ROXAS BOULEVARD, Manila, March 2 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) concluded the two-day Western Pacific Naval Symposium International Fleet Review (WPNS-IFR) Final Planning Conference held Thursday, February 27 at the Diamond Hotel in Manila.
The planning conference led by the Fleet-Marine Warfare Center (FMWC) of the Naval Education, Training, and Doctrine Command (NETDC0 was attended by representatives coming from 17 participating countries, different Philippine government agencies and non-government partners.
It aimed to finalize the planning for the WPNS-IFR, confirm the concept of the IFR Plan and related activities, synchronize the planning of the different Phases of Execution, and resolve issues and concerns of all parties related to the conduct of WPNS IFR scheduled this May 2020 to be hosted by the Philippines.
NETDC commander, Rear Adm. Loumer Bernabe urged attendees active involvement and participation addint that the PN is proud to host the Fleet Review that serves as a testament to the cooperation and camaraderie inspired by the shared aspiration of a free and safe Western Pacific. He also underscorded the theme for this year’s WPNS which focuses on shared ocean governance.
During the two day meeting the participants discussed the Finalized Working Group Outbrief where questions were answered by Fleet-Marine Ready Force commander and Naval Task Group-IFR head Commo. Toribio Adaci and FMWC director, Capt. Richard David presented the PN-level Task Organization for the WPNS-IFR.
Naval Inspector General and concurrent Chief of Naval Staff in acting capacity, Rear Adm. Sean Anthony Villa, lauded the attendees for meeting the objectives of the event. He reminded all attendees of having the “4Cs” – Cooperation, Coordination, Collaboration, and Commitment – that ensured the success of this event and the smooth conduct of the WPNS-IFR proper. (PN)
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