By LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Navy Public Affairs Office
Thursday, 02 September 2010
WHO: Marine Drum and Bugle Team
WHAT: Send-off Ceremony
WHEN: 06 September 2010 at 8 AM
WHERE: Parade Grounds, Naval Station Jose Francisco,
Ft Bonifacio, Taguig City
DETAILS:
The Philippine Navy led by REAR ADMIRAL DANILO M CORTEZ AFP,
Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy will hold a Send-off
Ceremony for the Marine Drum and Bugle Team (MDBT) on Monday,
06 September 2010 at the Naval Station Jose Francisco Parade
Grounds, Ft Bonifacio, Taguig City. The 32-men MDBT will fly
to South Korea the following day, 07 September to represent
the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the Wonju Tattoo 2010
at Gangwan-Do, South Korea on 08-12 September 2010.
Wonju Tattoo is an international military music festival in
Asia organized by the Ministry of National Defense of South
Korea and is held every year. An integrated performance of
military music bands from 12 countries which includes the
Philippines, South Korea, the United States, Russia, Thailand,
Mexico, Japan, China, and New Zealand will participate this
year. The festival is held at the 5,000-seater Wonju Tattoo
Stadium with the theme: “Harmony Through Music”.
This is the first time that MDBT will represent the Philippines
in an international music scene. During their 40-minute
presentation, MDBT will be performing a medley of songs and
dances that will include the popular Pinoy song “Anak” and the
Korean pop hit “Nobody but you”.
The festival was first organized in the year 2000 and has been
held every year since with bands from foreign armed forces. The
festival showcases more than the musical talents of the
participating countries, but also promotes friendly relations
and harmony among nations of the world and creates awareness and
respect of distinct cultures through music.
BGEN RUSTICO C GUERRERO AFP, Commandant, Philippine Marine
Corps will join the FOIC, PN during the ceremony. MDBT’s
participation in the international music festival, according to
the new Marine Commandant, brings honor to the whole AFP. He adds that
MDBT’s musical talent will erase the notion that the Marines
are only confined in the battlefields engaged in security operations,
but can also be ambassadors of goodwill as MDBT has been for years.
The Band is occasionally invited to perform in local festivals
and events around the country promoting a positive image for the
Marines who can also entertain and bring delight to a wide variety
of audience.
Friends from the media are invited to cover the said event.
Interested parties may coordinate with CPT JOSE P DINGLASAN
at mobile telephone number 0918-564-9637 for other details.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
PRESS ADVISORY: PMC’s Newly-organized K-9 Units Capability Demonstration
By LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Navy Public Affairs Office
Thursday, 02 September 2010
WHO: PMC’s Newly-organized K-9 Units
WHAT: Capability Demonstration
WHEN: 06 September 2010 at 8 AM
WHERE: Parade Grounds, Naval Station Jose Francisco,
Ft Bonifacio, Taguig City
DETAILS:
The Philippine Marine Corps will hold a capability demonstration
of six of the 12 newly-trained dogs for combat tracking operations.
The dogs will be employed to help track fleeing enemies during
pursuit operations following an encounter. The employment of the
K-9 will enhance the Marines security operations.
REAR ADMIRAL DANILO M CORTEZ AFP, Flag Officer In Command, Philippine
Navy and BGEN RUSTICO C GUERRERO AFP, Commandant, Philippine Marine
Corps will witness the event which precedes the send-off ceremony for
the Marine Drum and Bugle Team who will fly to Gangwan-do, South Korea
for the Wonju Tattoo 2010 Music Festival.
Friends from the media are invited to cover the said event. Interested
parties may coordinate with CPT JOSE P DINGLASAN at mobile telephone
number 0918-564-9637 for other details.
Director, Navy Public Affairs Office
Thursday, 02 September 2010
WHO: PMC’s Newly-organized K-9 Units
WHAT: Capability Demonstration
WHEN: 06 September 2010 at 8 AM
WHERE: Parade Grounds, Naval Station Jose Francisco,
Ft Bonifacio, Taguig City
DETAILS:
The Philippine Marine Corps will hold a capability demonstration
of six of the 12 newly-trained dogs for combat tracking operations.
The dogs will be employed to help track fleeing enemies during
pursuit operations following an encounter. The employment of the
K-9 will enhance the Marines security operations.
REAR ADMIRAL DANILO M CORTEZ AFP, Flag Officer In Command, Philippine
Navy and BGEN RUSTICO C GUERRERO AFP, Commandant, Philippine Marine
Corps will witness the event which precedes the send-off ceremony for
the Marine Drum and Bugle Team who will fly to Gangwan-do, South Korea
for the Wonju Tattoo 2010 Music Festival.
Friends from the media are invited to cover the said event. Interested
parties may coordinate with CPT JOSE P DINGLASAN at mobile telephone
number 0918-564-9637 for other details.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Marines Who Turned Down Bribe During Elections Honored
By LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
The Marines guarding polling precincts in a school in Patikul,
Sulu during the May 2010 elections who turned down the bribe
offered by campaign leaders and supporters were awarded the
Philippine Marine Corps Plaque. In a ceremony on 4 August 2010
at the Headquarters of Marine Battalion Landing Team 5 (MBLT-5)
in Brgy Buhanginan, Patikul, MGEN JUANCHO M SABBAN AFP, then
Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps presented the award
to the team of 2LT MARCELO FLORES PN(M). 2LT Flores of MBLT-5
and his 15-men team were deployed to Kaumpang Elementary School
to provide security during the election on 10 May 2010.
The team of 2LT Flores were reportedly approached by campaign
leaders and supporters of local candidates and offered them money.
They wanted the Marines to leave the school to let the unscrupulous
politicians to fill up the remaining ballots for their favored
candidates. As narrated by Pfc Rhomel C Divina PN(M) who was posted
at the Maligay polling precinct, a campaign leader approached him
and offered him P100,000.00. In a true display of Marine discipline
and uprightness, Pfc Divina told turned down the offer saying “Hindi
mababayaran ng pera mo ang serbisyo ko.” Divina’s precinct had more
than 300 unfilled ballots.
In another instance, SSgt William C Magpili PN(M) who was posted at
the Baunoh Bangkal precinct was told “ Sarge kami na’ng bahala sa
inyo, ma fill upan lang ang natitirang balota.” SSgt Magpili also
turned down the offer. Over 100 ballots were not yet filled at
Magpili’s precinct that time.
In a fitting recognition of their deed, a Plaque of Recognition
was presented to them the citation of which reads: “In grateful
recognition of virtues exemplifying the highest professionalism,
integrity and dedication to duty rendered to the Philippine Marine
Corps, Philippine Navy during the May 10, 2010 National and Local
Election in Jolo, Sulu which led to the honest, peaceful and orderly
conduct of the said electoral exercise thereby contributing to the
successful accomplishment of the mission of the Corps. The battalion
is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Camilo F Balutan PN(M)(GSC).
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
The Marines guarding polling precincts in a school in Patikul,
Sulu during the May 2010 elections who turned down the bribe
offered by campaign leaders and supporters were awarded the
Philippine Marine Corps Plaque. In a ceremony on 4 August 2010
at the Headquarters of Marine Battalion Landing Team 5 (MBLT-5)
in Brgy Buhanginan, Patikul, MGEN JUANCHO M SABBAN AFP, then
Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps presented the award
to the team of 2LT MARCELO FLORES PN(M). 2LT Flores of MBLT-5
and his 15-men team were deployed to Kaumpang Elementary School
to provide security during the election on 10 May 2010.
The team of 2LT Flores were reportedly approached by campaign
leaders and supporters of local candidates and offered them money.
They wanted the Marines to leave the school to let the unscrupulous
politicians to fill up the remaining ballots for their favored
candidates. As narrated by Pfc Rhomel C Divina PN(M) who was posted
at the Maligay polling precinct, a campaign leader approached him
and offered him P100,000.00. In a true display of Marine discipline
and uprightness, Pfc Divina told turned down the offer saying “Hindi
mababayaran ng pera mo ang serbisyo ko.” Divina’s precinct had more
than 300 unfilled ballots.
In another instance, SSgt William C Magpili PN(M) who was posted at
the Baunoh Bangkal precinct was told “ Sarge kami na’ng bahala sa
inyo, ma fill upan lang ang natitirang balota.” SSgt Magpili also
turned down the offer. Over 100 ballots were not yet filled at
Magpili’s precinct that time.
In a fitting recognition of their deed, a Plaque of Recognition
was presented to them the citation of which reads: “In grateful
recognition of virtues exemplifying the highest professionalism,
integrity and dedication to duty rendered to the Philippine Marine
Corps, Philippine Navy during the May 10, 2010 National and Local
Election in Jolo, Sulu which led to the honest, peaceful and orderly
conduct of the said electoral exercise thereby contributing to the
successful accomplishment of the mission of the Corps. The battalion
is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Camilo F Balutan PN(M)(GSC).
Photo Release re Marines Who Turned Down Bribe During Elections Honored
By LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
2LT MARCELO M FLORES PN(M) and Pfc Rhomel C Divina PN(M)
receiving their awards from MGEN JUANCHO M SABBAN PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
2LT MARCELO M FLORES PN(M) and Pfc Rhomel C Divina PN(M)
receiving their awards from MGEN JUANCHO M SABBAN PN(M)
Photo Release re Testimonial Parade and Review for FOIC, PN and two others
By LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
Vice Admiral Leonardo C Calderon AFP, Superintendent,
Philippine Military Academy hands over to Rear Admiral
Danilo M Cortez AFP, Flag Officer In Command, Philippine
Navy the Superintendent’s Plaque of Distinction in
recognition to the 37 years of relevant service rendered
to the AFP specifically to the Philippine Navy. The plaque
was also given to two other honorees: Rear Admiral Roberto
Q Estioko AFP, Vice Commander Philippine Navy; and Rear
Admiral Vicente M Agdamag AFP, Commander, Naval Education
and Training Command. Radm Cortez is escorted by his wife,
Mrs. Rosalina B Cortez.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Photo Release re Testimonial Parade and Review for FOIC, PN and two others
By: LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Rear Admiral Danilo M Cortez AFP, Flag Officer In Command,
Philippine Navy; Rear Admiral Roberto Q Estioko AFP,
Vice Commander Philippine Navy; and Rear Admiral Vicente
M Agdamag AFP, Commander, Naval Education and Training
Command troop the line of cadets of the Philippine
Military Academy with Vice Admiral Leonardo C Calderon,
Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
and the Brigade Commander of the Cadet Corps Armed
Forces of the Philippines during the Testimonial Parade
and Review in their honor on 28 August 2010. PMA
accorded the honor to the honorees as a fitting tribute
for their achievements that had made them earned the
esteemed admiration of more than 20,000 strong members
of the Team Navy.
Rear Admiral Danilo M Cortez AFP, Flag Officer In Command,
Philippine Navy; Rear Admiral Roberto Q Estioko AFP,
Vice Commander Philippine Navy; and Rear Admiral
Vicente M Agdamag AFP, Commander, Naval Education
and Training Command salute the cadets of the
Philippine Military Academy during the Testimonial
Parade and Review on 28 August 2010. The parade and
review was rendered in their honor for their more
than 30 years of faithful and dedicated service to
the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Rear Admiral Danilo M Cortez AFP, Flag Officer In Command,
Philippine Navy; Rear Admiral Roberto Q Estioko AFP,
Vice Commander Philippine Navy; and Rear Admiral Vicente
M Agdamag AFP, Commander, Naval Education and Training
Command troop the line of cadets of the Philippine
Military Academy with Vice Admiral Leonardo C Calderon,
Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
and the Brigade Commander of the Cadet Corps Armed
Forces of the Philippines during the Testimonial Parade
and Review in their honor on 28 August 2010. PMA
accorded the honor to the honorees as a fitting tribute
for their achievements that had made them earned the
esteemed admiration of more than 20,000 strong members
of the Team Navy.
Rear Admiral Danilo M Cortez AFP, Flag Officer In Command,
Philippine Navy; Rear Admiral Roberto Q Estioko AFP,
Vice Commander Philippine Navy; and Rear Admiral
Vicente M Agdamag AFP, Commander, Naval Education
and Training Command salute the cadets of the
Philippine Military Academy during the Testimonial
Parade and Review on 28 August 2010. The parade and
review was rendered in their honor for their more
than 30 years of faithful and dedicated service to
the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
PMA Honors Navy Top Brass
By: LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
The Philippine Military Academy recently honored its alumni
in a ceremony at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City on Saturday,
28 August 2010. REAR ADMIRAL DANILO M CORTEZ AFP,
Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy led the awardees
who are all members of PMA “Masikap” Class of 1977-
REAR ADMIRAL ROBERTO Q ESTIOKO AFP, Vice Commander,
Philippine Navy, and REAR ADMIRAL VICENTE M AGDAMAG AFP,
Commander, Naval Education and Training Command. The
three received the Superintendent Plaque of Distinction
from VICE ADMIRAL LEONARDO CALDERON AFP, PMA Superintendent.
Except for Rear Admiral Cortez who is set to bow out of
the service in January 2011, both Rear Admiral Estioko
and Rear Admiral Agdamag are set to retire this year.
Rear Admiral Cortez took the Navy helm in acting capacity
in May this year after Vice Admiral Ferdinand S Golez retired.
As one of his priority programs which he outlined upon his
assumption, Rear Admiral Cortez wants the Navy to vigorously
pursue initiatives and relentlessly work further for the
acquisition of the Multi-Role Vessel (MRV) and directed
his staff to expedite the processing of supporting documents
under the Capability Upgrade Program 2009.
With the absence of adequate funds, Rear Admiral Cortez has
advocated the lease of Navy properties along Roxas Blvd and
Ft Bonifacio to finance the stalled modernization program.
This “out-of-the-box” solution was welcomed by the President
and was announced during his SONA in July.
A seasoned sailor, Rear Admiral Cortez commanded four
vessels that included the presidential yatch, BRP PAG-ASA
AT-25) from 1992-1997. He was also the Commander of the
Naval Task Force 61 from 2110-2003 prior his assignment
as Chief of Staff of the Philippine Fleet, also in 2003.
Rear Admiral Cortez was the Vice Commander of the
Philippine Navy when he was named as the 31st Flag Officer
In Command. He hails from Ilocos Sur.
Rear Admiral Estioko is the concurrent The Naval Inspector
General when he was named to the Navy’s second highest post.
The Nueva Ecija native is a career naval professional with
sterling performance both at sea and at shore. He holds a
PhD in Development Education.
Rear Admiral Agdamag who heads the Navy’s premier institution
of learning, the Naval Education and Training Command
is an educator and an intelligence operator. The Ilocos Sur
native was the first Filipino to receive a writing award for
his research paper entitled “Intelligence and the Invasion
of the Philippines” at the National Defense University,
Washington DC where he completed his Master of Science in
National Resource Strategy. He has also authored four books.
The three were given a Testimonial Parade and Review, one
of the military’s time-honored traditions and the PMA’s
testament of giving recognition to its illustrious alumni.
The three also lead the inauguration of the two “Masikap”
Class classrooms for the benefit of the cadets who will
soon be the future officers of the AFP.
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
The Philippine Military Academy recently honored its alumni
in a ceremony at Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City on Saturday,
28 August 2010. REAR ADMIRAL DANILO M CORTEZ AFP,
Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy led the awardees
who are all members of PMA “Masikap” Class of 1977-
REAR ADMIRAL ROBERTO Q ESTIOKO AFP, Vice Commander,
Philippine Navy, and REAR ADMIRAL VICENTE M AGDAMAG AFP,
Commander, Naval Education and Training Command. The
three received the Superintendent Plaque of Distinction
from VICE ADMIRAL LEONARDO CALDERON AFP, PMA Superintendent.
Except for Rear Admiral Cortez who is set to bow out of
the service in January 2011, both Rear Admiral Estioko
and Rear Admiral Agdamag are set to retire this year.
Rear Admiral Cortez took the Navy helm in acting capacity
in May this year after Vice Admiral Ferdinand S Golez retired.
As one of his priority programs which he outlined upon his
assumption, Rear Admiral Cortez wants the Navy to vigorously
pursue initiatives and relentlessly work further for the
acquisition of the Multi-Role Vessel (MRV) and directed
his staff to expedite the processing of supporting documents
under the Capability Upgrade Program 2009.
With the absence of adequate funds, Rear Admiral Cortez has
advocated the lease of Navy properties along Roxas Blvd and
Ft Bonifacio to finance the stalled modernization program.
This “out-of-the-box” solution was welcomed by the President
and was announced during his SONA in July.
A seasoned sailor, Rear Admiral Cortez commanded four
vessels that included the presidential yatch, BRP PAG-ASA
AT-25) from 1992-1997. He was also the Commander of the
Naval Task Force 61 from 2110-2003 prior his assignment
as Chief of Staff of the Philippine Fleet, also in 2003.
Rear Admiral Cortez was the Vice Commander of the
Philippine Navy when he was named as the 31st Flag Officer
In Command. He hails from Ilocos Sur.
Rear Admiral Estioko is the concurrent The Naval Inspector
General when he was named to the Navy’s second highest post.
The Nueva Ecija native is a career naval professional with
sterling performance both at sea and at shore. He holds a
PhD in Development Education.
Rear Admiral Agdamag who heads the Navy’s premier institution
of learning, the Naval Education and Training Command
is an educator and an intelligence operator. The Ilocos Sur
native was the first Filipino to receive a writing award for
his research paper entitled “Intelligence and the Invasion
of the Philippines” at the National Defense University,
Washington DC where he completed his Master of Science in
National Resource Strategy. He has also authored four books.
The three were given a Testimonial Parade and Review, one
of the military’s time-honored traditions and the PMA’s
testament of giving recognition to its illustrious alumni.
The three also lead the inauguration of the two “Masikap”
Class classrooms for the benefit of the cadets who will
soon be the future officers of the AFP.
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