Chairman Editorial - 3 MGEN RUDIVAL S CABADING AFP Vice - Chairman Messages - 4 COL ALEXIS D TAMONDONG (MNSA) PA PRES. GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO Members SEC. GILBERTO C. TEODORO, JR LTC RICARDO NELANDY B BULATAO CE (GSC) PA GENERAL VICTOR S IBRADO AFP LTC JOSELYN A REGIS CE (GSC) PA CMDR NICOLAS B PELAYO (CE) PA MGEN RUDIVAL S CABADING AFP MAJ RESTITUTO V TABLICO (CE) PA MAJ FRANCIS MARLON S WONG (CE) PA Project Accomplishments - 8 LCDR MELANIA G LAZAR (CE) PN MAJ DOLORES C MOLINO (WAC) PAF SnapShots Anniversary 2008 - 10 The Strategic Role of AFP Corps of Engineers - 11 Editor -In - Chief New Policies - 15 LTC JOSELYN A REGIS CE (GSC) PA Associate Editors The Contract Management Group - 17 LTC RICARDO NELANDY B BULATAO CE (GSC) PA CDR NICOLAS B PELAYO (CE) PN Articles 18 –27 MAJ RESTITUTO V TABLICO (CE) PA MAJ FRANCIS MARLON S WONG (CE) PA Army’s Primary Disaster Relief and Rescue Unit LCDR MELANIA G LAZAR (CE) PN - 525th Engineer Battalion (S) MAJ DOLORES C MOLINO (WAC) PAF - SEABEES…Vital link towards Peace and Development - VISAYAS BUILDERS (53EBde, PA) “Promptly Delivering KBP Projects in Editorial Staff the Region” SSg Angelina Z Santisas (WAC) PA Engr Erlinda E Camongol - Kalayaan Brgys Program (KBP ) Project Visits - A GENERAL surrender his Star Layout/Designer Editor - Winning wars sans bombs and bullets by 355AEW, PAF SSg Angelina Z Santisas (WAC) PA - Air Force Engineers: In STEP with the demands of change DP2 Manuel M Sabbaluca PN - OACE Accomplishment & Activities S1YN Noel P Figura PN - 54Engineer Brigade, PA - On the go.. S1ET Rodaliza E Lanticse PN - The Job Site Team that Will Build your Dream House Contributors OACE OTCE 2009 Awardees - 28 AFCE 51st Engineer Brigade, PA 53rd Engineer Brigade, PA Advertisements - 30 54th Engineer Brigade, PA 525EBn (S), PA THE COVER 355AEW, PAF NCBde, PN The Armed Forces of the Philippines Corps of Engineers (AFPCOE) continues to be a reliable force as it takes a more expanded role in national and base development. More than ever, its contributions in synch with the current thrust cover not only those activities within AFP’s frontier but has spanned the whole archipelago to be instrument for relief, peace and development. The pic- tures show the AFPCOE’s role in support to ISO, socio-economic activities, base devel- opment and in more exigent role of pro- viding assistance during adversity. In gist, the cover depicts the multi-role our engi- neers take on as a united, strong and re- sponsive force of the AFP; its FRONTLINER in action towards PEACE and DEVELOP- MENT. MALACANAÑ PALACE MANILA MESSAGE My warmest congratulations to the officers, men, women and civilian employees of the AFP Corps of Engineers as you celebrate your 113th Founding Anniversary on October 31, 2009. The AFP Corps of Engineers, which was founded more than a century ago, is a living testimony of the overall thrust of the AFP to support and help the government in attaining its development agenda for the country. This commitment is summed up in this year’s Corps’ theme, “AFP Corps of Engineers: a United, Strong and Responsive Frontliner for Peace and Development”, which underscores your role in our national development goals. I take pride to note that you continue to be government’s staunchest ally in promoting peace in the country amid security threats and economic challenges confronting our nation. With your accomplishments, you have indeed brought the national government closer to our people and have become our active partners in nation-building. Let us continue to work together in this one noble purpose. Mabuhay kayong lahat! M A N I L A 31 October 2009 - 1 Republika ng Pilipinas Republic of the Philippines Kagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa Department of National Defense Tanggapan ng Kalihim Office of the Secretary M E S S A G E Let me convey with great pride and pleasure my warmest greetings to the officers and men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Corps of Engineers on the occasion of your 113th Foundation Anniversary. In war and in peace, your engineering services contribute to the national government’s re- solve to bring about genuine and tangible progress that could be readily felt and directly affect the lives of our impoverished communities. The roads, bridges, homes, school buildings, and other facilities that you build are concrete examples of government response to the need to deliver ser- vices to areas that are far-flung, inaccessible, poverty-stricken and conflict-ridden. In places where no commercial enterprise will dare go and invest their manpower and financial resources, we find there the AFP Corps of Engineers in the forefront of activities bringing with them relief, order, security, and hope for a more decent and productive life. Our people are lying on your support. The roofs over their heads provide them with the secu- rity and the resolve to overcome challenges. The paths that you provide lead them closer to the threshold of success. The various infrastructure facilities that you construct reduce the risks from disasters and energize the economy. More importantly, every classroom that you build gives them the opportunity to realize their potential. You truly demonstrate how “A United, Strong and Re- sponsive Frontliner for Peace and Development” can make a difference in the transformation of individual lives and of entire communities. Happy anniversary and carry on! - 2 CHIEF OF STAFF ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES CAMP GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY Message On behalf of the entire Armed Forces of the Philippines, I share with the offi- cers, enlisted and civilian personnel the pride and honor as you celebrate the 113th Founding Anniversary of the AFP Corps of Engineers. I am pleased to note the exemplary accomplishments of the Corps in providing engineer support and assistance to national development projects, especially in completing the Kalayaan Barangay Program (KBP) projects in the soonest possible schedule. Our military engineers have lived up to its reputation of being a vital component of the AFP. Your theme for this year’s celebration, “AFP Corps of Engineers: United, Strong, and Responsive Frontliners for Peace and Development” reaffirms your commitment to duty. I am confident that the men and women of the Corps of Engi- neers will continue to work with the entire Team AFP, as we move forward to attain lasting peace, political stability, economic progress, and infrastructure development in the country. Congratulations for commemorating 113 years of success and service to our country and its people. Mabuhay ang AFP Corps of Engineers! - 3 GENERAL HEADQUARTER ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City This year is another milestone in the AFP Corps of Engineers as we commemorate 113 years of its existence. During the past years, I am most pleased to note the exemplary accomplishments of the Corps which contributed greatly to the fulfillment and enhancement of the AFP’s role both in national security and development. The Corps has been in the frontline in the implementation of Government’s barangay- based initiatives through delivery of basic services and provision for immediate aid to people affected by natural disasters. In particular, the Corps makes it possible for the construction of infrastructures and fa- cilities development in remote areas through the government’s Kalayaan Barangays Program (KBP) infra- structure projects and it never falters to extend assistance for relief and rehabilitation efforts especially lately during the onslaught of series of typhoons that struck the country leaving hundreds of thousands of people displaced and a vast land area inundated. And while the Corps keeps itself occupied with government service related tasks, it maintains to be the AFP’s potent tool in providing support through base infrastructure development programs and for com- bat engineering requirements of its fighting units. For the record, during the past year, the Corps has ac- complished a total of 600 national development projects equivalent to a total of P1,725,035,555.14 and base support development of 302 projects translated to P1,663,715,657.08 benefiting a large sum of com- munity of people and families of soldiers. All these tasks combined make the military engineers a signifi- cant force in the attainment of the AFP’s vision for a peaceful and developed nation. With these significant accomplishments of the AFP Corps of Engineers, this year’s theme: “AFP Corps of Engineers: a United, Strong and Responsive Frontliner for Peace and Development” is truly fitting to show the dedication and commitment of the Corps in its craft. This accomplishment, however, should not deter the Corps from moving up farther and be better servant of the country. As the AFP Chief Engineer, I continue to urge each one of you to continue to improve on your craft and to show your dedication to duty as a reliable and sincere partner in progress and nation building. Happy Anniversary and Mabuhay! RUDIVAL S CABADING MGen AFP The Chief Engineer, AFP - 4 The Corps of Engineers at 113 Steadfast to Service and Call of Duty One hundred thirteen years of existence, even longer than that of the creation of the Philippine armed forces and yet still treks on the path towards full recognition of its true worth and relevance. Call it cynicism or indiffer- ence from some sector towards the Corps’ own realm of soldiery but still, its brand of service and commitment have borne the burnt of combat with great courage, its everyday acts, a depiction of great heroism and its naturally charmed effort, well loved by people. Engineers’ commitment can never be questioned; at 113 the Corps has spanned generations of lives well spent and well lived for the service of God, Country and People.