After more than 20 years in service, Navy Cmdr. Juphett Navida opted for early retirement so he could spend more time with his family after years of deployment in remote and high-risk areas. While considering his next step, he joined a weeklong training under Saludo sa Serbisyo, Ayala Corporation’s flagship program that supports the country’s uniformed personnel in preparing for life after service.
The training, part of the Career Transition and Assistance Program, introduced Navida to private sector work, including how to improve his resume and LinkedIn profile, understand corporate hiring processes, and look for job opportunities. A few months later, Navida became the first graduate of the program to be hired by Ayala Corporation, with his new workplace just 20 minutes from home. Two of his fellow trainees were also hired by Ayala’s renewable energy firm, ACEN.
Navida was among 50 military personnel who joined the pilot batch of the career transition program in 2025. He said the experience helped him see that meaningful careers are possible after uniformed service. He also encouraged active personnel to keep learning, join training programs early, and maintain a strong professional reputation, which can open doors in the private sector.
Navida’s transition highlights the broader impact of Saludo sa Serbisyo, which is now in its 10th year. In 2025, the program supported at least 10,000 personnel from the military, police, fire and jail bureaus, and the coast guard. Assistance included free medical checkups and medicines, financial literacy training, career support, special discounts across Ayala companies, donated computers, and advertising support for the military.
Ayala Corporation officials said the program is meant to recognize the service and sacrifice of uniformed personnel by giving them access to opportunities that help them succeed during and after active duty. This year, Saludo sa Serbisyo will continue holding registration caravans nationwide and conduct more career training sessions to help transitioning personnel build new careers in the private sector.
