tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:57:44 +0000Philippine NavyLTCOL OMAR L TONSAY PN(M)(GSC)Philippine marinesAFPVice Admiral Alexander P. Pama AFPPresident Nonoy Aquino Jr.Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)spratly islandBRP Gregorio Del PilarPhilippine Coast GuardVice Admiral Alexander P. PamaArmed Forces of the PhilippinesNaval Forces WestPhilippine ArmyRear Admiral Alexander P. PamaCAPT BACORDO PN(GSC)Philippine Air forcehamilton class cutterPhilippine Military academyDefense Secretary Voltaire GazminRear Admiral Danilo M. CortezGen Eduardo Oban Jr.NFEMSEACAT ExercisenfwmCAPT Alberto CruzGEN EDUARDO OBAN JR AFPcommodore Jose miguel rodriguezCommodore Edgardo TamayoLtcol Edgard arevaloMBLT12 Send-Off Ceremonymarines2 Navy Personnel Receives International CommendationBRP Rajah HumabonPMABRP Gregorio Del Pilar(PF-15)BRP Rajah Humabon (PF-11)CARAT 2010Lt. Col. 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Arnulfo Burgos Jr. said the 155-strong contingent would leave on Sept. 20 and stay in Haiti for six months.A sendoff ceremony was held yesterday at Camp O’Donnellhttp://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/military-to-send-navy-peacekeepers-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-4943692845320904543Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:55:00 +00002011-09-13T18:11:56.276-07:00BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15)Landing Craft Utility (LCU)LTCOL Omar Tonsay (PN)(M)(GSC)Philippine Iron Construction and Marine Works(PICMW)Philippine NavyPROPMECHBy Jaime LaudePhilippine Star, Monday, September 12,2011Manila Philippines- The Philippine Navy is commisioning the construction of a 579-ton Landing Craft Utility (LCU) that will be launched in the last quarter of the year.The engine and propulsion system of the ship will be craeted by PROMPMECH whila its hull and fixtures will be made by Philippine Iron Construction and Marine Works (PICMW).Thehttp://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/phl-navy-acquires-new-vessel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-1019589808279531202Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:48:00 +00002011-09-13T16:55:13.932-07:00AFPCommodore MillanCommodore Romeo Santiago NebresGEN EDUARDO OBAN JR AFPPMARADM Armando Guzman Commodore SuarezRADM Robert Balanon JrBy Alexis RomeroPhilippine Star, Tuesday, September 6,2011MANILA, Philippines - Nineteen military generals formally received their promotions yesterday and vowed to perform their duties faithfully as members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).The generals took their oath in Malacañang yesterday morning and were given military honors in a separate ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/19-newly-promoted-afp-generals-take.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-2454842397433128347Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:46:00 +00002011-09-04T03:51:20.141-07:00AFPAFP Inspactor General Vice Admiral Mario CatacutanBRP Gregorio Del PilarGEN EDUARDO OBAN JR AFPWeather high-endurance cutter ( WHEC)By Elena AbenManila Bulletib, Sunday, September 5, 2011 MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Eduardo SL Oban Jr. said Saturday that the military expects to acquire another weather high-endurance cutter (WHEC) vessel, like the modern Hamilton-class BRP Gregorio Del Pilar early next year, as he emphasized the military’s capability development is not geared towards any country, buthttp://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/more-whec-vessels-for-military.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-4609569936220734928Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:39:00 +00002011-09-04T03:46:14.420-07:00AFPBRP Gregorio Del PilarGEN EDUARDO OBAN JR AFPhamilton class cutterVice Admiral Alexander P. Pama AFPBy Jaime Laude,Pilippine Star, Sunday, September 5, 2011 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Navy is set to beef up its fleet with two more Hamilton-class cutters from the United States, one of which may be delivered early next year, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Eduardo Oban Jr. said Friday.“We hope that we can get the second one probably early next year,” Oban said.The Navy http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/military-set-to-acquire-2-more-hamilton.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-2466473109030577013Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:32:00 +00002011-09-04T03:38:08.524-07:0095 Navy menBRP Gregorio Del PilarCAPT Alberto CruzPhilippine navys newest and biggest warshipBy Tarra QuismundoPDI, Sunday, September 5, 2011 On the two-week voyage across the Pacific, they would ride out the periods of enforced inactivity with videoke showdowns, the song lyrics flashing on a giant flat-screen. On other nights, they would call out numbers at the mess hall in rounds of bingo for token prizes.But this was no cruise ship carrying Filipinos returning home from a foreign http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/navy-flagship-sheds-us-identity-videoke.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-7252139709874229749Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:02:00 +00002011-09-04T18:06:33.548-07:00Philippine Air forcePhilippine Army Lady TroopersPhilippine NavyBy Kristel SatumbagaManila Bulletin, Saturday, September 3, 2011 MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force collide in a crucial match Sunday as they press their semis bids in the Shakey’s V-League Season 8 Open Conference quarters at The Arena in San Juan.The Lady Sailors (1-3) and the Airwomen (1-2) tangle at 4 p.m. before the Maynilad Water Dragons (0-3) fight for dear http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/navy-paf-in-crucial-tiff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-2129217089545644572Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:49:00 +00002011-09-04T17:55:41.347-07:00457 Philippine NavyLTCOL OMAR L TONSAY PN(M)(GSC)MBLT-4PMCVice Admiral Alexander P. PamaBy Bong GarciaSun Star, Thursday, September 1, 2011 THE Philippine Navy has accorded honors to officers and men of the Marine Battalion Landing Team-4 (MBLT-4) for their accomplishments in combat operations that led to the neutralization of some noted terrorists in Mindanao.Lieutenant Colonel Omar Tonsay said the honors were accorded to the MBLT-4 by Navy chief Vice Admiral Alexander Pama upon http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/marine-battalion-team-members-honored.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-4503887681460233884Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:26:00 +00002011-09-04T03:32:03.320-07:00AFPBRP Gregorio Del PilarBRP Rajah Humabonhamilton class cutterPhilippine NavyPresident Nonoy Aquino Jr.By Roy MabasaManila Bulletin, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 MANILA, Philippines — A United States (US)-based think-tank Wednesday said that US officials can learn two important lessons from the enthusiasm generated by the recent introduction of the Philippine Navy’s newest flagship, the BRP Gregorio del Pilar, which was acquired through the US Foreign Military Sales program.Robert Warshaw, Research http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/think-tank-cites-ph-commitment-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-6944069082884760424Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:03:00 +00002011-09-01T00:51:21.166-07:00AFPBRP Gregorio Del PilarPhilippine ArmyPhilippine NavyVice Admiral Alexander P. Pama AFPBy Alexis RomeroPhilippine Star, Saturday, August 24, 2011 The Manila Philippines- President Aquino yesteday enumerated a list of military equipment to be acquired in fulfillment of his promise of modernizing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during his term. Aquino said among the equipment to be purchased are jet trainers that would enhance the skills of pilots and radars to monitor the http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/09/submarine-for-navy-noy-bares-afp-shop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-8347589143497157584Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:56:00 +00002011-09-01T20:41:57.667-07:00Commodore Ernesto BaldivinonfwmPS-19Rear Admiral Armando Guzman AFPMindanao News, Wednesday, August 31, 2011 ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/30 August) – Task Force 62 of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) has rescued a wooden-hull vessel in distress in the province of Tawi-Tawi, belated reports from the Philippine Navy said.Rear Admiral Armando Guzman, NFWM commander, said the vessel loaded with 67 people, including the seven crew, was rescued Thursday 4.8 http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/navy-rescues-vessel-in-distress-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-8027269311713979859Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:48:00 +00002011-08-31T23:58:28.879-07:00Commodore Armando Guzman AFPnfwmPS-19By Bong GarciaSun Star, Tuesday, August 30, 2011 NAVY personnel rescued 67 passengers and crew of a wooden-hull vessel drifting lifelessly off Tawi-Tawi province on Thursday, an official said.Commodore Armando Guzman, Naval Forces Western Mindanao's (NFWM) Task Force 62 commander, said M/L Virginia was four hours "dead on water" before rescue teams arrived.He said the vessel was bound for http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/navy-rescues-62-from-troubled-ship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-9125183356431283676Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:10:00 +00002011-08-31T23:38:36.364-07:00Camp general artemio riacrto stationPhilippine NavyRear Admiral Edgar AbogadoBy Rafael Alonso PNoy News, Tuesday, August 27, 2011 The Philippine Embassy in Hanoi reported that Philippine fishing vessels rescued 12 Vietnamese fishermen on July 28 on the watres of Palawan. Their boat had capsized previously while fishing. Philippine Navy Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Edgar Abogado informed Vietnam People's Navy Commander Chief Vice Admiral Nguyen Van Hien that the http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/12-vietnamese-fishermen-rescued-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-7592802123529757278Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:31:00 +00002011-08-24T01:44:28.285-07:00BRP Gregorio Del Pilarhamilton class warshipPresident Nonoy Aquino Jr.Photo by Willy PerezThe Philippine Star, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 The BRP Gregorio del Pilar, the country's first Hamilton-class warship, is docked at South Harbor's Pier 13 for a welcome ceremony attended attended by President Aquino and top military officials yesterday www.philstar.com http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/submarine-for-navy-noy-bares-afp-shop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-6353127191173231722Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:13:00 +00002011-08-25T17:57:11.797-07:00BRP Gregorio Del PilarDefense Secretary Voltaire Gazminhamilton class cutterharry Thomas Jr.Philippine NavyPresident Nonoy Aquino Jr.west philippine seaBy Maria Nikka A.GarrigaManila Times, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 The BRP Gregorio del Pilar arrives at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila, on Tuesday. A Philippine Navy officer tours President Benigno Aquino 3rd and other officials during an inspection of the facilities of the Hamilton-class cutter. MALACAÑANG PHOTO PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino on Tuesday vowed a stronger military defense of the http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/aquino-vows-to-fight-for-manila-sea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-1406518409268899Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:03:00 +00002011-08-24T01:12:47.585-07:00AFPPhilippine ArmyPhilippine NavyPresident Nonoy Aquino Jr.west philippine seaBy Donna PazzibuganPDI, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The Philippines newest warship, which sailed on Tuesday into Manila Bay after a 14,679-kilometer voyage from the United States, was hailed by President Benigno Aquino III as a symbol of the countrys determination to defend its claims in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).This is just the http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/president-aquino-ship-symbol-of-our.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-9059871754268095281Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:53:00 +00002011-08-24T01:00:11.628-07:00AFPBRP Gregorio Del PilarCAPT Alberto CruzGen Eduardo Oban Jr.hamilton class cutterVice Admiral Alexander P. Pamawhec-715By Aurea CalicaPhilippine Star, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 President Aquino leads today the inspection of the newly-acquired warship BRP Gregorio del Pilar, which is part of the upgrading and modernization efforts of the government on the maritime capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines(AFP).Aquino will be welcomed at Pier 13 in South Harbor by government officials including Defense http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/by-aurea-calica-philippine-star-tuesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-1508190871636916853Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:28:00 +00002011-08-21T17:34:18.666-07:00BRP Gregorio Del PilarGEN EDUARDO OBAN JR AFPhamilton class cutterPhilippine NavyPresident Nonoy Aquino Jr.spratly islandVice Admiral Alexander P. PamaBy William Depasupil The Manila Times, Monday, August 22, 2011 THE Philippine Navy’s largest and most modern ship, the Hamilton class US Coast Guard cutter, now known as the BRP (Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas) Gregorio del Pilar, symbolizes the country’s resolve and determination to defend its territorial integrity, according to Navy flag-officer in command Vice Admiral Alexander Pama. Pama http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/hamilton-icon-of-afps-capability.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-8081995409941185145Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:24:00 +00002011-08-21T17:26:53.858-07:00BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15)CAPT Alberto CruzDefense Secretary Voltaire Gazminhamilton class cutterPhilippine NavyPresident Nonoy Aquino Jr.Vice Admiral Alexander P. PamaBy Victor Reyes Malaya, Monday, August 22, 2011 THE Navy’s largest and newly acquired ship arrived from the United States yesterday morning and will be formally welcomed by President Aquino tomorrow. Navy chief Vice Adm. Alexander Pama boarded the ship at the Manila Bay anchorage and had lunch (boodle fight) with the 95 officers and men, led by Capt. Alberto Cruz, who sailed the Hamilton http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/brp-gregorio-del-pilar-makes-port.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-5790183577780794491Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:17:00 +00002011-08-21T17:22:56.689-07:00BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15)Hamilton class vesselPresident Nonoy Aquino Jr.Vice Admiral Alexander P. PamaBy Alexis Romero Philippine Star, Monday, August 22, 2011 MANILA, Philippines - The newly acquired Hamilton-class ship from the US symbolizes the revival of the military’s defense capabilities, the Navy said yesterday. “We regard this (newly acquired ship) as an icon of the revival of the capability upgrade of the armed forces. This symbolizes our seriousness (to upgrade our military),” Navy http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/navy-gets-new-hamilton-class-ship-says.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-6213294615893313794Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:36:00 +00002011-08-21T17:39:23.967-07:00BRP Gregorio Del PilarBRP Rajah HumabonCAPT Alberto Cruzcommodore Jose miguel rodriguezhamilton class cutterLTCOL OMAR L TONSAY PN(M)(GSC)By Victor Reyes Malaya, Friday, August 19, 2011 The Philippines’ newest and second warship, a Hamilton class ship acquired from the United States, is expected in Manila on Sunday. Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Omar Tonsay said the ship, acquired under the US Excess Defense Articles program, has been named BRP Gregorio del Pilar. Manned by 13 officers and 82 enlisted personnel under Capt. http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/gregorio-del-pilar-is-arriving-sunday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-2952348282482397629Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:34:00 +00002011-08-21T18:45:06.829-07:00BRP Gregorio Del PilarCAPT Alberto CruzLTCOL OMAR L TONSAY PN(M)(GSC)Philippine NavyBy Dona Z. Pazzibugan Philippine Daily Inquirer,Thursday,August 18,2011 THE PHILIPPINE Navy’s newly-acquired warship, BRP Gregorio Del Pilar, arrived in the country yesterday ahead of schedule after a month-long voyage from the United States. The refurbished former US Coast Guard Hamilton-class weather high endurance cutter will be deployed to protect the country’s natural http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/ph-warship-heads-for-port.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-948505822222294025Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:22:00 +00002011-08-21T18:31:10.190-07:00BRP Gregorio Del PilarCAPT Alberto Cruzhamilton class cutterLTCOL OMAR L TONSAY PN(M)(GSC)malampaya projectPhilippine NavyBy Elena Aben Manila Bulletin, Thursday, August 18, 2011 The Philippine Navy's newest and biggest ship, Hamilton cutter class BRP Gregorio Del Pilar, has entered the country's waters, a Navy spokesman announced yesterday Lt.Col Omar Tonsay, Navy spokesman, said the PN frigate BRP Gregorio del Pilar, manned by 13 officers and 82 enlisted personnel under the command pf Capt.Alberto A. Cruz, http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/newest-navy-ship-enters-par.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-41042901023464667Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:14:00 +00002011-08-21T18:21:53.251-07:00BRP Gregorio Del PilarCAPT Alberto CruzGen Eduardo Oban Jr.LTCOL OMAR L TONSAY PN(M)(GSC)LTJG Rommel RodriguezPhilippine NavyBy William Depasupil Manila Times, Thursday, August 18, 2011 THE country’s largest and most modern combat sea vessel, the BRP Gregorio del Pilar, has arrived in the country after a 42-day journey from the United States. The Philippine Navy spokesman, Lt. Col. Omar Tonsay, disclosed that the vessel, formerly the US Coast Guard cutter Hamilton, entered the country’s territory around 1 p.m. on http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-navy-combat-vessel-enters-countrys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049752975218303749.post-4024915504279992402Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:40:00 +00002011-08-21T18:12:53.801-07:00BRP Gregorio Del Pilarhamilton class cutterLTCOL OMAR L TONSAY PN(M)(GSC)Philippine NavyBy Alexis Romero Philippine Star, Thursday, August 18,2011 MANILA, Philippines - The Hamilton-class ship acquired by the Philippine Navy from the US arrived in Philippine territory yesterday after almost a month of voyage from California. The vessel, which has been renamed BRP Gregorio del Pilar, entered the Philippines Sea at about 1 p.m., Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Omar Tonsay said. It passed http://navytoday.blogspot.com/2011/08/hamilton-ship-arrives-from-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Philippine Navy)0