GREATNESS is not measured by sheer publicity, but by the virtues of perseverance, dedication and commitment to serve, according to the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) Alumni Association.
At the 62nd NDCP Founding Anniversary held at the One Shangrila Place in Mandaluyong City, the NDCP Alumni Association cited lawyer Marlon Fritz Broto for “his generosity, dedication, and selfless service… devoting his time, expertise, and resources to the NDCP and its Alumni Association, significantly contributing to their mission of advancing national security, peace, and development.”
Interestingly, Broto works as Director of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) where he brought in innovations which resulted in positive notes.
After receiving the Meritorious Service Award, he admitted that the recognition “is not his alone but is shared with the Bureau of Customs and the dedicated men and women of the institution, whose collective efforts continue to safeguard the nation’s borders and support initiatives for peace and progress.”
Broto earned his Masteral Degree in National Security Administration (MNSA) at the NDCP. He was the valedictorian of his batch with the best thesis.
A program offered by the NDCP, MNSA is a degree course designed for military officers, government officials, and private sector leaders. It aims to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to address national security challenges.
The MNSA program is the NDCP’s main academic program and is a key component of its curriculum. It involves various forms of learning, including classroom work, case studies, local and foreign academic travels, and a thesis. Civilian graduates of the program are commissioned as Lieutenant Colonels or Commanders in the AFP Reserve Force.