Volume No. 27 April 2015

Volume No. 27 April 2015

PN Hosts WPNS Workshop 2015Sailors & Marines Participate in PH-US Annual Balikatan Exercise

The Fleet: On Full Speed Ahead to Serve & Succeed The Right & Honorable WayNavy Holds Boot Camp for Sail Plan

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EDITORIAL BOARD VADM JESUS C MILLAN AFP

RADM CAESAR C TACCAD AFP

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LCDR MARINETH R DOMINGO PNAssociate Editor-In-Chief

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To further strengthen our relationship and maritime cooperation with the

US, the Exercise Balikatan 2015 was conducted from April 20 to 30,

2015. This is an annual bilateral exercise between the AFP and US

Armed Forces which aims to promote interoperability and enhance capability of both forces to be able to respond in

any crisis that may occur.

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Rough Deck LogApril 2015 Issue

Certificate of Appreciation of Buenavista Evangelical Church to Philippine Navy

Policy Reminder

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The Naval Leader

What is Easter?

DOH’s 6S to Watch Out for this Summer

PN Hosts WPNS Workshop 2015

Sailors & Marines Participate in PH-US Annual Balikatan

Exercise

PN Conducts 2nd Quarter Command Conference

Navy Pays Tribute to War Veterans

PN Commemorates Filipino Heroes

Football for Peace Kicks Off

Semana Santa

PN Renders Testimonial Parade to a Gallant Of cer

NFNL inks MOA with Pangasinan LGU

Their Dream, Our Mission: Philippine Navy Donates School

to Yolanda Survivors

Sel ess Dedication & Passion to Help & Protect

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What is the Real Meaning of Easter?For the rst three centuries, the Church celebrated the real meaning of Easter in connection with the Jewish Passover. The Passover began on the evening of the full moon in the Jewish month of Nisan, which coincided with the Spring Equinox.

As the cruci xion occurred on the rst day of the feast, early Christians found a scriptural correlation between Jesus and the sacri cial lamb. The Apostle Paul refers to this in his rst lett er to the Corinthian Church where he states: "For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacri ced. Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth." (1 Corinthians 5:7-8) The exibility of Passover allowed the early Church to celebrate Christ's resurrection any day of the week on which the third day of the festival happened to fall.

As the Western Church began to emerge, its celebration of Easter coincided with the rst Sunday aft er the rst full moon of spring, which caused some contention with the Eastern Church. The matt er came to the att ention of the Emperor Constantine, who convened the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. The council ruled that all churches would celebrate Easter on the rst Sunday aft er the rst full moon of the Spring Equinox. This became the standard for the Church under the Julian calendar until 1582, when Pope Gregory XIII revised the calendar and the Easter tables by adding the leap-year rule.

What are Easter and the Resurrection?The name "Easter" did not become associated with the resurrection of Christ until the second century. It most likely comes from the ancient Saxon spring festival called Ostern. Some Easter customs also originate from ancient spring festivals. The tradition of the Easter Bunny has its origins with the Saxons, who would adorn their villages with rabbits carved from wood. The giving of brightly colored eggs was a custom in the Middle East during the spring. In many cultures, the egg symbolized rebirth or renewal.

Easter is a time of rejoicing for Christians. The Roman Catholic, Anglican and Greek Orthodox Churches commemorate the resurrection of Christ with the Easter Mass, which includes special prayers, litanies, psalms and hymns. In some Churches throughout Spain, Easter customs include special processions to honor the Virgin Mary. Protestant Churches have Easter services that include Communion, special sermons and sometimes Easter plays. Many Evangelical Churches have sunrise services that include much singing and rejoicing.

The purest meaning of Easter is the celebration of the resurrection or rising of Christ to heaven, which is the foundation of Christianity. Easter Sunday reminds all Christians of their heavenly calling and of the open door for relationship with God through Jesus, His Son.

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This summer, millions of Filipinos are expected to travel all over the country seeking fun and entertainment. The Department of Health (DOH) reminds everyone that making your summer escapades danger proof is possible.

DOH today issued a warning on six common summer diseases or conditions (6S) that can adversely affect one’s health. These are sore eyes, sunburn, sipon at ubo, suka at dumi, sakit sa balat, and sakmal ng aso.

Sore eyes or conjunctivitis, when mistreated, can lead to blindness. More than just eye irritation, it can easily be acquired due to harmful bacteria or viruses that easily spread to other people. Hand washing can limit its spread. Health experts advise not to use eye drops without consulting a doctor.

Sunburn can be prevented if you time your outdoor activities. Outdoor activities must be done in the early morning or late

“Sipon at ubo” easily spreads even during the summer months as erratic weather bring sudden downpour from time to time. Senior citizens are advised to get vaccinated against in uenza before the u season begins in June.

“Suka at dumi” follows consumption of contaminated food or drinks. This summer, be cautious of street foods and even with those prepared for out-of-town trips. Remember that food spoils easily during hot summer months. Always have oral rehydration salt solution at hand just in case you get diarrhea.

“Sakit sa balat” is another common summer disease in areas where water becomes scarce that daily bathing is compromised. Skin diseases abound when one swims in dirty water or unmaintained public swimming pools. Remember to take a bath before and after plunging into the pool and please do not urinate in the pool.

“Sakmal ng aso” can lead to rabies if wounds are not washed and cared for. Make sure dogs are vaccinated against rabies. If you sustain dog bites, visit the animal bite center to get rabies vaccination.

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AAs a prelude to the Western Paci c Naval Symposium (WPNS) which will be held next year in Indonesia, the Philippine Navy (PN) hosted the WPNS Workshop on April 21-24, 2015 which was attended by 47 delegates from different member countries.

The activity aims to discuss and develop cooperative initiatives as well as to identify those that merit further development and practice. Also part of its objectives is to explore and develop new ways of enhancing friendship and professional cooperation at a variety of levels thus building con dence and trust for today and the future. Moreover, the symposium is a venue for the exchange of information on a broad range of maritime matters of mutual interest and establishment and maintenance of communication lines in order to facilitate continued liaison among delegates outside of workshops and symposia.

During the workshop, the delegates discussed about the adoption of Common Navy Protocol on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) which was initiated by the PN to provide common procedures among the Navies as reference for planning, training and conduct of HADR operations in accordance to international standards and principles which will also cover mutually-agreed standard operating procedures including organization, administrative support, planning and communications guide to be used by the participating Navies.

Also discussed in the workshop was the proposal to enhance the junior of cer's interaction through various international multilateral engagements.

The output of the workshop will serve as the talking points for the chief of navies who will be attending the WPNS that will be hosted by Indonesia in 2016.

At present, the WPNS has 21 member countries such as Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, France, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, United States and Vietnam, along with Bangladesh, India, Mexico and Pakistan as observers.

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This year's 31st iteration of Exercise Balikatan '15 formally kicked off through an Opening Ceremony conducted on April 20, 2015 at Armed Forces of the Philippines Commissioned Of cers Clubhouse (AFPCOC), Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City and formally closed on April 30 in Clark Airbase, Pampanga.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Paci c Command (USPACOM) bilateral exercise consisted of joint and combined training activities and disaster response exercises towards capability development in the conduct of not only traditional military training but with civil military projects focusing on reaching out to the priority communities.

Fleet and Marine Forces participated in a joint and combined Command Post Exercise (CPX), Field Training Exercise (FTX) and other related activities with the US Paci c Command (USPACOM) such as Humanitarian Civic Action (HCA) with the participation of the Australian Defense Force (ADF) at the designated areas in Manila-Cavite, Palawan, Pampanga, Zambales and Tarlac.

Activities highlighting the PN capacity and capability include combined amphibious assault on April 21, 2015 at the North Beach training area in Naval Education and Training Command

(NETC), Zambales and Combined Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX) on April 30, 2015 at Crow Valley, Tarlac. These also include HCA and Engineering Capability in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan as well as other action-packed exercises with sailors and marines.

The Balikatan Exercise Director for this year is Vice Admiral Alexander S Lopez, AFP, the current commander of WESCOM, while Brigadier General Rodolfo B Santiago, the current commandant of AFP Command and General Staff College, is the Exercise Assistant Director. Their counterparts from the US Armed Forces are Lieutenant General John A Toolan, Co-Exercise Director BK15 and Brigadier General Christopher Mahoney, US Assistant Exercise Director BK15.

The active involvement of the Philippine Navy in local and bilateral exercises enhances interoperability, knowledge and skills of Navy personnel. It also promotes good relationship and understanding of the parties involved.

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In observance of the Philippine Veterans Week and the 73rd Araw ng Kagitingan, the Philippine Navy hosted a Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of the veterans of World War II at the Filipino Heroes' Memorial in Corregidor Island, Cavite held last April 7.

Dubbed as "Tribute to All Filipino Heroes," Navy Chief, Vice Adm. Jesus C Millan served as military host with Honorable Guillermo L Parayno Jr., former Philippine Navy Commander and current member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Veterans Bank as the guest of honor and speaker.

The event was att ended by veterans and other guests from around the country as well as foreign guests who were ferried by a Navy vessel from Cavite to Corregidor.

This annual observance is done in recognition of the gallantry and sacri ces of all the Filipino patriots who fought and died for our country and for the Filipino people from the pre-colonial time up to the present.

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Pilar, Bataan on April 9, 2015.

With the theme “Ipunla ang Kagitingan, sa Kabataan, Ihanda ang Beterano ng Kinabukasan," President Aquino along with Philippine Navy Chief, Vice Adm. Jesus C Millan, and other heads of military services led the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Colonnade area of the shrine.

In his speech, the president honored the war veterans and their immeasurable contribution in defending the Philippine sovereignty and national security. He also highlighted the government's efforts in further improving and expanding the bene ts received by the veterans and their respective dependents in terms of medical subsidy, nancial and educational assistance. The president ended his speech with a call to action directed to the youth to continue working for peace and the national development.

Meanwhile in Cebu City, the Naval Forces Central led the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Fort San Pedro, Plaza Independencia which was attended by the Vice Mayor of Cebu together with other government and private agencies as well as Local Goverment Units.

His Excellency President Benigno Aquino III paid tribute to the veterans during the 73rd commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan at the Dambana ng Kagitingan, Mt. Samat Shrine in

The Philippine Navy unit and command post commanders gathered once again to provide a venue for the Flag Of cer In Command, Philippine Navy (FOIC, PN), Vice Adm. Jesus C Millan AFP, to articulate their guidance for the upcoming Command activities and review updates on the ongoing PN initiatives/operations. This Command Conference was conducted on April 13, 2015 at Headquarters Philippine Navy, Naval Station Jose Andrada, 2335 Roxas Blvd., Manila.

The conference proper was highlighted by the discussions of the current issues and salient points in the continuous journey of the PN towards becoming a strong and credible navy. On the other hand, the awarding of the Best Annual General Inspection (AGI) units steered the conference to recognize the units which garnered the highest AGI ratings for CY 2014.

The Second Quarter Command Conference is one of the four conferences yearly conducted by the Philippine Navy.

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Football for Peace Kicks off

To commemorate 14 key events on the day of Christ's cruci xion and His nal walk through the streets of Jerusalem carrying the Cross, Commo Man-uel Natalio A Abinuman, Commander, Naval Forces West, and Commo Joel T Dela Cruz, Commander, Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao and their respec-tive offi cers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees took part in the re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross in Palawan and Davao, respectively.

Meanwhile, a mass was held at Holy Child Cha-pel, Bonifacio Naval Station, Taguig City where selected Sailors and Marines played as disciples in the ritual of washing of feet during the Mass of the Lord’s Sup-per last April 2, Holy Thursday.

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The Philippine Marine Corps of the Philippine Navy in collaboration with LGUs, NGOs, football clubs and other sponsors successfully conducted a 6-day PMC Football for Peace from April 14-21, 2015 at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City with 2-day actual football competition on April 18-19, 2015 held at BNS Parade Ground, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Around 278 youths with their coaches/ trainors came over for the football festival coming from the areas as far as Sulu, Zamboanga, Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, Sultan Kudarat, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Negros Occidental and Palawan. The children were also treated to a tour around selected historical sites in Manila and Cavite.

The activity aimed to continue the peace advocacy of the Marines in partnership with other stakeholders in order to continue giving the children from war-torn areas of Mindanao, the chance to see and experience what it is to live in a peaceful environment and for them to aspire for a better future.

Lt. Col. Stephen Cabanlet, Executive Of cer of Marine Battalion Landing Team 3, and the “brain” behind the Football for Peace shared: “If one kid becomes the ring-bearer of peace, maybe we can change the mind-set of individuals ghting. We are shaping the kid’s perspectives and character.”

“Our number one priority is to teach them how to love our country, how to love their God and be disciplined Filipinos,” Lt Col Cabanlet further added.

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“Life in the military is hard. Whether you take it seriously or not, it is still hard. We need to learn as much as we can, but sometimes, there isn’t enough time, for there is much to master. We have to make do and cope. Such is the life of every

military man.” – Rear Adm Antonio A Habulan, Jr. AFP

On Mar. 25, 2015, the Naval Education and Training Command rendered a testimonial parade for Rear Adm Antonio A Habulan Jr., Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, who is retiring from the service come May. He rendered almost 38 years of honorable service to the Philippine Navy.

In his farewell message during the testimonial parade, Rear Adm Habulan Jr. expressed his gratitude to NETC and recounted

memories when he was the deputy commander

of the institution. Likewise, he gave a message

most appropriate for the Command, since this is

where young hearts and minds in the service are trained and nurtured. “To everybody especially those who are new in the service, my message is this: Have a strong heart – a heart that is concerned for others, for the organization, and for the nation.”

Likewise, a testimonial parade and retirement ceremony was rendered for Rear Adm Habulan Jr. at Headquarters Philippine Navy, Roxas Boulevard, Manila last April 23. This was followed by the Awarding Ceremony wherein Navy Chief, Vice Adm. Jesus C Millan FOIC, PN conferered to Rear Adm. Habulan Jr. the Command Plaque, Plaque of Honorable Service, and Medal Box to Rear Adm. Habulan Jr.

As part of the Philippine Navy culture, a testimonial ceremony is given to a Navy personnel for years of dedicated service to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and a tribute for his achievements that earns the admiration of every Navy personnel.

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The Naval Forces Northern Luzon and the Provincial Government of Pangasinan inked a Memorandum of Agreement for the continuance of the Naval Detachment Sual’s occupancy to two of the provincial government-owned buildings in Brgy. Poblacion, Sual, Pangasinan last March 30, 2015.

The said activity was witnessed by the members of NFNL and the Provincial Government of Pangasinan’s respective staff s.

As agreed upon by both parties, the Naval Detachment Sual shall continue to make use of the said buildings until Nov. 1, 2025 for free.

In return, the Command shall maintain and repair these buildings at its own expense; it shall not make any alteration or introduce improvements on the buildings without the Provincial Government’s consent and all such improvements shall belong to the Provincial Government without the right of NFNL to reimburse for its cost; it shall shoulder all expenses for electric, water, telephone and other public utility charges incurred; and shall turn-over said buildings to the Provincial

Government free of occupants and devoid of furniture and other things upon the expiration of the agreement.

Over the years, the Naval Detachment Sual, under Naval Station Ernesto Ogbinar, caters the administrative and operational requirements of Philippine Navy Vessels deployed and transiting within NFNL’s AOR particularly on the country’s western seaboard.

Manned by Offi cers and Enlisted Personnel, ND Sual has become one of the municipality’s strong partners in the conduct of numerous Civil Military Operations within Sual and its nearby municipalities.

With the continuance of Philippine Navy’s utilization of the Provincial Government of Pangasinan’s Property in the Municipality of Sual, Pangasinan, the Philippine Navy through the Naval Forces Northern Luzon can continue to exploit ND Sual’s strategic location in the performance of its mandated tasks towards maintaining peace, progress and prosperity in the whole of Northern Luzon..

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Aft er Super Typhoon " Yolanda" struck Southern part of Cebu in 2013, majority of the school buildings are heavily damaged because of the typhoon. Last April 4, in behalf of the Flag Offi cer In Command,Philippine Navy, Vice Adm Jesus C Millan, Vice Adm Leopoldo M Alano, Commander, Phillipine Fleet handed-over two school building to the locales of Barangay Bakhawan Daan-Bantayan, Cebu the ceremonial key was received by the school principal Mr. Glenn A. Tajanlangit.

This project was made possible through the generous support of Philippine Navy Offi cers Wives Association (PNOWA), Philippine Navy Savings Loan Association Inc. (PNSLAI), Philippine Navy Golf Club (PNGC), Piece Land Corporation, Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc. (PMAAAI) – Navy Chapter and the entire Philippine Navy Sailors and Marines. This building was constructed by the Naval Combat Engineering Brigade under Commo Elmer C Carrillo.

Aside from the school teachers and students and barangay offi cials, the hand-over ceremony was also att ended by the sailors and marines of the Naval Forces Central

(NAVFORCEN), Hon Augusto D Corro, Municipal Mayor of Daan-Bantayan, Cebu and Mr. Roseller

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SELFLESS DEDICATION & PASSION TO HELP & PROTECTLast March 16, the Civil Military Operations Group-Philippine Navy celebrated its 4th Anniversary. This year's celebration aimed to give thanks and recognition to the signi cant partners and stakeholders who unrelentingly gave their time, resources and eff orts to the Philippine Navy.

The highlight of the said celebration was the awarding of Plaque of Recognition to the Best Offi cer, Enlisted Personnel, and CMO Unit. Likewise, awards were conferred to the stakeholders and partners of CMO. The Flag Offi cer In Command Philippine Navy served as the Guest of Honor of the event and personally gave the plaques to the awardees.

For the military award, Lt Dave Joe L Bualan, Commanding Offi cer CMO Unit Southern Luzon, got the highest rating for the Best Offi cer of the year while Sgt Sonny C Guitierez of CMO Unit Southern Luzon received the Best Enlisted Personnel Award of the year. The CMO Unit of Eastern Mindanao won as the Best CMO Unit of the year. The award was received by the Unit Commanding Offi cer, Maj Nestor E Soler.

The CMO stakeholders and partners award was categorized into ve, namely: Public Information (PI), Community Relations (ComRel), Civic Actions (CA), Civil Relation (CivRel), and CMO

Trainings. For the PI, the awardees were SM Supermalls, PTV4, DWDD AFP Radio and Bonifacio Global City; for COMREL category, the awardees were New Life Christian Center and Latt er Day Saints Charities; for CA, the awards were presented to Henkel Asia Paci c, Aboitiz Foundation, Caritas Manila, TV5 Alagang Kapatid, Philippine Air Force and Operation Blessing Foundation, for CivRel, the award was presented to Soldier’s Wives and Girlfriend (SWAG) Philippines while the last category was the Training, Mr Paolo Pasatiempo, AFP CMO School, CMO School Philippine Army and Metro Manila Development Authority received the award.

Before the program ended FOIC, PN gave his message for the group that he considered as one of the Support Unit closest to his heart saying, "for the four years of your existence you have been an active arm of the Philippine Navy in achieving the ultimate goal of the AFP—Winning the Peace.”

For four years CMO Group-PN has been an aid and a catalyst to our country and to the Philippine Navy alike in making things possible and achievable for everyone. Four years will just be the beginning for the group to show that it is a treasured asset that the navy can be proud of.

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The Naval Command and Staff Course Class 77 composed of 40 regular student-of cers and three NRI reservist student-of cers went to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for their Foreign Informational Program Visit (IPV) on Mar. 2-8, 2015. The class, with the training staff of Naval Education and Training Command headed by Rear Adm. Jose Renan C. Suarez AFP, visited various places in Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Ha Long. The Vietnamese Government graciously welcomed and received the party. Various

brie ngs were presented by the Vietnam Foreign Relations Department, Vietnam People’s Army, and High Command of the Navy. The IPV included visits to Hong Ha Shipbuilding Company, Coastal Defense Missile 679 Division, military museums, and tourist sites.

The students learned a lot of lessons from the practices and the attitude of Vietnamese people in ful lling their individual tasks and contributing to the accomplishment of their national and strategic goals. On the military side, the

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discipline and courage of every soldier were very apparent. Every soldier recognizes the cost of war so each one is willing to sacri ce to preserve the security and peace of their country. The VPA was able to acquire needed defense capabilities and more importantly, they could also produce their own equipment and assets through their production units.

The trip was a success because the students were able to acquire and comprehend information about the systems and best practices of the VPA. Students have learned that strategic objectives can only be achieved when every member and unit is contributing and performing their speci c tasks diligently.

The brie ng of the High Command of the Navy provided important information to understand the history, organizational structure, and capabilities of the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN). It is important to note that the VPN is integrated to the VPA, and not a separate command. VPN has Kilo class and Yugo class submarines in its inventory. The Philippine Navy (PN) can learn from the VPN in maintaining and operating submarines. Just like the PN, in modernizing the VPN, their navy is planning to acquire various surface, air, and submarine platforms in the short and long term. The cooperative relationship between the VPN and the PN has been strongly pursued and strengthened in recent years through the exchange of naval leaders’ visits and signing of various cooperative agreements like the memorandum of understanding between the VPN and the PN for the enhancement of mutual cooperation and information sharing signed on October 2011 in manila, and the standard operating procedures of personnel interaction at the southwest Cay and the Northwest Cay Islands signed in March 2012 at Hai Phong.

The visit to the Ha Long Shipbuilding Company was an eye opener to the students. The said facility is operated by the VPA and is one of the production units. It is one of the biggest members of the Vietnam shipbuilding industry specialized

for new shipbuilding and ship repairing for the defense force and for domestic and foreign commercial purposes in the north of Vietnam. Its capability to build patrol boats for the navy is a competency to be envied. As a maritime nation with a rich naval history, we should also have a navy that is capable of designing and building warships suf cient to the needs of patrolling and protecting our vast maritime domain.

The visits to their military and navy museums helped the students gain understanding of the Vietnamese’s deep patriotism. These museums helped the younger generations understand and appreciate the sacri ces of their forefathers, most especially Ho Chi Minh and Vo Nguyen Giap, for the independence that they are enjoying now. The museums display relics and portraits from the French Indochina War, highlighted by the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, and the Fall of Saigon in the Vietnam War with the United States of America. Their tour guides inside the museum are also well versed of their history which helped explain the various historical artifacts and articles showcased in the museums.

The tour of Ha Long Bay was a wonderful and unforgettable experience for us. This tour, together with the opportunity to roam around the streets of Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Ha Long helped the students and staff understand the culture of the Vietnamese people. Their temples and pagodas located in every major park and lake speak well of their religion. Highly noticeable were the people from all walks of life who had the same habit of gathering together in front of establishments sitting on small benches eating and drinking.

The way they serve their meals is quite astonishing too. Although very few people are familiar with the English language, they managed to communicate with the students. Our Vietnamese counterparts helped the best that they could to make our stay in Vietnam worthy and meaningful. Till we meet again Viet Nam! Cam-on (Thank you)..

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Fleet: On full speed ahead to serve and succeed the right and honorable way

The “Cutt ing Edge” of the Philippine Navy celebrated its 77th foundation anniversary on April 16, 2015 at Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City with Vice Adm. Jesus C. Millan AFP, Flag Offi cer-In-Command, PN as guest of honor and speaker.

The Philippine Fleet, one of the two Type Commands of the Navy, is mandated to organize, train, equip, and maintain Fleet assets for naval operations in order to contribute to the accomplishment of the PN mission.

In the State of the Fleet Address of Rear Adm. Leopoldo M. Alano AFP, Commander, Philippine Fleet, he honored the Fleet’s legacy by recognizing the leadership of the national government, Department of National Defense, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the leadership of the FOIC, PN for advancing interest on the importance of maintaining and developing a credible force at sea. He also recognized the thousands of offi cers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees, who all came before the Fleet who shaped the Fleet of today. He paid homage also to the Filipino people, our greatest and most important stakeholders.Alano also cited relevant accomplishments of the PF.

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Guided by the Defense Planning Guidance 2015-20, PN Strategic Sail Plan 2020, and the requirement of the PN Active Archipelagic Defense Strategy, the Fleet sailed towards mission accomplishment through the repair, training, deployment and sustainment of current capabilities vis-à-vis acquisition and development of new capabilities. The basic framework, anchored on the Seven Guiding Principles of the FOIC, PN has been and will always be towards the realization of the Fleet’s vision: By 2020, the PF shall be a strong and credible force at sea, responsive to the requirements of our maritime nation. As such, using the PF Balanced Score Card, the Command has achieved the following milestones and breakthroughs in personnel, organization, resources, capability and accomplishment perspectives.

PERSONNEL In order to achieve the strategic objective of highly competent and motivated personnel, the Fleet enhanced its career management system and established individual training program which resulted to operation readiness evaluation of 91%, surpassing the 90% target for CY 2014. This was made possible through the creation of training schools for the Off shore Combat Force, Sealift Amphibious Force, and the Litt oral Combat Force last April 2014 and development

of new curriculum for the advancement of surface warfare offi cers. This was also complemented by the installation of the Multi-Mission Tactical Simulator last June 2014 which is now being used for individual, team and unit training on Fleet operations and warfare. In addition, the Command also surpassed its target for morale and discipline survey for Fleet personnel with a rating of 95% by sustaining morale, welfare and discipline system and enhancing safety awareness in the organization.

ORGANIZATION Under organization, the Command has three strategic objectives, particularly on appropriate Fleet doctrines, responsive Fleet training program and integrated & utilized naval reservists program. On sound and appropriate maritime doctrines, nine doctrines were approved by the PF Doctrines Board surpassing the annual target of the 30% for the year.

On training, the Fleet achieved a 96.77% rating on OPREVAL surpassing the 95% target through the conduct of training activities and courses scheduled by HPN. This also includes the successful conduct of four advanced specialization courses and three systems management specialization courses for Fleet operations rating particularly skills training for Boatswain’s

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Mate, Quartermaster, Radarman, Radioman, Aviation Mechanic, and Underwater Operations.

Also, a total of 27 Naval Reserve Units were already integrated to the Fleet out of the 90 target units by 2020. These Naval Reservists were integrated to Fleet activities such as Fleet Training Exercises, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Operations, and the Subject Matt er Expert Exchange program wherein they either teach relevant topics or provide technical assistance for Inspection and Survey (INSURV) of oating assets.

Furthermore, in order for the Fleet to be safety compliant, safety standards has been institutionalized as part of local AGI to its Forces, Groups and Center. This resulted to an average of 85% compliance rating to required safety standards.

RESOURCES The Command has consistently developed the APB strategy driven capability based budgeting system to ensure that the Command att ains a balanced nancial program and contributes to the accomplishment of the PF mission. Thus, for the budget implementation rating, the Command has achieved a perfect liquidation rate of 100%.

On Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses, the total amount programmed and received was Php 92.693M which was obligated with 100% performance effi ciency rate.

For 1206 (US Anti-Terrorism) funded projects, our NAVSOG bene ted in terms of armament, mobility, communications, and other special operations equipment.

For other sources, PF is allocated projects from other fund sources particularly Capability Upgrade Program under Non-Republic Funds and Foreign Military Fund. For CUP, capital projects to be supported are the acquisition of Strategic Sealift Vessel and two armed AW109 helicopters. On the other hand, FMF allocation in FY2012 worth $4M for the sustainment and out tt ing of the Del Pilar Class Frigates were implemented last year. Also, $3.5M allocated in FY 2013 for the procurement and installation of 25mm Mk38 Mod Gun for PF15 is already for implementation including the acquisition of RHIBs for NAVSOG amounting to $4.5M. Moreover, the Fleet received last year an allocation worth $17.5M for transformation of the DPCF, repowering of patrol gun boats and the acquisition of portable chambers.

The Fleet also enhanced its internal audit system in order to ensure the expeditious, proper and effi cient utilization of funds. As a result, the PF earned the highest TNIA audit rating of 85.74% for PN type of command category for CY2014 for achieving utmost standards of accountability and transparency in the organization.

CAPABIL ITYOn capability, the Fleet achieved its target of 75% on optimal level of operational readiness. This is att ributed to the readiness of Fleet assets in support to the capability requirements in the operational areas.

In pursuit of adequate Fleet facilities, the Command achieved a 95% accomplishment rating through the successful repair of Fleet facilities damaged by Typhoon Glenda. Similarly, refurbishing of other facilities were made particularly classrooms, library, barracks, Mess Hall, and Multi-Purpose Hall.

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Mission essential equipment were also procured and delivered such as the electro-optic infrared (EO/IR), downlink communication system receivers, side scan sonar, and recovery vehicle. As a result, Fleet’s equipment readiness achieved 81% rating, surpassing the 78% target.

The capability of the Fleet was also enhanced last year through the arrival of three PNOC Tankers and three Agusta Westland 109 power helicopters. Looking ahead, the Fleet will pursue its continuous capability upgrade through the planned acquisition consistent with the Fleet desired force mix: one Del Pilar Class vessel, two frigates, three Multi-Purpose Att ack Craft s with missile and two anti-submarine helicopters.

To support the PN’s eff ort in achieving a responsive naval support system, the Command successfully att ained its target of 100% obligation rate particularly in terms of support in Operating Target and Imprest Fund to subordinate units at the earliest possible time.

ACCOMPLISHMENT Under accomplishment perspective, the Fleet was able to deploy required number of patrol ships, patrol craft s, logistics vessels, transport vessels, air craft s and naval special operating units achieving 97% deployment rating, 4% higher than the target for CY2014. The deployment of these Fleet assets allowed our Naval Operating Forces to accomplish its mission on territorial defense, security and stability operations, disaster risk reduction and response, international humanitarian assistance and peace support operations, and force level C2, support and training.

In his closing speech, Alano stated that amidst continual change, however, the enduring strength of the Fleet was, is,

and always will be its people and their leadership. And so, the Fleet reaffi rmed its commitment and support to the national leadership down to the leadership of the FOIC, PN. The Fleet will continue to sail forward focused and always abiding by the policies, guidance and directive of higher authorities. He once again recognized each member of the past and present members of the Fleet for the valor, professionalism and commitment so vital to protecting our nation’s interest. “We salute the sailors, naval aviators, special warfare operators and our support personnel for faithfully standing watch around the country. As your Commander, I am truly proud to recognize your accomplishments. We cannot praise you and the entire Fleet enough for your tremendous eff orts even against some odds,” Alano concluded.

The ceremony was started with a Thanksgiving Mass offi ciated by Cpt. Gennis Bernal CHS (PN), the Command Chaplain. It was followed by the blessing of NAVSOG’s recovery vehicle, diving unit equipment, and Close Quarter Batt le (CQB) Range. There was also a capability demonstration to highlight the Fleet’s capability on surface, air, and special operations.

The awarding of deserving PF personnel and units highlighted the anniversary program proper. The FOIC, PN bestowed their awards as an appreciation of their remarkable deeds. These commendable personnel and units proved themselves worthy of recognition aft er series of deliberation in terms of character, effi ciency, dedication and mission accomplishment.

Indeed, from the time it was rst organized, the PF capabilities remain the best value to maintain security at sea, defend our country and promote peace and prosperity..

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The Naval Education and Training Command has been continuously serving the Philippine Navy by providing quality education and training to produce competent and motivated naval professionals.

This year, NETC celebrated its 76th Anniversary in a simple yet meaningful way. By conducting a series of activities that add value to the noble work of educators and trainers of the Philippine Navy, the NETC family reminisced the years it had spent and look forward to more years that it will spend to serve the country.

From last year’s search for the Best Incognito Pairs, trainers this year dressed up like cowboys and cowgirls and once again proved that trainers are not only good and creative inside the classroom but more so outside of it. On Feb. 2, 2015, NETC organic personnel donned checkered long sleeves, jeans, printed handkerchiefs, earth-colored cowboy vests and hats, and the high and low cut boots and presto! NETC was transported to the Wild Wild West during the Trainers’ Night! This activity, which also serves as the Valentine’s Ball of the Command, has always been an effective morale booster for the personnel of NETC. Despite the complexities of education and training that we face every day, these are what we can call, “the things we look forward to” after a hard year’s work of molding and training the Navy’s most valuable resources.

As our form of covenant to be good stewards of the environment and protectors of nature, Team NETC planted mango trees in the morning of Feb. 2, 2015. Seventy six mango trees were planted to symbolize NETC’s 76 years of existence. Another

signi cant three-night event of meriment was made possible at NETC through the conduct of Frolics Night participated by the students to showcase the talents and creativity in entertainment or comical show of the 21 classes of of cers and enlisted personnel from NETC students.

On Feb. 17, 2015, the singing prowess of NETC students and organic personnel were once again showcased during the 5th season of the NETC Idol. After all of the auditions and the tough competition, it was PO3 Lorly P Diatras who earned the spot of the prestigious title as the 5th NETC IDOL of 2015.

On Feb. 24, 2015, NETC, through the Training and Development Center conducted the NETC Assessment Workshop. The workshop evaluated the current state of NETC and considered what the institution still needs to improve to be able to be more productive and ef cient.

Lastly, on Mar. 11, 2015, NETC awarded its Outstanding Personnel of the Year as well as the civilians and organizations that had contributed greatly to the accomplishment of the Command’s mission for the past year. Likewise, Mr. Edmar Betudio, BRP Ramon Alcaraz, BRP Gregorio del Pilar, Maritime Academy of Asia and the Paci c, Philippine Marine Merchant Academy and MFI Foundation Incorporated were also given recognition for their invaluable assistance and support for the education and training of the NETC students.

Through its simple yet meaningful means of celebrating its anniversary, Team NETC pledges to continue raising its standards for a great navy.

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ince it started its transformation journey in 2008, the Philippine Navy (PN) has been continuously improving its systems and processes in all perspectives of its organization – all towards achieving its vision of

becoming a strong and credible force at sea that our maritime nation can be proud of by 2020.

It has successfully covered several waypoints and achieved signi cant milestones outlined in its developmental strategy: the PN Strategic Sail Plan 2020. Its vision year is close at hand. Thus, now, more than ever, the Navy has to sustain its momentum for transformation. And this begins with the very people who are at the frontline of implementing the Sail Plan.

This year, the Navy held its rst ever Sail Plan Boot Camp, a seminar-workshop designed to increase the capacity of Sail Plan Offi cers in managing the execution of the Sail Plan and to strengthen their commitment to transformation and good governance.

The Boot Camp covered the essential elements of strategy development and execution and highlights the required mindset in pursuing organizational transformation and excellence.

Customized to meet the needs unique to a transforming military organization, the Sail Plan Boot Camp provided the foundational knowledge and skill that every Sail Plan Offi cer must possess and inspired them to have a deeper commitment to their roles as the frontline managers of change and transformation in the PN.

Set under the theme “Unleashing the Hero in You,” the theme underlines the crucial role of Sail Plan Offi cers in ensuring the eff ective execution of the initiatives of the Sail Plan. Transforming the organization requires great commitment and exceptional skill in the face of challenges, both within and outside the organization. It also requires Sail Plan Offi cers to champion the cause of the Sail Plan – to get the men and women of the Navy informed and mobilized to sustain the momentum towards transformation. Thus, they must be like “heroes” who exude a passion for the cause of the Sail Plan, perform so that the objectives will be accomplished, and serve to be models of excellence and genuine transformation.

Sixty-one Sail Plan Offi cers from all the PN Units and staff offi ces of the Headquarters Philippine Navy joined the three-day seminar-workshop held last April 28-30 at the Tagaytay International Convention Center.

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HISTORY

In 1841, insignia called distinguishing marks were rst prescribed as part of the of cial uniform. An eagle and anchor emblem, forerunner of the rating badge, was the rst distinguishing mark. In 1886 rating badges were established, and some 15 specialty marks were also provided to cover the various ratings. On 1 April 1893, petty of cers were reclassi ed and the rating of chief

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The Philippine Navy (PN) 2020 pin, which will form part of the uniform of every of cer, enlisted personnel, and civilian employee of Team Navy, is a symbol of our unyielding dedication towards genuine transformation.

It serves as the testament of every PN personnel to live through the core values and practice good governance. The pin is also a constant reminder for us to never falter in our dedication to contribute in bringing the Navy to its glorious destination—to become a stronger and credible Navy that our maritime nation can be proud of by 2020.

As the emblem of the objectives of our organizational development strategy, the pin embodies the core purpose of the PN Sail Plan. Hence, it is mainly characterized by a compass. Just like the compass, the Sail Plan is the Navy’s guide in the right path in answering the Armed Forces’ imperative for reliable naval force that can be a strong pillar for the country’s bid for lasting peace, progress, and national development.

The PN 2020 pin was of cially launched last April 13, 2015.

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petty of cer was established. Until 1949 rating badges were worn on the right or left sleeve, depending on whether the person concerned was on the starboard or port watch. Since February 1948, all distinguishing marks have been worn on the left sleeve between the shoulder and elbow.

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Most of the early ships had heads of mythological monsters or patrons carved in the bow; hence, the terms gure head, the heads and the term eyes of the ship followed from the eyes of the gures placed there. Sailors also believe that these eyes help them and their ship through a storm by magically seeing the right of way. One particular Sailor’s tale says that on the day before he was to sail, he bought his wife two beautiful, green emeralds for earrings. He was heartbroken when she did not like them, so instead he used them as the eyes of the female gure head on the bow of his ship. His wife had a change of heart that night, and unbeknownst to her husband, removed the emeralds from the wooden gure. She planned to wear them upon his return, but he never did. One day after sailing, his ship steered right into a typhoon and sank. Some say it was because the ship could not see as his wife had stolen the ship’s eyes. When the wife heard the news, she cried for days until she fell asleep. When she awoke, she was blind...and the two beautiful emeralds had disappeared.

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