PHILIPPINE NAVY ROUGH DECK LOG THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE PHILIPPINE NAVY • VOLUME NO. 99 • MARCH 2021 1 PHILIPPINE NAVY PN ROUGHDECKLOG 1 “By 2028 , We shall be a Modern, Multi-Capable Naval Force responsive to our Maritime Nation’s Defense and Development“ 12 Content ROUGH DECK LOG 22 Editorial Board VADM GIOVANNI CARLO J BACORDO PN Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy ABOUT THE COVER RADM ADELUIS S BORDADO PN Vice Commander, Philippine Navy Philippine Navy vessel warmly welcomes the Spanish Navy’s training RADM NICHOLS A DRIZ PN ship “Juan Sebastian Elcano”as part of Chief of Naval Staff the commemorative rites of the 500- 09 year Quincentennial Commemoration of COL EDWIN JOSEPH H OLAER PN(M)(MNSA) Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Civil Military Christianity in the Philippines. VOLUME NO. 99 • MARCH 2021 ISSUE Operations, N7 MORALE AND WELFARE 15 Recruitment and COVID19: How the Editorial Staff process adapts to the new normal? 4 Pwede ba akong Magpabakuna? Editor-In-Chief Protecting 17 PN e-LMS: Navy’s Portal to Flexible COL RICARDO D PETROLA PN(M)(GSC) NEWS STORIES Learning Group Commander, CMOG-PN 6 The Gender and Development (GAD) 18 The Gallant Female Skippers of the horizon is a Philippine Navy horizon Philippine Navy Editorial Assistants the Seas, CAPT VENUS G GUALDAQUEVER PN(GSC) 10 Activation of Fleet Reserve Squadron 24 The Unsung Heroes of the South: Team BRP SUBANON (LC291) CDR RUEL GC NICOLAS PN Securing 11 NFEM Forges Stronger Ties with Siargao CDR ELIGIO D GERNAN PN Maritime Stakeholders 26 Developing a Strategic Culture LTJG MARIA ELAINE M MATRE PN Navy Responds to A Medical Distress from SAIL PLAN CORNER ENS CHER JEORGIA S RIMAN PN 16 our Future A Foreign Vessel ENS LUIS ALFONSO P TAMONDONG PN 22 Three MNSA Graduates Joins PH Navy 23 PN Board of Advisers holds 1st meeting Technical Assistants DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions Reserve Force for 2021 PH1 Roger R Salud PN expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the YN3 Jurie Envie H Agbayani PN FEATURE STORIES THINGS TO REMEMBER S1JO Michelle Share O Javier PN official policy or position of the Philippine Navy, 5 PN CMO Webinar Series 2021 S1JO Claudine R Bermil PN the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the 31 The West Philippine Sea: The UNCLOS and the Arbitral ruling S1SK Ariel B Benavente PN Philippine Government. 7 Naval Forces West Joins Brigada Eskwela S2JO Gissele Ann G Ravina PN Share your story. Send us your news and In Puerto Princesa City S2JO Keith O Guerrero PN feature articles at cmogpnpau@gmail. 8 Survival of The Fittest, Survival of The S2JO Manowa C Encarnacion PN com for inclusion in the next PN Rough Deck Bravest ASJO Dexter D Dandolit PN Log issue. 9 The GAD Horizon is a Philippine Navy ASCS Janine S Baddal PN Horizon Ms Orsalyn U Goyo Civ HR PUBLIC AFFAIRS UNIT, CMOG-PN Six Years of Exhibiting Galing at Talino Headquarters Civil Military Operations 12 Group-Philippine Navy, Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Fort Bonifacio,Taguig City Mobile Number: (+63) 917-569-6840 2 PHILIPPINE NAVY PN ROUGHDECKLOG 3 2 PHILIPPINE NAVY PN ROUGHDECKLOG 3 Morale and Welfare Feature Story PN CMO Webinar Series 2021 By: Office of the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Civil Military Operations, N7 The Office of the Assistant Chief of Naval chological Operations Center, CMOR, PA, discussed Staff for Civil Military Operations, N7 has launched the Social Media Operations. He mentioned why the its PN CMO Webinar Series 2021. This project is in line PN must be present in social media. with the FOIC, PN’s Guidance to develop a modern mindset and to continuously build consistent capa- First, social media is a battleground for bility development of PN CMO practitioners. The information domination. Second, social media influ- increased role of technology in the daily operations of ences behavior. Lastly, the enemy is very much pres- the organization has also opened more avenues to im- ent in the social media. He emphasized that “social prove the knowledge and skills of CMO officers, En- media is a battleground, we should not lose in this bat- listed Personnel (EPs), and Civilian Human Resource tleground just because we are not there”. Indeed, the (CIVHRs). The CMO webinars are free and open to all PN must effectively, efficiently, and prudently utilize CMO practitioners. Subject Matter Experts are invited social media, which is the most preferred information from within the PN and from outside organizations platform of our external domestic stakeholders. This including the Major Services and the Armed Forces of means consistency in publication of well-developed the Philippines (AFP). This webinar series is one of the content (such as visual, audio, and audio-visual), Office’s steps to improving the ranks despite the pan- professional engagement with the online communi- demic: by bringing experts and discussions online, we ty of stakeholders, and efficient use of various social have transcended the limitations of space and opened media platforms. The PN must use this platform to these opportunities even to our brethren from the far- inform the public who we are, what we do, how we thest parts of the country. fight, what we aim to be, and the readiness to respond to the traditional and non-traditional security threats The First Webinar Series started last Feb- our country faces. Thus, effective and efficient social ruary 11, 2021 with the dissemination of the latest media use is an integral part of the PN’s strategic com- CMO plans, guidance, and SOPs. With this briefing munication initiative which shall lead to building and of new policies, plans and guidelines, it will ensure maintaining popular support for the PN’s mission compliance with regulations, give guidance for de- and weakening the enemy’s will to fight. cision-making, and streamline internal processes. Furthermore, the webinars served as ven- Indeed, it is important for the units to be updated ue for the CMO practitioners to share their best prac- with the latest documents coming from the higher tices as well as collectively brainstorm for solutions headquarters. The webinar was attended by 65 CMO to common issues and concerns related to operations Officers, EPs, and CIVHRs. as well as the overall development of the PN CMO. In the increasing reliance of the media on The remaining topics to be discussed for the following modern technology, it is time for the Philippine Navy months are Basics of Vlogging, Knowing the Enemy, to adopt in the speed at which the world communi- Lecture on CPP-NDF-NPA, Anti-Terrorism Law, and cates. For the second webinar series CPT ALEXAN- Weaponizing International Humanitarian Law. DRE CABALES (INF)PA, Executive Officer of the Psy- ▪ 4 PHILIPPINE NAVY PN ROUGHDECKLOG 5 4 PHILIPPINE NAVY PN ROUGHDECKLOG 5 Feature Story but we are moving in the right direction by increments. I am hopeful that the readership of this More is yet to be done. There should be publication will continue with the commitment to discussions on finding problem sources and chal- enhancing the implementation of GAD plans and lenges that have systemic roots. Hence, exposing programs. Continue with the discussions and pro- these ills is crucial for the need for consistent gender cess of transformation in putting gender issues awareness programs across the service. As the rest in the mainstream. This is the only way that we of the country’s bureaucracy is struggling to find its could shape the future by giving women and men The Gender and Development (GAD) horizon is solutions, the Philippine Navy is also not stopping a voice in charting gender-based interventions. to find ways that work. It will continue to partner a Philippine Navy horizon with Civil Society Groups for more improved capac- If there are still vestiges of patriarch idol- ity-building activities. Team Navy will refine and ism or machismo superiority left in every station or By: GAD, Focal Point System continue to strive for new approaches and strategies quarter in the Philippine Navy, together we should based on strengths and best practices across all units. move forward to educate and push for more parity. Indeed, it is a cumbersome process doing away with The Republic Act No. 7192, otherwise The minority of women in naval forc- We have come a long way. We are moving those habits, practices, and beliefs that had been hard- known as the “Women in Development and Nation es is still the norm, yet we are taking great strides in slowly, but we are moving forward. Deliberately, we wired in a person’s mind due to years of instinctive as- Building Act,” was signed into law on 12 February ensuring that more and more women are protected are unhinging constraints in our minds about gender. signment of gender identities. Let us continue to cham- 1992. This heralded a huge leap for women’s rights and from harassment and violence upon their first steps We are uncovering gender stereotypes of how much a pion women’s contribution to the Fleet. Let us honor opportunities in our country. The law included three into any naval station or quarter. Indeed, there is just what kinds of roles women should be engaged to their contribution to the Philippine Navy! (3) strategies for it to work: (1) setting aside funds for more to GAD than uniformed pay increases, bene- perform or assigned to do Roles we assign each other ▪ gender and development programs and activities; (2) fits, and awards are given fairly and accorded to all in every station or quarter are neither positive nor nega- ensuring that women benefit equally and participate notwithstanding gender.