Naval demonstration in Sipalay June 8-10

From the Visayan Daily Star (May 25): Naval demonstration in Sipalay June 8-10

The Naval Forces Central (NAVFORCEN) is set to conduct an Amphibious Raid Capability Demonstration and Civil Military Operation activities at Poblacion Beach in Sipalay City on June 8 – 10.

Lt. Nomer Bilbao, Lt. Hassam Liktayo, and Lt. Oscar Mendoza of the NAVFORCEN met with Negros Occ. Board Members Salvador Escalante, Jr. and Alain Gatuslao, and Negros Occidental Acting Provincial Administrator, Dr. Lucille Gelvolea, at the Provincial Capitol, yesterday, and presented an overview of the conduct of the said event, a press release from the capitol said.

The capability demo will be executed by the Naval Reserve Center – Western Visayas through the utilization of one company of the 81st Marine Battalion reservists.

The CMO activity will be spearheaded by the Civil Military Operation Unit-Central that will cover medical and dental mission, circumcision, photo static display, and audio visual presentation that will be held at the Sipalay City gymnasium; they will also have mangrove planting and coastal clean-up activities, the press release said.

The Provincial Government will also provide additional medicines and dental supplies; health professionals from the province will also augment the AFP personnel in the conduct of their medical and dental mission.

NAVFORCEN said , prominent personalities from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, as well as provincial and local officials, will be invited to witness the event, the press release added.

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2018/May/25/topstory8.htm