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Philippine NNavyavy Navy Welcomes 2020: Sailingiling its 1st Landing Dock Vessel Towards Excellenceence p.37 & Transformationation p.8 118th Philippine Navy Anniversary Theme: “PROTECTING THE SEAS, SECURING OUR FUTURE” FEATURED ARTICLES 8 Philippine Navy 2020: Sailing Towards Excellence & Transformation 12 Full Throttle for PN Modernization 14 Strategy and Nation-Building Through Time 16 The Impacts of Active Archipelagic Defense Strategy on the Philippine Navy 337 18 An Old Ship and a Thousand Fishes 20 Combat Engineers in Transition 38 23 Quo Vadis, CMO? 24 Beyond Typical: Winning Hearts, Bettering Lives EDITORIAL BOARD CONTRIBUTORS 26 Winning Peace through Football VADM CAESAR C TACCAD AFP 28 Rising above the Challenge Flag Offi cer In Command, Philippine Navy Cdr. Edwin B Princillo PN Lcdr. Michael J Volante PN 30 An Innovative Approach towards Oral MGEN ALEXANDER F BALUTAN AFP 26 Lcdr. Ma Tessie Princillo Saytas PN Health and Leadership Vice Commander, Philippine Navy Lt. Liezl M Vidallon PN 24 RADM BAYANI R GAERLAN AFP Ltjg. Emmanuel C Absalon PN 31 Family and Domestic-Related Chief of Naval Staff Ltjg. Bernard O Sabado PN Challenges in the Philippine Navy Ltjg. Kim M Talaban PN CAPT REGINALD B RAPANAN PN(MNSA) Ltjg. Barmel Enrique B Zumel Jr PN 33 Memorandum on the Abolition Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Civil Military Operations, N7 Ens. Eunice Fe M Sabado PN of the AFP-RSBS SN2 Dianne Faye C Despi PN 36 First Filipino Graduate of the JMSDF SN2 Mary Angeline S Balingasa PN EDITORIAL STAFF Ms. Madeleinne Audrey K. Laconico CE Command and Staff College CAPT LUED L LINCUNA PN(GSC) Ms. Janina Santos RN CE Ms. Lovelin P Tiongco CE Editor-In-Chief Ms. Steffi Allison A. Villa CE LCDR MARINETH R DOMINGO PN Naval Sea Systems Command, NEWS STORIES Associate Editor-In-Chief Public Affairs Offi ce One Meralco Foundation LT ENRICO T PAYONGAYONG PN 37 Navy Welcomes its 1st Landing Dock Vessel LTJG DOUGLAS S DEFELES PN 38 Symbol of Solidarity Raised Over the Philippines’ Northernmost Territory LTJG MAIVI B NERI PN Editorial Assistants 40 Philippine Fleet: Vanguard of Our Seas
CD3 Ric L Mendoza PN CPL Wenly M Ortega PN(M) 42 Navy Commissions its Newly-acquired Research Vessel S1YN Jayson A Delos Santos PN S1YN Dexter M Dimabayao PN 42 Japan’s Helicopter Carrier Docks in Subic TO ALL PN UNITS: S1YN Gino G Gullon PN S1DP Michael Angelo E Mateo PN Kindly submit an article with photos S2JO Ariel B Francisco PN S2DC Jefrey G Ybañez PN 43 French Navy Frigate Arrives in Manila for a Goodwill Visit depicting your accomplishments S2BM Jessie D Cerenio PN ASN Carmelo B Homo PN to the Naval Public Affairs Of ce ASN Anthony Mark E Gaco PN ASN Ryan Albert C Sanchez PN 44 PN Helicopter Conducts Intelligence, Surveillance & (NPAO) with e-mail address: navy. ASN Basir M Laudin PN Karl Thomas L Rosello CE Reconnaissance Flight [email protected] for inclusion in the next RDL issue. Ariane Joy A Rodelas CE Navy Gunboat Towed Stranded Vessel to Safety Technical Assistants 44 45 NFW, CMOU–West Facilitate Basic CMO Orientation Training 45 Letting Voices be Heard: PN participation in LAV 2016 46 Facebook Comments 47 Philippine Navy Recruitment MESSAGE FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
My warmest congratulations to the Philippine Navy on the Continuing the heroic tradition of our forefathers who sailed the publication of the Anniversary Issue of the Rough Deck Log in high seas, our Philippine Navy remains a bastion of valor, patriotism, celebration of your 118th Anniversary. and resilience, serving as an inspiration for our maritime nation over the past 118 years. This is the last time that I join your anniversary as your Commander-in-Chief, and I am honored and humbled to have stood We, therefore, honor our Sailors and Marines, as well as all the shoulder-to-shoulder with such remarkable men and women. men and women who are helping our nation realize our vision of a strong and credible Navy by 2020. Much work still needs to be done, Your duty may swiftly change from peace and security to and the challenges we are facing are getting more complex every environmental preservation and relief operations, but you have day. However, we have proven time and again that we can overcome always risen to the occasion to help our people. Despite distance obstacles and achieve great feats when we work hand in hand. and loneliness, you protect our sovereignty, letting us proceed safely and without fear in our march on the straight and righteous path. As we welcome another year in the illustrious annals of our May pride ll your hearts on this day, as you unfurl the Philippine Navy’s history, let us re ect on the past milestones while looking Navy banner. forward to the attainment of higher standards, upgraded capability, and a more professional Philippine Navy. Rest assured that you have On behalf of the Filipino people, I thank you for standing watch the full support of the Department of National Defense, national over seas. You have rendered unparalleled service, across the government and the Filipino people. archipelago and our territorial waters, to our Republic. We continue to modernize your facilities and institute reforms meant to uplift Congratulations to the Philippine Navy on your 118th Anniversary! your conditions.
Together, let us continue our voyage towards the empowered, inclusive future we have long aspired to.
May you have a meaningful anniversary. VOLTAIREVOOLTLTAIAIRE TT.. GAGGAZMINAZMMIN
BENIGNOENIGNO S. AQUINO III MESSAGE FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING CHIEF FLAG OFFICER OF STAFF, ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPINES IN COMMAND
On behalf of the men and women of the Armed Forces of the With honor and pride, I extend my warm greetings to the men Philippines, I extend my warmest congratulations to the Philippine and women of the Philippine Navy as we celebrate 118 years of Navy in the celebration of its 118th Anniversary! indefatigable service as sentinels of the nation’s maritime security.
Tracing its humble roots from the “Mosquito Fleet” way back The core values of our service have been sturdily cemented in in 1898, the Philippine Navy had voyaged through rough seas to our institution throughout the years of the Navy’s existence. Our evolve and be strong and credible naval force. Year after year, the thrusts, methods and especially our capabilities have advanced in Philippine Navy moors itself to a more rm and forti ed position order to cope with the ever-changing challenges in the maritime in securing our maritime domain. Certainly, our Navy has sailed environment. Today, we boast of a Navy that remains rooted on its through the turbulent waves of history and developed into a capable rm commitment to service and love for the nation, yet persistent and modernized force. Complemented with the undaunted courage in its aim for continuous growth towards becoming a strong and of the Filipino sailors and marines, the Philippine Navy has emerged credible protector of our seas. hopeful and triumphant in its journey. Our desire for growth has been greatly manifested through the The 118th Philippine Navy Anniversary theme, “Protecting the Philippine Navy’s strides in capability advancement. Aside from the Seas, Securing our Future,” is fervently being realized, especially oating assets that have been added to our inventory recently, the amidst the serious challenges that confront the Philippine waters impending arrival of various platforms shall further strengthen our today. Even so, with the steady and substantial efforts that our combat power and sustain a self-reliant defense posture, signifying maritime force puts forth, more successes are foreseen in the next the realization of our modernization effort in line with the PN milestone harbors. Strategic Sail Plan.
The whole nation applauds your relentless resolve and committed On our 118th year, we shall be more motivated to carry on service. Happy 118th Founding Anniversary, Philippine Navy! with the objectives that we have set in our Sail Plan, not only in terms of capability enhancement, but the overall development of Fair winds, clear skies and following seas! the Philippine Navy as a formidable naval force that is capable of protecting the seas and securing our future through prompt Mabuhay ang Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas! response and sharp actions.
Together as the Philippine Navy’s leaders, sailor and marine of cers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees, let us continue to persevere in our commitment, cooperation and dedication to the naval institution we are all proud of. GLORIOSO V MMIRANDAIRRANDA LieutenantLieutenantt GGeneralene eral AFAFPP Happy 118th PN Anniversary! ActingActing CChiefhief of SStafftaff
CAESAR C TACCAD Vice Admiral AFP Th e call of the society for government readiness both inside and outside the initiative – to be an active key player in institutions to pursue institutional reforms organization. Th ese two strategies remain the convergence of organizations and has moved the PN to aim higher, dream as the primary guides of the PN in institutions that will work together for the bigger, and do better. Th is imperative gave implementing initiatives which will ensure country’s overall national competitiveness birth to its north star, the Philippine Navy that it will achieve its vision in 2020 of and development. Th is operates under Strategic Sail Plan 2020 in 2006 which is becoming a strong and credible Navy that the principle that aside from enhancing the organizational development strategy of our maritime nation can be proud of. internal systems and processes which drive the PN. In 2013, this was followed by the eff ective and effi cient delivery of services, craft ing of the PN’s operational strategy Since the PN was recognized as one of the PN ensures that it brings value to its the Active Archipelagic Defense Strategy the Islands of Good Governance (IGG) individual personnel, value to the entire (AADS). Both fi rsts in the Defense Sector, by the Institute for Solidarity in Asia organization, and fi nally, value to the the PN’s Ways (AADS) and Means (Sail (ISA) and the National Competitiveness community and society. Plan) have set the tone of good governance, Council in 2015, the PN has heightened PHILIPPINE leadership excellence and operational its commitment to be a part of a bigger NAVY 2020: Individual Value Th e PN Strategy Map begins with the Sailing Towards Personnel Perspective as its foundation and primary area of focus. In contrast with other organizations which identifi es the Resource Excellence & or Financial Perspective as the priority, the PN recognizes that given the fact that it is not a profi t-oriented organization, the Transformation most important non-monetary asset that it has are its people. It emphasizes the need By: Ms. Steffi Allison A. Villa ce for its uniformed personnel, reservists, and civilian employees to be highly competent and motivated in order to accomplish their mission and function. Th is is why part of the Sail Plan are the Human Capital Strategy (HCS) and the Education and Training Strategy (ETS) which detail the programs of the PN in terms of morale and welfare development; and career and skills enhancement of its people.
With the HCS, the PN has a more responsive recruitment process and is able to provide better wellness programs and retirement support services to Navy personnel and their dependents. On the other hand, the ETS enables Navy to Th e celebration of the Philippine the heroism, patriotism, and unfaltering along with the rejoicing for milestones develop and implement training programs Navy’s (PN) 118th Anniversary serves dedication of every Navy soldier achieved and obstacles conquered comes that are attuned to the capabilities needed as a commemoration of the glorious in maintaining peace and security; the greater challenge of sustaining the in naval and maritime operations. Th ese beginnings of the Navy strengthened by defending our territory and protecting early gains in the capacity and capability strategies have allowed the PN to take care its innate affi nity with the waters and our national sovereignty so that each build-up of the organization; and the of its personnel and develop their capacities rich culture and traditions of military community can thrive and every Filipino increased commitment to fulfi ll its sworn to enable them to perform their duties. service. It is also a constant reminder of can sleep soundly at night. However, mission. In the implementation of the Sail Plan, Navy employee’s personal lives, the iBSC Social Value every PN personnel is not just a recipient; combines the professional and personal they are the real owners and movers of areas of the individual personnel. Th is is in When the PN committed to be the change and transformation. Th e PN has recognition that individuals must be wholly Sentinel of the Sea for the IGG initiative, embedded an inclusive mechanism to well, and this wellness should translate to the PN knew that this endeavor is one ensure that every personnel is contributing actions and signifi cant contributions of that is not only within the Navy, but one to the achievement of each initiative under each soldier and civilian employee to the that is for and with the Filipino people. the Sail Plan. Th is mechanism takes the mission or function of their offi ce or unit, Putting up Maritime Situational Awareness form of the Individual Balanced Scorecards based on their respective job descriptions. Platforms (MSAPs) in several locations in (iBSC). An innovation from the Personal In this manner, all PN personnel are able to the Philippines to ensure that we have eyes Scorecards initially launched in 2010 which link their performance to the strategy. and ears in our territory 24/7 is just one only includes areas of improvement in a part of Maritime Situational Awareness. Th e other half lies on the cooperation of local community members to provide surveillance information in securing our seas.
Organization Value Like what our partners from the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) say, Th e implementation of the Sail Plan doctrines were developed, reviewed and “Governance is a Shared Responsibility.” has also paved the way for the PN to validated. For 2016, 15 more doctrines And accepting this responsibility has been correct ineffi ciencies and inadequacies will be prioritized. Th is initiative has evident during one of the blessings of the in the processes of the organization. One enabled the Navy to be more responsive PN’s Littoral Monitoring Detachments of the main breakthroughs is the ISO- to the needs of its internal and external (LMDs) in Mindanao, when prior to that, Certifi cation of the key core processes of 14 stakeholders both in offi ce administration the owner of the land allowed the Navy PN units and offi ces. Th e Philippine Navy and operational area requirements. to put up the detachment in his property Finance Center (PNFC) is the fi rst unit and during the completion of the project, to be ISO-Certifi ed in the entire Armed One of the toughest challenges in an the offi cials of the municipality attended Forces of the Philippines. Th rough this organization’s success is sustainability. in full support. Right now, more and initiative, the PN was able to provide focus It requires a change in perspective of more of the PN’s stakeholders are being on the process improvement of key offi ces every personnel and advancement proactive in joining our Navy in fulfi lling and units which deliver administrative, of a culture of good governance and its vision. Furthermore, continuous Civil training, logistics and operational support leadership excellence. In the PN, the Sail Military Operations (CMO) activities exceeding the target of “Quite Aware” and to the Navy. For 2016, the PN intends to Plan has been instrumental in facilitating are being conducted by the Navy to “Quite Satisfi ed” respectively. submit its Internal Audit Offi ce, Th e Naval continuity of plans and programs of increase the awareness and appreciation Inspector General (TNIG) to the same diff erent leaders. For the past nine Flag of the PN stakeholders to the eff orts of the Indeed, these milestones achieved by ISO-Certifi cation process. Offi cers In Command of the PN, the Sail organization. the PN are momentous for the organization. Plan has been the same compass that It refl ects the hard work of every sailor, Furthermore, one of the vital provided the strategic direction for the Part of the measures in the PN Balanced marine, civilian employee and reservist developments in the organization is the organization. It has developed a culture Scorecard is the Stakeholder Satisfaction in performing their tasks to ensure that development and updating of keystone and of strategic thinking instead of remaining Rating. In a survey conducted by TNIG by 2020, the Navy will reach its glorious support doctrines of the PN. In 2015, 10 at the tactical and operational levels. in 2015, the PN received a satisfaction destination. But as Brian Tracy once said, Junior leaders, civilian employees and rating of 91% from the Unifi ed Command “Excellence is not a destination; it is a even enlisted personnel are now more and 91.76% from its PN Personnel, continuous journey that never ends.” It is involved in the strategy management of exceeding its targets of 88% and 85% a sustained commitment that will go even their respective offi ces and units. respectively. Additionally, in an initial beyond the Navy’s vision year. Untiring and Th e Center for Naval Leadership survey undertaken by O/N7 to selected unyielding to the rough seas and challenges and Excellence (CNLE), the Offi ce local Filipino community members to ahead, the PN will continue to safeguard of Strategy Management of the PN, measure their awareness and satisfaction our beloved country, bringing honor and ensure that this will be sustained on the services provided by the PN, the PN pride, by protecting the seas and securing through the conduct of the PN Sail got a rating of “Aware” and “Satisfi ed”, also the future of the Filipino people. Plan Caravan which goes to all PN units to increase the knowledge and appreciation of all personnel about the Sail Plan. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Currently a Defense Researcher at the Center for Naval Leadership and Excellence, the Offi ce of Strategy Management (OSM) of the Philippine Navy, she spearheads the scorecard management and organizational alignment of the Navy’s Roadmap, the PN Strategic Sail Plan 2020. She graduated in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Communication last October 2012. By: LCDR MICHAEL J VOLANTE PN In 2013, the Navy has completed a total Military Sales. All these hardware has an of PhP 1.38 billion worth of projects with estimate of PhP 8.7 Billion. July 23, 2012 3rd SONA, HEPBSAIII the delivery of 3 units of Naval Helicopters (AW 109); 5 units 5 Ton Prime-mover As the voyage with the incumbent … Hindi magtatagal, dadaong na ang Trucks; and additional 2 units of Littoral Commander-In-Chief is on its fi nal leg, karelyebo ng BRP Gregorio del Pilar sa ating pampang. Sa Enero, aangkla na po Observatory Stations. Included in the same the PN is set to take the next waypoint in sa Pilipinas ang BRP Ramon Alcaraz, ang year, as part of the Excess Defense Article continuing the journey until 2028 and to pangalawa nating Hamilton class cutter. Di from the US government, was the delivery conquer the next horizon. na po bangkang papel ang ating ipapalaot; of 3 units combat rubber boats and 6 units ngayon, mga high-tech at dekalidad na barko of small unit riverine craft . “All Engines Ahead Full” in making na ang tatanod sa 36,000 kilometers nating coastline … naval dreams a reality. In year 2014, 2 units of armed naval helicopter for the Naval Air Group and various weaponry (grenade launchers, automatic grenade launchers, assault rifl es – M4, and general purpose machine guns) July 22, 2013 4th SONA, HEPBSAIII with peripherals (close combat optics) and equipment (explosive ordnance device) for … Ni minsan, hindi naman nagkulang ang bansa natin ng mga taong handang manindigan at the Philippine Marine Corps was delivered. lumaban, kahit gaano pa kalaki ang mga pagsubok sa kaniyang harapan. Nariyan ang tapang na Likewise, 1 unit of LCU and 16 rubber ipinamalas ni Commodore Ramon Alcaraz noong Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig … boats were transferred from the Republic of Korea to PN. Th us, an additional of PhP 1.6 Billion was successfully transformed July 28, 2014 5th SONA, HEPBSAIII Full Throttle for into defense equipment. …Tuloy-tuloy ang modernisasyon ng AFP. Nakuha na natin ang brand new na 8 Sokol Combat Last year, 2015, 2 units of Royal Utility Helicopters, tatlong AgustaWestland-109 helicopters, at ang kauna-unahang landing craft Australian Navy Landing Craft Heavy utility ship na ginawa dito mismo sa ating bansa, ang BRP Tagbanua. Dumating na rin po ang apat PN Modernization na refurbished UH-1 helicopters at 2 navy cutters. Nito namang nakaraang Mayo, pinasinayaan na vessels were commissioned as part of the rin natin ang state-of-the-art Command Center ng Naval Forces West sa Palawan... Sealift Amphibious Force. Th ey are now known as Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas …Dumating na rin ang paunang mga M4 assault rifl es na binili natin para sa kasundaluhan. Sa (BRP) Ivatan and Batak. Said vessels have mga susunod na buwan, ang kabuuang bilang ng baril na mapapasakamay ng ating mga kawal… Th e Philippine Navy has never been as capable as compared insurgence, external threat that poses peril to territorial integrity proven their versatility in support to the from the days aft er the US Armed Forces pulled-out from the and national sovereignty has been another concern that needs to PN’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster waters of our country. It was until the time His Excellency Pres. be addressed. Response (HADR) Operations during Benigno S. Aquino III (HEPBSAIII) assumed command as the Typhoon Lando that hit Northern Luzon. Commander-In-Chief, the ageing platforms of the Navy have IPSO FACTO (by that very fact), the sailors and marines Th eir sister ships, HMAS Betano, Wewak, been the awakening point to modernize the Armed Forces of the guided by the PN Sail Plan, the Philippine Navy has casted-off its and Balikpapan, were also transferred to July 27, 2015, 6th SONA, HEPBSAIII Philippines. line with Pres. Aquino on the bridge to attain our vision of being the PN and will undergo retrofi tting to Sa Sandatahang Lakas naman: …Nang tumama a strong and credible Navy in order to protect WHAT BELONGS complement current PN capability. si Yolanda, nasira ang mga daungan; naging Taking into account the vast water that bind/separate TO THE PHILIPPINES. Ergo full speed ahead in modernizing limitado ang kakayahan nating magdala ng the country’s archipelagic state and the continuous internal the PN-AFP. Moreso, 2016 will be a new dawn for ayuda. Sa ganitong pagkakataon, mahalaga the Fleet-Marine Team as the brand new ang tinatawag na landing craft utility na Strategic Sealift Vessel or SSV Tarlac (LD- puwedeng dumaong sa dalampasigan. Ngayon, magiging sampu na ang dinatnan nating apat 601) sailed the Philippine waters this year. na landing craft utility: Mayroon na tayong BRP July 25, 2011 2nd SONA, HEPBSAIII Th ereaft er, the capability of the Navy On the following year (2012), another Th e vessel’s Commissioning is the highlight Tagbanua. Sa mga susunod na linggo, darating was heightened with the delivery of the Weather High Endurance Cutter from the of the 118th PN Anniversary. Th e 2nd SSV din ang dalawang Landing Craft Heavy mula sa …Kung seguridad na rin lang po ang ating following projects in 2011: BRP Gregorio US Coast Guard was commissioned by the (LD602) will soon follow in 2017 while Australia; napakagalante nga po ng pagkakabigay pag-uusapan, ‘di ba’t karugtong din nito Del Pilar (PF15); Landing Craft Utility navy as BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF16) and the delivery of 8 units of Amphibious nito, pati spare parts at generator kasama. Target pa nating bilhin ang tatlo; inaayos na natin ang ang ating pambansang dangal? Dati, hindi (LCU); 20 units each 2 ½ and 1 ¼ Ton as part for the Off -Shore Combat Force. Assault Vehicle and Marine-Force Imagery man lang natin makuhang pumalag tuwing papeles upang sumulong na ang proseso ... may sisindak sa atin sa loob mismo ng ating Troop Carrier Trucks; 3 units of Littoral Also in the same year, the delivery of 3 Targeting Surveillance System are set in bakuran. Malinaw ang pahiwatig natin Observatory Stations; 79 units of 20W units Mk 2 Multi-Purpose Attack Craft was 2018. Further, the year has paved way for ...Sa kabuuan po, may 56 na tayong proyektong ABOUT THE AUTHOR ngayon sa buong mundo: Ang sa Pilipinas Vehicle Confi guration radios; and upgrade completed adding more bottoms for the the transfer and acquisition of the PN for natapos para sa modernisasyon, at may 30 pa Previously the Chief of Defense Acquisition ay sa Pilipinas; kapag tumapak ka sa Recto of Jacinto Class Patrol Vessels (PS35 & 36) Littoral Combat Force of the fl eet. Th e year the 3rd Hamilton Class Frigate or soon to tayong inaprubahan; ikumpara ninyo ito sa 45 na System Branch of the Offi ce of the Assistant of proyektong natapos ng tatlong administrasyong Bank, para ka na ring tumapak sa Recto and Patrol Killer Medium (PG118 & 114) has yielded an amount of PhP 1.6 Billion be PF17 and Research Vessel Melville from Naval Staff for Logistics (O/N4). A member of Avenue… nauna sa atin ... NOQC CL-145, he is currently assigned in SU4, with a total amount of PhP 2.5 Billion. for the capability upgrade. United State of America through Foreign Submarine Group of the Philippine Fleet.
The Policy-Strategy Limited Space, Unlimited “Strategy is more than a science; it is the Connection Possibilities Strategy application of knowledge to practical life, the development of thought capable of modifying the Policy and strategy are involved in All in all, strategy may seem original guiding idea in the light of ever-changing a dialectical relationship that re ects complicated and dif cult, but it is and situations; it is the art of acting under the pressure the evolution of human thought. As necessary. Knowledge of strategy is of the most dif cult conditions.” policy is a set of principles to guide essential in everyday life, because the – Helmuth von Moltke the management of affairs, strategy heart of strategy is really about shaping Nation- translates these principles into your environment to suit your interests achievable objectives and directions. and needs, as opposed to just giving Superior policymaking begets solid in to the forces that seem beyond your Building strategies; there must be a strong control.4 Instead of just relying on the policy-strategy connection in order existing contexts that surround you, to clearly state the ways, ends, and strategy allows you to in uence your Through means of subsequent actions. In this environment to achieve your desired sense, policy “must drive strategy, just ends. Extended to various disciplines as strategy must drive tactics.” 3 and elds, strategy can be a powerful Time tool in shaping our world. In the context of national security, a By: SN2 Dianne Faye C Despi PN country will not function well without Indeed, in 21st century, armed both policymakers and strategists in forces do not just ght wars; they also the government. National interests and solve problems, provide relief, and are issues should be converted into more sources of strength and support for Strategy in a Nutshell concrete objectives and solutions. nation-states. Thus, it is important to The word “strategy” comes from Policies without strategies are shape the Philippine Navy’s personnel the ancient Greek word ‘strategos’, toothless, just as strategies unfounded of the future into competent, well- literally “the leader of the army”. In on policies are without bearing. rounded individuals who can offer this regard, it is the art of exercising all of these and more. As our navy military command as a general. Writer Modern-day strategy has to have envisions itself as a source of national Robert Greene reinforces this by suf cient effect to meet the demands pride, showing the country’s resolve describing strategy as “commanding of policy, given that policymaking is a in defending its strategic maritime the entire war effort, deciding what highly dynamic process. It is the job interests, our personnel must have a formations to deploy, what terrain of strategists to help make complex mindset that they are nation-builders. to ght on, and what maneuvers to The Security-Strategy Through the passage of time, everyday living. Strategic studies policies into easier-to-understand This can only be done through instilling 1 use to gain an edge.” In a broader Nexus military strategy has just become creates windows to understanding objectives for forces on the ground a strategic perspective in each and every sense, strategy provides ways on how more and more sophisticated as a trends and patterns of human to accomplish. A policy-strategy sailor and marine, as it will allow them resources can be utilized in order to Focusing on one of the most result of technological advancement. behavior in various environments. mismatch can produce dismal results, to develop sets of unlimited responses obtain or accomplish an objective. constant, organized, and powerful Since strategy entails understanding Strategic genius has been lauded just as lack of coordination and in circumstances when they will have to It is considered as the “pursuit, instruments of national power in the constant and changing variables as a prized asset for many information in a high-tension area be limited. Strategy broadens horizons protection, or advancement of national the modern world, it is important through time, failure to understand civilizations, and it is especially could lead to severe losses. Brilliant to explore many solutions to a single interests through the application of the in security studies to understand the dynamics of the elements and needed today, where policy and policymakers should be matched problem. Ultimately, this will also be instruments of power.”2 When applied strategy in the military context. contexts of war will cause any strategy have become hallmarks in skill with equally-competitive a big step towards cultivating ef cient to military affairs, strategy basically Military warfare has been developed campaign to fail before it even of statecraft and international strategists; therefore, a levelling of and effective leaders and problem- directs the concept of operations and into one of the most intricate and starts. In the case of wars, the relations. It could be observed comprehension regarding certain solvers of the future. dictates technological advancement multi-faceted activities known to failure of strategy will most likely that military strategies of various interests, issues, and challenges is and modernization. mankind. The evolving international lead to painful defeats, which could nations today are products of required. system has been witness to translate to loss of lives, property, research, and healthy discourse Famous strategists, although not numerous wars spanning across and independence, or worst, utter and debates between their 1 Greene, Robert. Th e 33 Strategies of War. New York: Viking, 2006. p.xvi necessarily military leaders, were various contexts, and since the 2 H. Richard Yarger. Towards A Th eory of Strategy: Art Lykke and the Army War College Strategy Model destruction of whole civilizations. strategists and policymakers as to http://dde.carlisle.army.mil/authors/stratpap.htm voracious readers, exceptional data maintenance of peace and security is the role of their military in national 3 Gray, Colin. Fighting Talk: Forty Maxims on War, Peace, and Strategy.Westport, CT: Praeger Security International, 2007. p.54 analysts, and forward thinkers. They a primary collective interest, military Until today, strategic treatises development. 4 Freedman, Lawrence. Strategy: A History. Oxford: Oxford UP, USA, 2013. were people of the times – masters of strategies were developed together of the past are not just being used ABOUT THE AUTHOR the timeless yet exible and evolving with the evolution of warfare and as war manuals, but also as tools Chief Defense Analyst of the Strategic Assessment and Formulation Branch of the Philippine Navy’s Offi ce art that is strategy. civilization. in understanding statecraft and of Naval Strategic Studies. She earned her degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of the Philippines-Diliman in 2009, and her Master of Arts in Area Studies (Asia-Pacifi c Region) from the Graduate Institute of Peace Studies, Kyung Hee University in South Korea in 2013. ONSS also delivered lectures outside activities accomplished by the AC of NS In addition, the formulation of NMS the navy, reaching the other major services, for Operations, N3, which were based on 2014 and other higher policies, as well as and diff erent government agencies, such the AADS Force Structure. Th ese include the strategies craft ed by other concerned as the Philippine Army (PA), Philippine the separation of the Fleet Marine Warfare agencies, are factors to be considered in Air Force (PAF), Philippine Coast Guard Center (FMWC) from the Fleet Marine making a better and updated version of the (PCG), Department of National Defense Ready Force (FMRF), and transfer of AADS. As an evolving document, fl exible (DND), and National Defense College of the Ocean and Littoral Aff airs Group (OLAG) to adapt to the changing environment, its Philippines (NDCP), among others. It was to the Philippine Fleet, and its renaming revision is being undertaken in order to timely for the PN that aft er this endeavor, from OLAG to Naval Meteorological and suit its contribution to the overall national the General Headquarters published Oceanographic Center (NAVMETOC). security and interests. Th is is also intended The Impacts of a National Military Strategy (NMS) in On the other hand, the ongoing eff orts to present a clearer, more concise, and 2014, where the AADS remained at least of the navy in this endeavor include the simpler document that will reach a wider coherent. Th e PAF has also developed establishment of the Naval Installation audience for heightened awareness on the their own Integrated Air Defense Concept Command (NIC), provisional activation of nature, aspirations and current operations Active Archipelagic in 2014, which is now being improved as the HQS Submarine Group, transformation of the navy. the Integrated Air Operations Concept of FMRF as Amphibious Operations (IAOC). Th ese developments may be Capable Force, the integration of PN Bases Th e most important matter, however, Defense Strategy eff ective infl uences in encouraging the and Stations, and the study conducted for is on how to make the strategy work. defense sectors and concerned agencies the PN Basing Strategy, among others. With another year of honorable adventure and offi ces in developing a National Action Further, the Philippine Marine Corps celebrated by the navy, it is high time on the Philippine Navy Plan or National Security Strategy that will (PMC) is also conducting activities that to remember that the main asset of direct a concerted eff ort in addressing the are grounded on the AADS. Th e strategy the institution are not the ships, but its multifaceted national security concerns of was integrated in the Marine Offi cers Basic personnel. Th e PN deserves the modernized By: SN2 Mary Angeline S Balingasa PN the country. Course (MOBC). Moreover, the PMC capabilities, but in order to make these also enhances their amphibious capability, things work, a deeper appreciation and In the navy-level, the craft ing of the reviews their Force Structure, and expands understanding of the strategy is the key to Samuel Huntington, as early as 1954 in the waters around, between and connecting (ONSS) conducted several workshops in AADS has stirred research-oriented their international defense engagements. operate effi ciently. his National Policy and the Transoceanic the islands of the archipelago. Th is is the deliberating the necessary implementing outputs in developing the organization. Navy, acknowledged that “[I]f a service PN Active Archipelagic Defense Strategy plans, and in reviewing the alignment of It can be recognized through the It is early and inappropriate to 1 Samuel Huntington, “National Policy and the Transoce- does not possess a well-defi ned strategic (AADS) promulgated in December 2013. the plans and programs to AADS in the gradual adjustments undertaken in the conclude that the AADS made the PN anic Navy,” U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings 80, no. 5 (May concept, the public and the political strategic down to the tactical levels. Th e implementation of the strategy. Th e a better organization. Nevertheless, its 1954), p. 483. leaders will be confused as to the role of Considering the roles of the navy, Offi ce also conducted an information-drive policies, plans and programs in the PN are inception rendered positive contributions ABOUT THE AUTHOR the service, uncertain as to the necessity the AFP defense mission areas and the in order to heighten the awareness of the being anchored in the AADS, consistent in the strategic direction towards PN Defense Analyst of the Strategic Assessment and of its existence, and apathetic or hostile to capability gaps of the organization, the PN commands, staff s, offi ces, and units on with the three strategic approaches, modernization. As earlier stated, the Formulation Branch of the Offi ce of Naval Strategic the claims made by the service upon the AADS outlines the naval objectives, this strategy. Th rough these activities, the namely, the maritime operations, maritime information-drive, workshops, lectures Studies since 2013. She earned her degree of resource of society”.1 strategic approaches and the requirements ONSS gathered signifi cant inputs, concerns Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies, Magna Cum situational awareness and maritime and informal discussions with the military Laude, in 2013 from the University of Santo Tomas. to attain the PN vision of becoming a and recommendations that will further cooperation. Such concrete outcomes are and civilian stakeholders produced She is currently taking up Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in Th rough the tides of the Philippine stronger and more credible navy. Hence, improve the strategy. manifested in the several reorganization invaluable inputs to improve the strategy. the same university.2013. Navy (PN) history since its establishment it intends to rationalize the PN operations in 1898, the organization has evolved and the policy undertakings of the PN into a modernizing navy “to eff ectively decision-makers. Th is deviates from address the security challenges in order the culture of relying on experience and to contribute in ensuring the safety, habitual practice in handling strategic promoting the interests and enhancing and operational functions. Indeed, it is the well-being of the Filipino people.” a breakthrough for the PN because the Th is intention was expressed in the development of a written strategy not only Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) preserves the institutional memory, but Strategic Intent in 2011. In the absence of also serves as a foundation in the planning, a concrete military strategy then, the PN operations and transformation of the anchored its aspirations in such policy organization. to craft an operational strategy that will guide the organization in the development, However, this strategy will remain in maintenance and operations of its Fleet- paper if not well-conveyed and executed. Marine units. Th is shall also provide Th us, 2014 marked the initial phase the direction in achieving the goal of of its implementation and assessment. preserving peace, security and progress in Th e Offi ce of Naval Strategic Studies The Reason noon time with no breath of air whatsoever. The Price Just imagine a house made out of solid According to Gregory Poling of the steel absorbing the heat and cold of the In fi nancial terms, a ballpark estimate Asian Maritime Transparency Institute, surroundings with no electricity, no other of the ship’s price would probably be less BRP Sierra Madre went aground on people to talk to, and no other form of than a large-size fi shing vessel or tugboat. Ayungin Shoal in 1999 to garrison troops civilization other than your own shipmates. Th is might be her worth when you ask AN in an attempt to deter further Chinese I have interviewed people who were an assessor but to the Filipino nation, Old Ship expansion. However, the real reason why stationed in the ship and they would always she is worth more than rusty, high-grade AND A she ran aground is still debatable. Since say life is hard, BUT IT’S WORTH IT. steel sitting atop a reef. She is the symbol then, the Philippine government had been of hope in the West Philippine Sea. She constantly stationing troops in the ship is the symbol of Philippine sovereignty Thousand and re-provisioning them at the same time. and Filipino courage; the epitome of that Claimant countries protested on this act resolve to stand proud even if withered by of the government, but the aground ship time, poverty, and weather. Th at ship is a Fishes stood still in the reef. For years to come, it fi gure of Filipino perseverance amidst the had been a home, an observation post, and myriad of challenges and hardships. a beacon of hope for the Philippine troops By: LTJG EMMANUEL C ABSALON PN assigned in the area. It may not be the credible “warship” by defi nition but for all that she stands for and Ask any sailor, marine or any seafarer for all that she’s been through, to me she and most would always say that life in is worth more than any warship we could the middle of the sea is hard. It is hard have bought today. Th e ship bore witness because no one can possibly tame the sea to the gallant men who boarded and stayed and because you are far from your loved with her for months to come “enduring bad ones. However, life at sea in an aground weather and going (at times) without sleep ship is way tougher. Just imagine the heat or food.”2 Th e ship is worth all the sweat of the sun bearing down on your ship at and labor of the Philippine Navy to save her from withering away. Th ough her façade is tarnished, what she represents will never Th e Philippine Navy will celebrate its King Neptune’s Domain, lies an old country has their own version of how the diminish. 118th Anniversary this June 2016. Th e iron maiden that stands as some sort of supposed waters or islets are theirs. Some ships that will be featured are those assurance - a promise that the Philippines countries would even say that nobody We Need to Know that were newly acquired in line with will get its fair share of a thousand fi shes. owns those waters and everybody should the current thrust of modernization. be free to use them. Th e ship is oft en showed in Facebook Th e Navy will showcase its assets to the No matter how discreet my words posts who try to stir nationalistic ideals. It whole world and prove that indeed, it is will be, it is no secret that the waters in I am writing this article not to still fl ies the national fl ag. Apart from the close to realizing its dream of becoming the western side of our country are under expound on the extremely complicated ongoing capability upgrade of Navy ships, a strong and credible Navy. Given these dispute. Many countries are claiming not case of West Philippine Sea, but rather I think we should also look back and pay new assets, let me acknowledge those that only the island features but also the waters to shed some light on the old and rickety homage to our silent heroes in the west. have served silently and gallantly while surrounding such islets. Some countries but majestic ship that lies aground in the Forget not the ship that stood alone in a enduring the destitution of old age, the just want the bounties of the sea, while Ayungin Shoal. I will share my thoughts far-fl ung place, away from the comforts heat of the sun and the pounding waves some others want the whole sea only for on who she1 is, what she is worth, why of a pier and from the accolades of her of the seas. Somewhere in the far reaches themselves. Th e dispute in this small part she is there, and why she deserves our countrymen. Forget not the ship that did of the world, where competing interests of the world is complicated and has a lot accolades and admiration. not enjoy the dabs of paint and the salute of 3 lay their claims on various features of of issues that go with it. Each claimant passing honors. Remember the Philippine Navy Ship who stands her ground as you read this article. Include her in your prayers tonight because she is out there and The Origins to actually have a “bow door” and ramp warships then were turned over to the God knows what lies beyond the horizon. which could cater to de-embarkation in Philippine government. Along with these BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57) is a landing She is still there, safeguarding our interests the absence of a pier or wharf. Th is class naval assets were the LSTs. It was an and the need for a thousand fi shes. ship tank (LST) built for the United States of ships was signifi cant in the success of the almost perfect fi t for the Philippine setting, Navy during World War II. Th is ship, much Normandy Campaign during World War considering our archipelagic confi guration. like her sister ships of the same class, is bale II. As time went by, most of these ships were ABOUT THE AUTHOR Notes to land tanks, troops, and other logistics decommissioned because of old age, 1 Th e ship is always referred to as a she or her. Chief, Revolutions in Military Affairs Branch of the Offi ce of Naval Strategic Studies. A member of PMA Class 2 on beach heads because it has amphibious Quoted from Charles de Gaulle’s Military Professionalism Aft er the American occupation of budget constraints, and shift ing priorities 2009, He earned his Master’s Degree in Development Management from the Asian Institute of Management 3 Passing honors is a naval tradition wherein the ships blow capabilities. It is one of the fi rst of its kind the Philippines, some of its “not-so-old” of the Philippine government. in 2015. whistle when they pass abreast of one another. By: Cdr Edwin B Princillo pn c. Skills Enhancement of its 31st & 32nd CECs are tentatively With regards to its secondary role as a In line with the PN Education and scheduled on the 1st & 2nd Semester this construction battalion, a seminar/workshop Combat Engineers year respectively. Said companies will on roads and bridges construction Training Strategy, the 3NCEB through the NCEBde training arm, the Brigade undergo the Combat Engineering Course in coordination with the Bureau of Training Center, formulated the curricula at TRADOC, Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija Construction of the Department of Public in Transition for the company re-training for Combat for 2 to 3 months and Marine Combat Works and Highways was conducted from Engineering. Th is will enhance the Training at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Dec. 9 to 10, 2015 to further improve the skills and knowledge of its personnel in Ternate, Cavite for three months. Th us, knowledge of its personnel on construction combat engineering for Marine-Land and 3NCEBn is already on its way to being fully procedures and methodologies. Pursuant to Headquarters Philippine Navy (HPN) General Order Nr. 122 dated transformed as “Combat Engineers”. 23 March 2015, the 3rd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (3NMCB) was re- Amphibious Operations. Th e re-training designated to become the 3rd Naval Combat Engineering Battalion (3NCEB), one of the three (3) operating units of the Naval Combat Engineering Brigade (NCEBde) d. Capability Development 2, 5 & 6, wherein the Notice to Proceed before the anniversary of the Brigade on in order to address the shift of the AFP from Internal Security Operations (ISO) (NTP) have been approved while Lots 3 & July 15, 2016. Delivery of said equipment to Territorial Defense Operations (TDO). Th e 3NCEB mission is “to conduct On engineering equipment under 4 are scheduled for pre-bid in the months will signifi cantly increase the overall Combat Engineering in order to support Marine-Land Operations and Amphibious the AFP Civil Engineering Equipment to come. operability readiness of the Brigade. Operations”. During this period, this unit was as “busy as the bees” in developing Acquisition Project (CEEAP), the Brigade the following aspects while performing its traditional role in Naval Construction: has programmed the procurement of 11) diff erent engineering equipment and these Aside from these, the procurement of Meanwhile, combat engineering are already at the procurement proccess the PN engineering equipment consisting equipment such as the motorized pontoon together with the Philippine Army of one unit Tractor Head with Low Bed bridge, bridge launcher, mine clearing, a. Organizational Responsiveness the organization are the focus on combat and Philippine Air Force engineering Trailer, two units Dump Truck, two units among others were programmed under In accordance with the Active engineering undertaking including equipment. Th ese equipment are Pay Loader and two units Forklift are POM and PN Modernization Program. Archipelagic Defense Strategy of the Humanitarin Assistance and Disaster distributed to diff erent lots such as, Lots already in the pipeline for issuance of NTP Philippine Navy (PN), NCEBde is in its Response (HADR) activities, reduction in and tentatively scheduled for delivery transformation due to the shift ing of its the involvement of facilities maintenance organizational thrust from ISO to TDO. and the immediate transformation of one Along with these is the craft ing and mobile construction battalion to a combat e. Naval Construction formulation of the NCEBde Doctrine engineering battalion. Th us, 3NCEB was Th is unit has again proved that when the going gets tough, 3NCEB perseveres. Team work and discipline have always been the core and the new Table of Organization and organized into three Combat Engineer values that have helped this unit to complete its mission. What is seemingly impossible to achieve, the offi cers and enlisted personnel of Equipment that were already deliberated Companies (CEC) and each was tasked this unit have never disappointed to surpass the expectations of its stakeholders. Th is has been exemplifi ed during the timely completion and approved at the HPN level and will to every unit of Marine Battalion that will of the numerous FOIC, PN Priority Projects as follows: be endorsed to higher headquarters for undertake Marine-Land and Amphibious Operations. approval. Salient points of the changes of Name of Project Location Date Started Date Completed
Repair/Rehab of BNS Parade Ground NSJF, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 12 Feb 15 21 May 15
b. Human Capital Strategy four classes of BSC last February 2016, Asphalting of Two (2) Areas and Landscaping Works NSPL, Cavite City 11 Aug 15 18 Aug 15 A breakthrough on the Human Capital namely, BSC Classes 280, 281, 282 and Repair/Rehab of Headquarters ,CMOG (Phase 1) NSJF, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 21 Sep 15 17 Feb 16 Strategy of NCEBde is the development 283. Although not all of these BSC of competency of its personnel. For CY graduates were assigned at the NCEBde 2014, TESDA issued National Certifi cate particularly at 3NCEB, those that were Enhancement of Boot Camp Facilities NSLG, San Antonio, Zambales 12 Jul 15 18 Oct 15 Level II (NC II) to sixty (60) Seabees assigned in the battalion increased the personnel who cross-trained and manning percentage from 38.56% (2014) Enhancement of Foreign Student Facilities NSLG, San Antonio, Zambales 29 Sep 15 11 Feb 16 qualifi ed for the requirements of various to 72% (2016). Th is was due to the relief competencies. Also, in order to fi ll the of the Vertical Utilities and Engineering Repair of EPCAC Building 7301 NSLG, San Antonio, Zambales 15 Aug 15 22 Feb 16 gap on skilled personnel, last March 2015 Company that was transferred to the 2nd the Brigade Training Center was able Naval Mobile Construction Battalion to to complete four Basic Seaman Course increase their manning percentage and (BSC) Classes 260, 261, 262 and 263 to give way for the younger generation whose qualifi cations are also equivalent to form part of the newly created combat to NC II from TESDA. Aside from engineering battalion. this, NCEBde was also able to complete
Repair of BNS Parade Ground at NSJF, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City By: MS. Madeleinne Audrey K. Laconico CE
Quo Vadis,
Asphalting and Landscaping Project at NSPL, Cavite City CMO? Th e First Semester Philippine Navy CMO: More than Capturing the civil-military operations is appreciated Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Hearts and Minds of the People from the tactical to the strategic levels; a Repair of HCMOG PN Phase 1 at NSJF, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Family Conference was held from Capt. Rapanan emphasized that each new environment where PN stakeholders March 16 to 18 at the Katungkulan CMO operator is called to perform a are highly aware and satisfi ed of the Beach Resort, Marine Base Gregorio common mission: to be CMO operators relevant, high impact, sustainable CMO Lim (MBGL), Ternate, Cavite. A total who assess, plan, execute and evaluate more activities that are created and implemented of 42 CMO Offi cers from NOFs, other relevant CMO programs and activities. by our CMO family, contributing to the over-all initiatives, accomplishments, and Enhancement of Bootcamp Facilities at PN units and O/N7 personnel attended NETC, NSLG, San Antonio, Zambales the said activity. Th is year’s CMO As the Philippine Navy sails towards goals of the Philippine Navy. Family Conference centered on the its vision of becoming stronger and more theme, “Quo Vadis, CMO” (Where are credible by 2020, developmental strategies CMO now strives to be more signifi cant we going, CMO?). must be craft ed and included in the in the context of TDO and to the global initiatives of the command, particularly in environment. Pursuing this will allow Aside from cascading of updates and CMO. Th e command continues to uphold its CMO to better complement the two assessing of CMO activities, this family commitment of contributing to the Internal other concepts in the triad of military Repair of foreign students’ facilities operations, namely intelligence and perimeter fence, barracks and lounge at conference, under the close guidance Peace Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan by NETC, NSLG, San Antonio, Zambales of the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for performing its non-traditional functions operations. To do this, the command must CMO, N7, Capt. Reginald B Rapanan through CMO, contributing to Internal adapt to Global Goals that the county has strived to provide an over-all direction Security Operations (ISO) and Territorial committed to through the Sustainable for the conduct of CMO to establish and Defense Operations (TDO). Development Summit of the United Nations. By incorporating sustainable Repair Of EPCAC 7301 At NETC, enhance the relevance of CMO in the NSLG, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City fulfi lment of AFP and PN thrusts and Since the PN’s defense posture is development in craft ing policies and goals. transitioning from ISO to TDO, it is seen conducting CMO activities at all levels, that much has to be done in helm of its CMO can both contribute to ISO and Civil-Military Operations in order further assert itself as a relevant aspect of TDO. contribute to securing the country’s Consequently, the Navy can be globally maritime territory. It is then relevant to set competitive in securing regional stability a new road for civil-military operations. and development.
Guided by our developmental strategy, Aft er a successful family conference, the CMO is now courageously sailing whole CMO family is proud to say that we towards its vision year equipped with are now capacitated and are well-equipped new strategies, striving to implement to take on the challenge to be more innovative programs that are contributory relevant. So, quo vadis, CMO? Th e answer f. Humanitarian Assistance equipped in terms of equipment, skills and Once again, 3NCEB has evolved into a is: towards creating stronger and more and Disaster Response (HADR) knowledge to mobilize in any areas that responsive and effi cient operating battalion to maritime cooperation strategy of the Active Archipelagic Defense Strategy, our credible CMO operators who plan and Operations will be aff ected by natural calamities. Th is that can readily respond to any given execute more relevant, high impact, and was exemplifi ed during a typhoon that mission by the PN. Indeed, Seabees Can operational strategy. On calamities and typhoons, this sustainable CMO activities, contributing to hit the province of Nueva Ecija wherein a Do! unit can eff ectively perform its role in national and regional development. team from the 33rd CEC was dispatched CMO is now ready to uphold its new humanitarian assistance and disaster ABOUT THE AUTHOR to conduct rescue operations. Th is unit has A licensed Civil Engineer and a member of the thrust – to create an environment where response with its dedicated company to also provided a Collapsed Structure Search Offi cer Candidate School (OCS) Class 14-95. respond to any distress call as directed At present, he is designated as the Battalion and Rescue (CSSR) Team during the APEC Commander of the 3rd Naval Combat Engineering by the Command. Th e 33rd CEC is fully ABOUT THE AUTHOR summit last November 2015. Battalion (3NCEB). Currently working as a Defense Researcher under the Research and Special Concerns Branch of the Offi ce of the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Civil-Military Operations, N7. the CMO VALUE By: Ms. Janina Santos RN ce BEYOND TYPICAL: Winning Hearts, Bettering Lives
On Feb. 27, 2016, the Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders (PSOD), in partnership with the Philippine Navy (PN), the Makati Camera Club (MCC) and Photography with a L-R: PN NAG personnel show a child with orphan disorder how a helicopter is fl own; PN personnel assist a guardian aboard the patrol gunboat; and, kids with orphan disor- Difference (PWD), sponsored the event “Fly ders pose with NAG pilot and personnel before boarding the PN Islander for their 10-minute joyride in the sky. and Sail with Rare,” a Community Relations (COMREL) activity, meant to strengthen the Like many CMO activities, Fly and protect our maritime resources. The Hence, major broadsheets such as PN’s relation with the civilians. As many as 35 Sail with Rare was aimed at showing Marine Drum and Bugle Team (MDBT) the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) children with rare or orphan disorders were the PN as capable of performing its and the Philippine Fleet Combo and the Manila Bulletin covered the treated to a fun- lled day of sailing and ying mandate of protecting the Filipino stirred the air of exhilaration with event, with the story appearing on on PN assets in Naval Installation Command people. At the Naval Air Group (NAG) cheerful music while PN personnel, no less than the front page of the (NIC), Sangley Point, Cavite City. Hangar where the kids engaged in who underwent sensitivity training, newspapers. Several online news arts and crafts, there were several accompanied each child, and became sites also covered the event, and with Rare or orphan disorders are mostly helicopters manned by PN personnel the kids’ big brother or sister during the myriad of photographers from the genetic, affecting a small number of the ready to give the guests information on the all-day event. Their presence was MCC, PWD, and the PN sharing photos population. The symptoms of these health the assets. With happiness gleaming on a testament to the holistic formation of in social media, the story of kids with problems are often lifelong. In the PSOD’s their faces, the boys and girls ew over the men and women of the Philippine rare diseases having a fun day out with website, it was stated that most rare diseases and sailed across Cañacao Bay aboard Navy – as defenders of freedom and as the PN was a hit all over the internet. affect kids, and 30% of them die before their the PN Islander, Patrol Gunboat, and compassionate, fun-loving people. Fly and Sail with Rare was a COMREL fth birthday. Fly and Sail with Rare was an the Rigid Hull In atable Boat (RHIB). activity that brought massive positive opportunity to give these kids a day without These are commonly used to patrol The media took cognizance of the Fly exposure to the PN for its genuine worries. the country’s maritime territory and and Sail with Rare for its signi cance. service to the Filipino People.
the BIGGER PICTURE their families. Thanks to this CMO activity, the public is now Fly and Sail with Rare was more than an opportunity more aware about the plights of these children. Perhaps the to showcase PN assets. Indeed, to the children and their Rare diseases affect only 5,000 out of 100 million most important fruit of the PN’s efforts was the inking of the families, it was more than day without worries; it sparked Filipinos. Because the prevalence of the disorder is quite Republic Act 10747 or the Rare Disease Act of the Philippines the beginning of a better life and a brighter future. low, even health care professionals are often unaware about on March 3, 2016, which allowed government intervention the disease. Misdiagnosis and medical mismanagement to spreading awareness and providing assistance to the ABOUT THE had become common problems. The reality that accurate patients with rare diseases. This is certainly a welcome AUTHOR medical help had been dif cult to access and afford was She is a researcher for change for these kids and their families. The bill was the Offi ce of the AC another blow to the families of these children. of cially made into a law after the clamor made by the wide- of NS for CMO, N7. spread coverage of Fly and Sail with Rare in traditional and L-R: Th e PN’s Fly and Sail with Rare featured in Outside the PN, she is The PN’s involvement in Fly and Sail with Rare did not online media. the Manila Bulletin and Philippine Daily Inquirer, a founding member of simply uplift the morale of the kids with rare diseases and and Certifi cate of Appreciation from the kids of the Philippine Health PSOD. Bloggers Society. The Story of Football for Peace “Football for Peace” began one afternoon in 2011. Lt. Col. Stephen L Cabanlet and his fellow members of the PMC stationed in Sulu decided to play football in a eld just outside of their detachment. Intrigued by the “new sport,” the local children gathered around them to observe.
After a while, the soldiers took a break and intentionally left the ball on the eld. But when they returned, they saw the children playing with the ball, imitating the way they played the game. The children were so ecstatic that the soldiers couldn’t retrieve their ball. And then an idea popped out from the mind of Lt. Col. Cabanlet.
Meralco’s social development arm One This year, 218 kids from Tawi- league team taught the young athletes Meralco Foundation (OMF) and football Tawi, Sulu, Basilan, Maguindanao, advanced techniques that helped them team Loyola Meralco Sparks once Sultan Kudarat, Misamis, Lanao del gain an advantage over their more again teamed up with the Philippine Sur, Pagadian, Bohol and Palawan experienced competitors. Participants Winning Marine Corps (PMC) for the annual participated in the festival. They were also given the chance to meet “Football for Peace Festival” in Metro embarked in a series of exposure Philippine football stars Phil and James Manila held from April 23 to 29. activities such as visits to factories, Younghusband during the training. educational institutions, historical The advocacy, which was started landmarks and science museums. “It is a great honor for us to be by the Marines in 2011 in Sulu, utilizes By the end of the festival, they were chosen by the Philippine Marine football as a tool to instill peace-loving grouped into teams and competed Corps as their partner in this inspiring Peace values of sportsmanship, camaraderie, with various football clubs from Metro initiative. We have been supporting teamwork and discipline in the minds Manila and other nearby provinces in ‘Football for Peace’ since 2011 and of young athletes, especially those Luzon. The exhibition games took place we are committed to sustaining this through living in con ict areas in the ARMM. at the football eld of the Philippine valuable cause. Our shared belief of Marine Corps general headquarters in building the skills of our young people Each year, hundreds of children Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. to become responsible, productive and from Mindanao and from provinces peace-loving citizens will hopefully where the Marines and the Philippine In preparation for the festival, lead us to a better country. OMF’s Army operate are brought to the the kids underwent a football clinic participation in the Football for Peace country’s capital to train in football and sponsored by One Meralco Foundation program is a concrete expression of Football participate in a weeklong festival and and facilitated by the Loyola Meralco our commitment to youth development By: one meralco foundation educational tour. Sparks on April 26 at the University of through sports,” said One Meralco Makati Stadium, West Rembo, Makati President Jeffrey O. Tarayao. City. Members of the professional By: Naval Sea Systems command, public Affairs office
If a simple round ball could capture the interest of these young people, then maybe the same could lead them away from the armed con ict and instead, aspire for a better life. “Football for Peace” was born. Rising above Lt. Col. Cabanlet and his comrades began teaching football to their eager “students” almost every day since, but they made sure to set certain the Challenge conditions before the children are allowed to play.
“This is our way to somehow instill values in For the past two years, Ronalyn B. De Th e senior high students underwent Economic diffi culties are not a them,” explained Lt. Col. Cabanlet. “Once you give La Austria, an orphan, uncomplainingly basic drills and formation course in Fleet hindrance to a successful education. them the ball, they will just play and not care about wakes up at three in the morning just to Training and Doctrines Center and on the With the right attitude and dogged the rules. But if you use the ball to get them to obey be on time in her senior high school class job training (OJT) in Naval Sea Systems determination, obstacles such as material certain rules, you are imparting in them one of the at Sangley Point National High School Command. As regards to their OJT, the inadequacies could be overcome. It’s also biggest lessons a person can learn– discipline.” (SPNHS). She endures at least two hours students had to choose one among the critical to have a supportive environment of commuting every day from the town of following technical modules: pipefi tting that could provide the necessary elements Beginning with one small team, the soldiers Maragondon to Cavite City. She defi ed all and plumbing; electrical installation and for training, such as partnership with managed to expand the training and organized the odds to fi nish her vocational course maintenance; and shielded metal arc technical entities that are capable of inter-barangay tournaments. Then other marine and her hardships yielded worthy results welding (SMAW). providing on-the-job training for students, detachments from nearby provinces joined in with as she graduated valedictorian of the like the Naval Sea Systems Training Center their own teams which competed with those in class. In his remarks, the FOIC, PN envied (NSSTC). Sulu. To formally launch “Football for Peace,” a but congratulated the students for fi nishing one-day competition among the teams was held in “Sa mga kapwa ko magsisipagtapos, their senior high school with technical Th e case of Ronalyn is one instance Zamboanga City in 2011. ating paunlarin at pagyamanin at lalung- OJT. “You are lucky because more options where hardship and poverty did not lalo na ating isabuhay ang lahat ng ating and opportunities are now open for you than prevent a diligent student from pursuing Inspired by the advocacy of Lt. Col. Cabanlet mga natutunan. Atin itong gamitin what we had before. You have been trained senior high school with fl ying colors. May and his peers, the Foundation began supporting patungo sa ating pangarap; hindi hadlang with skills that you will need. You may we all be inspired by her story to make us “Football for Peace” starting with the donation of 500 ang kahirapan upang tayo ay maging choose to pursue college degrees or venture do our best in our endeavors, particularly balls in 2011. In the following years, the Philippine matagumpay.” Th ese were her words in her into employment,” Vice Adm. Taccad said. in our contribution to the attainment of a Marines brought the festival to Manila to give the valedictory speech she delivered during credible Navy that our maritime nation can participants a different kind of experience and show their graduation ceremony. For the graduates of pipefi tting and be proud of. them how peace can pave the way for progress. The plumbing, they were taught how to Foundation, for its part, sponsored a football clinic Ronalyn is one of the 50 Grade 12 install multiple units of plumbing system lead by the Loyola Meralco Sparks Football Club and Students of SPNHS who graduated senior with multi-point hot-and-cold lines for the Meralco Football Club. high school on April 2016 wherein the medium-rise buildings. Th ey were geared ...hindi Flag Offi cer In Command, Philippine with skills on pipe repair and maintenance Last year, OMF brought the “Football for Peace” Navy (FOIC, PN), Vice Adm. Caesar C. works. Th e course also taught them to clinic to Tawi-Tawi to engage more aspiring athletes Taccad was invited as the Guest of Honor. cut, bevel and or thread pipes, install from the region, especially those who have not hadlang ang It was the third batch to fi nish the Security overhead and underground piping system, participated in the previous festivals. It was the rst and Peacekeeping Academy of the K to fabricate support and hangers. For those time for the clinic to be held in Mindanao. kahirapan 12 Curriculum of the Department of students under the electrical installation Education (DepEd) wherein the PN became and maintenance, they are lucky to be Coach Simon McMenemy and the Sparks team its partner through a Memorandum of the recipient of training that consisted of ew to the province to train not only the kids but also upang tayo Cooperation (MOC) entered into by the competencies that a person must achieve their civilian and military ‘coaches.’ Most of the local two aforementioned government entities to enable each to install and maintain coaches did not have formal training in the sport and on 07 March 2014. electrical wiring, lighting and related so, giving them a crash course proved to be bene cial ay maging equipment and systems in residential and especially to their students. OMF also donated much Under the MOC, the PN assists the commercial buildings. Lastly, the shielded needed training equipment to the coaches. matagumpay DepEd in the implementation of the senior metal arc welding or SMAW, students were high school modeling program by way of able to learn how to weld carbon steel PMC, OMF and the Sparks are laying out plans for providing the technical and skill training plate and pipe components as specifi ed by Harvesting the fruits of all her sacrifi ces, Ronalyn receives a well-deserved award from their graduation’s another football clinic outside of Metro Manila this among the senior high school students who layout, blueprint, diagrams using SMAW Honorable guest speaker, FOIC, PN, Vice Adm. year. are viewed to be potential navy personnel. equipment. Taccad. By: Ens Eunice Fe M Sabado pn An Innovative Family and Approach towards ABOUT THE AUTHOR She currently holds the position of Chief Domestic-Related ral Health and of Plans, NF3 at Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao. She is a Challenges Leadership member of NOCC CL- 24. in the
Responsible Supply Of cer and dental entire dental team in the unit’s daily assistants. Thereafter, they were led operations. They likewise enhanced Philippine Navy to the treatment area where they their social interaction skills when they were oriented to the different dental were encouraged to assist in the initial By: LCDR MA. TESSIE PRINCILLO SAYTAS pn instruments and equipment. interview and assessment of patients’ needs. The Dental Of cers for the Day Recognizing the need to develop oral were made to closely observe ongoing During the evaluation, the children health awareness among the young dental procedures. Soon after, they put expressed that they were more and at the same time enhance their on individual face masks and donned motivated in practicing oral hygiene. leadership and social interaction sterile gloves to be able to perform Moreover, having acquired newfound Are marriages of today worse than of the respondents in a survey conducted f. Strong negative infl uence of media skills, Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao mouth examinations. Most of them knowledge on dental instruments before? Or are couples just want to between November and December 2014 on the family; and (NFEM) Dental Dispensary launched relished the hands-on experience. and procedures, they were able to supported the legalization of divorce for a Dental Summer Camp dubbed as end what they deem irreconcilable g. Substance abuse. overcome initial anxiety and fear of diff erences? irreconcilably separated couples. Th e result “Dental Of cer of the Day.” However, when it was their dentists and dental treatments. The is higher than the survey conducted in With that being said, it appears that turn to undergo individual mouth experience likewise exposed them to Did you know that the Offi ce of the 2011 (50%) and in 2005 (44%). family and domestic marital problems The soft opening was held on April examinations, most of them manifested the roles of dental of cers in the AFP, Solicitor General (OSG) declared that remain a social issue, in spite of laws enacted 14 at Naval Station Felix Apolinario, reluctance. Sitting on the dental chair, motivating some of them to pursue the there is an 83% increase in the number of Th at fi gure is in contrast with the 29% and government programs initiated to Panacan, Davao City with the Naval the dental light set brightly focused same career when they become adults. annulment cases over the last 10 years? In respondents who oppose divorce and 11% mitigate the situation from happening. Dental Surgeon, Col. Joselito M. Apin on them with the dental instruments 2001, about 4,520 cases were fi led but it who are undecided. SWS also point out that as Keynote Speaker. in full view apparently caused Indeed, the Dental Of cer of the Day went up in 2010 reaching to nearly 8,282 the support for divorce has been growing Likewise, the families of PN personnel anxiety. Though most complied, some program, the rst of its kind in the AFP, cases or at an average of at least 22 cases for the past several years. are also not immune from such social The Dental Summer Camp 2016 expressed evident fear and refused was successful not only in developing a day. problems and issues. PN families are also was ran for a month, every Tuesdays their turn. oral health awareness among children; According to a study, however, more susceptible to such threats, whether you and Thursdays. The participants, it also improved their con dence Th e common ground for legal Filipino families of today are greatly are an offi cer, an enlisted personnel, or a children aged 6 to 13 years old and Being acquainted with dental and inspired them to become future separation or declaration of nullity of exposed to life-threatening problems than civilian employee. most of whom are dependents of AFP instruments and procedures as leaders. marriage is psychological incapacity said any other generation has ever had. Th ese personnel, were organized into groups well as having the opportunity to Solicitor General Jose Anselmo Cadiz. threats posed greater risks that could In order to prevent and mitigate the of ve. The groups began their whole perform mouth examination evidently Other grounds for legal separation and undermine the safety, health, well-being occurrence of a family problem, the day immersion at the NFEM Dental exposed their anxiety. However, it nullity of marriage, which can be found and the future of every Filipino family. following advice should be taken seriously: Dispensary on April 24. likewise provided an opportunity to in the Family Code, include the lack Th ese threats could ruin one’s family goals address the common fear of dentists a. Communication, relationship, of authority of the solemnizing offi cer, and dreams which are as follows: Upon arrival, the children were and dental treatments, also known decision-making and problem-solving bigamous or polygamous marriages, and a. Absence of family goals and warmly ushered into the clinic by the as odontophobia, which is usually skills of family members should be marriages whose ages are not allowed by deteriorating values; unit Commanding Of cer, Col. Juris observed in children. developed and harnessed; S Pinson DS. Afterwards, they were law. b. Disintegration of family; b. Economic activities that contribute assisted in donning custom-made Meanwhile, the children were able Further, did you know that legalization c. Economic diffi culties; to family welfare should be ensured; scrub shirts and head caps. They were to enhance their leadership skills when of divorce is taking ground among the d. Parental absenteeism; c. Empowerment of family members; then introduced to the members of the they assumed the role as Commanding psyche of Filipino men and women? Social unit and were apprised of the roles Of cer of the Day. They were taught e. Rising incidence of early sexual d. Media exposures of the children Weather Station (SWS) reported that in of every member, starting with the how to conduct unit brie ngs to involvement and teenage pregnancies; should be closely monitored; the 4th Quarter of 2014, 60% (3 out of 5) Commanding Of cer, Admin Of cer, fellow Dental Of cers and lead the e. Open and honest communication to respondent’s mother unit; and 16 cases between spouses and children should are still on progress (either for mediation always be encouraged or formal investigation). f. Outing and get-together with the Offi ce of the President family should be done regularly; In this regard, Unit Commanders are of the Philippines being reminded to: g. Relationship of family members must Malacañang be strengthened; a. Advise personnel to exert extra eff ort increase in% annulment to maintain constant communication 83 h. Spirituality of family members with their respective families and love cases in the last 10 years MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 90 should be nurtured; and ones especially those assigned in remote i. Violence or any form of abuse should areas. Current technology has made not be tolerated. communications with loved ones easier; DIRECTING THE ABOLITION OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES- PSYCHOLOGICAL b. Provide counseling session especially RETIREMENT AND SEPARATION BENEFITS SYSTEM (AFP-RSBS), PRIVATIZATION OF ITS Since OESPA handles the domestic- to erring personnel; INCAPACITY SUBSIDIARIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES related cases, which is in accordance most common ground for legal with the AFP Personnel Directive Nr. c. Implement regular rest and recreation programs to give time for our separation in the Philippines 2 - Guidelines in the Disposition of WHEREAS, Presidential Decree (PD) No. 361 (s. 1973) established the Armed Forces of the Philippines- Domestic Related Off enses of AFP personnel with their family; and Retirement and Separation Benefi ts System (AFP-RSBS) and gave it the mandate to provide a self-reliant Personnel, it receives various complaints d. Adhere to the nine tips / advice funding scheme and continuous fi nancial support to the AFP retirement system; from spouses and dependents which range mentioned on this article. out of from abandonment, non-support and WHEREAS, in 2003, it was established by the Feliciano Commission Report that AFP-RSBS was insuffi cient fi nancial support. It should Meanwhile, PN personnel found to 3 5 “fundamentally fl awed” and had not discharged its mandate; Filipinos support legalization of be noted most of the personnel who are have violated domestic-related off enses divorce in the Philippines deployed in various operational areas are such as the Family Code and Anti-Violence WHEREAS, Executive Order (EO) No. 590 (s. 2006) and EO No. 590-A (s. 2007) were issued mandating being named as respondents. Against Women and Th eir Children Act the deactivation of AFP-RSBS, including its winding down and liquidation, but the same were not fully could be liable to be punished with the Men who implemented; OESPA, through every unit’s ESPA following: support offi ce, is implementing various ways to divorce a. Reprimand under AW 105 and when 62% WHEREAS, the interest liability of AFP-RSBS continues to grow and the GOCC now faces a depletion protect the family and maintain the sanctity it is Punitive, the erring personnel will be of its retained earnings by the end of November 2016; of marriages of our personnel. Th ese are, Womenn on non-promotable status for one year; and but not limited to, the following: who supportt WHEREAS, the pension and benefi ts of retired AFP personnel continue to be funded through the b. Discharge from the Military Service divorcee General Appropriations Act; a. Conducting regular TI&E on laws, % without Honor for Immorality. 57 policies, rules and regulations related WHEREAS, Section 5(a) of Republic Act (RA) No. 10149, otherwise known as the “GOCC Governance to Family Code as well as the law on Domestic-related cases falls under the Current Statistics of Anti-Violence Against Women and their Act of 2011,” empowers the GCG, in consultation with the department or agency to which a GOCC functional jurisdiction of the Intelligence Children; PN Domestic- is attached, to determine whether a GOCC should be reorganized, merged, streamlined, abolished or and Investigation Branch (IIB), OESPA- privatized; b. Resolving family and marital PN. problems through mediation of both Related Problems WHEREAS, the GCG fi nds the abolition of AFP-RSBS to be in the best interest of the State in order to parties; Number of Cases/ Alleged Violation improve national productivity and reduce ineff ective and ineffi cient spending of public funds; and c. Counseling of both spouses and Complaints families, by Senior Offi cers, Unit MCPO/ Sergeant Majors and Command Chaplain; Abandonment 6 (2 with alleged charge of immorality) WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5(a)(3) of RA No. 10149, the GCG recommended the abolition of and AFP-RSBS, and upon approval of the President, GCG will implement such abolition unless another Abandonment and Non-support 40 (2 with alleged charge of immorality) agency is otherwise designated. d. Implementing programs and activities geared towards enhancing the Abandonment and Insuffi cient 10 morale and welfare of the personnel Financial Support NOW THEREFORE, the following are hereby ordered: and the preservation of a healthy family environment. Insuffi cient Financial Support 21 SECTION 1. Abolition of AFP-RSBS. Th e AFP-RSBS is hereby abolished.
In spite of our eff orts, domestic related Non-support 10 (2 with alleged charge of immorality) SECTION 2. Privatization of Subsidiaries. Pursuant to the liquidation of AFP-RSBS’s assets which complaints were fi led at various PN units. includes its shares in its wholly-owned subsidiaries, namely, Monterossa Development Corp. (MDC) On record, there are 87 complaints fi led; TOTAL 87 and Southern Utility Management and Services, Inc. (SUMSI), the privatization of said subsidiaries is 18 out of these cases were resolved though hereby approved. mediation; 41 cases were resolve aft er ABOUT THE AUTHOR formal investigation; 12 cases were referred She is currently the Chief, Intelligence and Investigation Branch (IIB), OESPA-PN. SECTION 3. Winding Down and Liquidation. Th e AFP-RSBS Board shall act as a Board of Liquidators, Th e foregoing are without prejudice to supplemental guidelines from the Governance subject to oversight by the Governance Commission, and is hereby directed to: Commission in implementing this Order.
a. Cease collecting members’ contributions and accrual of interest thereon upon the eff ectivity SECTION 4. Separation Pay for Aff ected Personnel. Aff ected offi cials and personnel of AFP-RSBS of this Order; may avail the separation benefi ts below in addition to retirement or separation benefi ts allowed under b. Maintain such number of personnel necessary to wind-down its corporate aff airs and cease existing laws: the hiring of new personnel unless fi rst approved by the Governance Commission; YEARS IN SERVICE RATES c. Collect all indebtedness due to the AFP-RSBS; First 20 years 1.00 x Basic Monthly Pay (BMP) x No. of years d. Continue a corporate operating budget for the purpose of the following: 20 years and 1 day to 30 years 1.25 x BMP x No. of years 1.) Continuation of leasing services, for the purpose of preservation of its assets; 30 years and 1 day and above 1.50 x BMP x No. of years 2.) Collection of all indebtedness; 3.) Release of penalties to loans and inter-company receivables due to AFP-RSBS, Th e payment of separation pay shall be sourced from its corporate funds. provided it is not manifestly prejudicial to the government, and in compliance with existing auditing rules and regulations; SECTION 5. Creation of Technical Working Group. To implement the provisions of this Order, the GCG shall be assisted by a Technical Working Group composed of representatives from the following 4.) Refund of AFP-RSBS members’ contributions as they fall due; and departments, agencies, and GOCCs: 5.) Servicing of existing Membership Loan Programs; e. For its Board of Trustees to act as Board of Liquidators, who shall recommend to the GCG a. Department of National Defense (DND); dispositive actions for its subsidiaries and affi liates; b. Department of Finance (DOF); f. Enter contracts for the following purpose: c. Department of Budget and Management (DBM); 1.) Sell all its real estate assets, such as, but not limited to, subdivision lots, house and d. Privatization Management Offi ce (PMO); lots, memorial lots, raw lands and all acquired assets in accordance with the existing e. AFP-Retirement and Separation Benefi ts System (AFP-RSBS); and internal policies of AFP-RSBS; f. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). 2.) Sell its golf and country club shares, and all other personal properties; 3.) Manage, preserve and maintain its buildings, facilities and equipment in line with SECTION 6. Implementing Guidelines. Th e Governance Commission shall issue such implementing the winding down activities; rules and regulations as may be necessary to supplement this Order. 4.) Complete deliverables to subdivisions, and turn over completed subdivisions to LGUs and homeowners association; and SECTION 7. Separability. If any provision of this Order is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not aff ected thereby shall remain valid and subsisting. 5.) Maintenance and preservation of existing projects and properties, including security services, insurance, etc. SECTION 8. Repeal. All other orders, rules, regulations, and issuances or parts thereof which are g. Pursue activities necessary to perfect the ownership of its real estate assets such as, but not inconsistent with this Order are hereby repealed or modifi ed accordingly. limited to, Land Use Conversion, Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) Exemption, Reconveyance, Segregation, and Transfer of TCTs; SECTION 9. Eff ectivity. Th is Order shall take eff ect immediately. h. Continue, abrogate, and/or re-negotiate existing Joint Venture (JV) Agreements/Contracts, DONE, in the City of Manila, this 8th day of April, in the year of our Lord, Two Th ousand and Sixteen. subject to the revised National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) JV Guidelines; and By Authority of the President: i. Maintain full power to sue and fi le complaints for the protection of the rights and interests (Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR. of the corporation and engage the services of lawyers, accountants and other professionals, in Executive Secretary accordance with existing laws, as may be necessary for the AFP-RSBS to protect its interest, wind-down its corporate aff airs and carry out its mandate of preserving, managing and disposing its remaining assets.
Nav y Welcomes its First Filipino Graduate st of the JMSDF Command 1 Landing and Staff College Dock Vessel
Aft er more than two weeks of voyage On May 1, 2016, 112 PN personnel who from Surabaya, Indonesia, the Philippine composed her sailing crew together with a Navy’s (PN’s) fi rst Landing Dock Vessel 10-man PT PAL delivery crew sailed from least fi ft een offi cers and one hundred crew (LDV) Tarlac (LD-601), was fi nally Surabaya, Indonesia and arrived in Manila respectively, and a battalion-sized unit of A year ago, Major Rowan L. Rimas was defense policies, maritime defense a strategic level, it has contributed to welcomed in a simple ceremony on May on May 14. Th e ship will be commissioned approximately fi ve hundred personnel with selected by the Philippine Navy (PN) strategies, and defense doctrines. enhancing the partnership, mutual 16 at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila led to the Philippine Navy tentatively on impediments. Messing space is provided to be the rst Filipino to undergo the It also conducts advanced research understanding, trust and commitment by Rear Adm. Ronald Joseph S Mercado, June 1, 2016, in time with the PN’s 118th for at least two hundred troops taking their highest career course of the Japan and investigations on strategy, naval to promote peace, stability and lasting the Commander, Philippine Fleet, as the Anniversary celebration with Capt. Francis meal at the same time. Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). operations, international law and war friendship not only with JMSDF but representative of Vice Adm. Caesar C Alexander R Jose as its fi rst Commanding His selection was in line with the history. also with other international Navies. Taccad, the Flag Offi cer In Command, Offi cer. Th e LDVs are programmed to be the strategic partnership and defense The historical feat has also opened the Philippine Navy (FOIC, PN). PN’s fl oating Command and Control cooperation between the Philippines The Command and Staff Course of doors for future personnel exchanges For the general specifi cations of the especially in the conduct of Humanitarian and Japan. the JMSDF is a one-year senior level with JMSDF because it was proven Named aft er the Province of Tarlac, one SSVs, the overall length will not be less than Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) military education program that provide that language was not a barrier for of the fi rst eight provinces of the country one hundred twenty meters. Th e breadth is and serving other purposes as military On March 17, Major Rimas made selected students with the expertise those who are determined. Indeed, the which raised arms against the Spaniards not less than twenty one meters. Th e draft sealift and transport vessels. Th ese vessels history by becoming the rst Filipino and skills required for commanders performance of Major Rimas was a during the Philippine Revolution in will be as per function of design which is are also critical assets for civil-military to graduate from the Command and and staff of cers of higher commands. testament that the Philippine Navy has 1886, LD-601, the fi rst of the two LDV about fi ve meters. Th e displacement at full operations due to their capability of Staff Course of the JMSDF Command Its curriculum is designed to be continually set the highest standards acquisition of the PN, is modeled aft er the load is approximately seven thousand tons transporting large number of soldiers, and Staff College. This Marine of- very challenging but allow students in developing the capacity of its Makassar class Landing Platform Dock of with a cruising speed of thirteen knots logistics, and supplies. Moreover, each SSV cer successfully completed the academic freedom to think logically Sailors and Marines who are of world the Indonesian Navy. and a maximum speed of sixteen knots has the capacity to house three helicopters. JMSDF Command and Staff Course from a broad perspective enabling them class caliber. This re ects the Navy’s and a minimum operating range of seven Th e Navy’s Augusta Westland-109s are Class 63, a gruelling course that has to make sound decisions within the tradition of excellence, a vital part in LDV Tarlac is presently under the Sealift thousand fi ve hundred nautical miles. programmed to be on-board components been conducted annually by JMSDF framework of established command becoming strong and credible that the Amphibious Force, Philippine Fleet. It was of these vessels. since 1956. He also set an indelible and staff practices. The course also Philippines can really be proud of. acquired through the AFP Modernization Other key features of the ship are two standard by graduating with honors in-clude special programs like the Trust Act Fund during the incumbency of rigid hull infl atable boat and two landing Th ese Landing Platform Dock Strategic and distinguished himself further by Western Paci c Naval Symposium Maj. Rimas is currently the President Benigno C Aquino III and was craft units and can also launch and recover Sealift vessels will improve the capacity of being a recipient of the Award of Ex- Short Term Exchange Program (WPNS Deputy, Assistant Chief of Staff for built by the Indonesian shipyard, PT PAL the RHIB’s, LCU’s, 10 ton helicopter and the PN and boost the defense capabilities cellence given by the President of the STEP) which is an international Operations, Armed Forces of the Persero in Surabaya, Indonesia. AAV’s even in sea state four. of the country. JMSDF Command and Staff College, seminar that gathers promising naval Philippines Command and General Vice Admiral Umio Otsuka. of cers around the world to discuss Staff Course. He is a member of PMA Th e ship’s keel was laid on Jan. 5, 2015. On sustainability, the LDV can support All of the eff orts at enhancing capacity current and future maritime security Kaakibat class 2001, a Distinguished It was christened on Jan. 18, 2016 with the the provisions for not less than one and building capability serve to bring the The JMSDF Command and Staff challenges and how to address them. Conduct Star awardee and holds a Secretary of National Defense, Honorable hundred personnel for at least thirty days institution closer to realizing the vision College is the highest educational Master in Development Management Voltaire S. Gazmin and the FOIC, PN and provisions for additional troops for not of a strong and credible Navy that the institution of the JMSDF. It is the The accomplishment and degree from the Asian Institute of witnessing the memorable event. On the less than fi ve hundred personnel for at least Philippines, as a maritime nation, can be knowledge hub of the JMSDF that experiences of Major Rimas in Japan Management. same date, the ship was launched. fi ft een days. It can also accommodate at proud of. contributes toward the formulation of was a great milestone for the PN. In By: LTJG BERNARD O SABADO PN
of Headed by the Symbol Commander, NOLCOM, Lt. Tanalgo, the Philippine National Anthem was wholeheartedly sang Solidarity atop the Hill 200 of the Mavulis Island raised over the in Itbayat, Batanes aft er the hoisting of the Philippine Flag Philippines’ that symbolizes the country’s sovereignty over its northernmost Northernmost island. Territory
Commander, NOLCOM, Lt. Tanalgo and Acting Commander, NFNL, Capt. Mogol listen to the sentiments of the local fi sherfolks of Itbayat, Batanes with regard to the importance of Mavulis Island during the conduct of a forum
Aft er months of planning and with their NGOs and CSOs partners, like Th e massive HCA dubbed as “All - Th e humanitarian mission culminated Island by the members of the Armed Forces coordination, the members of the Armed Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Black Pencil in-One Bayanihan sa Itbayat” benefi tted with a simple evening program wherein of the Philippines, various NGOs and CSOs, Forces of the Philippines together with Project, Go Share, National Book Store nearly 3,000 residents of the municipality. NOLCOM and NFNL contingents were media personnel and the locals of Itbayat, its partners and stakeholders hoisted the Foundation, PHAP Cares Foundation, Medical and Dental Assistance, Forum entertained by a cultural presentation Batanes. Th e fl ag raising was followed Philippine Flag at exactly 12 noon on top RCMD, EPHPHETA Foundation for the with Fisherfolks, Hand-over of Books hosted by Itabayat LGU. by a passionate singing of the Philippine of Hill 200 of the Mavulis Island in the Blind and Klasrum ng Pag-asa which also and School Supplies were simultaneously National Anthem by the participants on Municipality of Itbayat, Batanes on April produced medicines, books and school conducted at Itbayat Central School and On the fi rst light of April 30, the the island and those onboard PF16. 30. supplies for the benefi t of the residents of Itbayat District Hospital, respectively. contingents and the locals of Itbayat, the Island Municipality of Itbayat, Batanes, Batanes boarded BRP Ramon Alcaraz By this simple but meaningful deed, the Th e activity was steered by the boarded the Philippine Air Force Boeing Among the gift s given to the local (PF16) and proceeded to Mavulis Island NGOs, CSOs and in the NOLCOM/NFNL Commander of Northern Luzon C-295 aircraft , Philippine Navy Islander elders were 1,000 pcs. of raincoats, 1,000 to conduct sovereignty patrol and to hoist contingent conceptualized to develop Command (NOLCOM), Lt. Gen. Romeo T and Philippine Navy Ship BRP Ramon pairs slippers, 1,000 pcs. of long sleeves, the Philippine Flag on Hill 200 of the said Mavulis Island into a littoral monitoring Tanalgo and ably supported by the Acting Alcaraz (PF16). Th e team arrived in their 1,000 pcs. of fl ashlights with batteries, island. station in order to protect and defend the Commander of Naval Forces Northern destination on April 28, 2016. assorted fi shing paraphernalia, assorted integrity of the national territory and our Luzon (NFNL), Capt. Albert A Mogol. farming equipment, life rings, life jackets, At around 10 a.m., PF16 arrived at 1,000 marine resources. Said activity was carried out in consonance On the following day, the team national fl ags, generator set, solar panels yards of the uninhabited island of Mavulis CW: A child from Itbayat, Batanes receives anew pair of with the government’s eff ort to protect conducted an Intensifi ed Stakeholders and teacher kits. On the other hand, local and was followed by the disembarkation Likewise, by fl ying the Philippine Flag slippers donated by AFP’s stakeholders during the conduct and secure the country’s sovereignty and Engagement (ISE) at Barangay Sta. Rosa, children were given 1,000 pcs. of school of participants for sovereignty/ solidarity on top of Hill 200 of Mavulis Island, the of Community Relations Activities of NOLCOM at Itbayat strategic maritime interest. Itbayat, Batanes in partnership with Itbayat bags and supplies, for Day Care toddlers activity, utilizing the Navy’s Rigid Hull Filipinos have once again shown to the Central School last April 29; Commander, NOLCOM, Lt. Gen. Tanalgo hands-over to Dr. Allan Sande of Itbayat Local Government Unit (LGU) headed and High School students, 1,000 pairs of Infl atable Boats (RHIBs) and Ibatan fi shing world their solidarity, patriotism and the District Hospital medicines donated by AFP Stakeholders; Forming the offi cial humanitarian and by the Municipal Mayor, Hon. Reuel C. slippers, 1,000 pcs. of raincoats, 5 pcs. of boats locally known as “Faloa”. courage to protect and secure the country’s Capt. Respicio DS of the NOLCOM gives free medical civic assistance (HCA) team in its mission Ibañes and the Department of Tourism solar panel sets, 2 sets of multi-media and sovereignty and strategic maritime interest. check-up during the Medical Mission at the Itbayat District Hospital and; Maj. Borromeo DS of the Northern Luzon to the country’s northernmost frontier, Representative, Mr. Kurt G. Ibañes. educational set, 4 sets of computers and At exactly 12 noon, the Philippine Flag Command spearheads the conduct of a Dental Mission at COMNOLCOM and ACNFNL, together 500 pcs of soft toys. was hoisted on top of Hill 200 of Mavulis the Itbayat District Hospital PHILIPPINE FLEET: Vanguard of Our Seas
By: LT LIEZL M VIDALLON PN
Th e “Vanguard of Our Seas” celebrated newly acquired armed helicopters (PNH and leaders; junior and senior offi cers; are set to arrive this second quarter and origins to the pre-war Off shore Patrol its 78th Anniversary on April 26, 2016 434 and 435) and sailing of the four newly enlisted and civilian personnel; military a number of other platforms which are composed of mosquito suicide boats. It was at Commo. Rudiardo Brown Beaching repaired surface assets: BRP Salvador partners and other stakeholders—all off ered already in the pipeline that will enhance the organized by President Manuel L. Quezon Area, Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Abcede (PG114), BRP Heracleo Alano their share in the bucket of eff orts that Fleet’s war fi ghting capability. on April 15, 1938 as a regular component of Point, Cavite City with Vice Adm. Caesar (PG376), BRP Liberato Picar (PG377), BRP watered the Philippine Fleet to grow into the country’s defense force. When the war C. Taccad, the Navy Chief, as Keynote Bagong Silang (PG104). Th e upcoming and what it is today.” “Continue upholding the Philippine broke out in the Pacifi c on Dec. 8, 1941, this Speaker. future capabilities of the Fleet were also Fleet’s core values while keeping the Fleet small Fleet of fast and highly maneuverable showcased in a static display at Suarez Hall. Meanwhile, Vice Adm. Caesar C. a much stronger agile force. Th e Philippine motor torpedo boats known as “Q-Boats” Th e Philippine Fleet, one of the two Taccad, Flag Offi cer In Command, PN, Navy will continue to expect your delivery of was committed against the Japanese Type Commands of the Philippine Navy, Rear Adm. Ronald Joseph S. Mercado, expressed his deep gratitude to the men quality results in the midst of complex and Imperial navy and duly distinguished itself has the primordial role of patrolling and Commander, Philippine Fleet, in his and women of the Philippine Fleet for the simultaneous missions. Aft er all, only the in many naval combat. safeguarding our maritime zones. anniversary address, described the 78 untiring service they continually render best is expected from the vanguard of our years of existence of the Fleet into a single to our Navy. “Your bravery and sacrifi ces seas,” Taccad concluded. Aft er the war on Oct. 24, 1947, the OSP Leading to the anniversary celebration, word - “growth”. “Growth, which could ensured the timely accomplishment of every was designated as the Philippine Naval a series of pre-anniversary activities were refer to: development, progress, expansion, mission – the maintenance of essential Just as the AFP is shift ing from internal Patrol (PNP). Evolving continuously, the conducted like Inter Forces/Groups/ intensifi cation, and evolution,” he said. networks, delivery of weapons, calibrated security operations to territorial defense unit became the Philippine Fleet which was Centers Athletic and Seamanship Skills Additionally, Mercado humbly mentioned responses during HADR operations, operations, the PF is moving from legacy activated on March 1, 1988 as one of the Competitions, Fleet Night, Fun Run, some major accomplishments of the intensifi ed information collection and coastal protection to Exclusive Economic major units of the PN. Health Care Fair, and Th anks Giving Mass. Fleet particularly the phasing in and out monitoring, and prompt deployment of Zone (EEZ) naval patrols. Th is year’s theme, of ships, capability upgrades, personnel assets, among others,” Taccad said. “Vanguard of Our Seas” is a call upon all the Since then, the Fleet has evolved Th e simple anniversary celebration and organizational reforms, resources’ personnel of the Fleet to prepare for new following the growth of security challenges included the Parade and Review in honor management, and operational perspective. Taccad added that “the Navy is fortunate roles, to move out into the open and protect in our territorial integrity and national of the Keynote Speaker and highlighted indeed to be celebrating the 78th anniversary our country’s maritime interest up to the maritime interests and advancements in by the Awarding Ceremony for deserving Mercado stressed that the Fleet’s success of the Philippine Fleet at the threshold of the EEZ. naval warfare technology. No matter how personnel and units. Th e program proper is because of “the collective eff ort of many infl ux of capabilities that made all of us the complexity of these challenges are, your was culminated by the fl yby of the two people—individuals and groups; servants proud.” He mentioned the platforms that Th e Philippine Fleet traces its humble Fleet is ready to respond to them. Navy Commissions its Newly-acquired Research Vessel
Research Vessel (R/V) Melville, a US operation and maintenance of various data benefi cial to naval operations. Also, Navy vessel, was formally turned-over equipment aboard said vessel since March said vessel will enhance capacity and build to the Philippines through a Christening this year. capability to support the environmental and Commissioning Ceremonies, and protection eff orts and exploration of the was named Barko ng Republika ng Said vessel is one of the two ships country for economic purposes. Pilipinas (BRP) Gregorio Velasquez pledged by the President of the United (AGR-702) with the Philippine Navy States of America, Barrack H. Obama to Per policy, auxiliary research vessels are (PN) contingent headed by Commo. donate to the Philippines during his visit to be named aft er national scientists, hence Narciso A Vingson Jr, the Deputy in APEC Leader’s Summit last November her namesake, Dr. Gregorio Velasquez, Commander, Philippine Fleet and USEC 2015. a pioneer in Philippine physiology. Dr. Jesus C Millan, as representative of the Velasquez was elected as academician on Secretary of National Defense, in San Th e research vessel will not only provide 1978 and conferred as National Scientist on Diego, California on April 26, 2016 (US the PN the capability for hydrographic 1982. He was conferred with a Distinguished Time) survey, it will also become a platform for Science Medal and Diploma of Honor from interagency collaboration for partners in the Republic of the Philippines (1956), Auxiliary General Research (AGR) the academe and thus improve awareness the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial French Navy Frigate 702, the PN’s fi rst oceanographic research of our sub-surface environment. Aside Foundation Fellowship (1956-57), Men of vessel, departed from San Diego on April from its primary mission, AGR-702 would Science, Division of Biological Sciences Arrives in Manila for a 29 (Philippine Time), for its voyage to the also be a valuable platform in reviewing our in1969, World’s Who’s Who in Sciences in Philippines handled by its crew, comprised Anti-submarine Warfare Capability. Th is 1970 and the Republic of the Philippines of more or less 50 PN personnel, who acquisition also aims to address the issues Cultural Heritage award in 1972. Goodwill Visit underwent preparatory training for in terms of marine scientifi c researches/ familiarization and orientation on the surveys and to gather marine scientifi c Th e French Navy Ship (FNS) Guepratte (F714) arrived on May 4 at Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila for a goodwill visit to the Philippines until May 7.
FNS Guepratte is under the command of its fi rst female skipper, Command, Philippine Navy (FOIC, During the visit, JMSDF delegates Commander (Cdr.) Claire Pothier. F714 is a multi-mission La Japan’s PN), Capt. Samuel Z. Felix, the Deputy rendered a courtesy call on the Commander, Fayette-class stealth frigate of the French Marine Nationale (French Commander of Naval Education and NETC, Rear Adm. Renan C. Suarez. Th e Navy). Helicopter Training Command (NETC), led the PN visiting Navy personnel also engaged with delegation who welcomed the visiting their Filipino counterparts, particularly Philippine Navy (PN) vessel Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas navy. A port briefi ng related to security and those assigned at NETC in Zambales, (BRP) Rajah Humabon (PF11) rendered the customary meeting Carrier health was conducted aboard DDH 182. through shipboard tour on board the procedures at the vicinity of Corregidor Island and escorted the Japanese ship and tour at NETC facilities. vessel to its designated berthing area. PN delegates accorded the Docks in DDH 182 Commanding Offi cer, Capt. visiting navy a welcome ceremony upon arrival followed by a port Masaki Takada, held a press briefi ng at the It marked the third time that JMSDF briefi ng related to security, intelligence and health aboard the port upon arrival, presenting DDH 182 as vessels visited the Philippines this year. French vessel. Subic a vessel than can carry 11 helicopters and Previous visits include the arrival of is equipped with the surface to air missile, Minesweeper Division 51 on March 2 and Th is goodwill visit involved series of confi dence building Japanese Ship (JS) Ise (DDH 182) of antisubmarine rocket and torpedo system. the submarine Oyashio (SS-511) along engagements between PN and French Navy personnel such as the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force He also noted that it is the second time that with two destroyer ships on April 3. courtesy call on the Flag Offi cer in Command, PN by the ship’s (JMSDF), along with four helicopters on JS Ise made a port call to the Philippines, commanding offi cer along with her party, shipboard tour, board, docked at Alava Pier, Subic Bay the fi rst one was during the conduct Th e visit further strengthened the receptions and goodwill soccer game. Freeport Zone, Olongapo City on April of international disaster relief activity already strong relationship between the PN 26 for a goodwill visit to the Philippines following the onslaught of Typhoon and the JMSDF. It is a demonstration of Th is visit by a foreign navy and the fi tting reception bestowed that concluded on April 29. Yolanda in 2013. He added that this visit fostering commitment to the cooperation by PN manifest a sustained promotion of peace and stability, and is also intended for the crew’s rest and between the two nations which benefi ts enhancement of maritime cooperation through naval diplomacy Representing the Flag Offi cer in replenishment of the vessel. regional peace and stability. and camaraderie. By: LTJG KIM M TALABAN PN It was a denim and lace affair as the Philippine Navy Vice Adm. Caesar C. 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As part of its 1DY\ RI½FHUV EHFDXVH LW LV WKH RQO\ to pass it on to?” Reconnaissance (ISR) mandate, PF15 deployed its onboard time of the year that the ladies can get Flight within the waters helicopter, PNH 431 to conduct ISR together with old friends and catch up on To help us better understand her PNOWA what is happening in their lives and in the passion for PNOWA and her hope for its of Balabac, Palawan on within the waters of Balabac, Palawan. Navy world. continued success, Mrs Taccad took the April 30. PNH 431 is time to write down what PNOWA is all currently under While underway, PF15 is also 2016! Mrs. Jocelyn Taccad, PNOWA adviser about. the tactical conducting series of trainings and DQG ZLIH RI )ODJ 2I½FHU ,Q &RPPDQG control of drills in preparation for the upcoming the Barko ng maritime exercises. 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Tawi-Tawi. Some of the passengers were • Holding of sportsfest among PNOWA improvement of PHPEHUV transferred to the assisting PN vessel. All facilities PG 381 was conducting an election- of them were also provided potable water. • Sponsorship 2YHUDOO312:$¶VREMHFWLYHLVWRDOOHYLDWH related patrol when it chanced upon the RI EUHDVW FDQFHU WKH VWUHVV RI PDQDJLQJ WKH IDPLO\ DORQH $W vessel named M/L Rabson skippered by Th e PN in addition to its tasks for DZDUHQHVV the same time, PNOWA provides the social a certain Mudap Amidil. It was learned internal and external security shall be an program and VWUXFWXUHIRUPLOLWDU\ZLYHVWRKDYHDIRUPRI that the vessel had been dead on the water active partner of government in disaster cervical cancer PRUDOVXSSRUWLQWLPHVRIGLVWUHVVDQGORQHOLQHVV for more than three hours already aft er response and relief operations. vaccinations; ,WPD\EH“partying and merely socializing” to incurring engine trouble. It was carrying VSRQVRUVKLSRIÀX DQRXWVLGHUEXWWR312:$QVLWLVIULHQGVKLSV vaccinations IRUJHGDQGUHIUHVKLQJWLPHVDPLGVWOLIH¶VGDLO\ WXUPRLO INITIAL REQUIREMENTS • Original and Photocopy of NSO Birth Certi cate • Original and Photocopy of Transcript of Records • Original and Photocopy of College Diploma • 2X2 ID Picture with white background JOIN THE NAVY! • Accomplished Application Form
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