Monday, April 26, 2010

Navy in Albay post-evacuation care program

The Daily Tribune, Saturday, 30 January 2010

By: PNA

LEGAZPI CITY - The Naval Forces Southern Luzon in
partnership with Office of Civil Defense led anew
an outreach project for the victims of Mayon
Volcano eruption in response to a call sounded
by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda for assistance.

The naval forces distributed rice to displaced
families in Amore resettlement area as part of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines and Office of
Civil Defense (OCD)joint project dubbed
"TARABANGAN: Sama-sama sa pagtulong para sa
mga Biktima ng Bulkang Mayon."

A resettlement area located in Bgy Anislag
in Daraga town is the relocation site for the
displaced families from Bgy Binitayan
and Bgy BaƱag who were directly affected by
Mayon eruption.

Salceda said the said relocation would reduce
the number of evacuees during Mayon eruptive
episodes and allow schools, which are being
used as evacuation center, to function normally
and limit the displacement of pupils.

Apart from rice distribution,the Navymen also
conducted feeding to children at the evacuation sites.

The Philippine Navy is one of the steady partners
of local government units to mitigate the
effect of disaster in the region.

Earlier this year, Philippine Navy Chief,
Vice Admiral FerdinandGolez directed all naval
units to sustain efforts in developing robust
disaster response posture to continue as
credible and relevant partner of the people in
disaster mitigation responsive in the current times.

A similar activity was also held in Bgy Padang,
this city.

Indonesia honors Vice Admiral Golez

Manila Bulletin, Wednesday, 20 January 2010

The Republic of Indonesia conferred the Bintang
Jalasena Utama(Indonesian Navy Star: 1st Class) to
Vice Admiral Ferdinand S. Golez,Flag Officer
In Command Philippine Navy on Nov. 16, 2009 in
Jakarta, Indonesia.

During the investiture ceremony held at the
Indonesian National Forces Headquarters at Cilangkap,
Gen Djoko Santoso, Commander In Chief, Indonesian
National Defense Forces awarded the medal to Vice Admiral
Golez before the top brass of the Indonesian and
Philippine Navies that included Vice Admiral Agus
Suhartono, Chief of Naval Staff of the Indonesian Navy;
Commodore Eriberto Suria Jr.,Commander, Naval Forces
Eastern Mindanao; and Captain Rafel Mariano
PN (GSC), Defense Armed Forces Attache to Indonesia.

In the citation signed by Indonesian President
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on August 27, 2009,
Vice Admiral Golez was cited for his "invaluable services
rendered in the improvement and strengthening of a
good joint cooperation with the government of the
Republic of Indonesia in general, and National
Military Navy of both countries in particular."

The award is a fitting recognition of Vice Admiral
Golez's unrelenting efforts in improving relations
between Indonesia and the Philippines. As the then
Commander of the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao from
2006-2007,Vice Admiral Golez was the Vice Chair
and Head of Delegation, respectively of the RP Panel to the
Philippines-Indonesia Border Committee Conference
on two occasions.

As the Commanding Officer of BRP Miguel Malvar (PS 19),
Vice Admiral Golez contributed to the successful conduct of the
Philippine Navy ASEAN Training Cruise in 1994
visiting four countries, including Indonesia.

"The Philippines and Indonesia who both share a
common vision of peace and security in the ASEAN
region annually participate in naval exercises.
In August this year, the Philippine Navy's BRP Quezon
PS70) participated in the Indonesian Fleet Review
in Manado as part of the 64th Independence Day celebration
of Indonesia.

The Bintang Jalasena Utama is conferred by the
Indonesian President to the Indonesian Navy,
civilians,and foreign nationals based on the
following:ability, dedication,
prudence, merit, braveness, and perseverance. It is
issued with a presidential decree based on the
proposal from the Commandant of the Indonesian Navy
through the Ministry of Defense, and given to an awardee
along with a charter.

Golez has devoted 37 in the naval service. The seasoned
sailor who has successfully commanded three ships
of the Philippine Navy, is a recipient of various wards
and commendations.

Previous recipients of the Bintang Jalasena Utama
include Admiral Elmo Russell Zumwalt Jr., the
youngest to serve as chief of naval operations
of the US Navy, and Admiral Tan Sri Dato' Seri Abu
Bakar bin Abdul Jamal, the chief and the
first four-star admiral of the Royal Malaysian Navy.

RP Navy chief conferred highest Indonesian military award

The Philippine Star, Saturday, 02 January 2010

By: James Mananghaya

The Indonesian government conferred the highest military
award on Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez
in recognition of his effort to strengthen mutual relations
and security cooperation between the two countries.

Golez was awarded the Bintang Jalasena Utama (Indonesian Navy
Star, 1st Class) by Gen. Djoko Santoso, commander in chief
of the Indonesian National Defense Forces, in a ceremony held in
Jakarta.

The Bintang Jalasena Utama is conferred by the Indonesian
government on members of the Indonesian Navy, civilians,
and foreign nationals for their ability, dedication,
prudence, merit, braveness, and perseverance.

It is covered by a presidential decree based on the
recommendation of the Commandant of the Indonesian Navy
through the Ministry of Defense, and given to an awardee
along with a charter.

The award is Golez's first from a foreign military
establishment in his 37 years in the naval service.

Golez has successfully commanded three ships of the
Philippine Navy and is a recipient of various awards
and commendations.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyuno cited
Golez for his "invaluable services rendered in the
improvement and strengthening of a good joint cooperation
with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia in general,
and National Military Navy of both countries in particular."

When Golez was commander of the Naval Forces Eastern
Mindanao from 2006-2007,he was also the vice chairman
and head of delegation of the RP Panel to the
Philippines-Indonesia Border Committee Conference
on two occasions.

As commanding officer of BRP Miguel Malvar (PS 19),
Golez contributed to the successful conduct of the
Philippine Navy-ASEAN Training Cruise in 1994
that visited four countries, including Indonesia.

"The Philippines and Indonesia who both share a
common vision of peace and security in the ASEAN
region annually participate in naval exercises.
In August this year, the Philippine Navy's BRP Quezon
PS70) participated in the Indonesian Fleet Review
in Manado as part of the 64th Independence Day celebration
of Indonesia," Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said.

Previous recipients of the Bintang Jalasena Utama
include Admiral Elmo Russell Zumwalt Jr., the
youngest to serve as chief of naval operations
of the US Navy, and Admiral Tan Sri Dato' Seri Abu
Bakar bin Abdul Jamal, the chief and the
first four-star admiral of the Royal Malaysian Navy.

2 commando ng Navy pinarangalan

Ngayon, Saturday, 02 January 2010

By: Joy Cantos

Pinarangalan nitong Biyernes ng Philippine
Navy ang labi ng dalawang bayaning commandos na
nagbuwis ng buhay sa pakikipag-engkuwentro sa
nagsanib-puwersang mga bandidong Abu Sayyaf at
rogue Moro Islamic Liberation Front sa Basilan
kamakailan.

Ayon kay Navy Spokesman Marine Lt. Col.
Edgard Arevalo, ang bangkay nina Lt. Christopher
Pantaleon ng Philippine Military Academy
PMA Class 2004) at Petty Officer 3rd Class
Almario Manalili ay dumating dakong alas-2:00
ng hapon kamakalawa sa Villamor Air Base sa Pasay
City galing sa Zamboanga City.

Pinangunahan naman ni Navy Flag Officer-in-
Command Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez ang
pagkakaloob ng ceremonial honors sa dalawang
bayaning Navy commandos na ginanap sa Naval
Station Rudiardo Brown sa Naval Station Jose
Francisco sa Taguig City kahapon ng umaga.
Naka-half mast naman ang lahat ng Naval
Stations sa buong bansa bilang pagluluksa sa
pagpanaw ng dalawang Navy commandos.