Merger between naval forces looms

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 8): Merger between naval forces looms

The Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL) is set to merge with the Naval Forces West to pave the way for a more effective command and control of the separate naval forces.

NFNL Commander Commodore Severino Vicente David said the merger will also mean more focus in patrolling the West Philippine Sea where a dispute between Philippines and the neighboring countries stands.

He said the naval stations and bases will be detached from the Naval Forces to form part of the Naval Installation Command on the third quarter of the year.

With the merging, these camps will be called Naval Forces North Western Luzon which will be headed by the Admiral and the naval commander as deputy commander.

"The usual operations will remain. But we will be receiving orders from NavFor North West in Palawan instead of the Northern Luzon Command in Camp Aquino," David said.

The merged naval force will continue working with line-agencies of similar mandate like the Coast Guard, MARINA, local governments and national agencies in protecting and preserving marine resources.

http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/311420601098/merger-between-naval-forces-looms