THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE • VOLUME NO. 71 • DECEMBER 2018 RoughDeckLog

NEWS STORY EXERCISE PAGSISIKAP 2018: ENHANCING INTEROPERABILITY FOR THE MARITIME TERRITORY p.7 PN PARTICIPATES IN 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & CHILDREN p.11

FEATURE ARTICLE PN EXPANDS PRESENCE WITH MISSILE, BLUE

WATER CAPABILITYp.19 SAIL PLAN CORNER THE 2018 SAIL PLAN YEAR IN REVIEW p. 26

1 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 1 CONTENT RoughDeckLog 17 Editorial Board VADM ROBERT A EMPEDRAD AFP Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy 19 ABOUT THE COVER RADM ROMMEL JUDE G ONG AFP The Philippine Navy participates in the AFP-wide simultaneous Christmas Tree Lighting held on Dec. Vice Commander, Philippine Navy 03 to formally kick off the yuletide celebration. The event was made more special with the fireworks dis- RADM ERICK A KAGAOAN AFP play at the Headquarters Philippine Navy in Roxas Chief of Naval Staff Boulevard, Manila. COL RICARDO D PETROLA PN(M)(GSC) 26 Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Civil Military VOLUME NO. 71 • DECEMBER 2018 ISSUE Operations, N7

Editorial Staff MESSAGES FEATURE ARTICLES Editor-In-Chief 4 FOIC, PN’s Message 13 NAVRESCOM @ 36: Optimizing Protecting the Role of High Performing CDR JONATHAN V ZATA PN(GSC) 5 CPF’s Message Force Multipliers in Building a Editorial Assistants 6 CPMC’s Message Strong and Credible Navy LT MARIA CHRISTINA A ROXAS PN the Seas, 14 Your Navy: Protectors of the NEWS STORIES LT ENRICO T PAYONGAYONG PN Tañon Strait LT JOY G CARDANO PN 7 Exercise PAGSISIKAP 2018: Securing 17 Serbisyong Lingkod sa Norte LT EDUARD J PABLICO PN Enhancing Interoperability for the Technical Assistants Maritime Territory 18 Team NAVFORWEST shares the Love this Christmas SK3 Elvin F Macatangay PN our Future 9 Fleet-Marine Team, Abu Sayyaf YN3 Michael R Bayocboc PN Group clash in Sulu; 7 members 19 PN Expands Presence with The views and opinions CPL Wenly M Ortega PN(M) DISCLAIMER: neutralized, 10 surrender Missile, Blue Water Capability S1YN Dexter M Dimabayao PN expressed in this publication are those 10 NFEM hosts Stakeholders Con- S1YN Gino G Gullon PN of the authors and do not necessarily SAIL PLAN CORNER reflect the official policy or position of vergence ‘18 S2PH Jefrey G Ybañez PN 26 The 2018 Sail Plan Year in Review 2JO Ronald A Pataueg PN the Philippine Navy, the Armed Forces 11 PN participates in 18-Day of the , and the Philippine S2JO Myra T Adin PN Campaign to End Violence 30 FACEBOOK CORNER S2JO Glazy M Namia PN Government. Against Women & Children S2JO Melchor M Alcala Jr PN Share your story. Send us your news 12 Winning the hearts and minds of i-Text o i-Email mo si FOIC S2JO Al-Zoren N Zamora PN and feature articles at navy.speak@ the children of Calumpang, Gen S2PH Hans Bryan E Lim PN gmail.com for inclusion in the next PN San S2PH Carmelo B Homo PN Rough Deck Log issue. S2PH Ryan Albert C Sanchez PN S2PH Basir M Lauddin PN NAVAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE Mr. Karl Thomas L Rosello CE Headquarters Philippine Navy, Ms. Ariane Joy A Rodelas CE Naval Station Jose Andrada 2335 Roxas Boulevard, Manila Phone Number: (02) 523-3438 Mobile Number: (+63) 917-569-6840

2 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 3 FLAG OFFICER IN COMMAND PHILIPPINE NAVY Naval Station Jose V Andrada C O M M A N D E R 2335 Roxas Boulevard, Manila PHILIPPINE FLEET Naval Base Heracleo Alano M E S S A G E Sangley Point, City

As the whole world celebrates what is always regarded as the most wonderful time M E S S A G E of the year, I likewise express my fervent greetings of a peaceful, fulfilling and merrier Christmas to all the Sailors, Marines, reservists and civilian personnel aboard all Philippine Christmas is a perfect reminder that we should never become too busy to live that we Navy units, unified commands and detachments within the Philippine archipelago and eventually forget that we need to make a life. It’s now the time to fill your souls with the across the globe. Christmas cheers and love as the angels herald God’s great love for us. This Christmas, rebuild your faith and make it stronger than before and prove that love can change the It is the time of the year when peace and gratitude become the most dominant spirits world. I pray that the light of kindness and hope be reborn in each of you, so that you will that fill the hearts and minds of the people. As such, I would like to convey my genuine never get tired of being selfless and brave. It is not only the Christmas day itself that is gratefulness and appreciation to all the members of the Fleet-Marine Team for all your magical, but even the small things like everyone gathering under the tree to open gifts, individual efforts that continuously contribute toward the realization of the strategic having a shared feast, and even the simple gesture of wishing each one a very merry objectives of the Navy through the years. Christmas. It is also a very opportune time to appreciate the sacrifices of our selfless comrades As we celebrate the yuletide season, we remember our many personal blessings. who are deprived of the company of their loved ones in pursuit of honorable service so We should also take a moment to remember how truly fortunate our country is to have that the rest of the nation can enjoy celebrating Christmas with peace and security. As this the remarkable men and women of our armed forces who serve so courageously and season recollects our Lord’s sacrifice of His only begotten Son, Jesus, for the redemption selflessly. For that, let me express my sincerest and warmest greetings to the dedicated of mankind, your sacrifices as protectors of the sea, the state and the people all matter in sailors and marines stationed in various ports and island all around the archipelago the making of a better nation. that comprise our Philippine Navy. I thank you for your selfless service, commitment, As we approach the year-end, I am happy to say that our Navy has performed well perseverance, and faith towards the success of our Navy. Let us continue to perform throughout the year. The year 2018 has been an interesting and historic year as doors were our duties and responsibilities as honorable and gallant men with renewed vigor and opened to showcase our capabilities through various International Defense and Security dedication as we face another year full of shared aspirations for a harmonious and Engagements that saw our Navy sailing abreast with the bests in the world. It is also this progressive Philippines. With our collective efforts, we will exceed our expectations. year that we officially entered the missile age with our now missile-capable MPACs. Together, let us exemplify the true spirit of Filipino Christmas anchored in harmony, While we are thankful that we achieved significant feats, I likewise urge everyone optimism, and unity. In behalf of my wife Maya and children Danna May and Adrian, I wish to continue to confer the zeal of honorable and excellent service that we have always you and your loved ones Peace and goodwill this Christmas season. Merry Christmas endeavored to render our maritime nation. Next year, our countrymen shall witness their and a prosperous New Year. Hooyah! navy to be more resolute in its promise to give the Filipino people the lasting peace, security and progress they so deserve. Above all, let us continue to emulate God’s selfless love as we perform our duties and responsibilities with commitment to our country’s integrity and sovereignty. DANILO R RODELAS Rear Admiral, AFP Once again, on behalf of my wife, Besie, and son, Jelome, and the men and women of the PN, I wish for a joyful and peaceful holiday season for you and your family. God bless us all!

Isang Mapagpalang Pasko at Masaganang Bagong Taon sa ating lahat!

ROBERT A EMPEDRAD Vice Admiral, AFP

4 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 5 NEWS STORIES

C O M M A N D A N T Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

M E S S A G E Exercise PAGSISIKAP 2018:

Celebrating the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ, is one of the most awaited events Enhancing Interoperability for the Maritime Territory of our family. This is the season when we reflect on what we have done for the past year by: Naval Forces Southern Luzon PAO for God, for our country, and for our family. It is an opportunity to touch every heart with love and care. The Philippine Navy (PN) through environment and allowing ATF As members of the Philippine Navy, we, the sailors and Marines have been tasked Naval Forces Southern Luzon personnel to be knowledgeable and to protect our country and its sovereignty. We are bound by our duty which sometimes successfully conducted a four-day acquainted with the standard operating hampers us to devote time to our family. We sometimes spend more time with our Philippine Navy family to ensure the safety of our fellow Filipino brothers and sisters to Amphibious Exercise codenamed procedures when conducting maritime celebrate this season with joyous hearts. Exercise “Pagsisikap” 2018 in the security and amphibious operations. waters of Albay from Nov. 26 to 29. In this season, we allocate a certain period to reflect on the blessings that we have The reservists were also integrated received in the previous years and positively looking forward to better opportunities in More than 600 Sailors, Marines, and to the regular force aboard LD 602. the coming years. This festive season is also one of the best time to be with our family to express our gratefulness for the gift of life and love and for keeping each Sailor and PN Reservists from different PN units Sailor reservists had their shipboard Marine safe from harm’s way. that composed the Amphibious Task orientation and were integrated to the Force (ATF) participated in the exercise ship’s special sea detail and steaming To our brothers-in-arms who cannot be with their families due to the call of duty, which aimed to test PN doctrines and watch. They also had familiarization let your loved ones feel that they are being taken care of by their Philippine Navy family manuals in the conduct of Amphibious and drill on different shipboard through prayers and greetings that would boost their morale and encourage them to be more zealous in guarding and protecting our territory. Operation and to enhance and evaluate evolutions such as special sea detail the interoperability of fleet and and general quarters aboard the patrol To the Marines deployed in far-flung areas and to those who are guarding our islands marine forces in operation in hostile boats. Marine reservists, on the other from Batanes to Kalayaan Island Group, and to Mapun, Tawi-Tawi, together, we give environment. Various PN assets were hand, were trained on conducting thanks to our Lord for the guidance and for the gift He has given us in order to perform also utilized in the conduct of the amphibious raid as part of the our duty with utmost dedication and patriotism. activity such as BRP Davao del Sur preparation for the conduct of mock Together with the officers, men, and women of the Philippine Marine Corps, we (LD 602), (PB) 370, PB 340, amphibious raid and joined the troops convey our warmest greetings to all members of the Philippine Navy Family. Let the PB 343, and Naval Helicopter Agusta from the Philippine Marine Corps in spirit of love gently fill your hearts and homes. We wish you all a safe and peaceful Westland (AW) 109. the engagement site. Christmas and a blissful New Year. Series of lectures on littoral The highlight of the activity was maritime system, maritime the mock amphibious raid held at ALVIN A PARREÑO interdiction operations, visit, board, Brgy. Lidong, Sto. Domingo, Albay on Major General, AFP search and seizure, maritime air Nov. 28. surveillance, close air support, and amphibious operations were given In the scenario, the province of to the participants by subject matter Albay was hit by a Supertyphoon experts thereby elevating the training leaving Legazpi City inaccessible due

6 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 7 to collapse of several bridges and suspension Fleet-Marine Team, Abu Sayyaf Group clash of flight operationsin Legazpi City Domestic in Sulu; 7 members neutralized, 10 surrender Airport. A group of Communist Terrorist by: Naval Forces Western PAO took avantage of the situation and encamped Fleet-Marine Troops neutralized seven items recovered and apprehension at Sto. Domingo, Albay. members of the Abu Sayyaf Group of 10 persons for identification who With the given exercise (ASG) during an encounter in Minis surrendered voluntarily. scenario, the PN was Island, Patikul, Sulu, early morning of tasked to conduct Dec. 13. The clash left three wounded on Maritimes Interdiction the government side and one killed-in- Operations and Joint elements of 62nd Marine action namely the late Sergeant Randy Amphibious Operations to prevent Company of Philippine Marine Ready B. Cariaso of 62nd Marine Company. the enemies from hampering the relief Force – Sulu under Col. Armel S. Tolato He was rendered a funeral honors by operations of the government in the responded to the reports received from the officers and men of Naval Forces typhoon-stricken communities. Joint Task Force Sulu on the sightings Western Mindanao on Dec. 14. of Abu Sayyaf bandits in the area. The PN showcased the capabilities During the continuous clearing of its floating assets as well as the The Navy ship, BRP Juan and follow-up operations of operating warfare capabilities of the Marines and Magluyan (PC 392) and BRP Waray troops from Naval Task Group Sulu the Naval Special Operations Group. (LC 288) which serves as Command and Philippine Marine Ready Force- and Control Platform also proceeded Sulu, one adult female namely Manah The amphibious raid was then to the encounter site with the Solaiman, 27 years old, with her two followed by a Medical and Dental Special Operations Platoon 1 of daughters namely: Raiza Solaiman, Mission at Lidong Elementary School Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 7 years old and Pirhana Solaiman, 2 in the same municipality. The residents for reinforcement. More so, NH434, year old, have been rescued during the received medical consultation, dental an armed PN helicopter conducted firefight between the Marine troops check-up, and medicines all for free, Intelligence, Surveillance and and ASG, of which prompted them with free haircut and parlor games for Reconnaissance, and Close Air Support to hide along the mangrove areas. the children. to support the ongoing operation Upon rescue, said individuals were augmented by Multi-Purpose Attack provided with food and water prior to In his message, the Flag Officer Craft with Seal Team and PBL boat their transfer to Kuta Heneral Teodulfo In Command, PN, Vice Adm. Robert of NAVSOU. Sea denial is now being Bautista (KHTB) Station Hospital in A. Empedrad, underscored the Top-Bottom: PN Reservists actively participate in the series of enforced by the Fleet-Marine team Jolo, Sulu for medical check-up and importance of conducting the training activities during Exercise Pagsisikap 2018 held in Albay. over the sea waters of Minis Island to proper assistance. exercise especially now that the Navy Bicolanos also had the chance to avoid escape and enemy reinforcement is in the process of modernizing its visit BRP Davao del Sur on its last day while NAVSOU and MARSOU hunts During the debriefing, it was found capabilities. in Legazpi City. The ship recorded down the ASGs in the mangrove area out that Manah Solaiman and the two 3,371 visitors during the Open House, of the Island. minors were the wife and children of He further stressed that “Our assets the largest number to visit since it was an Abu Sayyaf Group member Jackie would mean nothing if we don’t have a commissioned in 2017. The encounter between the Fleet- Solaiman alias Jackie Chan. very professional, disciplined, skilled, Marine troops and undetermined and trained personnel so we are Exercise PAGSISIKAP 2018 was number of ASG resulted to the The neutralization of these focusing in training our personnel all the 15th iteration of the annual Fleet- neutralization of seven ASG members ASG members was a result of year round not only unilateral but also Marine amphibious exercise conducted including an alleged ASG sub-leader the commitment and continued with other countries.” by the PN that began in 2003.▪ with several firearms and military monitoring activity of the government

8 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 9 troops in the Western Mindanao Area of Responsibility. The public is assured that the AFP particularly the Fleet- PN participates in 18-Day Campaign to Marine troops will continue to exercise vigilance in the ZAMBASULTA area to End Violence Against Women & Children pre-empt any activities brought by the ASG and other lawless terrorist groups by: Office of the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Personnel, N1 that threatens the peace, stability and development in the area. Rescued wife and children of ASG member in Sulu on board PN vessel In a show of solidarity with other lecture which immediately followed. ▪ national government agencies, the Philippine Navy joined forces through The activity was highlighted by Capt. Aldrin B. Doctor, Chief of Staff, a Zumba activity with the Philippine messages from the PCSO through NFEM. Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Attorney Gay Nadine Alvor (PCSO NFEM hosts Philippine Commission on Women, GAD FPS Chairperson), CSC Prior to the main event, a the Civil Service Commission, and the Director Noreen Boots Gragasin ceremonial toss with Team NFEM was Office of the Ombudsman in observing (GAD Learning Provider, CSC) PNB Stakeholders demonstrated to the stakeholders. It the national 18-Day Campaign to Attorney Maryknoll Capili H. Ibrahim was followed by a briefing session End Violence Against Women and (Industrial Relations Head Lawyer) on gun safety and proper handling Children today at the Headquarters and Ms. Bella Aurora C Asuncion Convergence ‘18 of gunfire by the Naval Special Philippine Navy, Commodore Divino (Graft Investigation Officer of the by: Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao PAO Operations Unit 7 (NAVSOU7) to Pier. Office of the Ombudsman). They gave ensure smooth and safe gun firing advice to women military personnel In recognition of the great contribution among participants. During actual, Spearheaded by the PCSO, the about detecting, countering, and and unsolicited support by the participants experienced individual Zumba Activity with the Philippine preventing sexual harassment in the different stakeholders of the Naval record firing using Cal. 45 pistols Navy was made possible through workplace and to limit the occurrence Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM), at three positions such as standing, the efforts of PCSO Chairperson, of VAWC whenever they encountered the Command conducted the 2nd kneeling and prone. Participants Lieutenant General Alexander F. it in their line of work. Stakeholders Convergence 2018 were then grouped into four with Balutan AFP, (Ret.) and his Chief of through a fun shoot on Dec. 23 at every members coming from different Staff Colonel Raymund A Liwag. As the 18-Day Campaign to End MIG 11 Firing Range, NSFA, Panacan, agencies in order to boost camaraderie. Mirroring the same activity last year, VAWC draws to a close for this CY Davao City. The activity aimed to the Philippine Navy coordinated 2018, the Philippine Navy once again continually build good rapport During closing remarks, Commo. through its internal GAD Focal Point renews its promise to help eliminated among stakeholders in the NFEM Enriquez extended his warmest System and mustered the men and VAWC not only in its ranks, but Area of Operation. This was graced appreciation for all government and women military personnel to come through its responsibility to the nation by Comm. Ramil Roberto B. Enriquez, non-government initiatives and for together in a show of solidarity through national security and the Commander, NFEM together with allowing the Command to take part in through a calisthenic event and short protection of the general public. their endeavors. ▪

The activity ended in a traditional boodle fight shared by stakeholders and Team NFEM and a simple awarding ceremony. Winners during the NFEM 2nd Stakeholders Convergence 2018 were Mr. Rizal Cabusao from Globe Mynt (Male Category) and Ms. Nika G Macaranis of the Department of NAVSOU7 personnel assist particpants of the fun shoot as part of the Agriculture Regional Field Office XI NFEM’s Stakeholders Convergence 2018. (DA-RFO XI).▪

10 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 11 FEATURE ARTICLES Winning the hearts and minds of the children of Calumpang, Gen San by: Ltjg. Emelyn A. Vibar PN NAVRESCOM @ 3 6 : Team BRP headed by Capt. to the AFP’s mission. This was OPTIMIZING THE ROLE OF HIGH PERFORMING FORCE Carlos R. Ruiz III conducted a followed by an inspirational talk by Civil-Military Operations activity Team BRP Tarlac’s Passenger Services MULTIPLIERS IN BUILDING A STRONG AND CREDIBLE NAVY at Calumpang Elementary School, Officer, Ltjg. Zyrelle A. Fuentes, who by: Naval Reserve Command PAO Barangay Calumpang, General Santos is an alumnus of the said school. He City. With the theme “The Philippine encouraged the children to strive Celebrating 36 years is no easy feat. Such was the experience of the Naval Reserve Navy is your partner in molding harder and to pursue their dreams Command (NRC) as it recently celebrated it 36th Founding Anniversary last Dec. young minds,” the activity aimed to like what he did. Children raised their 08 which was graced by no other than the Flag Officer In Command, Philippine foster a good image of the Philippine hands when asked who among them Navy, Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad and was attended by NRC organic Navy (PN) to the young generations wants to become a member of the PN personnel, reservists, guests from Headquarters Philippine Navy, General and to inspire them in becoming in the future. Headquarters and other stakeholders. dependable and responsible citizens. Team BRP Tarlac also sponsored During the event, numerous individual and outstanding unit accomplishments Upon arrival at Calumpang the morning snack. The children which all contributed in making NRC a capable and responsive Support Unit that Elementary School, the team was happily indulged themselves with the it is today were acknowledged and given due recognition during the ceremony. heartily welcomed by the School simple meal served by their Navy ates Selected reservists, reserve units and private institutions were recognized for Principal, Mrs. Jessica Verallio. They and kuyas. their immense contribution and selfless dedication to serve our country and the were then ushered toward the school Filipino people. gymnasium where over 200 Grade In the afternoon, the teachers One pupils were waiting for their and selected students visited BRP All these accomplishments were product of the collective efforts of Team visitors from the PN. Tarlac and paid a courtesy call to NRC and would not have been possible if not for the support of the higher the Commanding Officer. They were Headquarters and our stakeholders. Likewise, these accomplishments are our Highlights of the acitivity included given a tour around the ship which humble contribution to the furtherance and attainment of the Philippine Navy’s a film showing, showcasing the roles was their first experience onboard a mission. It is the manifestation of the Command’s commitment to continuously and capabilities of the PN and its PN vessel. make the Navy Reserve Component relevant to the Filipino people and our assets as we perform our mandated nation. tasks in protecting our seas in support Through this simple activty the Philippine Navy As we embark on another year, NRC will continue to do its part of being an aspires to make a mark effective and responsive Reservist Administrator of the Philippine Navy. We will in the hearts and minds endeavor to continuously come up with ways to further enhance our PN Reserve of our young people. Force that our maritime nation can truly be proud of. More than the humble ▪ food, the team were able to satiate the need to make the presence and significance of the military specially the Navy known to Officers and enlisted personnel of BRP Tarlac (LD 601) distribute snack to the students of more people whom we Calumpang Elementary School in General Santos City. serve.▪

12 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 13 to monitor the area and conduct of a multi-agency boarding team. This maritime patrols while solidifying was composed of the members of the partnerships with LGUs, LEAs and the PN, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau TSFF. of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Your Navy: Department of Environment and NFC believes that by supporting Natural Resources and the Philippine PROTECTORS OF THE TAÑON STRAIT campaigns such as these, we create National Police Maritime Group. a maritime environment suitable by: Ens. Maria Amanda Precious R. Zamuco PN for our country’s economic growth, NFC has also been a partner in development and sustainment. The seminars and workshops in developing Naval Forces Central (NFC) hosted a under NFC’s operational control and Command, in partnership with the a tool kit for Coastal Law Enforcement. Stakeholders’ Dialogue aboard BRP BRP Tarlac’s rigid hull inflatable boats stakeholders from LGUs and LEAs The tool kit was envisioned to be a Tarlac (LD 601) on Dec. 12 as part of (RHIBs) ferried the participants and will not tolerate illegal activities that quick guide for operations officers, the Philippine Navy’s (PN) thrust in media personnel from San Carlos City will cause harm or damage to the investigators, prosecutors, judges supporting other government agencies Port, Negros Occidental and Toledo country’s marine life/environment. and even ordinary citizens that in the implementation of Maritime City Port, Cebu. tackle every aspect of the maritime Laws and in support to private After the dialogue, ships tour was law enforcement continuum. There organizations that promote similar The dialogue included discussions facilitated by the officers and personnel was already a drafted copy that only advocacy. on current detection, reporting and of LD 601 for the guests’ appreciation needed validation from people with response procedures, and develop ment of the Navy’s relevance for the cause. experience, training and education on In partnership with Oceana of mechanisms for interagency and In addition, the ship’s features, the subjects. Philippines, Local Government Units inter-local cooperation, particularly capabilities and recent activities were (LGUs), Law Enforcement Agencies illegal fishing concerns. The PN is also shared to show that the Navy is On Nov. 16, Commo. Loumer P. (LEAs) and Tañon Strait Fisherfolk one of the authorized organizations geared towards modernization by Bernabe, the Commander of Naval Federation (TSFF) from the provinces to enforce laws, rules and regulations being strong and credible. Forces Central, together with the BRP of Negros and Cebu, particularly for fisheries and the sea under the Abraham Campo (PC 396) led by its on the littoral areas surrounding Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (RA Oceana Philippines has sponsored Commanding Officer, Cdr. Aldrin the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape 8550, Sec. 124). Organizations sharing a three-day seminar on appreciating Gacusan, were awarded for their (TSPS), NFC conducted a dialogue as a the same responsibility include DA- coastal and maritime law enforcement efforts of protecting the Tañon Strait method to bridge the gaps and address BFAR, Philippine Coast Guard and for environmental court judges and the waters surrounding the whole the issues and concerns that affect the Philippine National Police (including and special prosecutors for marine of Visayas region. conduct of Maritime Law Enforcement its Maritime Group), enforcement protected areas. In support to Operations. In addition, this dialogue offices of the LGUs and LEAs. activities implementing maritime PC 396 is under NFC’s operational also aimed to support the advocacies law enforcement, NFC through BRP control vessels. It was designated to for environmental and marine life NFC willfully committed to Salvador Abcede (PC 114) served as patrol the waters in the vicinity of protection and preservation. continue deploying naval floating the platform for the participants where Negros Occidental, where the Tañon assets (patrol boats, patrol crafts) in the they witnessed a simulated anti- Strait Protected Seascape is located. Since the dialogue was conducted area to carry our mandated tasks and illegal fishing operation on Oct. 10. Various threats were encountered by aboardship in the vicinity of the Tañon strengthen our presence in the area. As The scenario included a commercial its officers and enlisted personnel but Strait within two nautical miles from not all LGUs have vessels which can fishing vessel as target that was they still stepped up for the challenges Toledo City Port, Patrol Boat 341 be used for patrols, NFC will continue approached, boarded and searched by to perform its mandated tasks.

14 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 15 All participants present during the activity, particularly the Tañon Strait Fisherfolk Federation and Oceana, proudly wore the Navy shirts SERBISYONG LINGKOD showing the heart of the Tañon Strait and expressed their heartfelt gratitude because they believe that this dialogue is one step closer to achieving our sa by: NavalNorte Forces Northern Luzon PAO mutual goals of saving our seas and the future. December is the month of merry medical and dental service that making and sharing thus, the Naval benefited 461 individuals, free haircut “We, the members and officers of Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL) once to 33 residents, free eyeglasses Tañon Strait Fisherfolk Federation, again conducted a civic action program were provided to 50 recipients, and express our deep gratitude to Naval dubbed as “Serbisyong Lingkod Sa donation of wheelchairs and quad Forces Central for helping us in Norte” in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on canes to elderlies and to14 pre-selected protecting the Tañon Strait Protected Dec. 06. persons with disability. Seascape against illegal fishing activities, particularly in preventing The activity was held in Metro The Naval Forces Northern Luzon or deterring the entry of commercial Gabo, composed of three barangays; also donated medical kits and aqua fishing vessels,” said Venerando Gabu Norte West, Gabu Norte East, and boxes to the three barangays of Metro Carbon, President of Tañon Strait GabuSur, which are coastal barangays, Gabu and selected sports paraphernalia Top-Bottom: Cebu and Negros province fisherfolks and local Fisherfolk Federation. government units gather during Stakeholder’s Dialogue aboard BRP near the Laoag International Airport to Gabu Elementary School during the Tarlac (LD 601) to intensify security plan for Tañon Strait. with a total population of 3,386 civic action program. Oceana is the largest international residents. ocean conservation organization. Its marine environment. The military, To showcase the organization partnership with the PN is one of its together with our stakeholders, local The “Serbisyong Lingkod Sa Norte” and entice the young generation in roles as facilitators of interagency government, enforcement and private was initiated by the Naval Task Force joining the Philippine Navy, a photo cooperation to deter all forms of illegal organizations are always in action in 11 (NTF11) headed its Commander display was set up during the activity and destructive fishing in the Tañon promoting campaigns that will make who is also the Deputy Commander of showing the mission and capability of Strait and Visayan Sea (a major fishing our country a better place. We also Naval Forces Northern Luzon, Capt. the Philippine Navy while the Naval ground). believe that by supporting campaigns Karl A. Decapia and participated in Special Operations Unit 2 displayed such as these, we strengthen our by the Civil Military Operations Unit their combat and non-combat Tañon Strait is the largest presence thru working together and – Northern Luzon (CMOU-NL), Naval equipment, whichinspired the interest marine protected area (MPA) in the we contribute to creating a maritime Station Ernesto Ogbinar (NSEO), of the youths and adults alike. Philippines and was declared as a environment suitable for our country’s Naval Information Communications Protected Seascape on 1998 by virtue economic growth, development and and Technology Station – La Union The successful execution and of Proclamation Number 1234, in sustainment. We will not tolerate (NICTS-LU), Naval Special Operations completion of the activity was made due recognition of the extraordinary illegal activities that will cause Unit 2 (NAVSOU2), and the 711th possible because of the support abundance and diverse assemblage harm or damage to our marine life/ Marine Reservist Company. given by the stakeholders of Naval of marine life and their importance as environment. Forces Northern Luzon who share feeding, breeding and resting grounds. The services rendered during the same vision of bringing basic “This is your ship. This is your the civic action program were free services to isolated or marginalized NFC as “Your Navy in the Navy. This is your sea. We all work Visayas” is and always will be your together to ensure that we take good partner in protecting our seas. We care of our seas,” underscored Capt. are not only here to address security Roy Vincent T. Trinidad, Deputy and operational issues, but we Commander, NFC and Commander, are also here as protectors of the NTF 50.▪

16 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 17 communities. These stakeholders Indeed, the residents of Metro are the Ilocos Training and Regional Gabu were very grateful for the Medical Center, Rotary Club of Loyola services rendered to them for the PN Expands Presence with Heights, Rotary Club of Southern La holidays and very appreciative of the Union, JCI Bauang Baggak Chapter, efforts of Naval Task Force 11, Naval and the Local Government Units of Forces Northern Luzon, and the Missile, Blue Water Capability Ilocos Norte. Philippine Navy in general.▪ by: Mr. Priam Nepomuceno 2018, which will end in a few days time, can be considered as a banner year for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, especially the Philippine Navy (PN), as it formally entered the missile age and demonstrated its capability to sail beyond its territorial waters during deployments to the Team NAVFORWEST shares US, and Russia. This is aside from projected by firing its weapons. “Impressive. deliveries of new assets for 2019, Not one (missile) round was wasted,” the Love this Christmas such as the AgustaWestland AW- Lorenzana said in describing the by: Naval Forces West PAO 159 “Wildcat” helicopters and the Spike-ER capability demonstration, “Pohang”-class donated by which he witnessed aboard the BRP South Korea to the Philippines. Davao Del Sur (LD-602).

The PN’s formal entry to the missile He said this is no mean feat age took place off Lamao Point, Limay, considering that the seas were Bataan last Nov. 21, when three of its quite rough at the time. “(Modern) multi-purpose assault craft (MPACs) technology has come to the Navy and fired the newly-acquired and installed we will use this technology to protect Rafael Advanced Defense Ltd. Spike- our seas,” the DND chief emphasized. ER (extended range) surface-to- Yuletide season is Filipinos’ most favorite time of the year as it brings everyone surface missile during a capability A single Spike-ER missile round closer together as family. This Christian festivity which lasts for months is being demonstration witnessed by Defense costs an estimated PHP10 million, celebrated by everyone across the country and overseas. It is also called a season Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Navy which makes accuracy for the PN a of giving in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ who was sent to save us flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral virtue. from our sins. Robert Empedrad. The first test-firing of the Spike-ER In the celebration of this special occasion, Team NavForWest went to a remote During the exercise, the MPACs missile took place last Aug. 9 in the area in the northern part of Puerto Princesa City in Baranggay New Panggangan fired two Spike-ER missile rounds, same location. on Dec. 07 where feeding activity was conducted to help undernourished which hit two surface targets. The said craft also utilized remote-controlled The weapon was fired from one children. Gift-giving of slippers and distribution of Bibles to the less fortunate .50 caliber machine guns to neutralize of the PN’s three Spike-ER armed students was also conducted. In return, the children expressed their heartfelt another target. MPACs. gratitude to the Team NavForWest. An AgustaWestland AW-109 The MPACs were constructed by the The activity was a success as everyone went home full and smiling from ear attack helicopter armed with 2.75- Subic-based Propmech Corporation to ear. It was not because of the amount or the material gifts they received but inch high-explosive rockets also and activated on May 22, 2017. because someone remembered and shared their blessings to them which is the provided air support to the MPACs true essence of Christmas. The PN MPAC Acquisition Project entered into a contract with Rafael, Through these meaningful activities, the team projected a positive image to through SIBAT of Israel Ministry of the community. These also won the hearts and minds of the people which will Defense, for the supply and integration then strengthen and develop the harmonious relationship between the civilian and men in uniform particularly the Philippine Navy.

18 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 19 He added that with its high-speed “(Yes). It (Spike-ER) ushered the and modern armament, the MPAC Navy and the AFP (Armed Forces of is well suited in neutralizing pirates the Philippines) to the missile age and other threats infesting the same and also prepares for the forthcoming waters. Empedrad supported this acquisition of a more sophisticated observation by the defense chief as the and powerful weapons systems and MPAC’s secondary weapn, the remote- capabilities,” he said. controlled .50 caliber machineguns are ideal for anti-piracy missions. Zata added that the PN will gain more capability to operate modern “(The) .50 caliber (machineguns) naval weaponry with the arrival of the can be used for pirates. Certainly we Pohang-class frigate next year. will not use (a Spike-ER) missile to destroy (a) small banca nanaka-board “The Pohang-class frigate from L-R, CW: Navy Chief Vice Adm. Robert Empedrad and DND Sec. Delfin Lorenzana witness the missile live test on board BRP Davao Del Sur na Abu Sayyaf, but we can use the .50 ROK will also be delivered by next (LD 602); SND, Navy Chief and guests examine up close PN’s newest weapons systems; PN personnel mans the rails during passing honors. caliber machinegun, (it’s the MPAC) year equipped with a better weapons secondary capability. Automated siya, system that the Navy can already use of the weapons systems to three Mark sabay-sabay gumalaw yan (If these (and) kahit maalon we can hit the as it prepares for the delivery of the III MPACs. ships will operate simultaneously), target very accurate(ly),” he added. two purposely-built starting when we are under siege, I think this 2020,” he stressed. On April 15, 2017, Lorenzana will do harm to any threat whether And when it comes to using approved the Notice to Proceed. internal or external,” Empedrad said the expensive Spike-ER missiles, The Pohang-class frigate is last Nov. 21 aboard the strategic sealift Empedrad said that they have a equipped with a primary and secondary The Spike-ER system, which vessel BRP Davao Del Sur. doctrine to use when its comes to the gun system, sensors and torpedoes for arrived in the country last April, is the usage of the weapon. “For the missile, anti-submarine as well as sensors for PN’s first missile weapon capable of MPACs are high-speed naval craft we have a doctrine (to follow) when anti-air operations, Zata disclosed. penetrating 1,000-mm (39 inches) of capable of speeds in excess of 40 knots to fire the missile because it’s (worth) rolled homogeneous armor and has a and can be utilized for a variety of naval PHP10 million. Alangan naman iputok Progress steady in construction of range of eight kilometers. missions like patrol and fire support namin sa isang bangka ang PHP10 Navy’s first missile-armed frigates missions for troops. million na missile, so lugi tayo diyan More missile-armed MPACs needed (Of course, we won’t fire on a boat a The construction of the first to defend PH waters It can also be armed with machine missile that is worth 10 million. It’s missile-armed frigate by South Korean guns, missiles and a variety of other uneconomical),” he added. shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Empedrad, meanwhile, said weapons. (HHI) is proceeding smoothly, Empedrad missile-armed MPACs can be utilized More missile weaponry in the pipeline said. to defend Philippine waters through In the same briefing, Lorenzana for Philippine Navy the so-called “swarming tactic”, said the Spike-ER missile system “(Construction for) our (first- where these craft will be committed to acquisition will be followed by big- With the successful integration missile) frigate is moving forward, engage larger and more capable ships ticket items like frigates and , of the Spike-ER surface-to-surface darating na siya sa February (or) March posing a threat to the country’s waters. which will also be armed with more missile in the PN’s MPAC squadron, of 2020, all systems go and we should powerful and longer-range missiles. more capable and powerful missile very happy, we should be happy for our The PN chief added that the Navy weaponry are now in the pipeline for the country,” he said. needs an additional 42 MPACs to He also added that the Spike-ER is Navy, according to Navy spokesperson further enhance its capabilities to an indication that the PN is now being Commander Jonathan Zata. The keel-laying for defend the country’s waters. upgraded and modernized to be at par the first-missile-armed with its neighbors. frigate took place last Oct. “Based on our matrix, dapat 16 in Ulsan, South Korea magkaroon tayo ng (we should have) 42 Aside from deterring intruders off while the steel-cutting of these type of vessels, (the) MPACs. Philippine waters, the PN’s brand-new for the second ship took (We only have) nine, (with another) MPACs are also ideal for suppressing place last Sept. 17. three coming over next year with pirate threats in Sulu waters, the the same missile capability. So kung defense chief added.

20 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 21 HHI is expected to lay the keel of the second frigate by the first quarter of 2019.

The Philippines and HHI signed a PHP16 billion contract for two missile-armed frigates with another PHP2 billion set aside for its can still be gleaned once the after “Komsomolskna-Amure 877” and the weapon systems and mission report of the PN contingent is Russian Marine Firing Range. munition. The projected submitted and evaluated. delivery date of the first Steel Cutting Ceremony for the second Philippine Navy frigate held at Shin Hwa Tech in Pohang City, Republic of Korea Also, Russian Marines conducted a frigate is by 2020 while “The Philippine Navy’s participation capability demonstration and had their the second one will be in 2021. and combined naval exercise. to RIMPAC 2018 trumpets the Philippine Marine Corps counterparts Command’s commitment in promoting ran obstacle courses and perform “The ceremony was conducted The said assets and personnel multilateral cooperation to strengthen pistol firing exercises. at the building dock number 6 of the participated in several RIMPAC relationship and cooperation among Special and Naval Shipbuilding Division exercises, which include helicopter participating navies of the world,” the Originally, BRP Tarlac was of HHI. Three blocks of the first PN cross-decking, live-fire exercises, a PN spokesperson earlier said. supposed to participate in the frigate (with HHI Project Number 159) special operations training, ground- International Fleet Review (IFR), which was installed on the dock,” Capt. Sergio air-integration, and replenishment-at- Aside from RIMPAC, the Navy was held on Jeju Island, South Korea Bartolome, the PN officer supervising sea among others. made history with BRP Tarlac (LD-601) in honor of the 70th anniversary of the the project, earlier said. making the first-ever port visit of a ROK Armed Forces last Oct. 11 to 15. Lorenzana said international Filipino warship to Vladivostok, Russia. Keel-laying formally starts starts exercises like RIMPAC will greatly However, the ship experienced the ship’s construction and is among help in boosting the naval service for The ship and its 300-man contingent engine problems on its way to the four highlights of a vessel’s life, prolonged operations at the seas. aboard left Manila South Harbor last Vladivostok, forcing it to stay in with the other three being launching, Sept. 21 and arrived in time for her Russia for two more days to repair the commissioning and decommissioning. “(RIMPAC) is also a good chance scheduled Oct. 1 to 6 port visit. damages. for our personnel to experience The keel is also considered the planning and execution of combined During its visit to Russia, the BRP Tarlac was supposed to leave backbone of any ship and breaking or naval operations as well as establish ship and the contingent aboard it on Oct. 6 but the damage moved its destroying will result in the destruction the Navy’s capacity for prolonged participated in several activities, which departure date to Oct. 8. and sinking of any water craft. The operations overseas,” he added. enhanced their relationship with their steel-cutting for the first frigate took Meanwhile, RIMPAC also proves Russian counterparts. BRP Tarlac arrived on Jeju Island, place last April. that despite lacking modern ships South Korea on Oct. 12, a day late for and weapons, the PN has proven itself Aside from this, PN personnel the IFR. PN blue-water capability boosted thru capable of operating with its more also got a chance to tour the Kilo- international exercises modern naval counterparts. class diesel-electric submarine Despite this, Empedrad said the PN contingent was able to attend all other For the first time in its history, “It (the exercise) also validated activities in connection with the IFR. two PN ships, the BRP Davao Del Sur the age old principle that it’s always and BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), the men behind the guns that will Another Navy milestone, in joined this year’s “Rim of the Pacific” ultimately make the difference. That terms of overseas deployment, is the (RIMPAC) exercises, which took place inspite of the current capabilities of the participation of BRP Dagupan City in Hawaii on June 27 and ended Aug. 2. Navy we were still able to perform very (LC-551) and the 200-man contingent Also deployed were around 700 well and at par with our more modern aboard her in the first-ever ASEAN- sailors and marines. partners,” Zata said. China Maritime Exercise (ACMEX) that PN personnel renders manning the rails as BRP Tarlac (LD 601) took place in Zhanjiang in Guangdong, RIMPAC is the world’s largest joint He added that many lessons arrives in Vladivostok, Russia for port visit. China last Oct. 21 to 28.

22 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 23 The participation of the PN had During the shore sub-phase, Prior to the greatly addressed inter-operability activities such as diving operations acquisition of the issues between the participating and seminar exchange, medical AgustaWestland AW- navies. seminar exchange, and flight deck 159 “Wildcat” anti- familiarization, among others, were submarine helicopter, “Itong exercise (this exercise) will conducted. the PN has no capability reduce the issue of inter-operability to detect and engage so maganda yung nakakapag- While on the sea sub-phase, sub-surface threats. communicate yung barko natin sa the communication drills, ships barko ng China (and it’s good that our group formations, joint search and “(And with the arrival naval ships can now communicate with rescue, cross helo deck landings and of the AW-159), we can China and other ASEAN navies), so it’s replenishment at sea approaches in detect submarines, we a good exercise and hope we’ll have accordance with the CUES were also can detect underwater more of this in the future,” Empedrad conducted. BRP Dagupan City and the vehicles and also the AW159 Wildcat Anti-Sub Helicopter: The PN’s first Hunter said. 200-man contingent aboard her left capability to engage Sangley Point, Cavite last Oct. 17 and underwater vehicles within our The AW-159 (previously called And despite being quite dated, the arrived in Zhanjiang on the 20th. territory, so it’s a tremendous leap the Future Lynx and Lynx Wildcat) is PN chief bared that the crew of the from our current inventory,” Zata an improved version of the Westland BRP Dagupan City showed their skills Commissioned in PN service stressed. Super Lynx military helicopter. and resulted in the PN winning the during the 1990s, BRP Dagupan City communication drill exercise. has a displacement of 4,265 tons at full He said the AW-159 will be based The helicopter has been ordered load. It measures 273 feet long, has a aboard the two new frigates being for the Royal Navy and British Army. It “Sending one contingent to draft of 12 feet and has a top speed of constructed by HHI and whose is capable of speeds of 291 km/h (181 represent the PN is a strong statement 12 knots. deliveries are scheduled for 2020 and mph), range of 777 km (483 miles), that we are one with the community 2021. ferry range of 963 km (598 miles) and of maritime nations who believe in Earlier, Defense spokesperson an endurance of one and a-half hours unity and collaboration especially in Arsenio Andolong said the proposal The PN spokesperson said the (four hours and 30 minutes if fitted with addressing mutual concerns such as for a joint ASEAN and Chinese naval aircraft will be fitted with sensors auxiliary fuel). calamities that may affect any nation exercise was submitted during the and weapons capable of neutralizing anytime,” the PN chief earlier said. ASEAN Defense Minister Meeting in sub-surface threats. The AW-159 can also be armed Singapore last February. with rockets, machine guns, missiles, The ACMEX 2018 was an exercise Earlier, the Department of torpedoes and depth charges. hosted by the Republic of Singapore Anti-submarines choppers, more air National Defense (DND) said initial Navy and the China People’s Liberation assets for PH fleet flight-testing is now ongoing for the Meanwhile, the PN’s surveillance Army Navy that aimed to promote two Philippine-ordered AW-159 anti- and monitoring capability was boosted regional cooperation between ASEAN With the pending arrival of the submarine helicopters. with the formal donation of the Japan member states navies and focused on Navy’s first two AgustaWestland Maritime Self Defense Force of three maritime safety and search and rescue AW-159 “Wildcat” anti-submarine The aircraft were acquired for more Beechcraft King Air TC-90 patrol at sea with emphasis on the use of helicopters by the first quarter of 2019, PHP5.4 billion, including its munition, aircraft last March 26. Code of Unplanned Encounter at Sea the PN will now have the capability to mission essential equipment and (CUES). detect and engage underwater targets. integrated logistic support. “The (donation) is expected to boost the capability of the PN and enhance In Zhanjiang, the PN contingent “It is a big leap essentially dahil “As confirmed by the Commander the capacity of its personnel primarily actively participated in activities that (because) with this capability, we now Naval Air Group. The (first) AW-159 in conducting maritime security and served as great avenues for learning have this tool (capable) of securing not have just started initial test flight sovereignty patrols, as the Navy stays and enhanced its relationship with the only the surface waters that we have as part of the manufacturer’s trial. true to its commitment to protect the participating navies. but also underwater,” Zata noted. It is still scheduled for a series seas and secure the nation’s future,” of test flights before scheduling then PN spokesperson Capt. Lued its handover to the Philippines. Lincuna said. According to CNAG, the flight signals the completion of the first unit,” He added that the PN has more Andolong earlier said. than sufficient personnel to operate

24 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 25 and maintain the Japanese-donated and external stakeholders. Formally Beechcraft King Air TC-90 aircraft. signifying as a part of the core group of Sail Plan Facilitators, the graduates Some six pilots, along with the Empowering Champions of the program had their Oath Taking necessary maintenance officers, have Ceremony last Nov. 23 aboard the completed the maintenance training PNOC Social Hall, Bonifacio Naval in Sendai and Tokushima, Japan, prior Station, Taguig City. the turned over of the aircraft last March 26. SAIL PLAN OFFICERS’ SUMMIT PN’s Beechcraft King Air C90 patrol aircraft The TC-90, which is part of the Kicking off the start of the year Beechcraft King Air aircraft family, The aircraft have a range of over for the Sail Plan, under the theme was offered by Japan shortly after the 1,000 nautical miles, and a cruising “Celebrating Milestones and Striving Developing and Sustaining Agreement Concerning the Transfer speed of 226 knots. These are capable for Excellence,” is the Sail Plan Partnerships of Defense Equipment and Technology of carrying eight passengers along Officers’ Summit 2018 which was was finalized last Feb. 29, 2016. with the pilots. held last Jan. 30 at the Headquarters Philippine Navy (HPN) Conference The first two TC-90s were As of this time, the Navy is operating Room, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. It PN BOARD OF ADVISERS MEETING delivered to the Philippines on March around six Norman Britten “Islander” served as an avenue to foster strategy As a testament to the continued 27, 2017 while the last three aircraft patrol aircraft, five AgustaWestland alignment and cascading among PN collaboration between the PN and were handed over to the PN last combat utility helicopters and one staff and units. its Board of Advisers (BoA), three March 26. Robinson R-22 training helicopter.▪ meetings were held this year. Led SAIL PLAN BOOT CAMP by its Chairman, Retired Vice Adm. To enhance their skills and refresh Eduardo Ma Santos, the PN BoA their knowledge on the Sail Plan, 59 shows their tremendous support Sail Plan Champions involved in the by constantly giving expert advice SAIL PLAN CORNER management of the Sail Plan gathered and recommendations to the Navy’s last March 21 to 23 at the Tagaytay current and future initiatives. International Convention Center, Furthermore, as part of the BoA’s Tagaytay City for the 4th Sail Plan initiatives in 2017, the Citizen’s Boot Camp. With the theme “Navy Support Your Navy Foundation of the Future: Sailing Towards New Philippines Inc. (CSYNFI) spearheads The 2018 Sail Plan Frontiers”, the participants were activities and programs for the benefit engaged in fun activities and lectures of the PN and its personnel. One of that are designed to provide them with their notable achievements this year the foundational knowledge and skills is the establishment of the Mobile Year in Review needed to be the frontline managers of Marine Naval Centrum (MMNC), by: Center for Naval Leadership and Excellence change and transformation in the PN. an interactive mobile museum that aims to increase public awareness The year 2018 has been a meaningful year once again for the Philippine Navy SAIL PLAN FACILITATOR’S TRAINING and appreciation on the Philippines’ Strategic Sail Plan as it centered on the Navy’s preparation for its next waypoint A total of 32 Sail Plan Facilitators identity as a maritime and archipelagic in 2028 and in sustaining the early gains achieved in pursuit of the Navy’s vision successfully completed the 2018 Sail nation. It was launched last Sept. 25 at of becoming strong and credible. Plan Facilitator’s Training which SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. was conducted in three phases all The Philippine Navy (PN), through the Center for Naval Leadership and throughout the year. The program BEST PRACTICE SHARING Excellence (CNLE), continues to strive in promoting leadership excellence and was organized to develop a pool of To develop new partnerships and good governance, making sure that every sailor, marine, civilian employee, lecturers and facilitators who will enrich its knowledge base of best and reservist is onboard the PN’s transformation journey. In line with this, the assist in effectively communicating practices, the Navy engaged with its succeeding parts will provide a summary on this year’s Sail Plan journey: the Sail Plan to the Navy’s internal fellow national government agencies

26 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 27 (NGAs) and other non-governmental inspiring other organizations to Experience: Post Naval Service”; Ms. Kwento ng Pagbabago), the Sail Plan organizations (NGOs). For this year, continue their pursuit for good Evelyn Grace C. Sorongon, Senior Stories welcomed all submissions the PN through CNLE conducted governance and transformation by Vice President and Managing Director from both active members of the several best practice sharing activities sharing its own humble milestones. of the John Clements Group, on the Philippine Navy and Filipino with the Department of Health (DOH), topic of “Extraordinary Leadership”; Civilians alike. the Navarra Center for International Congressman Manuel Monsour T. Del Development (NCID) of the University Rosario III, Representative of the 1st STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP of Navarra, the Philippine Institute of District of Makati City, on the topic In preparation for the Navy’s next Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), Continuous Transformation “The Leader You Want to Be: Lessons waypoint for 2028, a cross-section of and with Dr. Jesus Estanislao of the on Personal Leadership”; Mr Armand Philippine Navy personnel—senior Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA). Q. Bengco, financial literacy and and junior officers, enlisted personnel, Valuable insights were gained and entrepreneurship advocate, on the civilian employees, and reservists— new partnerships were developed, topic of “Financial Literacy: Learning had come together for the 2018 PN proving that external relations are SAIL PLAN CASCADING the Art of Managing your Finances Strategic Planning Workshop last Oct. integral in the Navy’s accomplishment To enhance the alignment of each Wisely”; and lastly, Prof. Richard 16 to 18 at Hotel Kimberly, Tagaytay of its mission and vision. PN Unit to the Headquarters Level Heydarian, GMA Resident Analyst City. The workshop was organized and ensure the proper implementation and Columnist for the Philippine to develop the Navy’s new roadmap STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE of the Sail Plan, CNLE conducts the Daily Inquirer, on the topic “The that will sustain its gains under the Having been inducted to the Sail Plan cascading every year to all Navy Amid Changing Global Tides.” Sail Plan beyond 2020 and further prestigious Palladium Balanced 22 PN Units. With the theme, “Road align with the AFP Transformation Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing to Excellence: Moving Forward with Roadmap 2028. Before the workshop Strategy last March 2017, the PN the Sail Plan”, the cascading this this year, the first phase was held is among the few organizations in year highlighted the importance last Nov. 22 to 24 at Club Balai Isabel, the country that is being looked of performance excellence in the Sailing Onward 2028 Aqua Park, Talisay, Batangas and a up to when it comes to strategy implementation of the Sail Plan. It pre-workshop was organized last management. Last Nov. 20, the FOIC, specifically focused on increasing the Aug. 29 to 31 at the PNOC Social Hall, PN, Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad personnel’s knowledge on the Sail Bonifacio Naval Station, Taguig City. led the Navy delegation in accepting Plan Management System (SPMS), Under the theme, “Navy 2028: Plotting the Award of Excellence from the Strategy Alignment, Office Balanced SAIL PLAN STORIES the Next Waypoint”, the participants Center for Excellence in Governance Scorecards (BSC), Focus Initiatives, With only a year left from its drafted a new Vision, Strategy Map, (CEG). This was given in recognition and the Individual Balanced vision year of 2020, it is crucial for and FOIC, PN Balanced Scorecard of the Navy’s commendable Scorecard (iBSC). the Navy to determine how far it has that will comprise the PN Strategic accomplishment in implementing the sailed in its transformation journey Sail Plan 2028. Sail Plan, making it the first in the PN GOVERNANCE FORUM especially in the perspective of its Defense Department and among all Under the theme “Best Practices stakeholders and partners. Thus, As the PN’s North Star in achieving National Government Agencies to in Personal Governance”, this year’s the Sail Plan Stories, an online essay its vision of becoming strong and achieve the Hall of Fame award. Aside PN Governance Forum (PNGF) writing competition, was launched credible, the Sail Plan’s milestones from this, the Navy participated in highlighted the importance of last July 19 with the aim of gathering this year serve as a testament to the the ISA’s Public Governance Forum continuously improving the PN’s brief narratives or testimonials on unwavering dedication of the PN Roundtable Discussion last Nov. most valuable asset of the Navy – its how the Sail Plan has helped the in accomplishing its goals for 2020 27 and the Armed Forces of the personnel. The five legs of the forum organization improve in terms of and consequently prepare for its Philippines Transformation Roadmap underscored topics about leadership capacity and capability and how it next waypoint in 2028. As the Navy Governance Forum-Lecture Series and excellence on a personal has influenced the accomplishment of enters its crucial year of transition and Expo 2018 last Nov. 29 by sharing level and how these contribute to the PN’s mission for its stakeholders. and preparation, its stakeholders its transformation journey under transformation on the larger picture. Under the theme, “The Philippine can be assured that the Navy will the Sail Plan. This is in line with the The speakers and topics featured Navy of the Past and Present: Stories continue to exceed expectations, PN’s advocacy to promote a unified were Retired Vice Adm. Ferdinand of Transformation” (Hukbong Dagat inspire transformation, and pursue and holistic development through S. Golez on the topic “The Corporate ng Pilipinas Noon at Ngayon: Mga excellence in its entire endeavor.▪

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