PACIS PA(MNSA)
Chief, Morale and Welfare Division, OJ1
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Objective

The objective of this lecture is to provide the latest updates on

MOWEL policies, programs and benefits to uplift the morale and welfare of
the Filipino soldiers.
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Functions of the Morale and Welfare Division, OJ1

The Morale and Welfare Division (MWD) assists the Deputy Chief of
Staff for Personnel, J1 in formulating Policies, Planning, Directing,
Coordinating, and Supervising matters pertaining to morale, welfare
and personnel services of the AFP.
(OJ1 Staff Memo 2012)

The Morale and Welfare Division (MWD) assists the Deputy Chief of
Staff for Personnel, J1 in the formulation of Plans and Policies related to
professional health services, burials, graves, registrations and hospital
care, and the delivery of morale and welfare of the AFP owned/controlled
corporations and other projects intended for the benefit of the AFP
personnel. (OJ1 Staff Memo 2002)

MWD OJ1 Staff Memo

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Definition of Terms

Award /|wd/ noun an official recognition of an achievement (e.g. a medal,

commendation) Usage: He has been recommended for a gallantry award. verb to
give a prize or punishment to someone. (source: Dictionary of Military Terms 3rd Edition by
Richard Bowyer)
Morale /m|rl/ noun a mental attitude, in relation to happiness and confidence.
Usage: Morale is very high at the moment.; The enemy is suffering from low
morale. (source: Dictionary of Military Terms 3rd Edition by Richard Bowyer)
Welfare /welfer/ 1) governmental provision of economic assistance to persons
in need; 2) something that aids or promotes well-being; 3) a contented state of being
happy and healthy and prosperous. (Meriam Webster Dictionary Copyright 2017)
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Lecture Outline

Latest Policies
Awards
AFP Off-Base Housing Program
Benefits of KIA and WIA
Way Ahead
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Latest Policies
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Latest Policies

Letter Directive Nr. 31: Uniform Disposition on the Requirements in the

Processing of Claims for Special Financial Assistance (SFA) for Military
Personnel who are KIA and WIA
Salient Points:
PRRD instruction that all benefits from the PSFA due to WIA and KIA should be
provided the soonest possible time.
Major Services, UCs and AFPWSSUs to submit directly to Office of the President
(OP) within 24 hours after an incident.
Requirements:
Certificate of Death or the wounding of the Soldier (signed by Div Commander or equivalent)
Name of legal beneficiary and photocopy of valid ID of the legal beneficiary; and
Spot Report
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Latest Policies

Letter Directive Nr. 23: Distribution and Management of Financial

Assistance Donated by the Private Sector
Salient Points:
Applicable to all bereaved LEGAL certified beneficiaries/family of personnel
(Military and CAFGU) who were KIA in the Marawi Crisis and other concurrent
operations and future combat operations starting 23 May 2017.
Beneficiaries/Family shall receive PhP 35,000.00
Requirements:
Spot Report or Death Certificate (duplicate or photocopy);
Certificate of Legal Beneficiary; and
Bank Account number of Beneficiary (Landbank)
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Latest Policies

Letter Directive Nr. 10: Timeline in Recommending the PLOH Award

Salient Points:
To reach the OP not less than two (2) months
Required number of calendar days to reach concerned offices:
Office Number of Calendar Days
Office of the President 60
Dept of National Defense 75
Office of the CSAFP 80
Office OTAG, AFP 110
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Latest Policies

Letter Directive Nr. 09: Guidelines in Formulating Programs , Projects

and Activities for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities
Salient Points:
Applicable to all AFP units and offices; units/offices to allocate funds to implement
PPAs (Programs, Projects, and Activities) for SCs and PWDs
PPAs for SCs and PWDs:
Devt or Reproduction of Info., Education and Communications (IEC) campaign materials to
raise awareness on the rights & needs of SCs and PWDs and prevent discrimination;
Capacity Development for SCs and PWDs (Livelihood, Sports, Skills, and Caregiving);
Establishment of linkages to NGAs, NGOs, LGUs, Private Sectors, and Civil Society
Stakeholders;
Protection and Safety Program for SCs and PWDs; and
Policy Development towards the comprehensive welfare of SCs and PWDs
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Awards
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Awards
Type of Awards Level of Authority
1) Medal for Valor (MFV)
2) Philippine Legion of Honor (PLOH)
a) Degree of Chief Commander President
b) Degree of Commander
c) Degree of Officer
d) Degree of Legionnaire
3) Outstanding Achievement Medal (OAM) SND
4) Distinguished Conduct Star (DCS)
CSAFP
5) Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
6) Gawad Sa Kapayapaan (GSKp)
7) Gold Cross (GC) CSAFP, Unified Command, Major Services
8) Distinguished Aviation Cross (DAC)
Major Services
9) Distinguished Navy Cross (DNC)
10) Silver Cross (SC) CSAFP, Unified Command, Major Services
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Awards
Type of Awards Level of Authority
11) Meritorious Achievement Medal (MAM)
12) Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
CSAFP
13) Chief of Staff, AFP Commendation Medal
and Ribbon (CSCMR)
14) Gawad Sa Kaunlaran (GSK)
Unified Command and Major Services
15) Bronze Cross (BC)
16) Silver Wing Medal (SWM) Unified Command and Major Service
17) Wounded Personnel Medal (WPM) Division Level, Brigade Level
18) Military Merit Medal (MMM)
2 types
(MMM) Combat Spearhead
(MMM) Achivement/Service - Anahaw Unified Command, Division Commander
19) Sagisag ng UlirangKawal (SUK)
20) Military Civic Action Medal (MCAM)
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Awards
Type of Awards Level of Authority
21) Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang
Lakas ng Pilipinas (PKSLP) Unified Command, Division Commander,
Brigade Level
22) Military Commendation Medal (MCM)
23) Armed Forces Conduct Medal (AFCM)
24) PA, PN (M), PAF & AFP Command Reservist
(Volunteer) Officer
MajorServices, Unified Command, TDCSAFP
and (Volunteer) Enlisted Personnel of the Year
Medal and Ribbon
25) Kagitingan Sa Barangay (KSB)
a) Category of Lakan
Battalion and Brigade Level
b) Category of Datu
c) Category of Maginoo
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AFP-PNP Off-Base Housing Program

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AFP-PNP Off-Base Housing Program

PRRD directive to NHA and HUDCC (November 2016)

Improve the Govt Housing Projects for the Miltary and Police;
AFP-PNP Housing Phase 3
New Lot area: 80 sq.m (previous: 40 sq.m);
New Floor Area: 44 sq.m (previous: 22sq.m)
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Benefits of KIA and WIA

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Benefits of KIA and WIA
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Benefits of KIA and WIA
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Benefits of KIA and WIA
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Way Ahead
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Way Ahead
Drafting of the AFPRSBS Refund IGRR;
Review on the proposed amendment to Circular Nr 1, re: Medical/Dental
Attendance and Maximum Hospitalization at the AFP;
Utilization of PhilHealth Retention Fund;
Amendment of Circular 9 (AFP HOUSING POLICY);
Amendment of Circular 2 (AFP OFF-BASE HOUSING PROJECTS);
Letter Directive on RA No. 10882 amending Section 25 of PD 1638;
Testimonial Activities, Awards and Mementos to be Accorded to Retiring
AFP Personnel;
Leaves and other Privileges; and
Proposed SOP on the Joint Health Service Support
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End of Lecture

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Measuring the Takeaway

Multiple Choice:
1. It pertains to a mental attitude, in relation to happiness and confidence.
a) Award
b) Morale
c) Welfare
2. It is an official recognition of an achievement.
a) Award
b) Morale
c) Welfare
3. Something that aids or promotes well-being
a) Award
b) Morale
c) Welfare
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Measuring the Takeaway

Multiple Choice:
4. The AFP Battle Casualties are the following:
a) KIA Personnel
b) WIA Personnel
c) Both a) and b)
5. Benefits to be received by the AFP Battle Casualties is composed of Monetary and
Non-Monetary Benefits.
a) True
b) False
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Measuring the Takeaway

Essay:
Letter Directive Nr. 31 (Uniform Disposition on the Requirements in the Processing of
Claims for Special Financial Assistance for Military Personnel who are KIA and WIA) was created
upon the instruction of PRRD that all benefits from the Presidential SFA due to WIA
and KIA should be provided the soonest possible time. The responsibility of Major
Services, UCs and AFPWSSUs is to submit the following requirements directly to the
Office of the President (OP) within 24 hours after the incident:
Certificate of Death or the wounding of the Soldier (signed by Div Commander or equivalent)
Name of legal beneficiary and photocopy of valid ID of the legal beneficiary; and
Spot Report

As the Command Sergeant Major/Master Chief, how are you going to facilitate
the expedition of submission of the documents with in 24 hours?