Manila Bulletin, Thursday, MArch 25, 2010
By: Elena Aben
Two Royal Thai Navy ships — the HTMS Taksin and HTMS Chaopraya, arrived in Manila Wednesday for a five-day goodwill visit, which is expected to further strengthen the ties that bind the Philippine Navy and the Thai Navy as the two countries work togetherin the common pursuit of maintaining peace and stability in the ASEAN region.
Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo, Navy spokesman, said the Thai delegation is headed by Squadron Commander Rear Admiral Kraisorn Chansuvanich. The ships, now docked at Pier 13 in North Harbor, arrived at around 1 p.m.
Royal Thai Cadet Training Unit’s Commander is composed of 70 officers, 239 enlisted men, 20 non-military rank personnel, and 236 naval cadets. The ships are commanded by Capt. Samarn Khunthaphong and Capt. Skye Bekanan.
The Philippine Navy’s BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS36) met and escorted the visiting ships in the vicinity of Corregidor Island, a time-honored tradition among navies.
Arevalo said shortly after their arrival, the head of the delegation paid a courtesy call to Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez, Philippine Navy Flag Officer-In-Command (FOIC) at the Navy Headquarters on Roxas Blvd.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Navy elite force to hunt down Abu Sayyaf men
Manila Bulletin, Sunday, March 21, 2010
By: Elena Aben
Navy Flag Officer-in-Command Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez has ordered the deployment of the Navy’s elite force, patrol vessels, and gun boats to help get the remaining members of the al Qaeda-inked Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in 60 days, in line with the order of Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit.
Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo, Navy spokesman, said send-off ceremony will be held 7:30 a.m. Monday, March 22, at the Navy headquarters in Manila.
Arevalo said newly-repaired surface assets that will be deployed to operational areas in in the Visayas and Mindanao are BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11), BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36), BRP General Mariano Alvarez (PS 38), BRP Simeon Castro (PG 374), BRP Apollo Tiano (PG 851), and BRP Gen. Emilio Aguinlado (PG 140).
A company from the Philippine Marine Corps’ (PMC) elite force will also be deployed to Basilan to augment government forces present in the province. The Philippine Army also sent its specially-trained troops to the area.
The Navy FOIC will preside over the ceremony to be attended by Senior Fleet-Marine unit commanders.
Maj. Gen. Juancho Sabban, Marine Commandant, and Rear Admiral Geronimo Defensor, Commander, Philippine Fleet, will assist Golez during the inspection of troops and their equipment prior to the send off.
“Binibining Pilipinas 2010 winners will likewise grace the occasion to help boost the morale of the sailors and marines which will result in their improved efficiency in the performance of their duties and responsibilities to the country and the Filipino people,” said Arevalo.
Considering the dangers of the task, the Navy will remain committed in the performance of their sworn duties to protect the people and preserve the sovereignty and integrity of the nation,” he added.
By: Elena Aben
Navy Flag Officer-in-Command Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez has ordered the deployment of the Navy’s elite force, patrol vessels, and gun boats to help get the remaining members of the al Qaeda-inked Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in 60 days, in line with the order of Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit.
Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo, Navy spokesman, said send-off ceremony will be held 7:30 a.m. Monday, March 22, at the Navy headquarters in Manila.
Arevalo said newly-repaired surface assets that will be deployed to operational areas in in the Visayas and Mindanao are BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11), BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36), BRP General Mariano Alvarez (PS 38), BRP Simeon Castro (PG 374), BRP Apollo Tiano (PG 851), and BRP Gen. Emilio Aguinlado (PG 140).
A company from the Philippine Marine Corps’ (PMC) elite force will also be deployed to Basilan to augment government forces present in the province. The Philippine Army also sent its specially-trained troops to the area.
The Navy FOIC will preside over the ceremony to be attended by Senior Fleet-Marine unit commanders.
Maj. Gen. Juancho Sabban, Marine Commandant, and Rear Admiral Geronimo Defensor, Commander, Philippine Fleet, will assist Golez during the inspection of troops and their equipment prior to the send off.
“Binibining Pilipinas 2010 winners will likewise grace the occasion to help boost the morale of the sailors and marines which will result in their improved efficiency in the performance of their duties and responsibilities to the country and the Filipino people,” said Arevalo.
Considering the dangers of the task, the Navy will remain committed in the performance of their sworn duties to protect the people and preserve the sovereignty and integrity of the nation,” he added.
Navy to deploy gunboats to Mindanao
The Philippine Star, Sunday, March 21, 2010
By: Jaime Laude
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Navy is deploying a fleet of gunboats to strategic areas in Mindanao and the Visayas to hasten the defeat of the Abu Sayyaf terrorists.
Navy spokesperson Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said they will deploy newly-repaired gunboats BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11), BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36), BRP General Mariano Alvarez (PS 38), BRP Simeon Castro (PG 374), BRP Apollo Tiano (PG 851), and BRP Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (PG 140).
An elite Marine company will also be dispatched to Basilan to support the ongoing operations against the Abu Sayyaf and other lawless groups in the island province.
Navy chief Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez will preside over the send off ceremony tomorrow at the Navy’s headquarters.
To boost the morale of the Marines, the Navy invited the winners of the Binibining Pilipinas 2010 beauty pageant to be present at the send off.
“Considering the dangers of the task, the Navy will remain committed to the performance of their sworn duties to protect the people and preserve the sovereignty and integrity of the nation,” Arevalo said.
After assuming command of the military’s 125,000-strong force, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Delfin Bangit vowed to crush the Abu Sayyaf within 60 days.
Bangit has directed the three major services – the Army, the Air Force and the Navy – to pool their resources for the operation.
By: Jaime Laude
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Navy is deploying a fleet of gunboats to strategic areas in Mindanao and the Visayas to hasten the defeat of the Abu Sayyaf terrorists.
Navy spokesperson Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said they will deploy newly-repaired gunboats BRP Rajah Humabon (PF 11), BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS 36), BRP General Mariano Alvarez (PS 38), BRP Simeon Castro (PG 374), BRP Apollo Tiano (PG 851), and BRP Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (PG 140).
An elite Marine company will also be dispatched to Basilan to support the ongoing operations against the Abu Sayyaf and other lawless groups in the island province.
Navy chief Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez will preside over the send off ceremony tomorrow at the Navy’s headquarters.
To boost the morale of the Marines, the Navy invited the winners of the Binibining Pilipinas 2010 beauty pageant to be present at the send off.
“Considering the dangers of the task, the Navy will remain committed to the performance of their sworn duties to protect the people and preserve the sovereignty and integrity of the nation,” Arevalo said.
After assuming command of the military’s 125,000-strong force, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Delfin Bangit vowed to crush the Abu Sayyaf within 60 days.
Bangit has directed the three major services – the Army, the Air Force and the Navy – to pool their resources for the operation.
Dagdag-puwersa vs Sayyaf
Police E-Files, Sunday, March 21, 2010
By: Mark Obleadia
Magpapadala ng karagdagang mga puwersa ang Philippine Navy upang tumulong sa isinasagawang pagtugis sa mga bandidong Abu Sayyaf Group(ASG) at kampanya laban sa insureksyon sa Visayas at Mindanao.
Ayon kay Philippine Navy Spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo, itatalaga ang PN sa Visyas at Mindanao ang BRP Rajah humabon (PF11); BRP Apolinario mabini (PS 36); BRP Gen. Mariano Alvarez(PS 38); BRP Simeon Castro(PG 851) at BRP Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo(PG 40). Ilang company ng Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) elite force na ipadadala sa Basilan.
Pangungunahan naman ni Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez, Flog Officer in Command, Philippine Navy ang sent off na dadaluhan ng mga Senior Fleet-Marine Unit Commanders, major General Juancho M Sabban, Commandant, PMC at Rear Admiral Geronimo Defensor, Commander, Philippine Fleet na magassist kay Vice Admiral Golez sa pagsasagawa ng inspection ng troops at kanilang mga kagamitan.
Sinabihan ni Arevalo na ang pagtatalaga ng mga personnel at asset ay isa naman hakbang ng Navy bilang bahagi ng kampanya sa pagpapatupadng kaayusan seguridad at mapalakas ang kampanya laban sa mga lawless element sa Visayas at Mindanao.
By: Mark Obleadia
Magpapadala ng karagdagang mga puwersa ang Philippine Navy upang tumulong sa isinasagawang pagtugis sa mga bandidong Abu Sayyaf Group(ASG) at kampanya laban sa insureksyon sa Visayas at Mindanao.
Ayon kay Philippine Navy Spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo, itatalaga ang PN sa Visyas at Mindanao ang BRP Rajah humabon (PF11); BRP Apolinario mabini (PS 36); BRP Gen. Mariano Alvarez(PS 38); BRP Simeon Castro(PG 851) at BRP Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo(PG 40). Ilang company ng Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) elite force na ipadadala sa Basilan.
Pangungunahan naman ni Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez, Flog Officer in Command, Philippine Navy ang sent off na dadaluhan ng mga Senior Fleet-Marine Unit Commanders, major General Juancho M Sabban, Commandant, PMC at Rear Admiral Geronimo Defensor, Commander, Philippine Fleet na magassist kay Vice Admiral Golez sa pagsasagawa ng inspection ng troops at kanilang mga kagamitan.
Sinabihan ni Arevalo na ang pagtatalaga ng mga personnel at asset ay isa naman hakbang ng Navy bilang bahagi ng kampanya sa pagpapatupadng kaayusan seguridad at mapalakas ang kampanya laban sa mga lawless element sa Visayas at Mindanao.
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