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RoughDeckLogTHE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE PHILIPPINE NAVY • VOLUME NO. 75 • MARCH 2019

KAGAWASAN SA

TALISAY: FEATURE ARTICLE

PHILIPPINE NAVY PROMOTES TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH PROCUREMENT FORUMPH NAVY, US 7TH FLEET HOLD 5TH STAFF TO STAFF TALKSPH FLEET DEPLOYS 5 NAVY VESSELS TO AUGMENT MARITIME OPERATIONS

NEWS STORY

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CELEBRATING 74 YEARS OF FREEDOM WITH THE PHILIPPINE NAVYTHE NAVAL LEADERPN CONDUCTS 1ST LEG OF PNGF 2019, SIGNS MOU WITH PAMILYA MUNA PILIPINAS

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Editorial BoardVADM ROBERT A EMPEDRAD AFPFlag Officer In Command, Philippine NavyRADM ROMMEL JUDE G ONG AFPVice Commander, Philippine NavyCOMMO LOUMER P BERNABE PNChief of Naval StaffCOL RICARDO D PETROLA PN(M)(GSC)Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for Civil Military Operations, N7

Editorial StaffEditor-In-ChiefCAPT JONATHAN V ZATA PN(GSC)Editorial AssistantsLT MARIA CHRISTINA A ROXAS PNLT ENRICO T PAYONGAYONG PNLT JOY G CARDANO PNLT EDUARD J PABLICO PNTechnical AssistantsSK3 Elvin F Macatangay PN CPL Wenly M Ortega PN(M)S1YN Dexter M Dimabayao PNS1YN Gino G Gullon PNS2PH Jefrey G Ybañez PNS2JO Ronald A Pataueg PNS2JO Glazy M Namia PNS2JO Melchor M Alcala Jr PNS2JO Al-Zoren N Zamora PNS2PH Hans Bryan E Lim PNS2PH Carmelo B Homo PNS2PH Ryan Albert C Sanchez PNS2PH Basir M Lauddin PNMr. Karl Thomas L Rosello CEMs. Ariane Joy A Rodelas CE

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Protecting the Seas, Securing our Future

CONTENT

MORALE & WEFARE4 What is Lent?

5 Lung Cancer

NEWS STORIES6 Philippine Navy promotes Transparency,

Accountability through Procurement Forum

8 PH Navy, US 7th Fleet hold 5th Staff to Staff Talks

9 PN welcomes new Chief of Naval Staff10 Russian Navy Chief visits PH Navy

headquarters11 2 Thai Navy frigates arrive in Manila12 PH Navy Chief attends LIMA ‘1912 Navy Awards Top Female Skippers,

Aviator and Tank Commander14 PH Fleet deploys 5 Navy vessels to

augment maritime operations14 PMMA Dean, 9 others reappointed and

sworn in as commissioned Navy officers16 NFEM, BFAR hold Fisherfolks

Engagement Forum 201917 Peace Rally: A Unity Walk for Peace18 NAVFORCEN joins raid in uprooting

P3.4M worth of Marijuana in Cebu Plantation Sites

19 Marine Operating Units intercept boat carrying sacks of Ammonium

FEATURE ARTICLES20 From ‘rising’ to ‘risen’? Transformations

in Chinese foreign policy and its implications for ASEAN centrality

22 Immersion in PH Navy Seabees24 Philippine Navy Heraldry Board reports

strong CY 2018 performance26 Kagawasan sa Talisay: Celebrating 74

years of freedom with the Philippine Navy

THE NAVAL LEADER27 PN conducts 1st Leg of PNGF 2019,

signs MOU with Pamilya Muna Pilipinas

ANNOUNCEMENT29 Best Photo and Article for February

NEED TO KNOW

29 Early Philippine-Korean Naval relationship

29 Log Book

30 FACEBOOK CORNER

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VOLUME NO. 75 • MARCH 2019 ISSUE

ABOUT THE COVERParticipants of the re-enactment of the “Talisay Landing” or “Battle of the Visayas”, including Phil-ippine Navy personnel, proudly wave the Philippine Flag during the 74th anniversary commemoration of the historic battle on March 26, 2019 along Larawan Beach, Talisay City, Cebu.


MORALE & WELFARE

WHAT IS

LENT?It commemorates the 40 days before the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus, based on the 40 years in which the Israeli wandered the desert and the 40 days in which Jesus was tempted by Satan.

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OF LENTPRAYERIt helps us be close to Christ and in constant dialogue with Him, joining Him in his sacrifice in the cross.

FASTING & ABSTINENCEBoth are practiced on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Abstinence is practiced every Friday during Lent.

ALMSGIVINGGiving what we have helps us to understand Christ’s generosity in the cross.

LENT FEAST DAYSPALM SUNDAY Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem

HOLY THURSDAYLast Supper and Passover

GOOD FRIDAYJesus’ death on the Cross

EASTER SUNDAYJesus has resurrected!

WHEN DOES LENT BEGINS?

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, where we remember our mortality and need for repentance.

FASTING

One meal a day

Mandatory from 18 to 59 years old

ABSTINENCE

No meat

Mandatory from 14 years old

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LUNG CANCERFACTS & PREVENTION

RISK FACTORS

1. Smoking2. Exposure to involuntarily smoking (Secondary hand smoking)3. Exposure to asbestos and other carcinogens4. Family history of lung cancer5. Pollution (Air pollutants such as combustion of diesel and other fuels)

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

• Wheezing• Chest Pain• Bone Pain• Headache• Hoarseness• Shortness of Breath• Difficulty in swallowing• Losing weight without trying• Feeling very tired all the time• Swelling of the neck and face• Weight loss with no known cause• A new cough that doesn’t go away• Repeated pneumonia or bronchitis• Coughing up blood, even a small amount• Changes in a chronic cough or “smoker’s cough”

TREATMENT

Management of lung cancer is usually done by:1. Surgery2. Chemotherapy3. Radiation therapy

PREVENTION

There’s no sure way to prevent lung cancer, but the risks can be reduced by the following measures:

Don’t Smoke. If you’ve never smoked, don’t start. Talk to your children about not smoking so that they can understand how to avoid this major risk factor for lung cancer

Stop smoking. Stop smoking now. Quitting reduces your risk of lung cancer, even if you’ve smoked for years.

Avoid secondhand smoke. If you live or work with a smoker, urge him or her to quit. At the very least, ask him

or her to smoke outside.

Avoid carcinogens at work. Take precautions to protect yourself from exposure to toxic chemical at work. Follow your employer’s precautions.

Eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables. Choose a healthy diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Exercise most days of the week. If you don’t exercise regularly, start out slowly.

A type of cancer that begins in the lungs. The lungs are two spongy organs in your chest that take in oxygen when you inhale and release carbon dioxide when you exhale.

from: Office of the Chief Surgeon PN

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NEWS STORIES

The Philippine Navy (PN) held its first PN Procurement Forum on March 20 at the Rizal Park Hotel, South Road Drive in Ermita, Manila.

Around 300 participants from the Department of National Defense (DND), General Headquarters, logis-tics officers from the Philippine Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as repre-sentatives from the local and foreign proponents of PN projects took part in this event. The forum focused on the issues of procurement activities as part of the PN’s initiatives to strength-en systems and procedures to ensure check and balance and transparency in the procurement system.

With the theme “Strengthening Partnerships in Promoting Transpar-ency and Accountability to Ensure Corruption-Free Procurement Sys-tem,” the Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy, Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad welcomed all invited guests in this forum. In his remarks, he stated that, “Today’s activity is a testament to the PN’s mission of ensuring that our procurement system is strategic

and sustainable – one that is not only responsive to our naval requirements, but more importantly free from cor-ruption and other forms of malprac-tices.”

Highlights of the forum were the inputs shared by the invited guest speakers as well as the discussions that underscored the importance of a responsive procurement system for the strategic and operational needs of the Navy.

Col. De Silva Joe Ronesh, Defense Attaché of Singapore to the Philippines shared the best practices within Singa-pore’s procurement systems, anti-cor-ruption framework and innovative ways for acquisition and procurement that may be considered by the PN.

PN’s experiences on the procure-ment process were discussed by Com-mo. Alberto B. Carlos, the Chairman of PN Bids and Awards Committee. He informed that the PN will create a One-Stop Shop for all procurement needs of the Navy. This is to ensure not only streamlined processes but of the system

to be unified and centralized to avoid being tainted with any assumptions.

Assistant Secretary Jesus Rey R. Avilla of DND shared his insights on the AFP’s Defense Acquisition System (DAS). He highlighted the importance of DAS on the PN’s acquisition to re-spond more effectively and efficient-ly to security challenges and defense needs.

Director Amanella D. Arevalo of the Department of Budget and Man-agement comprehensively appraised the DBM’s execution of CY 2019 Bud-get through the Annual Cash Based Appropriations which will put empha-sis on accelerating program delivery.

On the other hand, Junelyn A. Pa-gunsan of the Office of Ombudsman delivered the presentation that iden-tified the core results of corruptions; these include a sound procurement paradigm ensuring the identified needs are procured and implemented.

During the closing ceremony, De-fense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenza-na noted that the forum was able to achieve its objective. “The procure-ment process is a process that we can’t get away. When you run the govern-ment, there will always be procure-men,” said the SND.

The defense secretary further em-phasized the signifance of the Procure-ment Forum saying, “the package here is that we will get the best equipment, the process is transparent and fair for everyone and at the end of the day, everybody should be happy. With this forum, we may able to have a seamless, trouble free procurement process…Let’s work together, we assure the pro-ponents that we will make the procure-

ment process to be fair and we will see to it that corruption to be eliminated, practices of the past will not bother us again because we will have a more credible defense especially through the Philippine Navy.”

The event highlighted the means of collective effort as a primary key to en-sure the Navy’s procurement system is resistant to corruption – with the proper institutions and mechanisms in place to deter it. This system is inte-gral for the PN to meet its national and regional security obligations, not only to address a wide range of threats, but also to become an indispensable tool for nation building.▪

Philippine Navy promotes Transparency, Accountability through Procurement Forum


The Philippine Navy (PN) and the US 7th Fleet (US7F) held the Staff to Staff Talks on March 18 aboard the 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) docked at Pier 15, South Harbor, Ma-nila in further strengthening the ties between the two navies through mili-tary exchanges and dialogues.

The PN Vice Commander, Rear Adm. Rommel Jude G. Ong, co-chaired the activity opposite Rear Adm. Theo-dore LeClair, the Deputy Commander of the US7F. The PN delegation, com-prised of selected Headquarters Philip-pine Navy (HPN) Staff, met with their US7F counterparts to discuss topics on maritime security challenges, mar-itime security environment, and re-spective navies’ offerings and requests on training and education programs, and future of combined maritime co-operative activities.

The activity was divided into two

with the first half allotted for discus-sions of pre-selected agenda while the afternoon session gave way for work group discussions on topics relating to the participant’s field of office/expertise.

PN’s Staff for Plans, Capt. Joe An-thony Orbe shared, “I am very much privileged to have been part of this another milestone with the US7F. Our long-standing relationship with the USN made it easier to agree on matters that we both value, sharing a common sense of commitment and passion to serve our respective coun-tries.”

“It has been a very fruitful un-dertaking. The interaction that went into coming up with doable activities for the two navies is a testament of the evolving relationship among key staff of the PN and US7F in proac-tively addressing mutual maritime interests,” as remarked by Rear Ad-miral Ong in his speech during the conclusion of the event.

For his part, Vice Adm. Phillip Sawyer, Commander, US7F said, "Our nations are long standing allies and our navies have worked together for generations. The discussions be-tween our teams today on USS Blue

PH Navy, US 7th Fleet hold 5th Staff to Staff Talks

The Philippine Navy (PN) welcomed its new Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) during the Change of Chief of Office ceremony presided by Flag Officer In Command, PN, Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad held at Headquarters Philippine Navy (HPN), Manila on March 01.

Former Naval Forces Central Com-mander, Commo. Loumer P. Bernabe, replaced Rear Adm. Erick A. Kagaoan who led the HPN staff in accomplish-ing the missions of the Command for the last 15 months, and who will now serve as the Commander of Naval Forc-es Western Mindanao.

In his stint as the Chief of Na-val Staff, Rear Adm. Kagaoan ac-complished commendable work and demonstrated outstanding leadership as he exercised general supervision over the HPN staff.

Vice Adm. Empedrad, in his re-marks during the ceremony, was all

praises for the outgoing Chief of Naval Staff highlighting the role of Rear Adm. Kagaoan in the many accomplishments of the PN in 2018 including the success-ful staging of the 120th PN Anniversa-ry and the historic missile live fire test-ing off the waters in Bataan.

“I have nothing but praise for his passion to serve the Philippine Navy in another capacity. I told him thanks which I believe is not enough to express my gratitude for all his excellent service as the Chief of Naval Staff,” he added.

On the other hand, the Navy chief expressed his respect and confidence

PN welcomes new Chief of Naval Staff

Ridge were a great success, and I'm looking forward to cooperating to-gether throughout the year."

The staff to staff talks concluded with both heads of delegation sign-ing the agreed minutes of the meet-ing paving the way for more proac-tive maritime cooperative activities.

The PN-US7F Staff to Staff Talks is a periodic engagement between the staff from PN and US7F, which serves as a forum to discuss future initiatives on broader strategic, or-ganizational, managerial, personnel, training and operational issues of mutual interest or beneficial to both navies.▪

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in Commo. Bernabe to lead the most important PN staff and the so-called “central nervous system” of the HPN, the CNS office.

“Mataas ang respeto ko sayo at mataas ang tingin ko sayong potential at capability to lead the Office of CNS...Let’s work together for the glory of the Philippine Navy,” said Vice Adm. Empedrad.

He further challenged Commo. Ber-

nabe to not only match the accomplish-ments of the former CNS but to surpass it saying, “I encourage [you] na dapat lampasan mo pa ang ginawa ni Rear Adm. Kagaoan. And I’m sure you’ll be able to do that by the grace of the Lord.”

The Change of Chief of Office is a time-honored tradition in the military service that emulates the complex abil-ity of each and every Naval Officers to assumed post duly designated by proper authority.▪

A battalion of Sailors and Marines ac-corded a fitting arrival honors for the Russian Navy Commander in Chief, Adm. Vladimir I. Korolyov, as he vis-ited the Philippine Navy (PN) head-quarters at Naval Station Jose Andra-da, Roxas Blvd., Manila on March 20.

The visiting admiral was wel-comed by the Flag Officer In Com-mand (FOIC), PN, Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad as the military host. He was then conferred the Honorary Flag Rank Command Badge and Plaque at the Hall of Flags followed by the PN organizational briefing.

Admiral Korolyov and members of his staff arrived in the country on March 18 as official guests of the PN. His visit officially started with a wreath laying at Rizal Monument in Luneta, cultural tour around Intramur-os, Manila and visit to PN vessel BRP Tarlac (LD601).

The Russian Navy Chief also paid courtesy calls to the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Secretary of National Defense, and toured the Corregidor Island during his four-day visit in the country.

This visit epitomized the deepen-ing friendship between the Philippine and Russian Navies established in the recent years. It further trumpets the PN’s commitment in promoting naval diplomacy and camaraderie and fos-tering goodwill with other navies.▪

Russian Navy Chief visits PH Navy headquarters

Two frigates in the service of the Roy-al Thai Navy (RTN), HTMS (His Thai Majesty’s Ship) Naresuan (FFG-421) and Bangpakong (FFG-456), arrived at Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila on March 29 for a goodwill visit to the Philippines until April 2.

The Thai delegation was headed by the Deputy Commander of Royal Thai Naval Academy, Rear Adm. Chanint Phadungkiat. Part of the visiting con-tingent was the RTN Cadet Cruise Training Unit comprised of more than 500 naval cadets.

The customary practice that the Philippine Navy (PN) renders to all visiting navies began with a PN ves-sel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16), meet-ing the RTN vessels at the vicinity of Corregidor Island and subsequently escorted them to the berthing area. PN delegates headed by the Commander of Naval Combat Engineering Bri-gade, Commo. Alberto B. Carlos then accorded the visiting navy a welcome ceremony followed by a presser and port briefing related to health and se-curity aboard one of RTN vessels.

In his statement, Commo. Carlos warmly welcomed the RTN delega-tion and highlighted the significance of the visit saying, “The arrival of our Royal Thai Navy counterparts under-scores the continuing efforts to further strengthen the relationship between our governments and navies. This will further enhance and sustain the promo-

tion of peace, stability, and maritime cooperation through naval diplomacy.”

In response, Rear Adm. Phadun-gkiat conveyed his appreciation for the warm welcome of the PN and ex-pressed keenness in the scheduled engagements between the two navies during their stay in Manila.

Rear Adm. Phadungkiat and the

commanding officers of two RTN ships paid courtesy call to the Flag Officer in Command, PN, Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad at the PN headquarters in Roxas Blvd., Manila. Building engage-ments were also conducted between PN and RTN personnel such as ship-board tour, reciprocal receptions and friendly games.

This year’s visit marked the fourth time that RTN ships arrive in the country since 2010. The establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries can be traced back to 1940s and has since been strengthened through exchanges of high-level and military visits.

This visit translated into the sus-tainment of already strong friendship between the Philippines and its ASE-AN partner navy which also benefits both armed forces. The fitting recep-tion bestowed by PN promoted peace and stability and enhanced maritime cooperation through naval diplomacy and camaraderie.▪

2 Thai Navy frigates arrive in Manila

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The Flag Officer In Command, Phil-ippine Navy (FOIC, PN) Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad, along with se-lect members of his staff, attended the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2019 in in Langkawi, Malaysia.

Among the major activities par-ticipated in by the FOIC, PN were the Chief of Navies’ Roundtable Talks following the formal opening of the exhibition at Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre on March 26. The PN delegates then made rounds to dif-ferent booths of participating exhibi-tors before witnessing the maritime demonstration.

Vice Adm. Empedrad also received visitors paying courtesy including the French Armed Forces in French Poly-nesia Commander, French Maritime Commander for the Pacific, and De-fense Conseil International. The FOIC, PN then had bilateral talks with U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander.

LIMA is the largest show of its kind within the Asia Pacific Region and considered as one of the most influen-tial exhibitions in Asia since it is a ded-

icated maritime and aerospace exhibi-tion for defense, civil and commercial aviation, shipbuilding and ship repair. It is held biennially since 1991.

The PN’s attendance in this event gave the Command an ideal platform where it can further expand on mod-ern maritime technologies and engage industries towards forging partner-ships vital for the realization of its modernization program.▪

PH Navy Chief attends LIMA ‘19

Navy Awards Top Female Skippers, Aviator and Tank CommanderIn time with the celebration of the Women’s Month this March, the Philip-pine Navy (PN) gave recognition to its

female personnel who have rendered exemplary services in their respective units during the morning colors on

surveillance plane during conduct of maritime reconnaissance and air patrol in the West Philippine Sea.

Also awarded with Military Merit Medal for their invaluable services to the organization as naval reservists were Cdr. Apolinario A. Celoza, Lcdr. Rosalio L. Ilag, Petty Officer Third Class Richard E. Yap and Seaman Sec-ond Class Jonathan M. Larangjo. Cdr. Celoza and the three other reserv-ists willingly shared their knowledge and expertise as chief engineers and machinery technicians to the officers and enlisted personnel of BRP Tarlac (LD601).

Earlier this month, the PN partici-pated in the simultaneous flag raising ceremony held at Headquarters Phil-ippine Navy, Roxas Blvd., Manila on March 04 as kickoff activity in obser-vance of this nationwide celebration.

The National Women’s Month is celebrated every March as part of the worldwide observance of the Interna-tional Women’s Day. With the theme: “We make change work for women,” this year’s celebration highlights the empowerment of women as active con-tributors and claimholders of develop-ment anchoring in the present admin-istration’s commitment of “malasakit at pagbabago” or true compassion and real change.▪

March 25 at Naval Station Jose Francis-co, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

The Flag Officer In Command, PN, Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad con-ferred Meritorious Achievement Med-als to Cdr. Marissa Arlene A. Martinez, Cdr. Elvira R. Gonzalez, Maj. Maria Rowena A. Muyuela and Lcdr. Jovy G. Iringan who all excelled in their respec-tive fields and made vital contributions to the success of the overall operations of the Navy.

In his speech, Vice Adm. Empe-drad commended the awardees and re-marked that true naval service knows no gender saying, “Outstanding ser-vice in the navy does not depend on one’s religion nor gender. It’s about upholding our core values of honor, duty and loyalty. These outstanding awardees therefore are epitome of ex-cellent naval service. Honoring them is a tribute to their outstanding achieve-ments in their own fields of excellence made especially meaningful in the ob-servance of Women’s Month in making our Navy stronger and more credible.”

Cdr. Martinez was awarded for be-ing a member of the first batch of female officers of the PN and for holding stra-tegic positions in the Command. Cdr. Gonzalez, on the other hand, was rec-ognized for her outstanding leadership as commanding officer of various Navy vessels and for ably leading her ship in various joint and naval operations in Western Mindanao area. Known as the “First Female Marine Armor Of-ficer,” Maj. Muyuela was awarded for her superior performance of her duties and for her contributions in the gender mainstreaming initiatives of the Navy. Lastly, naval aviator Lt. Iringan re-ceived recognition for her leadership as the Pilot-In-Command of PN maritime


The Commander Philippine Fleet, Rear Adm. Danilo R. Rodelas, led the deployment of five navy ships at Capt. Moya Boat Landing, Naval Base Cavite, Sangley Point, Cavite City to different Naval Operating Forces on March 04.

It was a momentous day for the Philippine Fleet as the Command held a Joint Send-Off Ceremony to BRP Manuel Gomez (PC388), BRP Heracleo Alano (PC376), BRP Tausug (LC295), BRP Subanon (LC291) and BRP Bacolod City (LS550) to its re-spective naval operational areas after having completed its Dry Docking and Other Related Repairs (DDORR) at the Naval Shipyard in Fort San Fe-lipe, Cavite City.

In his message during the ceremo-ny, Rear Adm. Rodelas commended

the officers and enlisted personnel of the five vessels saying, "The most honorable call and excellent service to the Navy is Sea Duty. I see many ex-amples of valuable and brave sailors who, for me, prove that the soul, spirit and life of our Navy is indeed strong."

“The deployment of these naval assets to the different naval forces takes the accomplishment of the Phil-ippine Navy's mission one sure step ahead,” he added.

Deployment plays a very crucial role in the Navy's effective conduct of maritime patrol operations, inter-nal security operations and logistics support missions with the end view of better serving the Filipino peo-ple, guided by the Philippine Navy’s mandate of protecting our seas, se-curing our future.▪

PH Fleet deploys 5 Navy vessels to augment maritime operationsby: Fleet PAO

A Maritime School Dean and Master Mariner were reappointed to the next higher rank while eight others took oath as newly commissioned officers

PMMA Dean, 9 others reappointed and sworn in as commissioned Navy officers

in the reserve force of the Philippine Navy (PN) on March 12 at Headquar-ters Philippine Navy in Roxas Blvd., Manila.

Philippine Merchant Marine Acad-emy (PMMA) Dean of Marine Engi-neering, Reservist Lt. Charlie M. Pan-dongan and Master Mariner, Reservist Ens. Modesto Gubaton were promoted as Commander and Lieutenant Com-mander, respectively.

Joining the two in the donning of ranks and oath taking ceremony were the following: Atty. Henry Benjamin O. Kanapi III (Commander), Atty. Su-harto M. Ambolodto (Commander), Mr. Reynaldo M. Rosas (Commander), Mr. Nolivienne C. Ermitaño (Com-mander), Ms. Maria Amber V. Haga-da (Commander), Mr. Ray R. Elevazo (Commander), ASEC Sergio E. Yap II (Lieutenant Commander), and Mr. Jude Raul N. Manjares (Lieutenant).

The Flag Officer In Command, PN, Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad pre-sided over the ceremony during the Monday morning colors. He warmly welcomed the newly reappointed and sworn in Navy reservists and applaud-ed their sense of volunteerism and commitment to serving the nation.

The Navy chief also underscored the role of the Naval Reserve Force in the organization stating that “Kailan-gan namin kayo because as we move

Navy organization.”

Vice Adm. Empedrad ended his message by enjoining everyone to serve our maritime nation in achieving peace, progress and prosperity.

The Navy reservists are valuable components of the organization as force multipliers essential to nation’s defense. The Reserve Force helps the PN in addressing the various challeng-es confronting the organization at pres-ent, specifically in terms of manpower, training, and resources, which is very much crucial now that your Navy is working its way towards becoming the strong and credible organization that it desires to be.▪

forward to become a strong and credible Philippine Navy, if we don’t have a strong and credible Naval reserve force ay hindi natin ma-sasabi na tayo ay mal-akas. They are [Navy reservists] our force multipliers; they are the ones who are helping us during HADR; they are the ones supporting us all our undertaking as


Around 44 fisherfolks actively joined in the Fisherfolks Engagement Forum headed by Naval Forces Eastern Min-danao (NFEM) in partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region-XI held at San Isidro Elementary School, Baran-gay San Isidro, Tagum City, Davao del Norte on March 09.

The activity, led by Civil Military Operations Unit – Eastern Mindanao (CMOU-EM) Commanding Officer, Maj. Muktadir J. Harun, aimed to en-hance the knowledge of participants regarding the Maritime Situational Awareness, importance of Barangay Intelligence Networks (BINs) and im-plementation of the Philippine Fish-eries Code and issues on anti-illegal fishing.

The program started with a lecture on the Implementing Rules and Reg-ulations of Republic Act No.8550 as Amended by Republic Act No.10654 tackled by Atty. Rachel Mernil Mara-tas-Bacera, BFAR-RFO-XI. The code promotes and protects the right of mu-nicipal fisherfolk, particularly in the preferential use of municipal waters. It further mandates the government to promote the general welfare of munic-ipal fishers through provision of sup-port services and fair labor practices. Afterwards, a lecture on Financing Fisheries Entrepreneurial Project was discussed by Mr. Antolin E. Bong-cawel Jr, Officer-in-Charge, Provincial

Fisheries Office, Davao del Norte. The project aims to help the member of fisherfolks to have an alternative in-come through loan access for them to start small business. Lastly, Ms. Jixce-lyn Protacion, Training Division Staff, BFAR XI tackled about Fish Processing such as dried fish and other fish prod-ucts. The discussion helped the partic-ipants to enhance their understanding as well as to hone their skills and wid-en their source of income in order to alleviate their financial and economic challenges.

In general, the successful conduct of this activity allowed the beneficia-ries to grow their insights and be in-structed on the most proficient meth-od to amplify the economic utilization of fishery resources in an integrated manner while putting some limits to fishing. The forum was a manifesta-tion of the Philippine Navy’s commit-ment as peace advocates and partners of the fisherfolks and the Filipino peo-ple.▪

NFEM, BFAR hold Fisherfolks Engagement Forum 2019by: Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao PAo

In line with the unit’s mission to pro-mote peace and public trust through cooperation, collaboration and con-duct of sociological and develop-mental activities, and as guided by the AFP’s Development Support and Security Plan “KAPAYAPAAN”, the Marine Battalion Landing Team-1 (MBLT-1) under the leadership of Ltcol. Ashley N. Nastor, through its maneuver units stationed in the municipalities of Luuk, Pata, Siasi, Lugus, Banguingi and Pandami of the 2nd District of Province of Sulu conducted a massive Peace Rallies on Feb. 06, 11, 12 and 14 with the theme: “Progress and development is attain-able only by Peace. Love Peace. No to Violence!.”

The activity sought to obtain ideas on how to eliminate the dreadful act of violence often associated as hindrance to the goal of achieving ultimate peace in the province of Sulu. Further, it was an act of absolute protest against the atrocities and terroristic activities brought by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) such as kidnapping for ransom incidents and the recent bombing of

Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo, Sulu killed numerous innocent civilians as well as members of the uniformed ser-vices.

The peace rallies were successfully conducted through the full coopera-tion of the different local chief execu-tives, municipal and barangay officials and volunteers coming from the reli-gious, defense and law enforcement, and health and education sectors, peace advocates and other invited or-ganizations and line agencies in the MBLT-1’s area of operations number-ing to a total of more or less 5,000 at-tendees.

The attendees collectively walked and marched along with the beat of the bugle and drums and in time with the music, carrying with them their peace slogans. Prior the culmination of every peace rallies, the heads and representatives of participating orga-nizations/sectors were given a chance to deliver their perspectives on peace and progress, recommended worthy solutions to formally solve and stop the problem on terrorism, and subse-

PEACE RALLY: A Unity Walk for Peaceby: 1LT Jhoan B. Gabitanan PN(M)


In the early morning of March 21, Na-val Forces Central (NFC) participated in the joint operations of eradicating il-legal cultivation of marijuana in Cebu.

As part of NFC’s operational activ-ities, two marijuana plantation sites in Barangays Tungkay and General Climaco in Toledo City were raided at around 6 a.m Together with the joint operatives of the PDEA Regional Office 7, Toledo City Police Station, a total of 10,000 fully-grown marijuana plants with an estimated amount of Php3.4M were uprooted and burned during the operation.

The operation was led by the PDEA-7 and was considered as a high-impact operation (HIO) due to the identified value. Ten of the fully-grown marijua-na plants were collected as laboratory samples for testing and analysis during the investigation.

Reports received stated that the al-leged cultivator was able to fled from the cultivation site but will be filed with appropriate charges by PDEA-7 for violation of Article II Section 16 of Republic Act 9165 (Cultivation or Cul-

ture of Plants Classified as Dangerous Drugs). The identity of the cultivator is still being held due to ongoing investi-gation.

Aside from the stated land op-erations, the Naval Task Group 50.1 “Stingray,” are continuously conduct-ing intensified maritime operations in securing the entire Visayas region. As the summer season approaches, secur-

NAVFORCEN joins raid in uprooting P3.4M worth of Marijuana in Cebu Plantation Sites by: Ens. Maria Amanda Precious R. Zamuco PN

Marine operating units conducted seaborne patrol on board a Small Unit Riverine Craft (SURC) / Self Reliant De-fense Posture (SRDP) boat and success-fully intercepted a motorized banca loaded with 37 sacks of ammonium ni-trate (used as a fertilizer and as a com-ponent of some explosives), off the wa-ters of Simisa Island, heading towards Isabela City, Basilan on March 14.

The marine operating units were composed of elements from 83rd In-shore Boat Company Inshore Boat Battalion (83IBC, IBBN), augmented by personnel of 84th Inshore Boat Company (84IBC, IBBN), under Phil-ippine Marine Ready Force Sulu (PM-RFS).

The intercepted motorized banca was identified as a Jungkong type boat, colored white with 13HP double engine (Honda). It was loaded with 37

white sacks of Ammonium Nitrate (25 kilos per sack) and one spare engine.

Subsequently, the motorized ban-ca was towed and brought to Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 Tactical Command Post located at Simisa Is-land, Banguingui, Sulu for initial cus-todial debriefing of the passengers on board.

During the custodial debrief-ing by the PMRFS operatives, it was found out that all passengers of the intercepted motorized banca were from Tampakan, Laminusa, Siasi Sulu, identified as follows: Mamba-hu Buhali, 48; Jailani Jalali, 57: Larry Jalali, 25; and Norma Buhali, 35 (wife of Mambahu Buhali).

The apprehended persons were-turned over to Banguingui Municipal Police Station (MPS) Sulu, for proper

Marine Operating Units intercept boat carrying sacks of Ammonium by: Naval Forces Western Mindanao PAO

quently condemned the terror acts of the ASG by burning several effigies of the latter.

Through this initiative, the tar-get communities were catalyzed to be more cooperative with the AFP in terms of monitoring the entry or

movement of terrorists and other law-less elements. Likewise, it strength-ened the harmonious relationship between the different sectors of the government and members of the com-munity to stand united for peace and further awakened their love for their homeland.▪

ing the different tourist destinations is also one of the top priorities in prepara-tion for the influx of tourists in the re-gion.The said task group also function in supporting operations for maritime law enforcement.

The Philippine Navy, through the NFC, highly supports law enforcement and security operations as the coun-try persevere in dealing with evolving challenges and threats in the region. This is also a part of NFC’s contribution

to its mandate of securing our mari-time domain. The Central Command, through the NFC, is always ready to respond to ensure the safety and se-curity of the people in the Visayas and its nearby communities. NFC will not tolerate illegal activities that will en-danger the lives of the Filipino people. Through the establishment of strong partnerships, the Navy will continue to create a maritime environment suitable for our country’s economic growth, de-velopment and sustainment.▪

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There remains substantial discussion if the undoubtedly growing influence of China in international affairs should finally accord it ‘great power’ status in the eyes of smaller states. One of this points to the question whether China is a ‘status quo’ power willing to pro-vide economic and security guaran-tees to ASEAN countries and ensure continuity in the scheme of things, or

a ‘revisionist’ one bold enough to com-pletely upend a longstanding Ameri-can-led order to promote its own stra-tegic designs. Regardless of these two assumptions, it proves clear that China has reached a new level of power and capability that finally break away from Deng Xiaoping’s “bide one’s time and hide one’s capacities” approach its as-cent. Given this prime position in the

regional hierarchy, it is fitting to in-quire what could China’s newfound confidence in its foreign policy spell for Southeast Asia, where its own am-bitions continue to contend with a de-clining but still persistent American hegemonic presence? Where should ASEAN stand on this?

A radical break: From Hu Jintao (2002-2012) to Xi Jinping (2012-present)

The clearest contrast in the leader-ship inclinations between Hu and Xi is the intensity at which their foreign pol-icy ambitions for ASEAN, and regions beyond, have been actively pursued. Fundamentally, Hu’s political and eco-nomic initiatives were mainly charac-terized by passivity and non-confron-tation of adversaries (e.g., ‘peaceful development’ policy; status quo pos-turing in the South China Sea dispute), while Xi’ own set of goals appear to be the most ambitious, forward-looking foreign policy adventures to date since Mao Zedong founded the PRC in 1949. From the Belt and Road Initiative (2013), ‘New Asian Security Concept’ (2014) to a ‘New Type of Great Power Relations’ (2013), the present trajectory of Chinese foreign policy demonstrates a willful intent to present Southeast Asia with an alternative, but arguably viable re-gional order. Notwithstanding, in ana-lyzing this transformation, we have to ascribe equal importance to the ‘exter-nal passivity’ of Hu because his domes-tic focus on strengthening the Chinese economy first --- more than anything else --- was instrumental in laying the groundwork for China’s rise to pow-er. The massive political and financial capital presently at China’s disposal is thoroughly linked to the rigorous re-forms promulgated under his watch, and which were pursued even at the cost of political reform. In a sense, the Hu era was a stepping stone (predom-

inantly in terms of wealth acquisition) for Chinese strategic initiatives to be finally realized in the international stage, when it felt credible enough to show its capacities.

Reconciling China and ASEAN’s interests

China’s involvement in ASEAN af-fairs had dramatically increased since it rise to global prominence. Despite this, there is a palpable discomfort on both sides as regards the divergence in a number of their core interests. This is most amplified in the South China Sea dispute, where ASEAN claimant states’ threat perceptions of Beijing are ripen-ing even with the latter’s relentless eco-nomic inducements (e.g. infrastructural and other critical loan pledges). Discus-sions on a Code of Conduct (COC) to govern China-ASEAN interaction in the South China Sea, for instance, have recently encountered an impasse due to a controversial stipulation which would grant China a ‘veto’ should the regional bloc decide to hold joint mil-itary drills with other countries such as the US. Should this be the case, this would substantially reshape ASEAN’s security environment, and even com-promise existing treaty alliances (e.g., US-Philippines; US-Thailand defense pacts), arguably linchpins of stability and predictability in this region.

Ultimately, China should realize that its muscle diplomacy can only take it so far. While Chinese economic charm may attract countries to partake in its quest for an ‘Asian security for and by Asians’ in the short to medium term, there will always be a saturation point on those at the receiving end, es-pecially those that have been the sub-ject of its ‘debt traps’ (i.e., risky loans). When push comes to shove, China risks undermining altogether its hard-fought advances in eradicating ASEAN’s pro-

From ‘rising’ to ‘risen’?

by: Mr. Joseph Mari I. Fabian

filing of case and disposition.

Further, on March 15, the four ap-prehended persons were transport-ed from Simisa Island, Banguingui to Tanduh Bato Pier, Luuk, Sulu on-board SRDP boat and subsequently transferred to PN vessel, LC297 which transported them to Jolo, Sulu. After-wards, subject persons were brought to Camp Teodulfu Bautista Station Hospital for medical examination.

On the same day, personnel of PMRFS together with PNP personnel of Banguingui MPS brought the four at Integrated Provincial Hospital Of-

fice, Sulu for another medical check-up. After which, they were properly turned over to Sulu PNP for proper disposition.

The continuous intensive military operations and selfless dedications of the government troops particularly the Marine Forces in Sulu led to appre-hension of the motorized banca load-ed with illegal chemical compound. Through the Naval Forces Western Mindanao, under Western Mindanao Command, the Philippine Navy and the AFP as a whole, will continue its effort to deny the presence of illegal activities in its area of operation.▪

Transformations in Chinese foreign policy and its implications for ASEAN centrality


found ‘trust deficit’ of it which stems from the disconnect between its words and actions --- Beijing‘s rhetoric versus actual maneuvers in the South China Sea is instructive. Being a great power does not only require a country to accu-mulate immense power and wealth; co-erced deference and legitimate respect from its peers are two different things from which it must distinguish.

ASEAN’s future?While ASEAN’s economic policy

recognizes China as a major driver of economic growth, this should not be a reason for the bloc to fully overlook unsettling Chinese assertiveness. ASE-AN’s consensus approach to its deci-sion-making does not benefit a unified regional policy given China’s ability to make or break its economies every time it faces rebuke from the bloc for its co-ercive terms. This applies particularly to those heavily reliant on Chinese lar-gesse to keep their finances afloat. In terms of empowering ASEAN central-ity, it is a welcome development that there are reform-minded movements pushing for an ASEAN parliament with full enforcement capacity to pass critical resolutions by a vote of plurali-ty instead of the current preference for unanimity. Its implications for ASE-AN-China relations are huge and can be the subject of another piece. More importantly, ASEAN can reaffirm its centrality even without completely re-jecting Chinese investments as long as it remains cognizant of the long term costs of such economic relationship; the lessons of countries who fell prey to these persuasive but risky econom-ic guarantees (e.g., Sri Lanka) should not be lost in ASEAN’s evolving policy toward China. And for China, it may be considered a risen power, but one should keep in mind that throughout history, even the great powers in their hubristic pride, they eventually fall.▪

Immersion in PH Navy Seabeesby: Wally H. Santos, Student - SCCSTSHS

The Sen. Renato “Campañero” Cayetano Memorial Science and Technology High School (SCCST-SHS) chose the Naval Combat En-gineering Brigade (NCEBde) of the Philippine Navy (PN) to be its part-ner institution to accommodate 39 students for their Work Immersion from Jan. 16 to Feb. 07, 2019. A pro-gram for the Senior High School or the K-to-12 Curriculum to undergo 80-hours hands-on experience, a work simulation which the Grades 11 and 12 students will undergo to expose ourselves to the actual workplace setting which will pro-vide opportunities to familiarize ourselves with the workplace, ex-perience employment simulation, and apply our competencies in areas of specialization in an au-thentic work environment under the supervision of our school head and the designated personnel of the partner institution that are able and willing to lend their ex-pertise and resources.

In accordance to the Depart-ment of Education (DepEd) Order No. 40 series of 2015. This is also a requirement for our graduation in secondary education in order to achieve academic excellence and

to continuously help us develop our full potentials and make us better individuals. Work immersion served as our training field to help us deter-mine what course to take in college, an avenue where we can experience the outside world feels.

During our work immersion, we have learned and acquired new knowledge and experiences that we can use and apply in the future. We weren’t just taught concepts and theories but also gave us a chance to get familiar with the functions and routine of the NCEBde in the accom-plishment of its mission. Also, during our stay at NCEBde, we learned to make a manual or technical draft out of different construction engineering related services. We were also taught how to use the Auto CAD where we can digitalize the floor plan that we have drawn on paper. Lastly, we learned to operate construction engi-neering equipment such as forklift, pay loader, excavator and road roller. Driving the engineering equipment may be hard at first but through ea-gerness and enthusiasm, we were able to accomplish the task given to

us by our instructors. The experience seemed that of a pay loader bucketing the piles of our nervousness, forklift hoisting our spirit so we can accom-plish our tasks, excavator digging the fear of making mistakes, and road roller smoothing and compacting our confidence so we can succeed operat-ing these engineering equipment.

Moreover, we learned to be more patient in every task that was given to us, to be nice and humble with ev-ery person we’re interacting with and most of all to listen carefully and fol-low proper procedures in operating the equipment to ensure the safety of everyone throughout the operation. These important lessons remind us that we must cooperate with our team in order to achieve our goals.

After the training, we learned that OJT or Work Immersion was not just a requirement to be completed but also an opportunity to showcase our skills, knowledge and talents and also a chance to have a firsthand experi-ence in working in this profession. We also realized that in order for us to smoothly execute any process or

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The Philippine Navy Heraldry Board (PNHB) is mandated as the approv-ing body responsible for the delib-eration and processing of Philippine Navy (PN) heraldic devices (coat-of-arms, badges, unit/office logos and seals, and flags) and naming or renaming of posts, camps, stations, facilities, and commissioned vessels through HPN Circular Nr. 09 dtd Oct. 14, 2014.

Under the Chairmanship of former Chief Naval Staff, Rear Adm. Erick A. Kagaoan, the PNHB was able to

achieve its CY 2018 targets regarding the approval of PN Unit/ Offices Logos under the PNHB Phasing Plan. The approved four-year PNHB Phasing Plan outlines the programmed PN Lo-gos and Field of Specialization (FOS) badges scheduled for deliberation by the PNHB from CYs 2017 to 2020.

For 2018, 20 logos and eight badges were programmed for deliberation by the PNHB. All heraldic devices were deliberated in the eleven PHNB meet-ings held from February to December of CY 2018 (See Table 1).

Nr Table 1 CY 2018 Programmed Heraldic Devices Status

A. Office/ Unit Logo1 Office of The Naval Inspector General (TNIG) Approved

2 Office of The Naval Internal Auditor (TNIA) Approved

3 Office of The Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Approved

Philippine Navy Heraldry Board reports strong CY 2018 performance

by: Flee-Marine Warfare Center

Overall, the PNHB achieved a one hundred percent (100%) approval rate for the programmed 20 logos.

With regard to the programmed FOS badges for CY 2018, five badges were deliberated by the PNHB. Three badges were approved ---- the Naval Special Warfare Badge, Naval Com-bat Engineering Badge and the Intel-ligence Badge.The other two badges which were deliberated on required further refinement and have been in-

4 Office of Navy Financial Management (ONFM) Approved5 Office of The Naval Adjutant (OTNA) Approved

6 Office of The Naval Judge Advocate General (TNJAG) Approved

7 Office of The Naval Chief Engineer (TNCE) Approved8 Office of The Chief of Navy Nurse (TCNN) Approved9 Philippine Fleet Approved10 Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL) Approved11 Naval Forces Southern Luzon (NFSL) Approved12 Naval Forces Central (NFC) Approved13 Naval Forces West (NFW) Approved14 Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) Approved15 Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) Approved16 Fleet-Marine Ready Force (FMRF) Approved

17 PS 38 BRP Conrado Yap ApprovedB. Field Of Specialization (FOS) Badge18 Surface Warfare For Second Pass19 Naval Air Warfare For Second Pass20 Amphibious Warfare Not Deliberated21 Naval Special Warfare Approved22 Naval Combat Engineering Approved23 Human Resource Not Deliberated24 Intelligence Approved25 Plans Operations Not Deliberated26 Budget, Fiscal, and Finance For Second Pass

task that is assigned to us, we must listen carefully to those who know it better and are experts the field. We also got to know the importance of not only having the courage to fulfill our jobs but also having obedience and respect to our instructors so as to avoid any mistake. We also realized that we always need a helping hand in every step that we take, that we cannot do everything on your own, just like an equipment operator who

cannot go without a signal man.

Finally, the immersion did not only teach us the application of what we have learned in our senior high school days but have also taught us the different rules and etiquettes that we should observe. With that, we would like to thank the Philippine Navy and the Naval Combat Engi-neering Brigade for this opportuni-ty.▪

cluded in the CY 2019 Phasing pro-gram for a second pass. The last three were not deliberated by the PNHB be-cause the proponents of the proposed badges informed the Board that these have not yet been approved at the lev-el of their respective specialization boards.

All approved PN Unit/ Office Lo-gos and FOS Badges have consequent-ly been processed for endorsement to the AFP Heraldry Board.▪


Hundreds of people gathered at the Larawan Beach, Talisay City, Cebu, to celebrate the 74th anniversary of one of the region’s historical milestones – the Talisay Landing, or the Battle of the Visayas. This significant event is yearly commemorated by the Talisay City, Cebu government and the mem-bers of the Armed Forces of the Philip-pines (AFP).

March 26 is annually observed as a regular holiday in the province of Cebu to re-enact the recapture of some central regions in the country and secure them from the remaining Japanese forces. The Philippine Navy (PN) through the Naval Forces Central (NFC) actively participates in this cel-ebration every year by providing per-sonnel and floating assets to support the said activity.

This year, the celebration was di-vided into four parts: the Civic-Mili-tary Parade, Flag Raising Ceremony, Wreath Laying Ceremony and Re-en-actment. Leaders of the local govern-ment unit were present such as the Mayor and Vice Mayor of Talisay City. Representatives from the Japanese and American veterans were also present during the activity.

Showcasing the capabilities and as-sets of the AFP, the NFC provided one platoon of parading troops together with the engineers from the Philip-pine Army and Philippine Air Force

as leading elements during the Civic Military Parade. This was followed by the flag raising ceremony of the three National flags; Philippines, Japan, and the United States of America. During the wreath laying ceremony, person-nel from NFC served as the honor con-tingents and wreath bearers. As for the military host, representing AFP’s Central Command was Capt. Roy Vincent T. Trinidad, the Deputy Com-mander, Naval Forces Central.

The re-enactment of the event was the highlight of the celebration. This brought mixed emotions to the audi-ence present, including the World War II Veterans, locals and foreign nation-

Kagawasan sa Talisay:Celebrating 74 years of freedom

with the Philippine Navyby: Ens. Maria Amanda Precious R. Zamuco PN

als. The re-enactment team composed of the personnel from NAVSOU-5, with rubber boat and rigid-hulled in-flatable boats (RHIB), Marine Reserv-ists and Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from the NFC of Responsibility (AOR). The Navy also provided teams for seaborne security and Civil Military Operations to en-sure that there will be no untoward


The first leg of the Philippine Navy Governance Forum (PNGF) Series 2019 was conducted on March 15 aboard the Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City with Mr. Francis Glenn Yu, Chief Executive Officer of Seaoil Philippines Inc. and President of Pamilya Muna Pilipinas, Inc. as Guest Speaker for the topic, The Leader and his Family.

More than a hundred Philippine Navy (PN) personnel, led by Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad, Flag Officer In Command, PN and Rear Adm. Loum-er P. Bernabe, the Chief of Naval Staff, gathered together for the said forum. The activity was also graced by the members of the PN Officers’ Wives As-sociation led by Mrs. Blessilda Empe-drad, as well as the Navy’s partners for transformation from the AFP Gen-eral Headquarters, Philippine Defense

Transformation Office, Philippine Air Force, and Philippine National Police.

Under the said topic, Mr. Yu shared how integral it is for the Navy to pur-sue for holistic development not just in terms of modernization of its assets and capabilities, but also its personnel and their personal relationships at home. According to Mr. Yu, our biggest social problems today can be directly traced to fatherhood failure and that, “par-enthood is the only job we will have that will impact the third and even the fourth generation.” Taking these into consideration, Mr. Yu highlighted the crucial need for a work-life balance in the interconnected personal and profes-sional lives of each personnel.

Mr. Yu shared three things need-ed for a successful family leadership. First is a Noble Family Vision as this

incidents during the conduct of the celebration.

Talisay Landing marks the libera-tion of Cebu from the Japanese Forces during the World War II. This continu-ously gives hope and inspiration to the Filipino people. This is one of the rea-sons why the Philippines is a country we love and own today.▪

THE NAVAL LEADER

PN conducts 1st Leg of PNGF 2019, signs MOU with Pamilya Muna Pilipinas

by: Ms. Hannah Joy D. Alcomendas CE


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BEST PHOTOBy: Naval Forces Central

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HISTORY

In the early days of sailing ships, the ship’s records were written on shingles cut from logs. These shingles were hinged and opened like a book. The record was called the “log book.” Later on, when paper was readily available and bound into books, the record maintained its name.

Early Philippine-Korean Naval relationship

Log Book

Quite unknown in the early days of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the formation of the Korean Naval Defense Corps to the Korean Coast Guard (KCG) (later becoming the Republic of Korea Navy), Filipino Naval Officers played a pivotal role as they brought in the first ships of the KCG to Korea from Subic Bay Naval Base. It was in August 1947 that then LTSG Ramon A. Alcaraz PN (PMA ’40) was designated as head of mission to ferry former US and British Royal Navy Auxiliary Motor Minesweepers that would form the backbone of the Korean Fleet, wherein their ports of destination were three of the seven ROK Naval bases namely Chinhae, Busan and Seoul.

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Highlighting the Hand-in-Hand Partnership of the Reservists

in the Philippine NavyBy: O/N9

TRIVIA


will serve as the roadmap of the fam-ily, especially in times of difficulty. In the same way the PN envisions to be strong and credible by 2020, a family should also determine which direction it is headed in the future. Second is the Allies for the Journey that refers to ac-countability partners who shall help and care for us as we walk through the journey. And lastly, The Right Tools which refer to the ten universal tools of fatherhood related to the financial, emotional, physical, mental, intellectu-al, and spiritual needs of a family.

Also part of the program was the panel discussion featuring reactors from selected PN personnel namely, Capt. Wilfredo A. Chavez, Chief of Staff, Naval Sea Systems Command; Col. Rebecca F. Ranches, the Deputy Chief Nurse Navy; and, MCPO Reme-dios M Donalvo of the Navy Personnel Management Center. Furthermore, the PN and Pamilya Muna Pilipinas (PMP) signed a Memorandum of Un-

derstanding for the conduct of Family Welfare Programs to all PN Units. PMP is a non-profit organization that aims to empower millions of fathers and mothers, as well as strengthen fami-lies and marriages in the Philippines, through their projects and resource materials. Below are the objectives of the program:

1. Enhance the awareness of PN personnel on the importance of posi-tive personal and family well-being, and how this affects their performance in the workplace;

2. Understand the tools avail-able for enhancing personal and family well-being and provide opportunities to apply these tools effectively; and

3. Create an improved sense of well-being and enhanced work perfor-mance by making changes in the per-sonal and work life of PN personnel.

Expressing his full support to the family welfare initiatives in the Navy, Vice Adm. Empedrad, in his closing remarks, stated, “If you would ask me how I would like to be remembered in the future, I would rather want to be remembered not as the FOIC who ush-ered the PN to the missile age, but as the FOIC who led our sailors and ma-rines—who led their hearts—back to their families.”

The PN, through the Center for Naval Lead-ership and Excellence, conducts the PNGF Series to serve as a platform to strengthen the culture of excellence and profes-sionalism in the organiza-tion through the sharing of best practices on lead-ership, governance, and other areas of strategic importance to the Navy.

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