From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 12, 2020): Navy completes 5-day amphibious exercise in GenSan (By Richelyn Gubalani)
The BRP Apolinario Mabini courtesy of the Philippine Navy
The Philippines Navy units in Eastern Mindanao have further upgraded their maritime security capability, with the completion on Friday of its five-day amphibious exercise in the Sarangani Bay.
Commodore Antonio Palces, commander of the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao, said the latest leg of the naval exercise, dubbed “Pagsisikap 2020,” was conducted in the area from Dec. 7-11.
In a media interview, he said the activity was mainly aimed to enhance the preparedness of naval resources and personnel in the region in responding to maritime-related incidents.
He said the exercise covered two components -- the assessment of the readiness of naval units deployed in the Eastern Mindanao area and the evaluation of the existing doctrines in maritime security operations.
“This is part of our efforts to better equip our naval assets in the region, especially in terms of maritime security,” Palces said.
The official said the exercise was participated in by 350 sailors, 160 marine troops, and 70 reservists.
He said these include the Philippine Navy SEAL (Sea, Air, and Land) special operations team and the Naval Combat Engineering team.
It was joined by the BRP (Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas) Apolinario Mabini (PS36), one of the three Jacinto-class corvettes or patrol vessels and considered as one of the most modern ships in the Philippine Navy.
The other involved assets were the BRP Magat Salamat (PS20), BRP Emilio Liwanag (PC118), and a Multi-Purpose Assault Craft (BA494).
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1124549
Commodore Antonio Palces, commander of the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao, said the latest leg of the naval exercise, dubbed “Pagsisikap 2020,” was conducted in the area from Dec. 7-11.
In a media interview, he said the activity was mainly aimed to enhance the preparedness of naval resources and personnel in the region in responding to maritime-related incidents.
He said the exercise covered two components -- the assessment of the readiness of naval units deployed in the Eastern Mindanao area and the evaluation of the existing doctrines in maritime security operations.
“This is part of our efforts to better equip our naval assets in the region, especially in terms of maritime security,” Palces said.
The official said the exercise was participated in by 350 sailors, 160 marine troops, and 70 reservists.
He said these include the Philippine Navy SEAL (Sea, Air, and Land) special operations team and the Naval Combat Engineering team.
It was joined by the BRP (Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas) Apolinario Mabini (PS36), one of the three Jacinto-class corvettes or patrol vessels and considered as one of the most modern ships in the Philippine Navy.
The other involved assets were the BRP Magat Salamat (PS20), BRP Emilio Liwanag (PC118), and a Multi-Purpose Assault Craft (BA494).
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1124549
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