LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Saturday, 13 February 2010
Legazpi City – DF 321 stationed at Puerto Real, Quezon responded to a distress call sent by Mr Zaldy Arzaga, boat captain of a passenger vessel named M/B Raffy Nantes which encountered mechanical problem while underway at vicinity 3.6 kms off Dinahican Pt., Infanta, Quezon. Said boat carries 9 crews and 64 passengers and was on its way from Polilio Island to Real when its shaft connecting the engine and propeller was detached. DF 321 conducted search and rescue operation and rescued M/B Raffy at 7 a.m. Friday, 12 February 2010.
Amidst our limitations in terms of number of ships vis-a-vis the mission we are tasked to accomplish, your Navy remains committed to serve our people as a dependable sea force in times of emergency.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Local volunteers and Navy converge for Bakawanan 2010
By: Lieutenant Colonel Edgard A Arevalo PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
07 February 2010
More than 120 Navy troops from the Philippine Fleet and local volunteers converged today, 06 February 2010 in Barangay Ligtong II, Rosario, Cavite, Barangay San Rafael 4, Noveleta, Cavite and Sitio Pulo, Barangay Tanza, Navotas to participate in a mangrove planting activity dubbed as “Bakawanan 2010”, one of the Navy’s coastal environment programs.
Bakawanan 2010 involves a series of mangrove planting activities conducted by various PN units throughout the country and was initiated by the Department of National Defense to mitigate the causes of natural calamities through instituting sustainable measures managed by the local barangay officials.
Volunteers from four barangays of Rosario, Ligtong I to IV, took part in the planting activity together with representatives from the Municipal Agricultural Office and students of Ligtong Elementary School. Rosario’s Municipal Mayor Jose “Nonong” Ricafrente was the Keynote Speaker during the launching in Barangay Ligtong II.
The nationwide environmental activity took-off with the first phase of its implementation last January 30, 2010 that consists of orientation and information drive campaign designed to educate local communities on the benefits of mangroves and the procedures in planting. The second phase was the planting proper in which 2,500 mangrove seedlings were planted.
“Due to the effects of typhoon “Ondoy” that caused massive flooding in Metro Manila last year, the Fleet is taking active roles in coastal resource management as well as climate change adaptation, said Rear Admiral Geronimo Defensor, Commander of the Philippine Fleet. He further added that it is revisiting its “Adopt a Bay” program, specifically the mangroves rehabilitation and management.
In recent years, the Philippines had an estimated 450,000 hectares of mangroves. This area was reduced to only 138,000 hectares in 1993 then shrank to 117,000 hectares in 1995. Further, it was estimated that our country loses about 8,200 hectares every year. This loss was largely attributed to the conversion of mangroves into fishponds during the 1970’s until now; other factors include reclamation for residential and industrial purposes.
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
07 February 2010
More than 120 Navy troops from the Philippine Fleet and local volunteers converged today, 06 February 2010 in Barangay Ligtong II, Rosario, Cavite, Barangay San Rafael 4, Noveleta, Cavite and Sitio Pulo, Barangay Tanza, Navotas to participate in a mangrove planting activity dubbed as “Bakawanan 2010”, one of the Navy’s coastal environment programs.
Bakawanan 2010 involves a series of mangrove planting activities conducted by various PN units throughout the country and was initiated by the Department of National Defense to mitigate the causes of natural calamities through instituting sustainable measures managed by the local barangay officials.
Volunteers from four barangays of Rosario, Ligtong I to IV, took part in the planting activity together with representatives from the Municipal Agricultural Office and students of Ligtong Elementary School. Rosario’s Municipal Mayor Jose “Nonong” Ricafrente was the Keynote Speaker during the launching in Barangay Ligtong II.
The nationwide environmental activity took-off with the first phase of its implementation last January 30, 2010 that consists of orientation and information drive campaign designed to educate local communities on the benefits of mangroves and the procedures in planting. The second phase was the planting proper in which 2,500 mangrove seedlings were planted.
“Due to the effects of typhoon “Ondoy” that caused massive flooding in Metro Manila last year, the Fleet is taking active roles in coastal resource management as well as climate change adaptation, said Rear Admiral Geronimo Defensor, Commander of the Philippine Fleet. He further added that it is revisiting its “Adopt a Bay” program, specifically the mangroves rehabilitation and management.
In recent years, the Philippines had an estimated 450,000 hectares of mangroves. This area was reduced to only 138,000 hectares in 1993 then shrank to 117,000 hectares in 1995. Further, it was estimated that our country loses about 8,200 hectares every year. This loss was largely attributed to the conversion of mangroves into fishponds during the 1970’s until now; other factors include reclamation for residential and industrial purposes.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Military and Policemen Pedal for an A.C.E.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Friday, 05 February 2010
In what would yet be another show of unity for an honest, orderly, and peaceful election, some 500 cyclists from bicycle teams from the Philippine Navy, Army, Air Force, and National Police will run a 7-leg route on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Dubbed as ACE or Advocacy for Credible Elections “Protect the Votes” Bike-a-thon shoves off 5:30 in the morning from the Headquarters Philippine Army Grandstand and back or a total of 35.5 kilometers. The route traverses Market! Market! In Taguig City; Ninoy Aquino Monument in Ayala Avenue; Luneta Park in Manila; then the Navy Headquarters at Naval Station Jose Andrada in Roxas Boulevard; SM Mall of Asia to Villamor Airbase both in Pasay City; then to the Headquarters Philippine Marine Corps in Taguig City then back to the Army Grandstand for the final leg.
Gen Victor S Ibrado, the AFP Chief of Staff, commends senior AFP leadership who envisions and makes this activity with the Philippine National Police a reality. He stresses that, “We use to exercise our rights of suffrage by casting our votes during elections. But by embarking on this novel endeavor, sailors, marines, infantrymen, airmen, and policemen seek to manifest to the people their ardent concern for the conduct of a credible first-ever automated election.”
For his part, Rear Admiral Feliciano Angue, the Chief of Naval Staff and prime-mover of this activity exhorts civilian bicycle groups to join the succeeding bike-a-thons. “We cordially invite biking enthusiasts and hobbyists to join their soldiers and policemen pedal their way to the consciousness of fellow citizens the shared obligation to protect our votes.”
This will hitherto be an every Saturday biking activity that will bring the bikers to different areas in metro manila to make a run for an ACE – Advocacy for a Credible Election. Interested bike groups may coordinate with the Naval Public Affairs Office or the AFP Public Affairs Office for details of the next biking Saturdays.
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Friday, 05 February 2010
In what would yet be another show of unity for an honest, orderly, and peaceful election, some 500 cyclists from bicycle teams from the Philippine Navy, Army, Air Force, and National Police will run a 7-leg route on Saturday, February 6, 2010. Dubbed as ACE or Advocacy for Credible Elections “Protect the Votes” Bike-a-thon shoves off 5:30 in the morning from the Headquarters Philippine Army Grandstand and back or a total of 35.5 kilometers. The route traverses Market! Market! In Taguig City; Ninoy Aquino Monument in Ayala Avenue; Luneta Park in Manila; then the Navy Headquarters at Naval Station Jose Andrada in Roxas Boulevard; SM Mall of Asia to Villamor Airbase both in Pasay City; then to the Headquarters Philippine Marine Corps in Taguig City then back to the Army Grandstand for the final leg.
Gen Victor S Ibrado, the AFP Chief of Staff, commends senior AFP leadership who envisions and makes this activity with the Philippine National Police a reality. He stresses that, “We use to exercise our rights of suffrage by casting our votes during elections. But by embarking on this novel endeavor, sailors, marines, infantrymen, airmen, and policemen seek to manifest to the people their ardent concern for the conduct of a credible first-ever automated election.”
For his part, Rear Admiral Feliciano Angue, the Chief of Naval Staff and prime-mover of this activity exhorts civilian bicycle groups to join the succeeding bike-a-thons. “We cordially invite biking enthusiasts and hobbyists to join their soldiers and policemen pedal their way to the consciousness of fellow citizens the shared obligation to protect our votes.”
This will hitherto be an every Saturday biking activity that will bring the bikers to different areas in metro manila to make a run for an ACE – Advocacy for a Credible Election. Interested bike groups may coordinate with the Naval Public Affairs Office or the AFP Public Affairs Office for details of the next biking Saturdays.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Inter-agency Cooperation Thwarts Illegal Maritime Activities in Bicol
LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Thursday, 04 February 2010
Inter-agency cooperation among the Philippine Navy and local authorities in Bicol resulted to the recovery of 400 flitches of illegally cut logs and capture of a vessel engaged in illegal fishing. Diesel Fast Craft 321 (DF 321) with a SEAL team and intelligence operatives on board recovered the logs 7 kilometers off Dinahican, Quezon while being towed by two separate vessels early morning of Wednesday, 03 February 2010.
COMMO JOEL BABAS, Naval Forces Southern Luzon (NAVFORSOL) Commander reports to VICE ADMIRAL FERDINAND GOLEZ, Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy that said forest products amounting to 1.5 million pesos were intercepted by DF 321 during a maritime operation. The Navy has turned over the recovered items- approximately worth P1.5 million pesos- to the DENR. Meanwhile PG 378 apprehended a vessel- locally known as Superlights- engaged in illegal fishing at 8 kilometers southwest off Cabarian Pt, Libon, Albay.
COMMO BABAS added that the operations are a component of the Navy’s relentless effort to protect the country’s natural resources and biodiversity both inland and at seas. Incessant illegal logging activities has been blamed as the primary cause of landslides and flooding that has claimed hundreds of lives and properties especially in Quezon in the year 2004.
Thru cooperative efforts among concerned agencies enforcing maritime law, the NAVFORSOL in July last year recovered approximately 600 pieces of illegally cut logs in Infanta, Quezon after DF 321 chased unidentified motor bancas towing volumes of round logs in the area.
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Thursday, 04 February 2010
Inter-agency cooperation among the Philippine Navy and local authorities in Bicol resulted to the recovery of 400 flitches of illegally cut logs and capture of a vessel engaged in illegal fishing. Diesel Fast Craft 321 (DF 321) with a SEAL team and intelligence operatives on board recovered the logs 7 kilometers off Dinahican, Quezon while being towed by two separate vessels early morning of Wednesday, 03 February 2010.
COMMO JOEL BABAS, Naval Forces Southern Luzon (NAVFORSOL) Commander reports to VICE ADMIRAL FERDINAND GOLEZ, Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy that said forest products amounting to 1.5 million pesos were intercepted by DF 321 during a maritime operation. The Navy has turned over the recovered items- approximately worth P1.5 million pesos- to the DENR. Meanwhile PG 378 apprehended a vessel- locally known as Superlights- engaged in illegal fishing at 8 kilometers southwest off Cabarian Pt, Libon, Albay.
COMMO BABAS added that the operations are a component of the Navy’s relentless effort to protect the country’s natural resources and biodiversity both inland and at seas. Incessant illegal logging activities has been blamed as the primary cause of landslides and flooding that has claimed hundreds of lives and properties especially in Quezon in the year 2004.
Thru cooperative efforts among concerned agencies enforcing maritime law, the NAVFORSOL in July last year recovered approximately 600 pieces of illegally cut logs in Infanta, Quezon after DF 321 chased unidentified motor bancas towing volumes of round logs in the area.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Sulu Unites for Road Project
LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Thursday, 28 January 2010
In a show of unity for peace and progress, residents of Barangays Batu-bato, Malimbaya and Sionogan in Indanan, Sulu pushed for the resumption of works to finish the 8km Malimbaya-Sionogan Road on 22 January 2010. The road project, which is part of the Sulu Circumferential Road Network, is being funded by the United States Government through the civic action program of the US Armed Forces who are helping the Philippine Marines to combat terrorism in Southern Philippines. Rogue members of the MNLF and Abu-Sayaff terrorists have attempted to sabotage the project several times in the last four months.
According to LtCol Robert Velasco, Commander of the 6th Marine Battalion in Indanan area who spearheaded the resumption of the roadwork, terrorists have sabotaged three bridges along the road stretch and continued to harass civilian workers and the Marines who are securing the project. Velasco said that in the past two weeks alone, there were three skirmishes between the Marines and the Abu-Sayaff. This angered the local populace who directly benefit from the project. Salip Tito Jainal, one of the barangay captains in the area, said that peace and development cannot be held back by the terrorists. “Gusto lang naman namin ng maayos na kalsada at kung kailangan naming maninidigan dito ay gagawin namin”, Jainal said.
The road project has been stalled for the past four months because of the threats in the area. However, Brigadier General Tino Pereyra of the 3rd Marine Brigade initiated a multi-sectoral effort to push for the continuation of the project. Pereyra said that it was the Marines, LGU, civic organizations, and the local people themselves who united so that the project will continue. “This road is for the people and by the people. The Marines is just an instrument so that peace and development loving people can come together to work for development projects like this one” added Pereyra who is well known is Sulu for his down-to-earth ways of dealing with the locals.
Last January 15, a similar 7km road project was opened in Indanan. A school project and a barangay hall were also handed over to the local officials by Brigadier General Rustico Guerrero, Commander of the anti-terror Task Force Comet, and Colonel Bill Coultrup of the US forces. Two US soldiers and a Philippine Marine died while constructing this school building when terrorists attacked their convoy with IED in November last year. Guerrero said that they will continue to push for development projects and they will not let violence hamper peace and progress. The RP-US partnership and peace endeavor in Sulu is fast becoming a model of countries combining their efforts in addressing the root causes of terrorism.
The Malimbaya-Sionogan road project is expected to be completed in March. Velasco said that they will do it fast because the people in Sulu have long deserved this good road. “We will show the people in these far flung areas that the government is here and that other peace-loving people will help them. Several other low cost development projects that directly impact the lives of poor people are lined up for implementation in Sulu Province through the help of the US government,” Velasco said.
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Thursday, 28 January 2010
In a show of unity for peace and progress, residents of Barangays Batu-bato, Malimbaya and Sionogan in Indanan, Sulu pushed for the resumption of works to finish the 8km Malimbaya-Sionogan Road on 22 January 2010. The road project, which is part of the Sulu Circumferential Road Network, is being funded by the United States Government through the civic action program of the US Armed Forces who are helping the Philippine Marines to combat terrorism in Southern Philippines. Rogue members of the MNLF and Abu-Sayaff terrorists have attempted to sabotage the project several times in the last four months.
According to LtCol Robert Velasco, Commander of the 6th Marine Battalion in Indanan area who spearheaded the resumption of the roadwork, terrorists have sabotaged three bridges along the road stretch and continued to harass civilian workers and the Marines who are securing the project. Velasco said that in the past two weeks alone, there were three skirmishes between the Marines and the Abu-Sayaff. This angered the local populace who directly benefit from the project. Salip Tito Jainal, one of the barangay captains in the area, said that peace and development cannot be held back by the terrorists. “Gusto lang naman namin ng maayos na kalsada at kung kailangan naming maninidigan dito ay gagawin namin”, Jainal said.
The road project has been stalled for the past four months because of the threats in the area. However, Brigadier General Tino Pereyra of the 3rd Marine Brigade initiated a multi-sectoral effort to push for the continuation of the project. Pereyra said that it was the Marines, LGU, civic organizations, and the local people themselves who united so that the project will continue. “This road is for the people and by the people. The Marines is just an instrument so that peace and development loving people can come together to work for development projects like this one” added Pereyra who is well known is Sulu for his down-to-earth ways of dealing with the locals.
Last January 15, a similar 7km road project was opened in Indanan. A school project and a barangay hall were also handed over to the local officials by Brigadier General Rustico Guerrero, Commander of the anti-terror Task Force Comet, and Colonel Bill Coultrup of the US forces. Two US soldiers and a Philippine Marine died while constructing this school building when terrorists attacked their convoy with IED in November last year. Guerrero said that they will continue to push for development projects and they will not let violence hamper peace and progress. The RP-US partnership and peace endeavor in Sulu is fast becoming a model of countries combining their efforts in addressing the root causes of terrorism.
The Malimbaya-Sionogan road project is expected to be completed in March. Velasco said that they will do it fast because the people in Sulu have long deserved this good road. “We will show the people in these far flung areas that the government is here and that other peace-loving people will help them. Several other low cost development projects that directly impact the lives of poor people are lined up for implementation in Sulu Province through the help of the US government,” Velasco said.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Marines Clash with Armed Men in Sulu
LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Friday, 22 January 2010
Marines clashed with undetermined number of ASG/rouge MNLF in Sulu last Wednesday, 20 January 2010. No reported casualty on government side while undetermined on the enemy side.
Around 4 p.m., elements of Marine Battalion Landing Team (MBLT) 5 and 6 who were conducting area security operations along Baitamal Bridge Indanan, Sulu engaged undetermined number of ASG/rouge MNLF. The perpetrators positioned themselves more or less 200 meters south of the position of the operating government forces. At their perceived opportune time, the enemy attacked. Firefight ensued for about five minutes. The enemy withdrew towards the vicinity of the MNLF camp in Sitio Marang, Brgy Buasa.
“The Navy will not be cowed but will be more vigilant by this attack that is meant to harass our operating units,” said Vice Admiral Ferdinand S Golez.
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Friday, 22 January 2010
Marines clashed with undetermined number of ASG/rouge MNLF in Sulu last Wednesday, 20 January 2010. No reported casualty on government side while undetermined on the enemy side.
Around 4 p.m., elements of Marine Battalion Landing Team (MBLT) 5 and 6 who were conducting area security operations along Baitamal Bridge Indanan, Sulu engaged undetermined number of ASG/rouge MNLF. The perpetrators positioned themselves more or less 200 meters south of the position of the operating government forces. At their perceived opportune time, the enemy attacked. Firefight ensued for about five minutes. The enemy withdrew towards the vicinity of the MNLF camp in Sitio Marang, Brgy Buasa.
“The Navy will not be cowed but will be more vigilant by this attack that is meant to harass our operating units,” said Vice Admiral Ferdinand S Golez.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Philippine Navy Recruitment and Testing Center
The PN Mobile Recruitment Team (PN-MRT) will conduct provincial recruitment for Naval Officer Candidate Course (NOCC) and Basic Seaman Course (BSC) in your nearest place as follows:
NFWM, Zamboanga City 13-20 Feb 2010
NFC, Cebu City 06-13 Mar 2010
NFC, Iloilo 20-27 Mar 2010
NFNL, La Union 03-10 Apr 2010
NFSL, Legaspi City 17-24 Apr 2010
NFC, Tacloban City 05-12 Jun 2010
NFEM, Davao City 19-26 Jun 2010
NFWM, Puerto Princesa City 24-31 Jul 10
Go Navy!!! Fleet-Marine Team
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