THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE • VOLUME NO. 64 • MAY 2018 RoughDeckLog

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Editorial Board 120th Philippine Navy Anniversary Theme: Feature Articles VADM ROBERT A EMPEDRAD AFP 8 The Philippine Navy Sail Plan Journey: Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy Voyaging from 2006 to 2020 and Beyond RADM GAUDENCIO C COLLADO JR AFP Protecting the Seas, 10 Gaining New Perspectives from the Past Vice Commander, Philippine Navy 13 PhilFleet@80 RADM ERICK A KAGAOAN AFP Securing our Future Eighty Years of Commitment, Perseverance Chief of Naval Staff & Faith towards a Strong and Credible Navy COL RICARDO D PETROLA PN(M)(GSC) 15 Marine Artillery Upgrade: Strengthening the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Civil Military Contributors Corps’ Warfighting Capability Operations, N7 31 16 Exercise Komodo 2018 CDR HOMER D GONZALEZ PN(GSC) 20 The Three-Fold Mission of the CORPAT Editorial Staff LT CHAT ALFIE P ROSARIO PN PHILINDO XXXII-18 Editor-In-Chief LT MARIA CHRISTINA A ROXAS PN 23 Littoral Monitoring Stations: Sentinels of the CAPT LUED L LINCUNA PN(GSC) LT SAHIRUL A TAIB PN LTJG EUNICE FE M SABADO PN Sea Editorial Assistants 33 1LT MARJORIE MOJANA VILLAFRIA PN(M) 25 Sustainable Development in the Civil-Military CDR JONATHAN V ZATA PN(GSC) MSgt Robert Arnold G Chuidian PN(M)(Res) Operations: Step towards National Thrust LT MARIA CHRISTINA A ROXAS PN Ms. Nicole Jasmine O. Nacilla CE 26 Football for Peace @ 7 LT ENRICO T PAYONGAYONG PN Ms. Janina Gillian O. Santos RN CE LT JOY G CARDANO PN Naval Combat Engineering Brigade 27 Naval Combat Engineers “Clearing the Way” Technical Assistants Office of Naval Strategic Studies in Marawi SK3 Elvin F Macatangay PN The Naval Special Service Office 28 LD601 on Sailing through Challenges and YN3 Michael R Bayocboc PN BRP (LD601) Mission Accomplishment CPL Wenly M Ortega PN(M) BRP Davao del Sur (LD602) 31 Echoing the name of Philippine Navy through S1YN Dexter M Dimabayao PN Philippine Fleet PAO Sports S1YN Gino G Gullon PN PAO 27 S2JO Ariel B Francisco PN Naval Forces Northern PAO S2JO Ronald A Pataueg PN Naval Forces Eastern PAO S2JO Myra T Adin PN Naval Forces Western Mindanao PAO News Stories S2 JO Glazy M Namia PN S2JO Melchor M Alcala Jr PN 32 Construction of the Navy’s first frigate DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this S2JO Al-Zoren N Zamora PN formally begins publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the S2PH Carmelo B Homo PN 33 Philippine Navy hosts MSS18 to celebrate S2PH Ryan Albert C Sanchez PN our archipelagic and maritime nation Philippine Navy, the Armed Forces of the , and S2PH Basir M Lauddin PN the Philippine Government. 35 PH, Australia meet anew for Maritime Mr. Karl Thomas L Rosello CE Security Activity Ms. Ariane Joy A Rodelas CE Share your story. Send us your news and feature article 36 Sailors Receive Awards for foiling illegal at [email protected] for inclusion in the next PN activities of a foreign vessel Rough Deck Log issue. 36 Another batch of ASG members surrenders to military in Sulu NAVAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE Headquarters Philippine Navy, Naval Station Jose Andrada 37 NFNL joins SILLAG Poro Point Festival of 2335 Roxas Boulevard, Lights 2018 Phone Number: (02) 523-3438 Mobile Number: (+63) 917-569-6840 38 FACEBOOK COMMENTS 39 PHILIPPINE NAVY RECRUITMENT 2 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 3 Message from the Message from the PRESIDENT SECRETARY of the Republic of the Philippines of National Defense

My warmest greetings to the Philippine Navy on the On behalf of your One Defense Team, I convey our occasion of its 120th Anniversary. warmest greetings and congratulations to all the officers, sailors, marines and civilian employees of the Philippine For more than a century, the men and women of the Navy on your 120th Founding Anniversary! Philippine Navy have gallantly defended our seas and shores against both domestic and external threats. History is witness Being an archipelagic nation, the Philippines should have a strong and capable Navy that is adequately equipped, to the blood and sweat that they shed as they fought off the properly trained, and professionally led. This, to me, should foreign aggressors and, just recently, successfully upheld our be the bedrock of our national defense strategy in order to sovereign against terrorism and violent extremism. transform the whole Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) into an organization that is capable of defending the nation’s This administration recognizes the bravery and heroism territory and, at the same time, win over the enemies of the of our Navy and Marine Corps. This is why we will continue state within. to pursue and improve the AFP Modernization Program and other initiatives that will further strengthen our military, This year will bring more improvements in our maritime enhance the capabilities of our troops and improve the lives security capabilities, especially with the arrival of the first of their families and loved ones. two multi-mission maritime helicopters, new littoral and blue water vessels, as well as other assets that will surely As we celebrate this milestone, I ask the sailors and be of use in your daily operations. Rest assured that your marines to remain committed to your duty of securing capabilities will only be further strengthened as you pursue the Philippine Navy Sail Plan 2020 under the Philippine our maritime areas, preserving our natural resources and Defense Transformation Roadmap 2028. promoting environmental protection and conservation. In return, I assure you that this administration will continue to I am confident that these new assets will concretize promote your welfare so that you and your children may reap the reputation of the Philippine Navy as an excellent the fruits of the peace and freedom that you valiantly fought organization. However, you should always remember that for. your outstanding accomplishments were the result of the collective and cumulative efforts of each valiant sailor and Happy anniversary and I wish you all the best. marine personnel under the past and present leadership. Without humility, unity, and teamwork, it is nearly impossible to achieve anything.

As you celebrate another milestone, know that you have the nation’s gratitude for the invaluable service that RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE you continuously render. You have the full support of your One Defense Team in your vision of becoming a strong and credible Navy that is capable of “Protecting the seas and securing our Future.”

Mabuhay ang Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas! Mabuhay ang sambayanang Pilipino!

DELFIN N. LORENZANA 4 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 5 Message from the Message from the CHIEF OF STAFF FLAG OFFICER Armed Forces of the Philippines IN COMMAND From humble beginnings, the Philippine Navy of today is continuously sailing forward and evolving into a truly Philippine Navy professional organization. The full focus into capacity building not just in its modernization programs but also more importantly in the training and development of its personnel It is with great honor that I convey to every sailor, marine, has put the Navy of today on the right track of achieving its reservist and civilian component of this nation’s premiere vision. maritime force, the Philippine Navy, my warmest felicitation as we commemorate our 120th anniversary. As you commemorate the 120th Philippine Navy Anniversary, I would like to commend the gallant officers, For over a decade now through our Sail Plan, we have sailors, marines and civilian employees of the Philippine set our sail with vigorous tempo toward transforming our Navy for your impressive performance in keeping our organization into a modern, capable and reliable navy. We territorial seas and shorelines safe and secured against piracy, have successfully embarked, gained our grounds, and now cross-border crimes, terrorism, and kidnapping. continue to cruise over our milestones toward our envisioned destination. The recent acquisitions of modern surface, air and Your achievements in rescuing dozens of hostages were land assets are tangible manifestations of our transformation. unprecedented and phenomenal. It is very noteworthy to note that your successful conduct of raids and operations It is also interesting to note that while your navy is especially in the country’s Western Frontier had contributed so much to the neutralization of ASG leaders, like Alhabsy Misaya modernizing its capabilities, it has also emerged as the benchmark of excellence and good governance that is both locally and Salvador Muktadil, and pre-empting kidnapping attempts along ZAMBASULTA area. and globally recognized. These accolades serve as constant reminder that the Philippine Navy is on track and must remain committed toward its aspirations. Last year, you have also taken crucial roles in the operations against Daesh-inspired fighters in Marawi City with your intelligence build-up that provided our troops with information of the movement and linkage of Isnilon Hapilon to the Maute, Now under my watch, the Philippine Navy shall continue to transform from a legacy Navy to a modern Navy that we have thwarting the terror plots of the latter to establish a wilayat in the Islamic city. envisioned in 2020. Hence, let us put a great deal of my thrusts in the capacity advancement of our personnel, military and civilian alike, and capability upgrade of our assets to patrol our seas, defend our sovereignty, and attend to our countrymen Your efforts proved well with your success in rescuing kidnap victims from the hands of the Abu Sayyaf in your intensified in times of need. intelligence and maritime operations. All these furthered the objectives of the Armed Forces in securing the entire country from the different threats. I enjoin everyone to always put our best foot forward in the performance of our duties. Be reminded that being in the navy is a public service thus we need to constantly deliver for all our stakeholders. Let us all work together with sense of proactivity As you work towards excellent service, I urge you to carry on the good work and maintain the highest degree of and accountability, always putting the accomplishments of our mandate and betterment of our organization above personal professionalism. The challenge is to commit your active involvement. Only through unity and responsiveness will you be interests and biases. able to nurture the collective sense of ownership and accomplishment in the development and furtherance of your role as a dependable organization. Above all, let us put God at the center of our undertakings. I strongly believe that any plans with Divine guidance will never go in vain. I implore every sailor and marine to embody and uphold the ideals of this noble organization which is aptly envisioned in the theme, “Protecting the Sea, Securing our Future.” May these words serve as your beacon and inspiration in the envisioning Muli, maligayang pagbati sa ating ika-isandaan at dalawampung anibersaryo! Nawa’y patuloy tayong pagpalain ng a strong and credible Philippine Navy. Dakilang Lumikha. Mabuhay ang Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas!

Maligayang Anibersaryo! Mabuhay ang Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas!

ROBERT A EMPEDRAD Vice Admiral AFP CARLITO G GALVEZ JR GEN AFP

6 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 7 FEATURE ARTICLES As the naval arm of the AFP, The Philippine Navy (PN) is mandated to protect the vast seas that unite the 7,641 islands of the country. De- spite this enormous responsibility, The Philippine Navy the PN was faced with the challenge of antiquated systems, doctrines, facilities and assets which have di- minished its capacity for operation- al effectiveness and placed the PN Sail Plan Journey: in a feeble position comparing to its foreign Navy counterparts.

VOYAGING FROM 2006 TO 2020 AND BEYOND These daunting realities and de- velopment setbacks served as a cat- alyst for a major turn-around in the by: Ms. Nicole Jasmine O. Nacilla CE organization’s history. The PN has taken a bold move to follow a road- Former FOIC, PN Vice Adm. Luis Alano AFP map which will provide a more ho- and the Command team receive the Gold Trailblazer Award for Good Governance for listic solution to the problems that the Philippine Navy in 2014. have long hindered the PN from “We saw the Navy remain the same in terms of delivering better service to the Fili- pino people. Hence, in 2006, the PN enhanced its personnel develop- equipment. It was really the same old equipment that began to sail in its transformation ment, organizational effectiveness, journey and crafted its organiza- resource management, capability we had before.” tional development strategy, “The build-up and stakeholder satisfac- - Former Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines GEN EMMANUEL T BAUTISTA AFP(Ret.) Philippine Navy Strategic Sail Plan tion. 2020”. Palladium Balanced Scorecard (BSC) Through the Sail Plan, the PN Hall of Fame Award “It seems that the Navy is going nowhere.” The PN Strategic Sail became the first agency in the- De - Former Chief of the Navy, VADM JESUS C MILLAN AFP(Ret.) fense Sector to achieve the Institu- Last March 2017, the PN was Plan 2020 tionalized Status in the Performance also inducted to the Palladium Governance System (PGS) in 2014. Balanced Scorecard (BSC) Hall of More commonly known simply In the same year, the PN was also Fame for Executing Strategy as the as “Sail Plan”, it is the Navy’s North awarded with the Gold Trailblazer first National Government Agency Star that guides the organization in Award for Good Governance, and awardee from the Philippines. This achieving its short-term and long- was named as one of the 12 Islands is a global recognition given by the term goals until its 2020 vision year of Good Governance agencies in Palladium Group to organizations and beyond. In the past ten years, 2015 by exceeding the targets it has which have shown breakthrough the PN has embedded in its op- set in its commitment to be a Stan- results from successful strategy erations and culture the essential dard of Excellence, a Bastion of In- implementation through the BSC systems, processes and values that novation and a Sentinel of the Sea. management framework.

Plotting the Next Waypoint Beyond 2020

With only two years left before 2020, it is an imper- Last November 2017, the first phase for the Strate- ative for the Navy to continue the change agenda it has gic Planning Workshop (SPW) was completed during started so that it can truly become the strong and credible a three-day workshop. Facilitated by Mr. Sun Yee Ho, Navy that our maritime nation can be proud of. Hence, Consultant and Managing Partner at Decisions Process the year 2020 shall not mark an end for the Sail Plan. On International (DPI) – Philippines, the 40-member Core the contrary, this shall set the beginning of a succeeding Group Team of the SPW focused on conducting a com- organizational development strategy that will sustain prehensive environmental scan of the PN which paved the goals and achievements of the Sail Plan 2020. the way to identify the PN’s current core competencies

8 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 9 and the future strategic direction it can take. Goliath who stands over nine feet ever offers a different perspective mous “Epitoma Rei Militaris”: tall2, wearing full armor and armed that radically challenges the premise “Soldiers, despite their defensive The SPW will continue with the second phase, scheduled on with sword and javelin, came out that David was the underdog, stat- armor, are often more aggravat- the third quarter of this year and will be the avenue in crafting each day for forty days, mocking ing that in actuality, it was Goliath ed by the round stones from the the new PN Vision, Strategy Map and Balanced Scorecard of the and challenging the Israelites to who was primed for defeat in that sling than by all the arrows of the PN for 2028. fight. Saul, the King of Israel, and eventful standoff. For one instead of enemy. Stones kill without man- the whole army were terrified of a close in hand-to-hand combat, Da- gling the body, and the contusion With all these initiatives in the pipeline, the PN is optimistic the giant. One day David, a young vid, Gladwell says, changed the en- is mortal without loss of blood.” that it will be able to sustain the early gains achieved in the Sail shepherd boy heroically volunteers tire equation with the use of his sling. Plan and is dedicated to further address the existing inefficien- to go up against Goliath (an impos- The 1st century Greek historian cies in the organization. This motivation is even more strength- sibly superior foe) in single combat. In our modern analysis, the Diodorus Siculus also gave testimo- ened as the PN gains greater support from the AFP and DND sling and stone is a largely under- ny to how deadly this weapon could under their respective roadmaps and ultimately, working in By all accounts David is hope- rated and often overlooked weap- be:“...But when Hamilcar saw that solidarity with every Filipino people it serves. Through the Sail lessly outmatched by Goliath. He on of ancient times, partly because his men were being overpowered Plan, the PN will continue its voyage towards 2020 and beyond, has only a sling and few stones. In it requires such great skill that its and that the Greeks in constantly in- and fulfill its commitment of securing the seas and protecting comparison Goliath not only tow- use is uncommon in the modern creasing number were making their our future. ers over him but carries far superior world. In the ancient world how- way into the camp, he brought up his ▪ armor and weaponry. However the ever, slings saw much action and slingers, who came from the Balear- boy’s extreme courage and virtue, were heavily relied on by armies. ic Islands and numbered at least a coupled with having been bless- thousand. By hurling a shower of ed by God, David knocks Goliath The siege of Perugia saw the great stones, they wounded many down with the use of his sling, cuts use of “funditores” (slingers), as and even killed not a few of those off the giant’s head and wins the an elite troop. They were also pres- who were attacking, and they shat- day for the Israelites. It is a story ent at the siege of Numantia. They tered the defensive armour of most we are all aware of, and it has be- are also mentioned in accounts of them. For these men, who are ac- Gaining New Perspectives come synonymous with asymmet- of the siege of Jerusalem; and the customed to sling stones weighing ric situations where the little guy, Notitia Dignitatum mentions the a mina [~0.6kg], contribute a great the underdog, is given the inspira- presence of a unit of slingers pre- deal toward victory in battle [...] from the Past tional incentive to squarely meet a sumably to fight Persian heavy ar- In this way they drove the Greeks daunting opponent or life challenge. mored Units. Slings also played a from the camp and defeated them”. by: MSgt Robert Arnold G Chuidian PN(M)(Res) key role in all of the Persian wars Using a little knowledge of the and by Alexander in his army be- The common throwing range history of warfare and comparative cause of their tactical lethality. for accuracy was probably about 50 weaponry, Gladwell’s theory how- yards and tests have proven that a Finding new perspectives allow decision makers a sort of historical oversight in order that we can better Both modern tests and ancient skilled slinger is capable of hitting manage similar or connected situations that may happen in the future. The process of looking at the records indicate that the maximum targets as small and erratic as a squir- past and its continuing progression towards probable future situations and outcomes describe a good range of a skilled slinger may reach rel at this range. Tests by ballistics ex- deal of what scenario development is all about. as far as 400 yards (almost a quar- perts from the Israeli Defense Forces ter mile) with a sufficiently dense (IDF) also showed that a typical-size projectile. Accounts by Roman and stone hurled by an expert slinger Author Peter Schwartz in his book mental models and lifting the blind- ber of themes and lessons Glad- Greek historians say that slingers at a distance of thirty-five meters, “The Art of the Long View: Planning ers that limit our creativity and re- well presented in the book all con- routinely delivered lethal blows at would have hit Goliath’s head with for the Future in an Uncertain World” sourcefulness” is congruent to en- cerned about attitude and aptitude, great distances even through armor a velocity of thirty-four meters per states that “Thinking through [sce- deavoring to look at events through and how we normally understand while a sling-thrown stone encoun- second—more than enough to pen- nario] stories, and talking in depth new perspectives. How far we can who has advantages and disad- tering an unarmored skull or other etrate his skull and render him un- about their implications, brings each stretch our mental models to ac- vantages in any given situation. body part would go right through. conscious or dead.3 Spanish chron- person’s unspoken assumptions cept other possible interpretations, Historical demonstrations of this iclers during the Spanish conquest about the future to the surface. Sce- will first and foremost require an Reading 1 Samuel, Ch. 17 we power have crept into literature, pro- of the Aztec empire in the 15th cen- narios are thus the most powerful open mind to consider, discuss, know that at the time when the sto- viding unique, first-hand accounts tury similarly wrote that an Andean vehicles I know for challenging our and academically argue about even ry of David and Goliath unfolds, the of professional slingers in action. slinger could shatter Spanish swords ‘mental models’ about the world the most sacredly held of topics. Philistine army had gathered for or even kill a horse in a single hit and lifting the ‘blinders’ that limit war against Israel. The two armies Vegetius, a late 4th century within this range4. Now, in the case our creativity and resourcefulness.” Some time back I came across the faced each other, camped for bat- Roman writer stated in his fa- of David and Goliath, the distance book “David and Goliath” written tle on opposite sides of a steep This aspect of “challenging our by Malcolm Gladwell1. The num- valley. A Philistine giant named 2 His actual height varies; the Dead Sea scrolls described him as a man of shorter status --- “four cubits and a span” which is about 6’9” (or just over 2 meters). 3 “David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants” by Malcolm Gladwell. 1 See “David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants” by Malcolm Gladwell. 4 See “Aztec Warfare and/or Mexico and the Spanish Conques”t

10 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 11 was apparently even much less than 50 yards because Goliath was taunting David to join him in close combat. So, when David let loose his projectile, the impact on his foe was PhilFleet@80 not entirely unlike getting hit with a .45 caliber bullet fired from a gun. EIGHTY YEARS OF COMMITMENT, PERSEVERANCE & FAITH Given the lethality and advan- TOWARDS A STRONG AND CREDIBLE NAVY tage of being a distance weapon of the sling, what else did Goliath have going against him? He had a by: Lt. Sahirul A. Taib PN heavy armor and a helmet, and he had a sword and shield, all of which would have been entirely useless The title above is the Philippine In his message, the guest of hon- Aside from the meaningful mes- against a foe who was standing off Fleet’s theme for its 80th Founding or and speaker Vice Adm. Empe- sages, the celebration’s highlight at a distance. He certainly couldn’t Anniversary, celebrated on April drad likened the Philippine Fleet to was the awarding of the outstand- get near enough to David with his 23 at Suarez Hall, Naval Base Her- an oak tree, one of the hardest trees ing Philippine Fleet units, person- sword to even be a threat. Moreover, acleo Alano, Sangley Point, which was used to build the ships nel, vessels, aircraft and stakehold- any attempt on Goliath’s side to use City. The Chief of Navy, Vice Adm. of the British Royal Navy during ers who have made a significant his shield against a fast-moving pro- Robert A. Empedrad, graced the 18th century. It symbolizes wisdom contribution in the accomplishment jectile of unknown trajectory would momentous event as guest of honor and strength. He further stressed of the Fleet’s mission. have been futile; coupled with the and speaker. that like the oak tree, “The Philip- fact that even if the stone hit his pine Fleet has shown strength and For the past 80 years, the Philip- shielded skull it nevertheless would In the opening remarks, Rear longevity as it withstood challeng- pine Fleet has underwent series of have almost certainly resulted in a Adm. Danilo R. Rodelas, Com- es over time, because it has a good transformations. It started as Off- concussion-inducing fatal blow at mander Philippine Fleet said, “The foundation that is deeply rooted shore Patrol (OSP), organized by short range. So as soon as David, the past 80 years were testament to the to the PN core values. It also has Presi. Manuel L. Quezon on April professional sling wielder, stepped Philippine Fleet’s consistent pur- strong trunks and branches, repre- 15, 1938 in response to the reported out onto the field with his sling, Go- suit of its transformation roadmap, sented by the fleet’s forces, groups, sightings of a mystery flotilla con- liath was really the underdog and through the wisdom, commitment, centers and support units.” ducting maneuvers off the Davao didn’t stand a chance of winning. perseverance, and faith embodied Gulf. This fledgling fleet was main- by its personnel. Let us nurture our He added, “In the service of our ly composed of a handful of torpe- Why has there been so much mis- achievements and strive to main- country, the Fleet has played a vi- do boats, known as “Q-Boats”, that understanding about the narrative? tain the momentum of our success- tal role in the defense of our mari- fought against the Japanese Imperi- Gladwell states that on one level, es while compensating and being time nation. The threats, challenges, al Navy. the duel reveals the folly of our as- prepared for unexpected changes. and various other factors may have sumptions about power. King Saul Let us also sustain the positive out- changed as the years go by but one After the war, the OSP was re- was skeptical of David’s chances comes that we have attained from thing is clear: The fleet continues to named as the Philippine Naval Pa- Source: www.artstation.com because David was terribly small the leadership of the former com- be the vanguard of our seas, pro- trol (PNP) on Oct. 24, 1947. Evolving compared to Goliath. This goes manders of the Philippine Fleet.” tecting our vital maritime interests continuously, the unit eventually with the common perception of perspective, everything must be pabilities of our forces. This is made to secure our country’s future.” became the Philippine Fleet which equating power in terms of physical open to questioning and rational more significant when developing might. Using a different perspec- discussion, especially those firmly scenarios to aid strategic planning. tive we can appreciate the concept held opinions and beliefs held at Indeed, gaining new perspectives that power can come in other forms the personal and institutional lev- from the past enhances our ability just like what has been discussed els. To the degree of how open we to optimize our efforts in determin- in David’s case --- he “broke the are about challenging established ing how to win today’s battles and rules” of the challenge, substitut- mindsets will also determine how fight tomorrow’s wars. This is an ed speed and surprise for strength. far we can extend our perceptive important lesson in planning our faculties and mental boundaries. strategies and tactics for all kinds of The discussions have shown that “giants”. It is a lesson we all need the powerful and the strong are not For our naval planners and tac- to learn if we are to better under- always what they seem. Changing ticians, definitely there is much to stand how we can move forward our perspective allows us to bet- be derived from the effort to rede- and truly arrive at better solutions to ter see the enemy for what he is. fine what an advantage and what our current and emergent maritime/ Additionally to arrive at the right a disadvantage is relative to the ca- territorial defense challenges.▪

12 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 13 MARINE ARTILLERY UPGRADE: Strengthening the Corps’ Warfighting Capability by: 1Lt. Marjorie Mojana Villafria PN(M)

As the Philippine Marine Corps en- PMC participants were sourced-out officers and 36 enlisted personnel gages on various threats and takes from the four organic 105mm Bat- to man and operate the said how- up challenges which our rich archi- teries of Field Artillery Battalion. itzers, for in line with powerful as- pelagic country are facing, it has to The M71 howitzers acquired from sets are the disciplined, dedicated, embark on modernization and ca- Israel is a long-range towed gun responsible, knowledgeable and pability development so as to adapt that has a maximum range of 23.5 mission-oriented marines ready to the current environment that we kilometers, a range that doubled the and capable to provide timely, ac- have and we anticipate to have. reach of our 105mm Howitzers. It is curate, and effective artillery fire was activated on March 01, 1988 as equipped with a powerful fire cal- support to operating ground forces. one of the major units of the Philip- With that, the Field Artillery Bat- culation system called Combat-NG The company was formally activat- pine Navy. talion as a combat support unit of that coordinates efficient indirect ed by no other than Maj. Gen. Alvin the Philippine Marine Corps goes fire mission calculation and execu- A Pareño, the Commandant of the At the forefront of the Philippine through series of capability up- tion, and the Azimuth Gun Laying Philippine Marine Corps assisted Fleet is its organization. The Com- grades and development to further Optical System (AGLS), an upgrad- by the Commander, Combat and mand prioritizes a responsive orga- address the evolving operational re- ed version of the aiming circle that Service Support Brigade, Col Ariel nizational system for the different quirements of its supported units to the 105mm howitzer currently uses, R. Caculitan. This new asset of the forces, groups and centers of the very well complement the combined which allows for quick and accurate battalion does not merely promote Philippine Fleet. Each unit ensures arms operations and one of which is laying of the howitzers during - de the capability of the Field Artillery that its operations are aligned to the utilization of medium howitzers. ployment. Such upgrades truly ex- Battalion but of the Marine Corps as our operational strategy, the Ac- plain why the artillery is called the a whole for it strengthens its com- tive Archipelagic Defense Strategy the highest level of morale for our testament to the collective desire As a result, the acquisition of one King of Battles. petency as one of the protectors of (AADS). The AADS helps the com- troops. Correspondingly, the Com- of the organization and its people Battery or six units of 155mm/39 national peace and security. mand to become a dynamic and mand was able to reinforce and fur- to continuously work with selfless .Cal M71 Medium Towed Howit- On March 13 , after a long wait responsive organization capable of ther strengthen our organizational service, excellence, accountability, zers accompanied by an in-country and through the untiring efforts Further, this capability upgrade implementing programs and un- capacity through the commission- leadership, open-mindedness, reli- training package materialized on of Marines behind this project, the provides a compliment to the Phil- dertaking its mandate of providing ing and activation of several major ability and decisiveness. calendar year 2017. The training youngest unit of the Corps was born ippine Marine Corps, institutional- and sustaining a well-organized platforms and assets. focused on practical applications in the name of 15th Marine Compa- izing to become the AFP’s premier and properly trained force in sup- It is with great hope that with and demonstrations facilitated by ny with 1Lt. Ronald Ryan B. Neri as force in readiness and the nation’s port of the PN and AFP missions. The accomplishments of the or- the planned acquisitions to boost the subject matter experts (SME’S) its first Commanding Officer. The force of choice. A proof that YES ganization push the Fleet closer to the modernization of the Philippine from the M71’s proponent, ELBIT company is composed of one Bat- WE ARE FEW, BUT WE ARE SO As a force provider, the Philip- achieving its vision of becoming a Fleet, our maritime presence will be SYSTEMS from Israel wherein the tery of 155mm M71 Howitzers, two DEFINITELY PROUD.▪ pine Fleet has successfully accom- credible force at sea responsive to greatly bolstered and strengthened plished its mandated tasks and the needs of our maritime nation. A to protect the Exclusive Economic properly executed. The Fleet has notable proof of this is the award- Zone better, provide security to mar- fulfilled its mission of organizing, ing of three Recognitions of Merit to itime-based economic pursuits, assist training, equipping, and main- this Command: the highest AGI Rat- in maritime law enforcement opera- taining fleet assets for naval -oper ing and TNIA Audit Rating among tions, and support national develop- ations. Truly, the Philippine Fleet Type Commands for CY 2017; Gold ment. It is without a doubt that the has transformed into a stronger and Award for Best Sail Plan Imple- efforts we have exerted in capabili- more credible organization, driv- menting Unit; and Overall Cham- ty-enhancement and capacity-build- en by our quest for excellence as pion during the Philippine Navy ing will help us realize the Philippine the cutting edge of the Philippine Admiral’s Cup. The Command is Navy’s vision of becoming a strong Navy. The Fleet has optimized the greatly honored and proud of these and credible force that our maritime filling up of units and maintained accomplishments which serve as a nation can be proud of.▪

14 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 15 This year, the PN participated in Gregorio Del Pilar (FF15) with Heli- strations on firefighting, plugging the 3rd Multilateral Naval Exercise copter Detachment Aboard (HDA) and patching procedures and oth- codenamed, KOMODO 2018. This and NAVSPECOPS; and er damage control equipment were is the first of the series of multilat- also conducted to all available eral engagement of the Command b. NTG83.2 is the Service Sup- NTF83 personnel by the ship’s crew this year. The event took place at port Component headed by Lt. Ryan in preparation for the series of ship- xercise the unique and beautiful landscape T Delasa. It is composed of Port Ser- board emergency drills to be per- E and culture of Lombok Island, West vices Team, Logistics Support Team, formed while underway to Lombok, Nusa Tenggara, from May Chaplain Service, Medical/Dental Indonesia. 04 to 09. This was participated in by Team and Culture and Arts Team. 37 countries and 45 naval vessels. Emergency shipboard evolutions This multilateral naval exercise were likewise performed while on The 3rd MNEK 2018 is a non-war was executed in five phases: Prepa- mission, drills on fire, flooding and KOMODO joint exercise with an aim to enhance ration Phase, Movement Phase, Har- flight quarters (crash on deck) were the cooperation among navies in the bor Phase, Sea Phase and Termina- conducted with satisfactory result. world in improving the readiness in tion Phase. response to disasters and humani- After three days at sea, the most tarian issues. With the activation of NTF 83, awaited activity among the NTF83 2018 around 200 personnel embarked personnel who have not yet crossed by: Lt. Maria Christina A Roxas PN The PN through the Fleet-Marine aboard FF15 last April 27 after its the equator started, the “Crossing Ready Force under Commo. Torib- Send-off Ceremony that was presid- the Line Ceremony.” This is a unique io D. Adaci JR activated Naval Task ed by no less than the Flag Officer In naval tradition as the ship getting Force 83 (NTF83) to ensure the suc- Command, Philippine Navy, Vice nearer to the equator. The “Polly- cessful participation of the PN con- Adm. Robert A. Empedrad at Pier wogs,” who have not yet crossed the Part of the diplomatic role of the Philippine Navy (PN) is to conduct tingent. Under the stewardship of 13, South Harbor, Manila. line was led by the CNTF 83. Series of Capt. Danilo G. Fuentes Jr, the NTF physical exercises and severe physi- an International Defense and Security Engagement (IDSE) through 83 is composed of two task groups Almost 1,600 nautical miles, FF15 cal discomforts were experienced by combined operations at sea or training and exercises with allied navies to as follows: set sail en route to designated ren- the Pollywogs, as the “Shellbacks,” dezvous area in Indonesia. During the bona fide Sons and Daughters of accomplish bilateral or regional objectives. These are designed to promote a. NTG83.1 is the Surface this period, series of lectures and King Neptune started the initiation regional peace and stability and enhance maritime security cooperation. Component headed by Cdr. Santia- briefings were conducted to the rites. At exactly 05:22 p.m. of April go P. Pacis Jr. It is composed of BRP NTF83 personnel. Actual demon- 30, FF15 crossed the equator at Lat

16 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 17 standing of the Maritime Interdic- among participating navies. Cul- The final serial of this activity is tion Operation, Refugee Handling, ture performances were also con- the Fleet Sail Pass which culminated and HADR mission between mul- ducted at Malombo Field where the the naval exercise. NTF83 manned tinational navies in the region; its ship’s crew prepared cultural pre- the rail and rendered salute to the re- operational and logistic support sentation while the Philippine Ma- viewing vessel as a gesture of grate- among Navies and to identify gaps rine Corps Combo serenaded the fulness to for its in the plan may arise in this kind of Indonesian people. warm hospitality accorded to NTF maritime operations. for the duration of the mission. VIPs also visited the Maritime Ex- Moreover, these activities help to hibition that aims to show maritime Upon returned to Manila, FF15 examine, evaluate and provide feed- products to improve the perception continued the training of all NTF back of cooperation and planning of maritime industry in the country personnel through shipboard evo- between staff in Maritime Peace and make the public to be informed. lutions. A holy mass was celebrat- Keeping and HADR Operations. Im- Also, in commemoration of the role ed onboard as thanksgiving for a prove and verify the format, content, of Lombok Island in supporting this successful exercise and safe return and procedures, as well as establish exercise, an MNEK Monument was voyage. a common language for military co- inaugurated with the VIP delegates ordination of HADR or Maritime in attendance. In this monument, the On May 15, after a month-long 00˚00’000” S Long 119˚09’670”. The together with PN VIPs at Kila Ho- Disaster Response and reduce the inscription signed by the VIP dele- exercise, FF15 with the NTF83 per- shellback ceremony was successful- tel, Senggigi Beach. A beach archery response time in major emergencies. gates during the Opening Ceremony sonnel arrived back at Pier 13, South ly and safely completed. was prepared to warm up the par- It further enhances operational co- was fixed. Harbor, Manila. An arrival ceremo- ticipants and get them to know each operation between military services ny was conducted with the FOIC, On May 03, FF15 arrived at ren- other. (particularly the Navy) of the partic- The Sea Phase events began on PN as the presiding officer warmly dezvous area in Lombok Island, In- ipating countries and share lessons May 08 at vicinity waters off Laut- welcomed the contingent after a suc- donesia as the second foreign naval The MNEK 2018 kicked off on 05 learned and build a common under- Bali, Indonesia. The Sea sub-phase cessful naval exercise. vessel. Contact was established to May 2018 in Port of Lembar, with its standing. include: the conduct of Photo Ex- ▪ Indonesian Warship Kri Terapang theme, “Cooperation to respond to ercise (PHOTOEX), with thirty-five (648), which later guided FF15 to disaster and humanitarian issues.” The PN contingent likewise, participating naval vessels; the her anchorage area. Indonesian Pi- Thirty-seven countries, including joined the Indonesian Navy to par- Tactical Exercise (TACEX) on Mari- lot Team composed of Harbor Pilot the Philippines participated in the ticipate in the different community time Interdiction Operations (MIO), and Liaison Officer came aboard event. activities prepared for the Indone- with KRI LEMADANG (632) acting prior anchoring. sian people as part of the harbor as the Contact of Interest (COI) and The ceremony was formally phase activity. the Boarder Exercise (BOARDEX) The next day, the Vice Com- opened by the Chief of Indone- where NAVSOU personnel and the mander (VCOM), Philippine Navy, sian Navy, Admiral Ade Supande The Fun Bike was participated boarding personnel of Indonesian Rear Adm. Gaudencio C. Collado through a ceremonial drumbeat in by VCOM together with CFMRF Warship KRI HASAN BASRI (382) Jr together with CFMRF and Capt. together with other chief of navies. and other VIPs. While, PN personnel jointly conducted the BOARDEX on Zosimo M. Bolaños Jr, the Defense VCOM represented the Flag Officer participated in the MNEK Mataram a designated fishing vessel utilizing and Armed Forces Attaché (DAFA) In Command, PN for this occasion. 5K/10K Fun Run at Islamic Center. the RHIB and boat crew of FF15. for Indonesia visited FF15. A short This was followed by the signing of Moreover, a City Parade was also briefing on the preparation for this inscriptions of all the Chief of Navies conducted with our PN representa- exercise was presented. Talk to men and Head of Delegations. The event tives who walk approximately 2.5 and troops inspection were also fol- was further enlivened with different km from Islamic Center to Mataram lowed. “Lombok” cultural dances, para- Mall. chuting, and flight exhibitions. Meanwhile, Fleet review brief To support their local govern- aboard KRI Makassar was also at- As part of the harbor phase activ- ment program, the FF15 Mess De- tended by the FF15 Officers to dis- ities in Mataram, Lombok Island, In- partment personnel joined the cu- cuss the details on the preparation donesia, PN contingent participate linary festival together with other for the conduct of Fleet Inspection in the LFE (Lesson from Expert), participating warship to compete and Fly By. On the other hand, FF15 TTX (Table top Exercise), CPX (Com- in the cooking competition of “Tali- vessel observed full dress in prepa- mand Post Exercise), TFG (Tactical wang Chicken,” a famous Lombok ration for the activity. Floor Game) and Pre-Sail Brief. cuisine. Other members of the PN contingent also participated in the In the evening, an ice breaker ac- These activities aim to obtain Sports event prepared at Senggigi tivity was participated in by VCOM a common perception and under- Beach to increase the camaraderie

18 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 19 The Three-Fold Mission of the CORPAT PHILINDO XXXII-18

by: Cdr. Homer D Gonzalez PN(GSC)

The journey of the 160 six-strong witness the opening ceremony for gallant men and women of the this year’s CORPAT exercise with Philippine Navy to the Republic of no less than the Commander of Indonesia in connection with the the Eastern Mindanao Command Coordinated Patrol Philippines In- co-presiding the momentous occa- donesia XXXII-18 (CORPAT PHIL- sion. INDO XXXII-18) is a three-fold mis- sion which is no doubt a successful Throughout the three-day port endeavor. visit, all members of the task group became, albeit for only a while, am- The first goal of the group was bassadors of good will for our coun- to conduct a coordinated patrol try; and manifested, as members of with one of the vessels of the In- the Armed Forces of the Philippines donesian navy along the common (AFP), the finest in soldiery, as they and the local community thereat within the 630 nautical miles or tingent is to also engage other gov- time Law Enforcement Exercise border areas of the two countries. interacted with their counterparts as well. This was rewarded with a 1,160 kilometers of common border ernment entities during this year’s (MARLEX) was held together with This got underway when the Naval during various activities which in- very cordial send-off ceremony by area joining the two countries. A exercise. This is in accordance with the Philippine Coast Guard and a Task Group CORPAT PHILINDO clude the pre-sail brief to fine tune our gracious host and prominent total of nine serials or events were the guidance of the Commander, vessel from the Bureau of Fisheries XXXII-18 composed of the officers all of the serials, the friendly match- countrymen in attendance on April also accomplished by the two ves- Eastern Mindanao Command that and Aquatic Resources to highlight and men of BRP Davao Del Sur es of basketball, volleyball, soccer 13 despite the heavy downpour of sels. These traditional exercises un- all maritime stakeholders be in- the inter-operability capability be- (LD602) and personnel from Naval and table tennis, and other social monsoon rains that morning. derscored the ability between allied volved in the protection not only of tween and amongst concerned gov- Forces Eastern Mindanao departed events. It is also to be noted that the navies to speak a common language our littoral waters, but that also of ernment agencies. In like manner, from Sasa Wharf on April 07. We ar- NTG was also able to project a pos- During the at-sea phase that while working under the same mar- our exclusive economic zone in this on April 23, the Reservists from the rived at Samla Navy Port, in Bitung, itive image for the AFP as LD602 lasted for 16 days, LD602 conduct- itime domain. part of the country. Philippine Navy Affiliated Reserve Indonesia on April 10 wherein, hosted an open ship for the Filipi- ed coordinated patrol with KRI Unit (PNARU) acted as the Contact soon after, we went to Manado to nos residing in Bitung and Manado MANDAU (MDU621) along and The second objective of the con- Thus, on April 18, a Mari- of Interest (COI) to the conduct of

20 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 21 LITTORAL MONITORING STATIONS: the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Exercise which was initiated jointly Sentinels of the Sea by LD602 and MDU621.

These parts of the exercise are by: Lt. Chat Alfie P. Rosario PN innovations from previous COR- PAT Exercises which bring to fore the firm resolve of our government to protect the interests and natural resources of our country in the fur- therance of advancing the growth of our maritime industries for na- tional development. The Philippines is an archipelagic country. It has The third and last mission of the lengthy coastlines and numerous sea-lanes that pass LMS Geographical naval task group considered as one through the national territory. This archipelagic nature of the most significant events of the and its geographic location in the region have been vi- Location CORPAT PHILINDO XXXII-18 is tal to the country’s social and economic development. the accommodation by LD602 of It is located in areas with high volume of marine traf- the 31 Filipinos who were being fic, where it serves as a regular transit area for foreign repatriated from Indonesia. While registered vessels. However, this vast coastline also on board, said repatriates were presents rising complex challenges like preservation 20 LMSs provided with necessary amenities of sovereignty over its waters, entry of maritime se- 3 LMDs to start the “healing” process and curity threats, occurrences of maritime terrorism and alleviate the ill-effects of being in- various forms of maritime violations such as foreign carcerated abroad. These include vessel intrusion, illegal fishing, trafficking, smuggling, the conduct of limited physical and piracy. Thus, as a maritime nation, the existence of examination, stress debriefing, hy- the Littoral Monitoring Stations (LMS) is imperative to giene, grooming, and dental ser- conduct 24/7 electronic surveillance specifically at iden- vices. As a means of commencing tified strategic areas of the country in order to monitor, the improvement of the quality of detect, and report intrusions in the country’s territori- their lives, the NTG, in consonance al waters. A LMS refers to a Radar Station that is em- with the directives of the EMC and placed at a strategic location near the country’s coast NFEM, also gave the repatriates, being propagated to assist those in International Defense Security En- line to conduct surveillance operation within its mar- prior their disembarkation, the re- need. gagements of BRP Davao Del Sur. itime area of operation. It is equipped with active and lief goods made available by the passive sensors, various communications, electronics Department of Social Welfare And This feat is considered a mile- Just like the proud province it and information systems, as well as support facilities Development XI Regional Office. stone to be added to its very young was named after, BRP Davao Del and equipment. The collaboration of the different history as this is the longest so far Sur shall keep on setting milestone government agencies to bring aid that the vessel was at sea. More- after milestone that our country can On Nov. 25, 2014, the Naval Information and Com- to the repatriates exemplifies the over, this serves as an opportunity be proud of while we continue to be munication Technology Center (NICTC) was designat- “whole of government” approach for the ship in preparation for future of service to the Filipino people.▪ ed as a support unit of the Philippine Navy. Part of its

22 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 23 Sustainable Development in the Civil-Military Operations: STEP TOWARDS NATIONAL THRUST

by: Ms. Janina Gillian O. Santos RN CE

“No one left behind.” In the Philippines, these goals are somewhat contributory to the are championed by the National achievement of majority of the This is the clarion call of the Economic and Development Au- Global Goals. The PN’s CMO is spe- United Nations Sustainable Devel- thority (NEDA). The SDGs have cifically strong in climate change opment Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 been embedded in the strategic mitigation, protecting life on land, global commitments adapted by framework of the Philippine Devel- and life below water, which corre- the Member States of the UN in opment Plan (PDP) 2017-2022. This sponds to SDGs 13, 14, and 15. Con- September 2015. The SDGs, defined is first of four plans to achieving sistent environmental conservation as “universal call to action to end collective aspirations of the Filipi- activities in the ecological sanctu- LMS Capabilities poverty, protect the planet, and en- no people, embodied in Ambisyon ary, the Las Piñas-Parañaque Crit- sure that all people enjoy peace and 2040: Matatag, Maginhawa at Pana- ical Habitat and Ecotourism Area transformation is the transfer of administrative control prosperity” were chosen by 70 rep- tag na Buhay. NEDA has committed (LPPCHEA) in collaboration with of these LMS formerly known as Coast Watch Station resentatives from different coun- to incorporating the Global Goals to Villar Social Institute for Poverty and Littoral Observatory Station. They were formally tries, including the Philippines. the succeeding PDPs. Needless to Alleviation and Governance (SI- transferred to NICTC from the Naval Intelligence and Professor Jeffrey Sachs, professor say, the Philippine government, its PAG), Department of Environment Security Force (NISF) last July 2016.Since then NICTC of Economics in Columbia Univer- stakeholders, and the community and National Resources – National took over the administration and equipment operation sity and founder of the Sustainable of nations are all moving towards Capital Region, (DENR NCR), and / maintenance of LMS in support to the Naval Forces Development Solutions Network achieving sustainable development. the Biodiversity Management Bu- MSA requirements. Thru the PN appropriation and puts it clearly: “A good society is Sustainable development is the key reau (BMB) help protect the fragile special release from the Office of the President, system not only a wealthy society, but one to better engage stakeholders in all area that is not only ecologically and technical restoration of defective LMS were con- that is prosperous and inclusive, levels of Civil-Military Operations indispensable, but economically ducted by NICTC which started in 2017. environmentally sustainable, and (CMO). crucial to the residents surrounding well-governed.” Such concept is the the area. Recently, two projects for the restoration of its capa- foundation of the SDGs. Because of the nature of CMO, bilities were completed. Equipment such as X-Band RA- the Philippine Navy’s activities CMO from the Sea brings assis- DARs, HF Radio with Data Communications modem, tance to families in Geographically EO-IR Cameras, VHF Radios, Desktop Computers with Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas C4 Integration Software, VSAT system, Uninterrupted (GIDA) in islands where the poor- Power Supply, Generators and Solar Power System est of our breathren reside. Lcdr. were restored and installed. The said developments en- Rodney P. Cudal, NF7 of Naval abled remote viewing of what the LMS detects. Com- Forces Northern Luzon extrapolat- mon Operating Picture is achieved and transmitted to ed, “CMO from the sea is part of the MSAC and NFOC up to the Naval Operations Cen- the patrol cruise, which is done to ter. As a result, respective NOF commanders will be project the navy to the vicinity of provided with more reliable and accurate information GIDAs and maximize the utiliza- which will aid them to come up with sound decisions tion of our naval assets.The main within their area of operations. focus of CMO from the Sea is to in the area. With the improved operational status of the deliver basic social services. We do As a way ahead, four LMS, one MSAC and one For- LMS and the addition of new platforms, it is imperative this in partnership with the mu- ward Operating Base for inter-agency coordination for the PN to step-up its maintenance system in order nicipal government, so that their will be constructed to enhance the maritime domain to ensure its serviceability. These LMS serve as the eyes health providers can also conduct awareness in Northern Luzon. This will boost the In- and ears of our maritime country, thus it deserve to be Source: https://en.unesco.org home visits for island residents and telligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance operations called the “Sentinels of the Sea.”▪ also conduct health surveys of the

24 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 25 area. We also partner with non-gov- port to the AFP and targeted to- ducted 1st Semester PN CMO Fam- ernment organizations. Part of our wards enemy forces have helped ily Conference 2018, the concepts of effort is to educate the fisherfolks bring surrenderees back to the fold sustainable development and the regarding fishery laws. They, in of law-abidding society, a signif- SDGs were introduced. The lecture NAVAL COMBAT ENGINEERS turn, inform us of security chal- icant action to achieving the tar- has allowed CMO operators to de- lenges that hinder their economic gets for SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and liberately embed sustainable de- activities. The PN responds to these Strong Institutions). velopment in the planning and ex- issues by conducting patrol cruise ecution of activities, thus allowing “Clearing the Way”in Marawi in the area.” CMO from the Sea is While still tangential in its con- them to speak the same language a shinning example of how the PN tributions to the realization of the with the myriad of stakeholders by: Naval Combat Engineering Brigade contributes to ending poverty (SDG SDGs, the PN CMO Family has commited to this thrust, and to con- 1) and promoting good health and taken the first step into putting sus- duct CMO activities that are essen- well-being (SDG 3). tainable development in the center tial to the attainment of peace and The Combat Engineers were trained provised Explosive Device (IED) that ery of 1,100 UXO excluding the Gen- of CMO activities to better benefit progress of this maritime nation. to conduct construction and demoli- poses great danger to the government eral Purpose(GP) such as 500lb GP, Finally, CMO activities in sup- its stakeholders. In the recently con- ▪ tion tasks under combat conditions. forces as well as to the citizens that 250lb GP, 110lb GB bombs that were Combat engineers’ goals are to fa- are coming back to their own homes released from FA-50 fighter jets, cilitate and support movement of in the city after government forces SF-250 and OV-10 bombers of the friendly forces and impede those of defeated the enemies. Likewise, they Philippine Air Force(PAF), 323 IEDs the enemies, provide fortifications had cleared the road networks from and eight skeletal remains as of the of encampments, fence and posts to debris of buildings and structures month of April. But this accomplish- increase the survivability of friendly pounded by bombs and other de- ments will were not enough for our For a night, these children will be adopted by senior forces from possible enemy attacks. structive war acts allowing govern- combat engineers to rest until the officers of the Philippine Navy and Philippine Marines These jobs were exactly what the ment forces to move around more way is paved for Marawi to undergo for a dinner and tell the stories that serve as their inspi- Philippine Navy combat engineers easily in pursuing retreating enemies massive rehabilitation and rebuild- Football for ration when they go back to their community. were performing in the war shat- and resupplying friendly troops and ing activities. tered city of Marawi after the ISIS provided support in constructing The festival also served as a venue for a heartwarm- inspired terror groups Maute and and fortifying encampments, fences With the continuous effort of the ing mother and son reunion as Carlo Angelo Sañas Abu Sayaff attempted to take this and posts more resistant to enemy Seabees and Navy leadership to fur- Cleofe, member of 1st Marine Brigade Football team city by force on May 2017. fire and attacks. ther improve and develop our own Peace @ 7 and a resident of Tibpuan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, was combat engineer capability through reunited with his mother, Robilyn Sañas after being by: Marine Corps PAO As the Philippine Navy’s combat The Seabees combat engineers cross-trainings and exercises, pro- separated for six long years. Mrs. Sañas left their home engineer unit, the Naval Combat En- of the 31st and 32nd CEC headed curement of combat engineers tools in Mindanao and settled in Quezon City after suffering gineering Brigade with the directive by Lcdr. Romel Y. Sotero had un- and equipment and the hardening Philippine Marine Corps in partnership with the First from domestic abuse. Since then, she and her son have from higher headquarters had de- dertaken and fulfilled the job of the of the existing heavy equipment; Kick for Peace Festival once again hosted the 7th Foot- only maintained contact through Facebook. The Foot- ployed company of combat engineers true combat engineers. In collabora- in times of need, our combat engi- ball for Peace Festival which was held from April 23 to ball for peace program of the Philippine Marine Corps from its Third Naval Combat Engi- tion with the EOD units of the AFP, neers hoped to vigorously deliver May 02 at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Fort Bon- and First Kick Foundation served as the bridge to final- neer Battalion to help clear Marawi Army and Air Force Engineers the more efficient and reliable combat ifaco, Taguig City. The actual sports competition and ly reunite the mother and son whose only wish is be from the remnants of war such as Un- Naval Combat Engineers had sig- engineering support to our frontline awarding were held on April 28. The festival were par- with each other’s arms again. exploded Ordnance (UXO) and Im- nificantly contributed to the recov- units. ticipated in by Football Teams from Sulu, Sultan Kuda- ▪ ▪ rat, Zamboanga, Tawi-Tawi and Palawan trained by the Marines in the operational area where the Marines are deployed. In addition to these, 400 participants from Metro Manila joined the tournament.

The objective of the activity is to provide opportuni- ties for children from conflict-affected areas to see and experience how it is to live in a peaceful and progressive environment and for them to aspire for a better future by engaging with other people and playing football.

Aside from the tournament, children from the con- flict-affected area enjoyed the mall tours and education- al tours to various landmarks and museums. They also had their football clinic with the members of AZKALS and friendly games with Loyola and Fleet-Marine Foot- ball Clubs.

26 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 27 In fulfilment of her primary- mis ta. In the ensuing two months, the ters, disembark military ordnance sion to provide sealift and amphib- ship travelled to Cebu, Iloilo, Pala- safely and quickly in a high security LD601 on Sailing through ious capability for military and non wan, , Zamboanga risk port, and patiently wait for tide military operations, BRP TARLAC City, Polloc, Davao, and Bongao to levels to rise to be able to lower the (LD601) set sail on the 24th of De- transport ammunition and other side ramp door through which mili- cember 2017 with 699 tons of mili- military ordnance to different AFP tary vehicles could be disembarked. Challenges and Mission tary ordnance and 122 tons of civil- units thereat. In Cagayan de Oro With careful supervision, the pains- ian cargo. City, 33 tons of relief goods were taking disembarkation was success- likewise unloaded. PN reservists fully completed and all military ve- LD601 began the 4th quarter led by Cdr. Alvin M. Cuña distrib- hicles were unloaded safely. AFP Logistcis Run by sailing en uted the goods to the Internally Dis- Accomplishment route to Tacloban. Upon arrival, 97 placed People (IDP) of Marawi City. Afterwards, BRP Tarlac proceed- tons of relief goods were unloaded ed with her next mission. The rota- at Tacloban City Pier for distribu- The Landing Dock’s 800-square tion mission of the PMC’s Marine by: Ltjg. Eunice Fe M. Sabado PN tion to the victims of Typhoon Vin- meter Tank Deck or Main Deck Battalion Landing Team 8 (MBLT8) and other cargo holds proved to proved to be an equally daunting be very useful in this mission. The task. MBLT8 was due for rotation Main Deck, which can accommo- from Tawi Tawi to the Northern date 3,000 tons of cargo, was max- Luzon Command (NOLCOM) Area imized to accommodate the follow- of Responsibility (AOR). Howev- ing: 130 tons of relief goods; 3,773 er, because of the Landing Dock’s boxes of assorted ammunition and draft, she could not dock at the port two M35 trucks of the Philippine of Bongao. Hence, her two Land- Army; 7-meter RHIBs with trailer ing Craft Utilities (LCUs) were and 6,944 rounds of ammunition launched to haul the personnel and for Philippine Fleet assets; three caboodles of MBLT8. KM450 vehicles and 180 tons of car- go of the Philippine Marine Corps Braving strong winds and big (PMC). waves, ship’s crew maneuvered the LCUs to and from the ship for five Various challenges were encoun- days to embark 261 PMC troops and tered in the disembarkation of these 140 tons of military cargo through cargoes in the different ports of call. the port side ramp door. BRP Iwak The captain and her crew had to (LC289) and one Patrol Craft (PC) navigate their way through a port had to augment the LCUs too. The with very shallow surrounding wa- concerted efforts of Philippine

Loading of relief goods at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila.

28 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 29 Last but not the least is the Ron- da Pilipinas (RP) 2018, RP is an annual professional road cycling Echoing the name competition held usually in the first quarter of the year. The races were conducted in Luzon which started in Vigan, Ilocos Sur up to Tugueg- arao, Cagayan then down to Batan- of Philippine Navy gas and finally culminating in Filn- vest, Alabang. It was a demanding and exhausting competition which started from March 03 to 18. With through Sports the Philippine Navy- Standard In- surance Team (PNSI) Contingent’s by: The Naval Special Service Office consistency, the team has once again proven to the nation its hum- ble prowess as a National Team Champion and sweeping the indi- L-R: Unloading of relief goods in Cagayan De Oro; Photos of the cargo-filled tank deck and heli deck of LD601. CHAMPIONS FROM NORTH TO pine Air Force (PAF), the PN team vidual classification. SOUTH! Sports like Volleyball, Bas- restarategized their game, thus, de- ketball, Cycling and Dragon Boat feating the PAF during the champi- These sports discipline suprem- Fleet assets and able manpower of After the safe and successful vancing further into the dock well. Racing are well dominated by the onship match. acies from the PN will surely echo MBLT8 troops ensured the timely docking, the captain and crew faced Employing this strategy enabled Philippine Navy in various places to the entire nation together with completion of the embarkation. another challenge- the pier was too the ship’s crew and MBLT8 troops of the country as we are adjudged On the other hand, the Kinogu- the promotion of gender equali- high so the side ramp door could not to unload all cargoes in two days. as champions on tournaments such itan Annual Volleyball Open was a ty. The triumphs are products of LD601 then sailed to Sta Ana, be lowered upon it. With ingenuity as the Cherifer 4th Leg Regatta,1st highly anticipated event in Mind- utmost discipline, hard work and Cagayan for the last leg of her mis- and courage prompted by neces- The successful logistics run and Season of Elite Basketball League anao. For 13 years, skilled and well- dedication. With these feats, the sion. At the onset, the captain had sity, the ship’s crew utilized stern rotation mission were brought (Women’s Category), 13th Annual known volleyball players all over the delegates of the Philippine Navy to overcome the challenge of dock- gate marriage and Ambol blocks. about by hard work, team effort and Kinoguitan Volleyball Open and country were gathered during the from various sports in all the parts ing in a port with uncharted wa- During a stern gate marriage, the unwavering dedication to duty of Ronda Pilipinas 2018. event. The PN dedicated two vol- of the country successfully com- ters. With the pilot’s efficient assis- LCUs float above the partially sub- the sailors and marines. Moreover, leyball teams during the tournament pleted itsobjective of establishing tance, hydrographic surverys were merged stern gate and are tied in the addition of the Tarlac-Class To highlight the events, the Phil- held last Jan. 25 to 28 at Poblacion, a long and lasting rapport and promptly conducted to ensure that place. This enabled transfer of car- Landing Docks greatly aided AFP ippine Navy Dragon Boat Team has Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental in captivated the hearts and minds the ship can be safely docked at goes from the ship to the LCUs. sealift and transport missions as been a consistent champion in the which Team A seized the champion of their co-athletes, coaching staffs Port Irene. Three welded steel blocks (“Ambol” well as disaster response efforts.▪ Quarterly Regatta conducted by trophy in a grueling five set match and spectators all over the country blocks) prevent the LCUs from ad- the Philippine Dragon Boat Feder- against the country’s leading volley- by exemplary showing the value of ation (PDBF). The 4th leg was held ball team, CIGNAL, while Team B sportsmanship. on Dec. 12 at Manila Bay in Manila landed as the 3rd Runner-Up. ▪ through the sponsorship of Cher- ifer. The team bagged the champi- onship in the different categories namely: Open Category Full Boat, Women Category Short Boat, and Mixed Category Full Boat. Con- sequently, the PN Dragon Boat Team was pronounced as the Over- all Champion on the 2017 Annual PDBF Regatta.

Moreover, The PN Women’s Basketball Team was also the cham- pions during the 1st Elite Basket- ball League Women’s Basketball held last Nov. 05 to Jan. 31 at Du- Close up photo of the stern gate enas Gym, Taguig City. After two marriage (view from dock well) consecutive losses in the hands of Philippine Army (PA) and Philip-

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE NAVY’S FIRST FRIGATE FORMALLY BEGINS Philippine Navy hosts MSS18 to The Frigate Acquisition Project (FAP) for the Philippine Navy (PN) has reached another significant celebrate our archipelagic and headway through the Steel Cutting Ceremony for the Frigate 1 held in Ulsan, last April 30. maritime nation The steel cutting ceremony marked the first tangible step in the acquisition project and signified the start of the actual construction of the PN . This is the second by: Office of Naval Strategic Studies out of the nine milestones of the project implementation. The first was the approval of the Critical De- The Philippine Navy, through the posium was divided into four ses- chael McArthur, Director of the Sea sign Review completed on March Office of Naval Strategic - Stud sions, namely, Maritime Heritage Power Centre – Australia, and Sen- 23. ies, hosted the Maritime Security and Contemporary Sea Power, Mar- ator Gringo Honasan, Chairperson Symposium 2018 (MSS18) at New itime Economy, Maritime Strength of the Senate Committee on Nation- National Defense Secretary Del- World Manila Bay Hotel, Manila on and Capability, and Maritime Strat- al Defense Security, among others. fin N. Lorenzana along with the May 10 with the theme “Harness- egy and Way Ahead. Speakers in- Chief of the Navy Vice Adm. Robert ing the Sea Power Potential of the cluded Rear Admiral Amarulla Harnessing the sea power po- A. Empedrad headlined the Philip- Philippines.” The symposium was Octavian, Dean of the Indonesian tential of the Philippines entail pine delegation who witnessed the attended by key officials from the Defense University, Captain Mi- effectively and comprehensively event in South Korea. They were Armed Forces of the Philippines, accompanied by the Commander the executive, legislative, and ju- of the Philippine Fleet Rear Adm. diciary branches of government, Danilo R. Rodelas and the Chair- as well as representatives from the man of the Project Management local government units. Aside from Team. government representatives, mem- bers of the academe, maritime ed- The two frigates will be the first ucation institutions, private think ever warships of the Philippine tanks, research institutes, represen- Navy that are capable of four-di- tatives from the private sector, and mensional warfare – sea, air, land former government officials also and cyberspace. The PN expects took part in the event. their delivery in the second and fourth quarter of the year 2020. The MSS18 aimed to develop the concept of sea power from the The next headways for the FAP experience and perspective of the is the steel cutting for the Frigate 2 The activity was a step closer and the Navy’s bid of becoming stron- Philippines as an archipelagic state. scheduled in November 2018 and the a big leap toward the acquisition of ger and more credible force that the In order to discuss the instruments keel laying for Frigate 1 and Frigate 2 state-of-the-art and highly-capable Philippines as a maritime nation of national power in relation with in January and July 2019 respectively. warships, providing leverage for can be proud of.▪ the elements of sea power, the sym-

32 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 33 PH, Australia meet anew for Maritime Security Activity by: Naval Forces Western Mindanao PAO

The Western Mindanao Command (WMC) through Prior to this, a Coordinating/Planning Conference the Naval Forces Western Mindanao once again wel- was held by RAN JTF 629 with the PN counterpart as comed the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) patrol ships preparation for the conduct of the 3rd MSA. Initially, in a ceremony at Zamboanga City Pier on May 14. the PN will be utilizing the following vessels to par- ticipate in the maritime patrol: BRP Cebu (PS 28), BRP Before the ceremony, the PN vessel BRP General Anastacio Cacayorin (PS 381), BRP Dioscoro Papa (PC Mariano Alvarez (PS36) led by Lcdr. Ted C. Cerezo 381), BRP Filipino Flojo (PC 386) and BRP Gen Maria- conducted a Meeting Procedure for Entering Harbor no Alvarez. While HMAS Albany and HMAS Glenelg with the Royal Australian Navy vessels at 3.8 nautical will represent the RAN. miles Southeast off Tictabon Island, Zamboanga City. The arrival of Her Majesty Australian Ship (HMAS) The joint cooperation and continuous conduct of The Speakers during the MSS18. L-R, CW: Ms. Rowena Boquiren, PhD; RADM Amarulla Octavian IDN; Capt. Michael McArthur RAN; Mr. Michael John Espalgo; Mr. Parth S. Tewari; Hon. Jesulito A. Manalo; Dr. Virginia Bacay-Watson; RADM Rommel Jude G. Ong AFP; and, Ms. Nannette Z. Albany and HMAS Glenelg marks the start of the 3rd such activities with other regional navies had helped Villamor-Dinopol. Combined Maritime Security Activity between the the government in preventing and ending piracy, kid- Philippine Navy and RAN. The ceremony was graced nappings and terrorism in the maritime domain. The by the Commander, Naval Forces Western Mindanao efforts of the military particularly the engagement of utilizing the inherent elements it pos- Rear Adm. Rene V. Medina represented by Deputy the Fleet-Marine Team in the Western Mindanao up- sesses to be able to influence events at Commander for Marine Operations, Col. Hernanie S holds the efforts of the government to maintain a safe sea and on land. This can be facilitated Songano with other officers and enlisted personnel maritime environment in WMC’s Area of Responsibil- by having a maritime strategy that will from WMC and NFWM along with its partner-stake- ity (AOR). integrate the individual efforts already holders. Australian delegates were headed by Lt. Col. ▪ exerted by both the military and non- Judd Finger, Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) 629. military components of sea power. Part of the activity is the series of maritime patrols The goal of the MSS18 was to pro- in the Sea Lines of Communications (SLOCs) partic- pose the use of the Philippines’ sea ularly in the waters of ZAMPELAN, Basilan and Ta- power as the foundation for its devel- wi-Tawi. Also, various ship drills aboard PN and RAN opment and security – this is through vessels will be undertaken for the benefit and readi- providing a conducive environment ness of crew on board. for open discussion among govern- ment policy-makers and officials, mil- itary personnel, academe, non-govern- ment organizations, and the private sector for them to be able to explore recommendations and suggestions on what are needed for the Philippines to effectively use the sea and how it can improve and develop its capacity to in- fluence the behavior of people and the events on land from the sea. The event sought to give attention to the devel- opment and security of the Philippines as an archipelagic and maritime nation that can provide for the needs and as- pirations of its people.▪

34 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 35 alty and selfless devotion to duty in connection with the rescue and Sailors Receive Awards assistance mission rendered to M/V Diamond 8, which was subsequent- NFNL joins SILLAG ly apprehended for smuggling 1,359 metric tons of rice with an es- for foiling illegal activities timated market value of 67 millions pesos and the apprehension of 15 Poro Point Festival foreign crew and 51 illegally em- of a foreign vessel ployed Filipinos with three minors in the vicinity off Olutanga Island, by: Naval Forces Western Mindanao PAO Zamboanga Sibugay Province last of Lights 2018 April 14. by: Naval Forces Northern Luzon PAO Sailors of Naval Forces Western Joe Anthony C Orbe, awarded the Indeed, the dedication to duty Mindanao received award for foil- gallant sailors of BRP General Mari- and inspiration of the Sailors and ing smuggling activities of MV Di- ano Alvarez (PS 38), Multi-Purpose Marines in the Western Mindanao The Naval Forces Northern Luzon alike to board and tour the ship. amond 8 on May 7 at Headquarters Attack Craft (BA485) and NAV- had resulted to the successful con- (NFNL) participated in the Poro Naval Forces Western Mindanao, SOU6 with Bronze Cross Medal for duct of maritime patrol and naval Point Management Corporation’s The Philippine Marine Corps’ Naval Station Romulo Espaldon, the successful apprehension of the operations of the Philippine Navy. SILLAG Poro Point Festival of Drum and Bugle Team (PMCDBT) Bagong Calarian, Zamboanga City. Mongolian-registered vessel, MV With this, the Philippine Navy Lights 2018 conducted at the Poro also showed off their talent with a Diamond 8 for its illegal transport through the Naval Forces Western Point Baywalk, City of San Fer- drum and bugle performance. The The Commander, Naval Forces of smuggled rice. Mindanao will continue to sustain nando, on April 06 to 08. exhibition of the PMCDBT was Western Mindanao, Rear Adm.Rene its level of readiness at all times one of the attractions during the V. Medina with the Acting Com- The award given to the gallant to protect our waters against any The celebration kicked-off with last day of the event which proj- mander, Naval Task Force 61, Capt. sailors merits their efficiency, loy- threats and lawless activities.▪ a fun run dubbed as “Sunset Run ects the lighter side of the Philip- for Hope”. The Deputy Com- pine Marine Corps. mander of Naval Forces Northern Luzon, Navy Capt. Karl A. De- NFNL also provided medical capia with 17 officers and sailors team and security augmentation to Another batch of ASG members participated in the fun run at 6 the local police to ensure the safe- p.m. on April 06 at the Poro Point ty and security of the festival-go- Baywalk. ers at the Poro Point Baywalk for the duration of the festivities. surrenders to military in Sulu Part of NFNL’s participation by: Naval Forces Western Mindanao PAO was the installation of the NFNL The SILLAG Festival is a yearly Booth at the activity area which activity of the Poro Point Manage- housed a photo static display and men Corporation to help strength- The continuous conduct of focused rity Unit 61, Naval Intelligence and rendered to MBLT3. film showing of the navy’s mission en the position of the Poro Point military operations and implemen- Security Group-WM, and 52nd SAC and capabilities shown through- Freeport Zone in the tourism in- tation of Martial law in Mindanao and 5th SAB of the PNP. The surrenderees underwent ini- out the duration of the festival. dustry and participated by local by the government resulted to the tial medical check-up and initial cus- government units, local govern- surrender of ASG members on May The ASG surrenderees were todial debriefing by MBLT 3 prior to On the second day of the fes- ment agencies, and non-govern- 10 at Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu. identified as Berham Lutian alias their transport at Camp Bautista Sta- tivity, a silent drill exhibition ment organizations in La Union. Vietnam, an ASG Sub Leader; Ab- tion Hospital, KHTB, Brgy Bus Bus, was showcased by cadets from An estimated 150 thousand indi- Fleet-Marine units involved dulsalam Ajul alias Rambo; Simal Jolo, Sulu for further medical check- the Philippine Military Academy viduals witnessed the activities during the successful surrender of Sali and Alvin Alibasa. Firearms up and subsequent turn over to PM- which demonstrated their flair for during the festival. these ASG members were Philippine were also recovered from the surren- RF-Sulu for proper disposition. discipline and skill. Marine Ready Force (PMRF) Sulu derees - M16A1 with one short plas- The NFNL’s participation in under Col. Armel S. Tolato, com- tic magazine, 10 pcs 5.56mm ammos The intensive efforts and -ded Also on the second day, Philip- the festival opened an avenue posed of Marine Battalion Landing and 1M79. ication to duty of the government pine Navy patrol ship BRP Miguel to project a positive image of the Team 3 led by Lt. Col. Ramil DC troops particularly the Fleet-Marine Malvar (PS19) welcomed visitors Philippine Navy to the community Holgado, and Intelligence units of Hours after the surrender, an- Forces in Sulu had led to the mass for a two-day “open house and and tourists as well. It also paved PMRF Sulu, Military Intelligence other ASG member identified as surrender of ASG members and ship’s tour” at San Fernando City way to enhance the stakeholders Division 2, Marine Battalion landing Ahmajir Ahmad alias Abu Darda recovery of numerous numbers of Pier. It gave an opportunity for the engagement oppurtunities of the Team 1, Naval Intelligence and Secu- possessing M16A1 rifle also sur- loose and high powered firearms.▪ residents of La Union and tourists Naval Forces.▪

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