Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Statement from the Philippine Navy on designation and transfer of area assignment of RADM FELICIANO A ANGUE AFP dtd 17 Aug 2010

By: LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office

Tuesday, 17 August 2010

The Philippine Navy leadership under RADM DANILO M CORTEZ AFP, defers to the process followed by Higher Headquarters in the matter of designation and transfer of area assignment of general and flag officers specifically in the case of RADM FELICIANO A ANGUE AFP.

As every soldier is bound by the AFP Code of Ethics, we abide by and support the decision of the AFP Leadership to conduct an investigation on the ostensible violation of the said Code specifically that pertains to the established procedure for redress of grievances that was not observed when RADM ANGUE ventilated his misgivings and accusations to the media.(End)

Statement from the Director, Naval Public Affairs Office Re- Navy Bolkov Helicopter PNH411 dtd 17 Aug 2010

By: LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office

Tuesday, 17 August 2010

Navy Bolkov Helicopter PNH411 crashed in the sea between Great Sta. Cruz and Little Sta. Cruz Islands in Zamboanga City around 11:00 a.m. 17 August 2010.

The helicopter has 2 pilots, a crew member and 2 navy passengers on board. The 2 pass and the lone member of the crew now safe at Camp Navarro General Hospital: PO2 Rodolfo Pataueg; PO2 Noel F Ridad; and PO2 Abdon Martirez. Pilots are still subject of intense search by Navy personnel—divers among them.

RADM ALEXANDER C PAMA AFP, outgoing Commander, Naval Forces Western Mindanao reports to RADM DANILO M CORTEZ AFP, Flag Officer-In-Command, PN that helicopter on a routine flight mission and at time of incident documenting Inshore Combat Tactics Training.

Immediately, ships complement of BRP GEN MARIANO ALVAREZ (PS38), BA 482 and BA 483---all Navy ship and floating assets participating in the exercise immediately took to the waters for a forthwith rescue.

This is an isolated incident concerning Navy mission. We will determine what caused the crash. (End)