SEAFARERS and soldiers. Different breeds of men from two different worlds. Poles apart by profession but, when examined closely, are strikingly alike in physical and mental grit, so much so that both can thrive in some of the world's harshest and most unforgiving conditions.The only sea that divides their land is democracy.
'In the Philippines, the term 'regimental' or military style of training has gained a lot of negative baggage, including blind obedience and hazing. This is unfortunate because the best military academies in the world have abandoned the old obey-before-you-complain paradigm to adopt a developmental training model that cultivates critical thinking and active engagement in cadets and officers,' Morales said.
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