THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE PHILIPPINE • VOLUME NO. 77 • MAY 2019 RoughDeckLog

NEWS STORY PH NAVY’S 1ST MULTI-MISSION CAPABLE LAUNCHED; KEEL LAID FOR SECOND p.6 BRP ANDRES BONIFACIO BACK IN AFTER NAVAL EXERCISE IN S. KOREA, p.8 MARINE COMPANY ACTIVATED FOR NEW AMPHIBIOUS ASSETS p.7

FEATURE ARTICLE WELCOME HOME,

WILD CATS! p.18 SAIL PLAN CORNER THE PN SAIL PLAN: SAILING BEYOND 2020 p.26

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Editorial Board 08 VADM ROBERT A EMPEDRAD AFP Flag Officer In Command, ABOUT THE COVER RADM ROMMEL JUDE G ONG AFP The first ever modern frigate of the Philippine Navy (PN) was launched to sea in Ulsan, Vice Commander, Philippine Navy on May 23, 2019. RADM LOUMER P BERNABE AFP Chief of Naval Staff 06 14 COL RICARDO D PETROLA PN(M)(GSC) Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Civil Military VOLUME NO. 77 • MAY 2019 ISSUE Operations, N7

Editorial Staff MORALE & WEFARE FEATURE ARTICLES 4 How to achieve Work-Life Balance 14 Welcome Home, WILDCATS! Editor-In-Chief Protecting CAPT JONATHAN V ZATA PN(GSC) 5 Preventive Dentistry 16 Knowledge for Maritime Peace: Six years on Editorial Assistants NEWS STORIES LCDR MARIA CHRISTINA A ROXAS PN the Seas, 18 The Navy’s Relentless Campaign LT RYAN H LUNA PN 6 PH Navy’s 1st multi-mission capable against Sexual Harassment LT RANDY P GARBO PN Securing frigate launched; keel laid for second 20 Philippine Navy Medical Service: LT JOY G CARDANO PN 7 Marine Company activated for new Conserving the Fighting Strength LT EDUARD J PABLICO PN amphibious assets 23 A Step Closer to a Modern Technical Assistants our Future 8 BRP Andres Bonifacio back in Manila Philippine Navy SK3 Elvin F Macatangay PN after naval exercise in S. Korea, 24 New milestone for the Philippine Navy ET3 Oliver B Francisco PN DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions Singapore expressed in this publication are those CPL Wenly M Ortega PN(M) 9 2 Thai Navy ships in PH SAIL PLAN CORNER S1YN Dexter M Dimabayao PN of the authors and do not necessarily for friendly visit 26 The PN Sail Plan: Sailing Beyond S1YN Gino G Gullon PN reflect the official policy or position of 11 Japanese Navy vessel arrives in Subic 2020 S2JO Ronald A Pataueg PN the Philippine Navy, the Armed Forces of the , and the Philippine for Goodwill Visit S2JO Glazy M Namia PN ANNOUNCEMENT S2JO Melchor M Alcala Jr PN Government. 12 NAVFORWEST welcomes WPS S2JO Al-Zoren N Zamora PN Share your story. Send us your news mission team, Navy vessel back to 29 Best Photo and Article for April S2PH Hans Bryan E Lim PN and feature articles at navy.speak@ headquarters NEED TO KNOW S2PH Carmelo B Homo PN gmail.com for inclusion in the next PN 13 Newly promoted flag ranks pay S2PH Ryan Albert C Sanchez PN Rough Deck Log issue. courtesy to the Navy Chief 29 RPS RAJAH SOLIMAN (D66) S2PH Basir M Lauddin PN 13 Naval Safety Office holds workshop on 29 The Domain of the Golden Dragon S2DP Charisma N Narvaza PN NAVAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE Operational Risk Management S2JO Cyrin Ann T Guingona PN Headquarters Philippine Navy, 30 FACEBOOK CORNER Mr. Karl Thomas L Rosello CE Naval Station Jose Andrada Ms. Ariane Joy A Rodelas CE 2335 Roxas Boulevard, Manila NSSC Recruitment Phone Number: (02) 523-3438 Mobile Number: (+63) 917-569-6840

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HOW TO ACHIEVE Preventive WORK-LIFE Dentistry BALANCE by: The Naval Chief Dental Surgeon source: https://www.balanceatwork.com.au/ Preventive Dentistry is the field of den- Regular dental exams are import- Set your priorities tistry which focuses on practice and ant part of preventive health care. The procedure of caring for your teeth to dentist will check the oral cavity, face Figure out what you want keep them healthy. This helps to avoid and neck for any abnormalities. Dental your priorities to be, not what gum diseases, enamel wear and other radiographs (x-ray) and oral prophylax- you think they should be. oral diseases. is maybe included in the routing visit. What would you focus on Regular dental examinations are done Manage your time second? Third? Fourth? Fifth? Dental disease accounts for more every 6 months for maintenance of Keep a strong focus on work You’ve now identified your pain, suffering and loss of working good oral health. at work, leave on time and top five priorities. hours. And yet, since no one dies from use those extra hours to enjoy dental disease, and tooth loss is still a Oral health is an individual respon- life. normal consequence of ageing, there sibility, thus proper tooth brushing has been no major emphasis towards and flossing helps prevent tooth decay. or demands for preventive aspects of Flossing is useful in removal of plaque Say no with a smile dentistry. in the proximal (side) surface of the tooth that cannot be cleaned by brush- There ‘s no point volunteering Tooth decay is one of the most com- ing. Use of toothpick can be harmful to for every project if the quality Life mon diseases of an individual. The so other oral tissues. of your work is to going to called tooth decay or dental caries is suffer. Saying no firmly but Work the breakdown of teeth due to acids We in the Philippine Navy are lucky politely shows you’ve got a made by bacteria in the mouth. Peo- that we have dental dispensaries in ev- clear understanding of your ple who are at risk of dental caries are ery naval station around the country. priorities. When you stop those patients with increased carbohy- The Philippine Navy dental dispensa- doing things out of guilt, you’ll drate intake, sweets, sugary drinks like ry provides dental care to our officers, find more time to focus on the soda and other fruit juices and with troops, and dependents for free, and activities that truly bring you poor oral hygiene. These are some of preventive dentistry is a focal point in joy. Schedule in fun the factors that affect the susceptibility the advocacy of good oral health. of an individual to dental caries. ▪ Make your job your friend Sticking to a schedule will help to ensure that your work We have several ways of preventing doesn’t eat into your personal Seek out tasks and projects dental diseases. Routine oral examina- life. One of the main benefits that you particularly enjoy tion, Oral prophylaxis, sealants, fluo- of working is to have enough doing. If you let your manag- ride treatment, educational instruction money to enjoy life. Work at ers know that you’re good at such as proper tooth brushing and getting the balance right. something and enjoy doing flossing, reduction of sugar intake and it, they’re likely to give you increased water consumption. more of the same.

4 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 5 NEWS STORIES (ASUW), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Electronic Warfare (EW) Operations. These ships are fully Marine Company equipped with Surface to Air and st Surface to Surface Missiles, torpe- activated for new PH Navy’s 1 multi-mission capable does, launchers and weapon sys- tems for four-dimensional warfare. amphibious assets frigate launched; keel laid for second The construction of two brand by: Marine Corps PAO new 2,600-ton was made The first of the two units of Navy Chief Vice Adm. Robert possible by the Frigate Acquisition The Assault Amphibian Company multi-mission capable frigate of the Empedrad along with AFP Chief of Project (FAP) for the PN with an ap- (76 MC), Assault Armor Battalion Philippine Navy (PN), contracted Staff Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr. and proved budget of approximately 16 was activated on April 25 in prepara- with Hyundai Heavy Industries National Defense Undersecretary for billion pesos sourced from the AFP tion for the arrival of the technolog- (HHI), was transferred to the water Finance and Materiel Raymundo Ele- Modernization Act Trust Fund. It ically-advanced Amphibious Assault for the first time during the launch- fante headlined the Philippine delega- is a big-ticket modernization pro- Vehicles (AAV) of the Philippine Ma- ing ceremony at HHI shipyard in tion who witnessed the event in South gram that will enable the PN to be rine Corps (PMC). Ulsan, South Korea on May 23. Korea. They were accompanied by the at par with modern warships of Philippine Fleet Commander Rear other countries. The activation and preparation The 351 by 46-feet frigate will be Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, the of the arrival of AAV is part of the delivered to the Philippines by latter Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics Ma- The activity was a tangible in- Armed Forces of the Philippines part of 2020 and will be christened jor Gen. Pio Diñoso III and Technical dication that the PN’s desire of ac- Modernization Project and an ad- BRP Jose once it entered service Inspection and Acceptance Commit- quiring state-of-the-art and highly ditional capability of the Assault with the PN. Likewise, the ceremony tee Chairman Commo. Alberto Carlos. capable warships is soon within Armor Battalion under the Combat marked the Keel Laying or the formal reach. It further provides leverage and Service Support Brigade of the start of construction of the second The two frigates will be the first for the Navy’s bid of becoming Philippine Marine Corps. The Com- frigate (BRP Antonio Luna) which is ever warships of the Philippine Navy stronger and more credible force mandant, Philippine Marine Corps, expected to be acquired in the first that are capable of conducting Anti-Air that the Philippines as a maritime MGen. Alvin A. Parreño graced the quarter of 2021. Warfare (AAW), Anti-Surface Warfare nation can be proud of. event. ▪ There are eight units of AAVs ar- riving this year. The arrival of the said AAVs will boost the capability of the Marine Corps and exponen- tially increase the Corps’ already ef- fective expertise as the national ma- neuver amphibious force and island assault mastery in the littoral waters.

In his speech, the Commandant, PMC emphasized that, “The Phil- ippine Marine Corps needs to con- tinuously upgrade and maintain (our) capability and capacity as the ‘National Maneuver Amphibious Force’ that our Maritime Nation can be proud of. This addition to our capability will further boost our al-

6 PHILIPPINE NAVYNAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 7 ready burning desire The quadrilateral sail with the to be of service to the US, Japanese and Indian was Filipino people and our one of the highlights of this overseas maritime nation, the mission as it showed the PN’s com- embodiment of our Ka- mitment in strengthening its relation- tungkulan motto.” ship with partners in the Indo-Pacific region. This served also as an oppor- The Philippine Ma- tunity for the PN to actively engage rine Corps’ motto of with the like-minded navies. Karangalan (Honor), Katungkulan (Duty), As the ADMM-Plus MARSEC Kabayanihan (Valor) is FTX 2019 culminated in Changi, the guiding beacon for Singapore, the PN participated in all . two other major maritime activities, ▪ these included: the Maritime Infor- mation Sharing Exercise (MARISX) 2019 which coincided with the 10th Anniversary commemoration of the Information Fusion Center (IFC) and BRP Andres Bonifacio back in Manila after the International Maritime Defense MM-Plus MARSEC FTX reflected its Exhibition (IMDEX) 2019. Both activ- aspiration and commitment in pro- naval exercise in S. Korea, Singapore ities were attended by the Philippine moting cooperation among ASEAN Navy chief, Vice Admiral Robert A. navies so that in the future it can The Philippine Navy (PN) rendered its successf ul participation in the ASE- Empedrad. collectively be a viable guarantor an arrival ceremony for BRP Andres AN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus of peace and stability in Southeast Bonifacio (PS17) on May 22 at Pier 13, Maritime Security Field Training Ex- The PN’s participation in the AD- Asian region. South Harbor, Manila after a month- ercise (ADMM-Plus MARSEC FTX) ▪ long naval exercise in Republic of Ko- 2019 from April 29 to May 13. rea (ROK) and Singapore. Eighteen countries from ASEAN The Naval Task Group 80.6 Com- and non-ASEAN region participat- 2 Thai Navy ships in PH for friendly visit mander, Capt. Roy Vincent T. Trini- ed in this year’s exercise which was dad, led the 200-man contingent after co-hosted by ROK and Singapore. The Two ships in the service of the Royal The visiting Navy was accorded combined exercise held Thai Navy (RTN), HTMS (Her Thai with customary welcome ceremony its first phase in Busan, Majesty’s Ship) Taksin (FFG-422) and upon arrival by Philippine Navy del- ROK and the second HTMS Krabi (OPV-551), docked at egates headed by the Commander of phase in Changi, Singa- Alava Wharf, SBMA, Olongapo City Fleet marine Ready Force, Commo. pore. on May 15 for a goodwill visit to the Toribio Adaci Jr. It was followed by Philippines. a presser and port briefing related to In between this ex- health and security aboard one of RTN ercise, the Philippines HTMS Taksin is categorized as Na- vessels. joined India, Japan, and resuan-class frigate while HTMS Kra- the US in a maritime bi is modified river-class patrol vessel. Welcoming the RTN delegation, cooperative activity Onboard were about 500 officers and Commo. Adaci underscored the sig- from May 03 to 09, 2019 crew including RTN Cadet Cruise nificance of their arrival as “continu- while in transit in the Training Unit headed by the chief ing efforts to strengthen the relation- international waters to of staff of their naval academy, Rear ship between our governments and Singapore. Adm. Sompong Poowiang. navies.” In response, Rear Adm. Poo-

8 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 9 Japanese Navy vessel arrives in Subic for Goodwill Visit

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense rival followed by a press briefing and Force (JMSDF) vessel, JS SAMIDARE health and security briefing aboard JS (DD-106), with two SH-60K patrol SAMIDARE. helicopters and 200 crew onboard berthed in SBMA, Olongapo City on This marks the first visit of JS March 17 for a goodwill visit. SAMIDARE in the Philippines. This is the second visit of the JMSDF this The JMSDF contingent was led by year and the eighth since 2016. the Commander of Escort Division Four, Capt. Takahiro Nishiyama. In Similar to their previous visits, his speech, he stated that the purpose there were scheduled courtesy call of their visit was to deepen coopera- to the Commander, Naval Education, tive relationship with the Philippine Training and Doctrine Command; Navy (PN) through various exchang- pre-coordination meetings; recipro- es and interactions. cal reception; and shipboard tour. A send-off ceremony with customary wiang conveyed his appreciation for “I believe that this visit will Passing Exercise (PASSEX) capped off the warm welcome and expressed his make a great contribution to further the Japanese navy’s visit. keenness in the scheduled engage- strengthen relations between our two ments between the two navies during countries,” Capt. Nishiyama added. The goodwill visit aimed to their stay. strengthen the relationship between The PN delegates headed by Capt. the PN and JMSDF. It aimed to further He also added “This trip is also to Jose B. Petilla Jr., representative of enhance and sustain the promotion of continue the international relation… the Navy Chief, Vice Adm. Robert peace, stability, and maritime cooper- as we all know that Philippines and A. Empedrad, accorded the visiting ation of the two countries through na- Thailand have a great relationship in navy a welcome ceremony upon ar- val diplomacy and camaraderie. every division for a long time.” ▪ Rear Adm. Poowiang and the com- manding officers of two RTN ships paid courtesy call to the commander of -based Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command, Rear Adm. Allan Ferdinand Cusi. Also its ASEAN partner navy which also held were confidence building engage- benefits both armed forces.This is the ments between PN and RTN person- second visit of RTN ships in the coun- nel such as shipboard tour, reciprocal try this year following their visit last receptions and friendly games. March, and the fifth time since 2010. Both countries enjoy long-standing This visit translated into the sus- diplomatic relations since 1940s and tainment of the already strong friend- has been strengthened through high ship between the Philippines and level exchanges and military visits.▪

10 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 11 Newly promoted flag Adm. Robert Empedrad. NAVFORWEST welcomes WPS mission These officers, whose major ser- vice unit is the Philippine Navy, now team, Navy vessel back to headquarters ranks pay courtesy hold key positions in the different key by: Naval Forces West PAO units of the Armed Forces of the Phil- to the Navy Chief ippines. They are the Acting Deputy The Naval Forces West (NFW) Mis- Sean Anthony Villa thanked the out- Chief of Staff for Intelligence, BGen. sion Team along with the civilians going security personnel for their Nestor Herico; newly installed Corps from Department of Energy (DOE) sacrifices, vigilance and devotion to of Professor Dean, BGen. Ferdinand that conducted resupply mission to their duties in safeguarding their re- Jose Rivera; and commander of Joint the different KIG detachment arrived spective stations in the West Philip- Task Force Malampaya Commo. Rena- on May 04 at Ulugan Bay, Puerto pine Sea. to David. Princesa City, . The Western Command, through Vice Adm. Empedrad received the Likewise, Barko ng Pilipinas (BRP) NFW, continues to perform its man- callers at the Hall of Flags where they (PS70) also arrived in Ulugan date of protecting the territorial in- were awarded plaques and introduced Bay on the same date. The vessel was tegrity and sovereignty of the coun- to the members of PN staff. redeployed in the Palawan Province try. Thus, it continuously deploys Three newly promoted flag rank of- to beef-up the security requirement Fleet-Marine personnel to the nine commodore (Commo.) and brigadier Courtesy call is a time-honored for the Philippine National and Local island detachments and conduct mar- general (BGen.) of the Navy were ac- military tradition rendered to major Election and to assist in maritime law itime patrols to protect the Philippine corded military honors by Sailors and service commanders by senior offi- enforcement missions in tandem with territorial integrity, maritime domain Marines as they subsequently arrived cers who are either newly-promoted to other government agencies. and preserve our natural resources. at the Headquarters Philippine Navy, flag/general rank, have been detailed ▪ Roxas Blvd., Manila on May 17 to call outside of his/her major unit, or are as- A Joint Welcome Ceremony for on the Flag Officer in Command, Vice suming foreign post. PS70 and Arrival Ceremony for LS507 ▪ together with the NFW Mission Team was conducted by NFW on May 05 for the successful Rotation and Reprovi- sion (RoRe) mission of its personnel Naval Safety Office holds workshop on to the different island detachments in the KIG and West Philippine Sea. Operational Risk Management Medals were accorded by: Naval Safery Office to the outgoing securi- ty personnel, Mission The Naval Safety Office (NSO) spear- cises on enhancing hazard identifica- Team, and LS507 crew headed the conduct of a 16-hour Sem- tion in the operational environment to while Certificate of Rec- inar Workshop on Operational Risk eliminate risk or to reduce them to an ognition were given Management (ORM) to Officers, En- acceptable level. to civilian employees listed Personnel and Civilian Employ- from COA, accounting ee of different units of the Philippine The ORM Seminar Workshop service, and Supply Ac- Navy (PN) from April 29 to 30. The 5M aimed to ensure safety, healthy envi- countable Office (SAO), Consultancy & Safety Services, a De- ronment and workplace for the PN. who took part in the partment of Labor and Employment The training enabled the attendees to mission. (DOLE) accredited safety training in- properly identify the different types of stitution, was tapped by the NSO as hazards in the workplace, learn tech- In his speech, NFW Subject Matter Experts who conducted niques on risk assessment associated Commander, Commo. different lectures and table top exer- with the identified hazards, and the

12 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 13 determine corresponding control that Mechanic Training, SO- will mitigate the risk. The training NAR Operator Train- has enhanced the participant’s under- ing, Avionics/Weapons standing of the concept of safety; the Officer and Technicians whats and hows of doing things rele- Training, and the Tacti- vant to safety and eventually learned cal Coordinator (TAC- how to develop the respective unit’s CO) Training. safety program and action plans. The group, headed The ORM Seminar Workshop cul- by Cdr. John Ronald minated on April 30 with a Post-Test A. Mangahas and Cdr. given to validate the learning of par- Ariel Joseph V. Coloma, ticipants. The awarding of Certificates will be the first PN per- of Completion to the 35 successful sonnel who will operate training participants was presided by and maintain the Na- Capt. Benito B. Ante, former Director vy’s newest capability, which is also also veteran aviators and crew in the Naval Safety Office and assisted by the most expensive aerial platform in British Royal Armed Forces who have Lt. Annalyn A. Glarian, the Acting the Armed Forces of the Philippines logged thousands of hours on the var- Director, Naval Safety Office and 5M considering that the budget for the ious helicopters to include the AW159 Consultancy General Manager, En- acquisition of these capability and its Helicopter during participation in gineer Alexander Trillana at Brigade integrated logistics support amounted various joint military campaigns and Training Center (BTC) Seminar Room, to more than Php5 billion. other helicopter operations in the Naval Construction and Engineering sector around the world. Our Brigade, Naval Station Jose Francisco, The training program included the crew also had the opportunity to have , City. ground (theoretical) phase that cov- training sessions with other Leonar- ▪ ered subjects which introduced the do Tactical Coordinator and Sensor various aircraft systems and how they Operator instructors who further in- operate. It also involved lessons on the corporated various techniques and in- latest sensors and weapons that will formation regarding ASW operations be fitted to the helicopters and will and other possible capabilities utiliz- FEATURE ARTICLES be delivered to the PN. Afterwhich, ing the AW159 Helicopter and its var- the crew underwent the necessary ious systems. Furthermore, personnel orientation to ASW Operations and who underwent the SONAR Operator helicopter safety training activities for Training also went to France to further a couple of weeks in order to prepare hone their knowledge with regards WELCOME HOME, themselves for the actual flight phase. to the Sonars that will be operated aboard the helicopters. The actual flight training using the AW159 Helicopter started on Decem- ber 2019 and utilized the AW159 ASW Helicopters with tail number ZZ549 WILDCATS!by: Naval Air Group and ZZ550 which are also the actu- al helicopters to be delivered to the The first phase of the AW159 An- the last batch of personnel arrived Philippine Navy. As each aircrew un- ti-Submarine Helicopter training back in the Philippines last April derwent each training sortie, new op- for Philippine Navy (PN) aircrew at 2019. The training, which started last erational and training concepts were Leonardo Training Academy in Yeo- September 2018, included the Pilot learned and adopted. The pool of in- vil, concluded after Training, Maintenance Officer and structors who trained these crew were

14 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 15 ONSS’ Teatime on ‘The Historical Context of the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the Philippines and ’ with Dr. Ricardo T. Jose Prior to being trained in the AW159 also took this opportunity to visit var- idence-based decision making in pur- Helicopters, these personnel are also ious tourist destinations around the suit of organizational objectives. The pilots and crew of the PN AW109E country to include London and the Office of Naval Strategic Studies, since Naval Helicopters. The transition to a world famous Stonehenge. These ac- its reactivation in Jan. 25, 2013, has more sophisticated aircraft has been a tivities helped to be exposed and learn taken the helm of this task to conduct big challenge but a very fulfilling one. from the unique culture of the country relevant studies on maritime securi- The duration of the training was also and its courteous people. Moreover, ty and strategy in support of the PN not an easy one as training flights were they were warmly welcomed by the Command. As the Philippines has re- occasionally hindered by unscheduled Yeovil Filipino Community wherein configured its security policy from in- aircraft repairs and the winter season they also participated in various activi- ternal security operations to territorial ONSS’ 1st Afternoon with a Star with NCWC Usec. Jose Luis M Alano that brought tough weather conditions ties hosted by the community. defense, the imperative for having a during the training period. These un- strengthened research arm that prior- controllable factors prolonged the flight All of the personnel’s hard work itizes a clear and rational understand- training phase for a couple of weeks. and diligence enabled them to suc- ing of the intricacies of the strategic cessfully complete their respective environment, and what this means for During their free time, the pilots courses and shall now undergo the Philippines as a maritime nation, the next phase of the ever grows in significance. training which is the In-Country AW159 While the ONSS is a modest- Helicopter Operation- ly sized unit, this does not hinder it al Training. As of this from consistently undertaking timely month, the Navy is now Strategic Studies through innovative preparing for the ar- methods of data collection. Its reg- rival of the two AW159 ular conduct of the ‘Teatime’ series, Helicopters that will be ‘Afternoon with a Star’, ‘Experts’ Di- subsequently commis- alogue’, and specialized focus group sioned as PN aircraft. discussions (FGDs) with key sources of information lend further credibility ONSS’ 1st Experts’ Dialogue on Maritime Security Governance Congratulations and to its own studies. More importantly, welcome home, Wild- the annual Maritime Security Sym- cats! posium, where the Philippine Navy ▪ takes the lead in discussing the most pressing maritime issues of our times, showcases the office’s capacity to con- vene all stakeholders in the maritime KNOWLEDGE FOR MARITIME PEACE: sector and champion cross-sectoral collaboration in maritime cooperation.

The past year also saw the reactiva- tion of the ONSS social media presence Six Years on where regular updates of the unit’s Maritime Security Symposium 2018 activities and flagship publication, by: Office of Naval Strategic Studies the StratJournal (SJ), are showcased to reach a wider audience and foster It is nothing for one to know something unless another knows you know it. greater discussion on important mar- – Persian Proverb itime concerns the Philippines faces. Research forms an integral part viding the necessary knowledge and In connection, the SJ also saw its own of every organization’s success, pro- information to guide in sound and ev- evolution through the years with an

16 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 17 ONSS’ Publication, StratJournal increased readership and revamped identified four research themes of en- sonance with the desire look. In December 2018, the StratJour- during and contemporary importance of the Command, it is the nal Team implemented its first ever to the PN that it sees should be focused commitment of the Of- ‘Call for Papers’ program where ex- on: (1) Artificial Intelligence and Data fice to spread awareness ternal contributions from academics, Science; (2) China; (3) Youth Radical- and to educate members security practitioners, and graduate ism; and (4) Middle Powers. These is- of the Navy regarding students are accepted and slated for sues will feature more prominently the existing laws, poli- publication to encourage heightened in the security environment that the cies and resolutions per- discourse from diverse perspectives on PN should anticipate and prepare for. taining to sexual harass- national, regional, and international Ultimately, the ONSS will continue its ment. issues that impact on the Philippines. work in further inculcating a culture of This is in response to the positive feed- strategic thinking in the Navy, without OESPA-PN encour- back the SJ received from its online respite, in the service of our maritime ages the military and followership owing its strengthened nation. Among the many ways of pur- civilian personnel to do presence on social media. suing this, we believe that knowledge what is right, highlight- will always be an integral part in the ing values formation and For this year, the ONSS has also quest for true maritime peace. re-indoctrination of core ▪ values through advocacy forums and campaigns. Correspondingly, the distinction between RA 7877 (otherwise known as the Anti Sexual Ha- The Navy’s Relentless rassment Act) and CSC Resolution No. 01-0940 (Administrative Disci- Campaign against plinary Rules on Sexual Harassment of Cases) underscores the criminal and admin- proper filing of complaints, the pro- Sexual Harassment istrative aspects specifically the nature cedural flow and how grievances are by: Office of Ethical Standards and Public Accountability of offenses committed and the corre- being handled by the Office and the sponding punishments. The conduct of Committee on Decorum and Investi- The prevailing issue on sexual harassment has been a major these information drive is an effective gation (CODI), a special committee that source of concern in the country, wherein the Armed Forces tool in shaping an ideal and safe work- handles complaints on sexual harass- of the Philippines is not an exemption. Sexual harassment ing environment for all. ment and reports directly to FOIC, PN. has no place anywhere in society, predominantly in the mil- itary, where trust and teamwork are essential to mission ac- While making the uniformed and The Command acknowledges that complishment. In pursuit of a safer working environment, civilian workforce aware of what the the most valuable assets are its per- free from discrimination and harassment in the Philippine law says and giving guidelines on how sonnel, who must not fall prey to sex Navy (PN), the Office of Ethical Standards and Public Ac- to deter sexual harassment, the best offenders or predators. The horrendous countability (OESPA-PN) has been incessantly providing weapon is a well-crafted policy which acts must not be ignored and tolerated timely and relevant programs in combating any forms of the OESPA-PN utilizes as a benchmark. as the employees’ productivity, morale, unwanted sexual incidents within the organization. This policy describes the different and well-being stand on the brink of forms, acts and classifications of acts being compromised. As a member of The prevention of sexual harassment in the PN is a sig- of sexual harassment to avoid gray ar- the Philippine Navy, each personnel nificant priority of the Mobile Training Team (MTT) com- eas that might prolong or hamper in- can do a lot to win the fight against sex- posed of OESPA-PN personnel, to address the considerably vestigations. Consequently, the team ual harassment and promote safe and increasing number of cases involving PN personnel. In con- crafted platforms in relation with the harmonious working environment.▪

18 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 19 its with PN Medical Teams composed “And so, from April to May this of Medical Corps, Nurse Corps, Medi- year, the PN Medical Teams are cur- Philippine Navy Medical Service: cal Administrative Corps Officers and rently in South Korea for the ASEAN Hospital Corpsman aboard Navy ves- Defense Ministers Meeting Plus (AD- sels such as the 3rd Multilateral Na- MM-Plus) Maritime Security exercise Conserving the val Exercise KOMODO 2018 in Lom- and in Qingdao, China for the Interna- bok, Indonesia; the Rim of the Pacific tional Fleet Review,” he added. (RIMPAC) 2018 Exercises in Honolulu, Fighting Strength Hawaii; and the 14th Multilateral Re- A CUSTODIAN OF THE THRUST gional Maritime Engagement Exercise OF THE PHILIPPINE NAVY by: Maj. Jepunneh Yshmaelle N. Lintag MAC KAKADU 2018 in Darwin, Australia. To support the present thrust of “To conserve the Fighting Strength support to the PN’s Mission, TCSN’s Port visits to the Russian Pacific the Philippine Navy in aid of naval of the Philippine Navy (PN) Military primary concern is to ensure that the Fleet in Vladivostok, Russia, and the territorial and maritime defense is the Personnel, Civilian Employees and PN personnel and civilian employees ASEAN-China Maritime Exercise mandate of the Office of TCSN and Dependents through timely and re- are physically and mentally healthy Medical Exchange in Zhanjiang, Chi- part of its initiative is to craft the Navy sponsive delivery of Health Sevices to perform their mandated functions. na also marked the final quarter of the Health Service Manual constituting in order to support Air, Sea and Land This is to guarantee the personnel same year. topics such as Naval Diving Medicine, Combat and Non-Combat Opera- readiness and organizational respon- Naval Aeromedicine, Shipboard Med- tions.” This has been the PN Medical siveness, likewise, rendering health We recognize and accept that im- icine, Tactical Combat Casualty Care Service Mission through the guidance services to their respective depen- mersive learning and training through (for the Marines), Protocols on Selec- and supervision of Col. Job S. Gonza- dents. offshore Naval exercises play an im- tion of Crew for Frigates and Subma- les, The Chief Surgeon Navy (TCSN). portant role in motivating the PN rine, Combat Operational Stress Man- Keeping abreast with the times and Technical Staff and Medical Services agement (COSM) and Ship Sanitation As the technical staff who advises innovations in the naval service, even Teams - as we see their experienc- among others. the Flag Officer in Command, PN on in the global scene is also a relevant es from such as also relevant to con- health matters affecting the Command endeavor by the PN Health Services. serving mentally strong and socially The manual is authored by a Tech- including the utilization of medical In 2018, the team participated in inter- able individuals,” said Col. Gonzales, nical Working Group (TWG) com- services professional personnel in national naval exercises and port vis- TCSN. posed of subject matter experts from The Office of The Chief Surgeon Navy, Office of the Chief Nurse Navy, Office of the Chief Dental Surgeon Navy, Di- rectorate for Health Services and Med- ical Officers with specialty trainings on Aero and Diving Medicine from our PN Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs).

Aside from formulating plans, policies and programs on health and wellness for the PN constitu- ents which promote health standards aligned with national government policies on health, TCSN supervises planning, directions-setting, coordi-

Main Photo: Philippine Navy Medical Contingent Aboard LD601 during the Port Visit at Vladivostok, Russia nation and control of matters pertain- Top Right: Medical and Dental Team supported participants of Culinary Program held at Islamic Center ing to medical service personnel. The Bottom Right: Philippine Navy Medical Contingent with RADM LOUIS TRIPOLI USN, the Command Surgeon US PACOM. office coordinates with the respective

20 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 21 unit/hospital assignments of different pine Navy of Medical Service Officers Medical and Administrative Services from the Medical Corps (MC), Medical A STEP CLOSER TO A such as the Medical Corps (MC); Med- Administrative Corps (MAC), and the ical Administrative Corps (MAC); Vet- Veterinary Corps (VC). erinary Corps (VC); and Hospitalman MODERN PHILIPPINE NAVY (HM). ACTIVE DEDICATED SERVICE by: Ens. Francis Kent Baterna PN AND COMPLIANCE TO HIGHER PRIORITIZING PERSONNEL HEADQUARTERS The Philippine Navy (PN) has been continuously modernizing its assets and or- WELFARE AND CAREER ganization in order to keep up with the advancement of technology as well as to MANAGEMENT Since August 2016, the General address the developing threats in our maritime domain. As the nation’s primary Headquarters directed the Major Ser- fighting force, Offshore Combat Force (OCF) is one of the units in the forefront of To monitor and manage the dispo- vices through their Chief Surgeons to PN’s modernization. This can be seen through the projects under OCF like the sition, training, assignment and reas- compose Forward Support Medical PN Frigate Acquisition Project and the Pohang Class Transfer. signment of Medical Service Officers, Teams (FSMT) in order to support the an advisory body to TCSN resolving AFP’s offensive and intensified com- personnel related issues and concerns bat operations to Abu Sayyaf/ Law- The acquisition of affecting its respective corps was cre- less elements. the two frigates under ated. The PN Medical Service Person- the AFP Modernization FRIGATE ACQUISITION nel Affairs Board is composed of the Col. Gonzales reports about the Project is on the verge of PROJECT (FAP) PN Technical and Administrative Ser- PN Medical Service FSMT deploy- its completion. The Frig- vice (TAS), Personnel Affairs Board for ment to date. ates 1 and 2 acquired Medical Corps (PN MC PAB), Medical under the Horizon 2 of Administrative Corps (PN MAC PAB) “So far, the FMST Batch 21 de- the PN Modernization and the Veterinary Corps (PN VC ployed at Naval Station Juan Magluy- Project is projected to be delivered on 2020 PAB). an, Batu-Batu, Panglima, Tawi-Ta- and 2021, respectively. wi have been providing immediate President Rodrigo Roa The board primarily serves as ca- Health Care to save lives and limbs Duterte confirmed the names and bow The construction of FF150 is al- reer managers of TAS in the PN in of military personnel conducting numbers of the newly-acquired frig- most complete. It was launched on terms of procurement, assignment combat operations within the Area of ates, namely, BRP JOSE RIZAL (FF150) May 23 followed by the keel-laying and reassignment, educational/train- Responsibility (AOR) under the Joint and BRP ANTONIO LUNA (FF151). ceremony of FF151 which was attend- ing opportunities. Task Force Taw-Tawi and are partic- The PN frigates will be equipped with ed by no less than the Flag Officer In ipating in other medical activities to Surface to Surface Missile (SSM), Sur- Command, Philippine Navy and the ORGANIZED CORPS SERVICES aid JTFTT in accomplishing its mis- face to Air Missile (SAM), Torpedo Commander Philippine Fleet. The FOR PERFORMANCE sion,” said Col. Gonzales. Launchers and weapon systems for crew of FF150 will also start their EFFICIENCY its 4-dimensional warfare capable of Jose Rizal Class Frigate Orientation engaging air, surface and sub-surface Course in OCF as well as their Orig- He concluded saying, “The Phil- threats. These new assets will have a inal Equipment Manufacturer train- Technical and Administrative Ser- ippine Navy Medical Service is the 76MM Super Rapid Gun as its primary ing in South Korea. These are some vices (TAS) Personnel Management most highly varied Corps within the gun and 30MM for its secondary. The of the efforts of OCF in making sure to Major Services was however trans- Philippine Navy and we would like new frigates will be the Navy’s front- that the crew will be equipped with ferred to Major Services in adherence to continue to take a lead role in our line defense in safeguarding our Ex- the necessary knowledge and warf- to the “Force Provider-Force Employer duty. We hope to always be able to op- clusive Economic Zone (EEZ). ighting skills. Concept” and the “Total Force Devel- erate with the advantage of receiving opment Concept” as illustrated in the professional training and global-scale Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) experience as a dedicated group of 2017-2022. medical officers, specialists and - ex BRP (PS39) perts serving together focused to The Pohang-Class Corvette (PCC) after the Filipino hero of the Battle Alongside this are the organized conserve the Philippine Navy fight- from South Korea will be known as of Yultong during the Korean War. transfer and assignment to the Philip- ing strength.”▪ BRP CONRADO YAP (PS39), named This ship will be a naval ship capa-

22 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 23 ble of Anti-Air War- fare (AAW), Anti-Sub Surface (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW). PS39 is armed with 76mm Oto Melara gun and equipped with a SONAR which will enhance OCF’s ASW and ASuW capabilities. The Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) pro- ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus Maritime Security Field Training Exercise 2019 in Busan, South Korea pulsion configuration of Motor Trans- erational and warfare trainings prior port Unit (MTU) diesel engines and to its first voyage as a vessel of the LM2500 gas turbine with controllable Philippine Navy. PS39 is expected to FTX Phase 1. From May 01 to 02, pitch propellers (CPP) enable the ship arrive in the Philippines on July 2019. exercise serials on Voice Drills, Inter- to move to a maximum speed of 25 national Crime Response, and Key knots. With all these efforts, this Force Maritime Facility Protection were can assure, not only the PN, but most conducted on the vicinity waters of Its sailing crew departed last especially the Filipino People, that we Busan, South Korea. Highlighted April 04 and will be staying in Jinhae, are getting closer in attaining our -vi hereon is the use of the IFC Real-Time International Crime Response Exercise Gyeongsang-namdo, South Korea for sion of being a world-class Navy with Information Sharing System (IRIS), an 13 weeks to receive the necessary op- a force to be reckoned with. information sharing tool developed ▪ by the Republic of Singapore Navy capable of maintaining a Shared Rec- ognised Maritime Picture to cue oper- ational responses and have an in-built new milestone for chat function for coordination at sea.

Combined Transit & Exercise Quadrilateral Sail of PH, Japanese, Indian and US Navies the Philippine Navy (CTE) Phase. From May 03 to 09, BRP by: BRP ANDRES BONIFACIO (PS17) ANDRES BONIFACIO sailed with JMSDF’S JS IZUMO and JS Murasame, nine other surface vessels coming Once again, BRP ANDRES BONIFA- and establish a collaborative system Indian Navy’s INS SHAKTI and INS from Singapore, Australia, Thailand, CIO (PS17) made our Navy, more so between partners in the region. The KOLKATA, and US Navy’s DDG WIL- Brunei, China, South Korea, Indone- our country, proud after joining the 19-day exercise was participated by 18 LIAM P LAWRENCE; to exercise free- sia, and Vietnam joined the group ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting ADMM-Plus countries composed of 10 dom of navigation while transiting for in-transit exercise at the vicinity (ADMM) Plus Maritime Security Field ASEAN members: Brunei Darussalam, the waters of Korea, East China Sea, of Singaporean waters. Thereon, se- Training Exercise 2019 in Busan, South Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Ma- West Philippine Sea, and Singapor- rials on PhotoEx, Cross Deck Land- Korea, and International Maritime laysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singa- ean Waters. During this phase, these ing, RAS, and Vessel of Interest (VOI) Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) 2019 in pore, Thailand, and Vietnam; and eight six surface vessels conducted series of Monitoring and Information sharing Changi, Singapore from April 28 to “Plus” countries Australia, China, In- exercise serials on Formation and Tac- were conducted. May 16. dia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, tical Maneuvers, Publication Exercise, The Russian Federation, and The Unit- Replenishment at Sea (RAS), Cross After the sea phase, the exercise The exercise aimed to enhance ed States of America; with a total of 16 Deck Landing, Passenger Exchanges, culminated at Changi Naval Base, Sin- multinational response capability to surface ships, nine aircraft, and more PhotoEx, and Flag Luncheon. gapore. Likewise, the IMDEX 2019 was international crimes, and increase than 2,000 personnel. The sea phase formally opened followed by a series military cooperation, camaraderie, exercises was conducted in three parts: FTX Phase 2. From May 09 to 12, of ceremonies, exhibits, open ships,

24 PHILIPPINE NAV Y PN ROUGHDECKLOG 25 and engagements aimed at exchang- its journey to become a strong and ing ideas and enhancing partnership, credible Navy that the Filipino people mutual understanding, and trust be- can be proud of. Bravo Zulu BRP AN- tween like-minded navies. DRES BONIFACIO! Hooyah!▪ In reflection, the Philippine Navy’s par- ticipation in this exercise was a stern message that our Navy, more so our country, play a signif- icant role in maintain- 2006 Crafting of the PN Sail Plan 2020 ing peace, security, and stability in the region. More than ever, this sig- helped the Navy to steer in the right ernance (IGG) agencies that were nificant accomplishment direction? First, the Sail Plan set a clear awarded in the Asia-Pacific Economic was another milestone and inspiring vision for the PN: By Cooperation (APEC) Summit that year. for the organization in 2020, we shall be a strong and credible Navy that our maritime nation could And in truly setting the standard, be proud of. Second, the Sail Plan pro- the PN was also inducted to the pres- vided specific and concrete actions tigious Palladium Balanced Scorecard and plans that are meant to improve Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy the PN by introducing better ways of last March 2017, making it the first in

SAIL PLAN CORNER doing things, improving current prac- the Defense Department and among tices, aligning existing systems, and all National Government Agencies. fixing inefficiencies in the PN. Lastly, This said global recognition was given the Sail Plan provided tools for the by the Palladium Group to organiza- PN to better monitor and evaluate its tions that have shown breakthrough strategic goals and initiatives and see results from successful strategy im- The PN Sail Plan: clearly how each sailor, marine, and civilian employee’s individual effort Institutionalization 2014 in the Sailing Beyond 2020 contribute to the bigger picture. Performance Governance System Setting the Standard by: Ms. Hannah Joy D Alcomendas CE Under the Sail Plan, the PN be- came the first in the Armed Forces and A Clear Direction the defense department to achieve the Embarking on a voyage, one does not in turning its transformation goals Institutionalized Status in the Perfor- need to be a Navy person to know the into reality. In 2006, the PN did not just mance Governance System (PGS) in importance of having a clear direction break away from the sorry state of its 2014. The PN was also given the Gold Islands of Good Governance 2015 during of where the ship wants to be. The resources and capability, it also start- Trailblazer Award for Good Gover- the APEC Summit (awarding) same thing applies in an organization. ed having a direction—a clear goal of nance in the same year with an un- Which is why in 2006, the Philippine where and what it wants to be in the beaten score of 9.7 out 10. In 2015, the Navy (PN) started its transformation future. PN exceeded the targets it has set in journey through the crafting of the its commitment to be a standard of ex- Philippine Navy Strategic Sail Plan In the past thirteen years, much cellence, a bastion of innovation, and a 2020, commonly known as the Sail has already been said on the Sail Plan. sentinel of the sea, thus being named Plan, to serve as the Navy’s North Star But, how exactly did the Sail Plan as one of the 12 Islands of Good Gov-

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Main Photo: FOIC,PN during the Philippine Defenders- Rising Exemplars of National Pride event Top Right: Awarding of the PN Palladium Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy in London, UK in 2017 Bottom Right: Islands of Good Governance 2015 during the APEC Summit

Enlisting Skilled Reservists plementation through the Balanced map 2028. The SPW Core Team is BEST PHOTO in the Active Service Scorecard (BSC) management frame- composed of a cross-section of Phil- By: Naval Public Affairs Office work. Indeed, the award is a testament ippine Navy personnel—senior and By: O/N9 of the Navy’s commendable accom- junior officers, enlisted personnel, -ci plishment in implementing the Sail vilian employees, and reservists. Plan. The first phase of the Strategic Beyond 2020 Planning Workshop was held last NEED TO KNOW The PN is now less than a year November 22 to 24, 2017 at Club Balai HISTORY away from its vision year of 2020, but Isabel, Aqua Park, Talisay, it does not mean that the transforma- wherein the Navy identified its cur- tion journey will already come to an rent and future strategic issues and end. The Sail Plan will continue on, opportunities. The outputs were fur- RPS RAJAH SOLIMAN (D66) this time toward its next waypoint— ther revalidated during the second RPS Rajah Soliman (D-66) was a destroyer escort/frigate that served with the the Sail Plan 2028. As early as 2017, phase held last 16 to 18 October 2018 Philippine Navy between 1960 and 1964. It was the first destroyer escort to be the PN has already started it prepa- at Hotel Kimberly, Tagaytay City. Un- operated by the Philippine Navy, and is the only member of its class ever operated rations for its next waypoint. A Stra- der the theme, “Navy 2028: Plotting by the service. Rajah Soliman was also the flagship of the Philippine Navy during its tegic Planning Workshop (SPW) Core the Next Waypoint”, the Core Team time in commission, which ended with the sinking of the vessel in 1964 due to Typhoon Team was organized for the develop- drafted a new Vision, Strategy Map, Dading. ment of the Navy’s new roadmap that and FOIC, PN Balanced Scorecard will sustain its gains under the Sail that will comprise the PN Strategic Plan beyond 2020 and further align Sail Plan 2028. with the AFP Transformation Road- With all these on-going and future TRIVIA initiatives, the PN assures each of its Strategic Planning Workshop Phase 2 stakeholders that it will continuous- ly sail forward in the right direction. For each Filipino it has sworn to serve The Domain of the Golden Dragon The Domain of the Golden Dragon is an award that is given to crew of ships which and protect, the PN is more dedicat- cross the International Date Line. You enter the dragon’s empire when you cross ed than ever to continue to exceed the International Date Line by sailing west, where Asian nations celebrate the expectations, inspire transformation, power of the dragon. With the extensive Navy operations in the Far East since and pursue excellence in its entire en- (and before) World War II, this passage has become so common that few initiation deavor today and beyond 2020.▪ ceremonies are actually held.

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