Tuesday, 05 October 2010
LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
1. On the issue of alleged collusion: the Navy provided the technical specifications of the heli considering the peculiarities of Fleet-Marine operations that require those air assets. The specs originating from the inputs of the end users (like the Naval Air Group and the Sailors and Marines in the frontline) were submitted to higher headquarters thru channel-- passing through the Technical Working Group to Weapons Systems Board of the Navy-- all the way to similar offices at GHQ going to DND. It isn't possible to influence the specs to suit a particular manufacturer in that bottom-up process. Given the specs, there certainly are other companies who can comply, but the budget that the AFP has for the heli could be that major delimiting cause why other bidders may have backed out as in this case.
2. On the issue of the impact that the deferment would have in Naval operations: We hope that the issue can be resolved really soon. We have an acute need for air assets like helicopters. Right now, we do not have any helicopter. Considering the requirements we have for these helis in consideration, such as Search and Rescue, resupply, deployment of personnel during combat and counter-terrorism operations the need is urgent.
3. The Navy, however, defers to the decision of higher headquarters for a process that may be required for the procurement of these much-needed aircraft for the Naval Air Group.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Press Advisory re Turnover of Public Toilet to Navotas Townsfolk
By: LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Monday, 13 September 2010
WHO: Philippine Fishport of Navotas Neighborhood Association
in partnership with the Philippine Navy
WHAT: Turn Over of Public Toilet
WHEN: 14 September 2010 @ 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Market 3, Barangay North Bay Boulevard North (NBBN),
Navotas City
DETAILS:
The Philippine Navy, led by the Fleet-Marine Ready Force,
will turn-over the public toilet to the Philippine
Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) - Navotas Fish
Port Complex (NFPC) and transfer its management to the
officials of Fishport of Navotas Neighborhood Association
(FONNA) in a simple ceremony on Tuesday, 14 September 2010
at 8:00 a.m. MAJOR GENERAL ARTHUR I TABAQUERO, Commander,
National Capital Region Command will be the guest speaker.
The local residents of Market 3, Barangay NBBN, Navotas
City in partnership with the Naval Construction Brigade,
the engineering arm of the Navy, constructed the project
from 14 June 2010 to 10 July 2010. The turn over ceremony
will be preceded by feeding program, free haircut for men
and women, storytelling and film showing with the help of
other PN units and naval reservists.
Friends from the media are invited to cover the said event.
Interested parties may coordinate with LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
LEVI CARANE PN at mobile telephone number 0928-326-7949
for other details.
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Monday, 13 September 2010
WHO: Philippine Fishport of Navotas Neighborhood Association
in partnership with the Philippine Navy
WHAT: Turn Over of Public Toilet
WHEN: 14 September 2010 @ 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Market 3, Barangay North Bay Boulevard North (NBBN),
Navotas City
DETAILS:
The Philippine Navy, led by the Fleet-Marine Ready Force,
will turn-over the public toilet to the Philippine
Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) - Navotas Fish
Port Complex (NFPC) and transfer its management to the
officials of Fishport of Navotas Neighborhood Association
(FONNA) in a simple ceremony on Tuesday, 14 September 2010
at 8:00 a.m. MAJOR GENERAL ARTHUR I TABAQUERO, Commander,
National Capital Region Command will be the guest speaker.
The local residents of Market 3, Barangay NBBN, Navotas
City in partnership with the Naval Construction Brigade,
the engineering arm of the Navy, constructed the project
from 14 June 2010 to 10 July 2010. The turn over ceremony
will be preceded by feeding program, free haircut for men
and women, storytelling and film showing with the help of
other PN units and naval reservists.
Friends from the media are invited to cover the said event.
Interested parties may coordinate with LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
LEVI CARANE PN at mobile telephone number 0928-326-7949
for other details.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Navy Statement re Capability Demonstration by the Naval Special Operations Group (NavSOG) 10 Sep 2010 at the NavSOG Hqs, Sangley Point, Cavite
By: LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Friday, 10 September 2010
This demonstration by the Navy’s Special Operations
Group is part of the President’s and Commander-in-Chief’s
inspection and capability assessment of the AFP units
under his command;
This is, by its nature, an actual briefing for the
CIC to learn about the competency and expertise of the
Philippine Navy to appraise him as to the options available
to him during crises situations like hostage-taking,
hijacking, piracy, and the like;
By such appraisal, we made the CIC aware that he
has the control, so to speak, of the buttons that represent
all the AFP’s elite units available at his disposal – it’s
just a matter of him knowing which button to press to
address any given emergency situation.
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Friday, 10 September 2010
This demonstration by the Navy’s Special Operations
Group is part of the President’s and Commander-in-Chief’s
inspection and capability assessment of the AFP units
under his command;
This is, by its nature, an actual briefing for the
CIC to learn about the competency and expertise of the
Philippine Navy to appraise him as to the options available
to him during crises situations like hostage-taking,
hijacking, piracy, and the like;
By such appraisal, we made the CIC aware that he
has the control, so to speak, of the buttons that represent
all the AFP’s elite units available at his disposal – it’s
just a matter of him knowing which button to press to
address any given emergency situation.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Press Advisory re Capability Demo of NAVSOG with P-Noy
LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Thursday, 09 September 2010
WHO: His Excellency President Benigno Simeon
Cojuangco Aquino III
WHAT: Capability Demonstration by Naval Special
Operations Group
WHEN: 10 September 2010 @ 10 a.m.
(Media are encouraged to be at the venue by 8 a.m.)
WHERE: Headquarters (NAVSOG), Naval Base Heracleo Alano,
Sangley Point, Cavite City
DETAILS:
President Benigno S. Aquino III will visit the Navy’s
elite force, Naval Special Operations Group (NAVSOG)
or the Philippine Navy version of the US Navy SEALS,
based in Sangley Point, Cavite City on Friday,
10 September 2010 to witness their capability to
readily respond during crisis situations and terrorist
threats.
Among the special skills that they will show are Visit,
Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS), inland demo raid,
rappelling and fast roping techniques, and training
demonstration such as basic physical training exercises
and obstacle course.
Two SEAL teams will assault a suspicious vessel that
was taken over by terrorists in Manila Bay. They will
use two 11 Meter Rigid Hull Inflated Boats (RHIB)
and a special boarding equipments to conduct the
raid while underway. This scenario is part of the
capability demonstration that will be presented
to President Aquino, who will also be onboard
one of the RHIBs.
After the sea assault demonstration, President Aquino
will also inspect the troops and their equipments
which includes a rebreather – a special diving
equipment that converts exhaled carbondioxide into
breathable oxygen, a decompression chamber used in
treating diving sickness and other gadgets used for
bomb disposals and diving- salvage operations.
There will also be an inland demolition raid
SEALS landing stealthily on an enemy infested
beach, detonating targets with explosives and
their extraction back to sea. The President will also
inspect the firing range where he will try to shoot
plate targets using Navy Seal weapons.
With the recent hostage drama staged by the late
S/Insp. Rolando Mendoza that left eight Chinese
tourists dead, President Aquino’s visit intends to
address the level of readiness of NAVSOG in terms
of training and equipment.
Navy Captain Rommel Jason Galang, NAVSOG’s Commander
will tour the President during his visit.
Friends from the media are invited to cover the
said event. Navy ship Diesel Fast Craft (DF 351)
will depart at exactly 7 a.m. in Commo Divino Pier
at the Navy Headquarters for Sangley Point, Cavite City.
Please be advised that there will be designated areas
for the members of the media. Interested parties may
coordinate with LTJG ROMMEL B RODRIGUEZ PN at mobile
telephone number 0939-127-8324 and LTJG LIEZL M
VIDALLON at mobile telephone number 0916-242-9920 for
other details.
Monday, September 6, 2010
P R E S S A D V I S O R Y: Media Fellowship with the Flag Officer In Command
By LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Monday, 06 September 2010
WHO: Members of the Media
WHAT: Media Fellowship with the Flag Officer In Command
WHEN: 08 September from 05:30 PM, Wednesday
WHERE: Progressive Resistance Training Center, Naval Station
Jose Francisco, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
DETAILS:
The Philippine Navy will hold a media fellowship with the Flag
Officer In Command, PN on 08 September 2010 05:30 PM at the
Progressive Resistance Training Center, Naval Station Jose
Francisco, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The event is an opportunity
for the members of the media and the Philippine Navy to have an
interaction with the Navy Chief, key PN Staffs and with one another
and engage in sports.
The event will start with badminton and basketball games. Teams
with mixed composition of players will be formed. Those who will
not play can avail of the state-of-the-art gym. Snacks will be
served at the coffee shop. After the games, the sauna and massage
room will be opened. Dinner will also be served at 07:30 PM to be
followed by Awarding Ceremony.
Friends from the media are enjoined to participate in the event and
can signify their intention at the office of the Naval Public Affairs
Office at 524 57-85. For more details, you may contact CPT JOSE P
DINGLASAN PN(M) at (0918) 564-9637.
Director, Naval Public Affairs Office
Monday, 06 September 2010
WHO: Members of the Media
WHAT: Media Fellowship with the Flag Officer In Command
WHEN: 08 September from 05:30 PM, Wednesday
WHERE: Progressive Resistance Training Center, Naval Station
Jose Francisco, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
DETAILS:
The Philippine Navy will hold a media fellowship with the Flag
Officer In Command, PN on 08 September 2010 05:30 PM at the
Progressive Resistance Training Center, Naval Station Jose
Francisco, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The event is an opportunity
for the members of the media and the Philippine Navy to have an
interaction with the Navy Chief, key PN Staffs and with one another
and engage in sports.
The event will start with badminton and basketball games. Teams
with mixed composition of players will be formed. Those who will
not play can avail of the state-of-the-art gym. Snacks will be
served at the coffee shop. After the games, the sauna and massage
room will be opened. Dinner will also be served at 07:30 PM to be
followed by Awarding Ceremony.
Friends from the media are enjoined to participate in the event and
can signify their intention at the office of the Naval Public Affairs
Office at 524 57-85. For more details, you may contact CPT JOSE P
DINGLASAN PN(M) at (0918) 564-9637.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
P R E S S A D V I S O R Y: Send-off Ceremony of Marine Drum and Bugle Team
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.
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.
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.
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