Philippine Daily Inquirer, Friday, 11 September 2009
By:Jocelyn R Uy
TWO SEA MARSHALS OF THE PHILIPPINE
Navy (PN) received one of the highest
awards the command can bestow for "gallantry"
and "sound judgment" during the
rescue of passengers of SuperFerry 9 which
sank over the weekend.
Gunnersmate 3rd dass Anifer Bucao and
Fireman 1st Class Aviation Mechanic Oliver Cogo
yesterday received the Distinguished Navy Cross
in rites at PN headquarters in Manila.
As a counterterrorism measure, the Navy
started deploying sea marshals on interisland
passenger and cargo ships following
the bombing of SuperFerry 14 in 2004.
The Navy credited its swift response to the
tragedy to an early morning "Alay Lakad"
walk the Armed Forces of the Philippines
had scheduled before dawn on Sunday.
Navy chief Vice Adm. Ferdinand Golez
said most of his force was up by 3 a.m.
"It was good fortune that we had a very early
morning activity that day...we got word immediately
and relayed instructions to operating
forces in that part of the country,so the rescue
happened in the quickest possible time," Golez
told reporters at the rites.
Twelve people died in the panic and
scramble for exits as SuperFerry 9 listed to
its starboard side off Sibuco Point in Zamboanga
del Norte, at about the same time
that naval personnel were waking up in
Metro Manila.
More than 900 people were saved and
everyone has been accounted for, including
the 12 fatalities.
Bucao said he got scared when passengers
started panicking and jumping from
the ship.
"I was also afraid, of course. But I made
sure to keep my presence of mind," he said.
Cogo said calming down and assuring
the passengers that rescuers were on the
way helped them exit the ship in an orderly
manner.
He said he tied rope to the port side railing
for people to hold onto as they slid on
the deck down to the starboard side.
When he saw a man struggling in the sea
with a life vest, he threw him his own vest
and ring, Cogo said.
Cogo and Bucao were among the last to
abandon ship as they went through the vessel
one last time to make sure no one had
been left behind.
"They disregarded personal safety and
voluntarily remained on board to provide
aid and comfort to disoriented passengers,"
Acting Naval Adjutant Commander Gerardo
Ebro read from the commendation.
Ebro said they demonstrated "remarkable
gallantry" and "sound judgment" by
giving passengers clear instructions on how
to safely abandon the ship and personally
led them to the exits.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Navy public affairs takes a big shift
The Philippine Star Tuesday, 01 Sep 09
The Philippine Navy convened its
first Public Affairs symposium on Aug.
26,2009 at the First Villa Cristina Hotel
in Antipolo City. The Fleet Marine
Ready Force Commander, Capt. Miguel Jose Rodriguez
Philippine Navy, graced the opening ceremony
as guest of honor.
The activity was organized by the
Naval Public Affairs Office headed by
LCol Edgard Arevalo Philippine Navy
(Marines). The spokesperson of the
Philippine Navy believes that bringing
together all public affairs officers from
the different line units of the Navy will
synchronize the overall plan for effective
public information and community
relations.
Specifically, the activity aims to enhance
the writing, verbal communication,
TV and radio appearances and
guestings and crisis management skills
among the participants. In between the
lectures, a series of team-building activities,
fun games and brainstormingwere injected
to build rapport and camaraderie
among the participants.
In recent events, it was found out
that the military public information
process has to be improved in order
that the flow of accurate information
from first-hand sources, particularly
from the lowest level of the hierarchy,
should reach the media recipient on
time.
The first lecture was given by Charie
Villa, the news gathering head of the
ANC Channel, focusing on effective
public relations writing for broadcast
media. Villa shared tips on prepaTing
for TV and radio appearances; avoiding
off-the record statements and managing
ambush interviews and hypothetical
questions.
The second day highlighted print
media with Marichu Villanueva, editor/columnist
of the Philippine STAR,as the guest lecturer.
She discussed the basics of press release
writings that will help the participants make
effective press releases.
Several media personalities and resource
persons were also invited to discuss
combat photography and radio
guestings for the remaining topics before
the three-day symposium in-house
activity culminated on Aug. 28, 2009
with the Flag Officer In Command of
the Philippine Navy, Vice Admiral Ferdinand
Golez AFP,as the guest of honor
and keynote speaker.
The Philippine Navy convened its
first Public Affairs symposium on Aug.
26,2009 at the First Villa Cristina Hotel
in Antipolo City. The Fleet Marine
Ready Force Commander, Capt. Miguel Jose Rodriguez
Philippine Navy, graced the opening ceremony
as guest of honor.
The activity was organized by the
Naval Public Affairs Office headed by
LCol Edgard Arevalo Philippine Navy
(Marines). The spokesperson of the
Philippine Navy believes that bringing
together all public affairs officers from
the different line units of the Navy will
synchronize the overall plan for effective
public information and community
relations.
Specifically, the activity aims to enhance
the writing, verbal communication,
TV and radio appearances and
guestings and crisis management skills
among the participants. In between the
lectures, a series of team-building activities,
fun games and brainstormingwere injected
to build rapport and camaraderie
among the participants.
In recent events, it was found out
that the military public information
process has to be improved in order
that the flow of accurate information
from first-hand sources, particularly
from the lowest level of the hierarchy,
should reach the media recipient on
time.
The first lecture was given by Charie
Villa, the news gathering head of the
ANC Channel, focusing on effective
public relations writing for broadcast
media. Villa shared tips on prepaTing
for TV and radio appearances; avoiding
off-the record statements and managing
ambush interviews and hypothetical
questions.
The second day highlighted print
media with Marichu Villanueva, editor/columnist
of the Philippine STAR,as the guest lecturer.
She discussed the basics of press release
writings that will help the participants make
effective press releases.
Several media personalities and resource
persons were also invited to discuss
combat photography and radio
guestings for the remaining topics before
the three-day symposium in-house
activity culminated on Aug. 28, 2009
with the Flag Officer In Command of
the Philippine Navy, Vice Admiral Ferdinand
Golez AFP,as the guest of honor
and keynote speaker.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tree planting sa Navotas
Tonight, Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Pinangunahan ni John Rey Tiangco
ang tree planting
project na isinagawa
kamakailan sa kahabaan
ng R-lO Road sa
Lungsod ng Navotas.
Ang nasabing
proyekto ay sa pakikipagtulungan
ng
Barangay Council
ng North Bay Boulevard
North (NBBN),
Philippine Navy at
ng 202nd Naval Reserve Squadron.
Layunin ng nasabing
proyekto na gawing luntian
at kaiga-igaya ang
kahabaan ng mahigit
isang kilometrong R-10
Road na sumasakop sa
tatlong barangay sa
Navotas. Kasabay nito
ang pag-enganyo sa mga
Navoteño lalo na sa mga
kabataan na pahalagahan
at alagaan ang Inang
Kalikasan.
Si John Rey, leutenant Commander ng
202nd Naval Reserve
Squadron, ay regular
na katuwang ng iba't
ibang sektor sa Navotas
na nagsusulong ng Cleanliness, .Beautification
at Environmental
programs tulad
ng wall painting and
graffiti projects upang
panatiliin ang pagkakakilala
sa Navotas
bilang NCR's cleanest
and greenest.
Pinangunahan ni John Rey Tiangco
ang tree planting
project na isinagawa
kamakailan sa kahabaan
ng R-lO Road sa
Lungsod ng Navotas.
Ang nasabing
proyekto ay sa pakikipagtulungan
ng
Barangay Council
ng North Bay Boulevard
North (NBBN),
Philippine Navy at
ng 202nd Naval Reserve Squadron.
Layunin ng nasabing
proyekto na gawing luntian
at kaiga-igaya ang
kahabaan ng mahigit
isang kilometrong R-10
Road na sumasakop sa
tatlong barangay sa
Navotas. Kasabay nito
ang pag-enganyo sa mga
Navoteño lalo na sa mga
kabataan na pahalagahan
at alagaan ang Inang
Kalikasan.
Si John Rey, leutenant Commander ng
202nd Naval Reserve
Squadron, ay regular
na katuwang ng iba't
ibang sektor sa Navotas
na nagsusulong ng Cleanliness, .Beautification
at Environmental
programs tulad
ng wall painting and
graffiti projects upang
panatiliin ang pagkakakilala
sa Navotas
bilang NCR's cleanest
and greenest.
2 Korean Navy ships arrive today
Manila Bulletin, Monday, 24 August 2009
By: Elena Aben
Two South Korean Navy vessels--
a destroyer and a logistics ship -- will
arrive in Manila today for a four-day
goodwill visit, the Philippine Navy
announced yesterday.
Navy spokesman, Lt. Col. Edgard
Arevalo said arriving in Manila
today are the Choi Young, a Korean
destroyer commanded by Capt. Hur
Chul, and Dae Cheong, a logistics ship
commanded by Capt. Song Taek.
The South Korean naval contingent
is headed by Task Group Commander,
Rear Admiral Kim Dong Kyun. The ships have a complement
of 68 officers, 122 midshipmen, 434
enlisted men and five civilians.
Arevalo said the ships will be arriving
between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. at
Pier 13. South Harbor, Manila. Upon
their arrival. BRP Apolinario Mabini
of the Philippine Navy will conduct
meeting procedures off Corregidor
island and escort them to Pier 13.
The four-day goodwill visit of the
two Korean ships will then start with a scheduled 10-minute press conference,
followed by a call on Navy
Flag Officer-in-Command Vice Adm.
Ferdinand Golez.
Arevalo said the Korean visitors
will also make a courtesy call on
Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and the
Manila Police District (MPD) chief.
Arevalo said both the Korean and
Philippine navies are hosting receptions,
a ship tour, and other activities
during the visit.
By: Elena Aben
Two South Korean Navy vessels--
a destroyer and a logistics ship -- will
arrive in Manila today for a four-day
goodwill visit, the Philippine Navy
announced yesterday.
Navy spokesman, Lt. Col. Edgard
Arevalo said arriving in Manila
today are the Choi Young, a Korean
destroyer commanded by Capt. Hur
Chul, and Dae Cheong, a logistics ship
commanded by Capt. Song Taek.
The South Korean naval contingent
is headed by Task Group Commander,
Rear Admiral Kim Dong Kyun. The ships have a complement
of 68 officers, 122 midshipmen, 434
enlisted men and five civilians.
Arevalo said the ships will be arriving
between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. at
Pier 13. South Harbor, Manila. Upon
their arrival. BRP Apolinario Mabini
of the Philippine Navy will conduct
meeting procedures off Corregidor
island and escort them to Pier 13.
The four-day goodwill visit of the
two Korean ships will then start with a scheduled 10-minute press conference,
followed by a call on Navy
Flag Officer-in-Command Vice Adm.
Ferdinand Golez.
Arevalo said the Korean visitors
will also make a courtesy call on
Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and the
Manila Police District (MPD) chief.
Arevalo said both the Korean and
Philippine navies are hosting receptions,
a ship tour, and other activities
during the visit.
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