LEGAZPI CITY, 14 February 2011–We offer flowers and chocolates to our loved ones this Valentine’s Day. This offering is a sign of our love and aspirations to the person. This is a long been cherished tradition in the month of hearts. This Valentine’s Day, what will be your gift to Mother Earth? Are you going to pluck her flowers and offer it to her?
LEGAZPI CITY, 09 February 2011- Shades of kindred colors filled up the busy streets of Legazpi City. From a far, the gleam light dances like how the stars sparkle at night. They represent the different people in the solemn occasion but only one emotion aspired from the event, and it is the yearning for peace. Zeal, that every participant in the event had high hopes for our great nation. Their faces are the curves of joy, that there is hope, and there will be true peace.
LEGAZPI CITY, 04 February 2011 – Lately, Bicol Region experienced torrential rainfall for a long period of time. This phenomenon brought disaster and left a tremendous amount of damage to the province. Climate change has already taken its toll and is up for more. This is the result of our mismanagement on mother Earth. The warming of our seas, that caused the ice caps to melt, extreme draught, and heavier rainfalls have been affecting different parts of the world. The result is inevitable, but we can delay the outcome of consequences and possibly stop it.
LEGAZPI CITY, January 20 2011- The aerial reconnaissance of the missing fishermen had been terminated by Gov Edgardo Tallado of Camarines Norte. It was lifted on 3pm Thursday, 20 January 2011. The Search and Rescue had been shifted to local efforts by the province of Cam Norte. Governor Tallado said during their meeting with Dir Alejandro (OCD5). The decision came through despite decisive efforts by PN Islander and local DRRM Camarines Norte’s assets to locate missing fishermen. The Chairman, PDRRMC Camarines Norte thanked the Philippine Navy for the prompt response to their request for air assets to assist the search and rescue operations for the missing fishermen in the province.
NAVY SET-UP ADVANCE COMMAND POST TO SUPPORT CAM NORTE DISASTER EFFORT
LEGAZPI CITY, January 19 2011- Naval Forces Southern Luzon established an Advance Command Post in Daet, Camarines, Norte on Tuesday, 18 January 2011. The Command Post will facilitate coordination with different DRRMC’s and provide support to deployed operating units in the area. The ACP will also serve as the liaison of NFSL in the area and support any necessary operations of the local DRRMC’s. The ACP is composed of one Disaster Response Team augmented by a team of divers from the Naval Special Operations Unit 3 on standby alert to provide assistance as necessary. The ACP also serves as advance support to NFSL assets deployed to support SAR operations in the province. Currently, the Navy dispatched one (1) PN134 Islander for the aerial recon of missing fishermen.
LEGAZPI CITY, January 28 2011 – Philippine Navy will participate on the celebration of the National Dental Health Month this February on 31 January 2011 at Legazpi city, Albay. The theme for this year’s NDHM is “Ngipin Kayamanan, Pagkasira Huwag Hayaan, Dentistang Mapagkalinga, Handa kang Gabayan.” In support to the celebration, the Navy will send in their dental team to participate on the free dental check-up and treatments to two selected barangays namely Bigaa and San Roque.
LEGAZPI CITY, 28 January 2011 – Search and Rescue Operations, Relief Operations, and Evacuation Operations, are just among the many operations that the major units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the Bicol region have been doing as of late to help the populace. This is far from the common outlook of men in uniform carying guns and going after the enemy of the State.
TIGAON RECIEVES FREE MEDICAL CARE FROM THE NAVY AND NGO'S
LEGAZPI CITY, January 26 2011 - Naval Forces Southern Luzon in partnership with Dios Mabalos Po Foundation conducted a medical and dental mission at Barangay Talujongon, Tigaon Camarines Sur on 27 January 2011. Almost four hundred thirty three (433) families in the area had benefited from the free medical and dental care and check-up.
LEGAZPI CITY, January 24 2011- Independence and national pride are just few of the many things that we will forever be thankful to our forefathers. Their exalting endeavor power our ideals for freedom and nationhood. Indeed, their legacy will always be remembered, cherished, and celebrated. As a symbol of gratitude, Legazpinos commemorated the 111th Battle of Legazpi on 24 January 2011 at Pinaglabanan Monument, Legazpi City.
Rescue teams from the Navy transport the extracted victim out of the rubble that was trapped from a collapsed building while a rescuer hold the people from entering the area for their safety and to prevent them from hampering the rescue operation. This is part of the earthquake drill conducted at Ago Medical Center, Legazpi City, Albay at 9:00AM today 18 June 2010.
Personnel from Naval Forces Southern Luzon supervise the practical exercise on boat handling by the volunteered trainees as a rescue teams from different localities of Albay conducted last 12-14 June 2010 at Naval Station Julhasan Arasain, Rawis, Legazpi City.
NAVFOSOL COMMEMORATES 112TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY AND 5OTH CHARTER DAY OF LEGAZPI CITY
Fleet-Marine Team from Naval Forces Southern Luzon pays tribute to the Flag during the celebration of the 112th Philippine Independence Day on June 12, 2010 at Penaranda Park, Legazpi City.
Blue vs Green, players pulls the rope in the traditional game of the military, the “tug of war” which will never be missed in any sportsfest of the Navy. Green team emerges as the champion after beating the blue team and the red team in eliminations and finals respectively.
Commander of Philippine Navy’s Patrol Gunboat PG 378 Hilario Ruiz LCDR ARIEL LEONIDA PN being brief by the skipper of the distressed vessel M/V Pacific Cruiser of the actions they have taken before the incident happened that causes the vessel to ran aground last 13 May 2010 at the vicinity of Ticao Is., Masbate.
Troops of Naval Forces Southern Luzon formed in for a flag raising ceremony which was simultaneously conducted nationwide by Naval Bases in line with the celebration of the 112th Philippine Navy Anniversary last 11 May 2010.
Philippine Navy personnel guarding the area of the school from which the poll precincts will be established. Naval Forces Southern Luzon participated in securing area starting last 08 May 2010 prior the Election Day and established post 50 meters beyond the school premises on day of election May 10 2010.
Naval Forces Southern Luzon, with other AFP units, and civilians rallied at the top of Lingnon Hill for an Ecumenical Prayer for an honest, orderly, and peaceful conduct of election for 10 May 2010.
NAVY RESPONDS TO DROWN STUDENTS AT INFANTA, QUEZON
Legazpi City, 05 May 2010 – Today, Naval Special Operations Unit 3 of Naval Forces Southern Luzon headed by LTJG JAY T ROXAS PN were dispatched for the search and retrieval operations on a drowning incident at Brgy Pinalapatan, Infanta, Quezon.
Naval Forces Southern Luzon personnel with other AFP and PNP units participated in National Prayer for HOPE 2010 to support the advocay towards a peaceful conduct of electoral process come may 10 2010 held at Police Regional Office 5, Camp Gen Simeon Ola, Legazpi City last 21 April 2010 and at Albay Cathedral last 28 April 2010.
NAVY, AIRFORCE LAUNCHS FORUM TO CLEAR ISSUES FOR MAY 2010 ELECTION
More than 250 participants from different sectors in Bicol gathered by the AFP spearheaded by Naval Forces Southern Luzon to clear all skepticism rising towards the upcoming 1st Automated Election on May 10 2010 held at Daragang Magayon Hall, Aquinas University, Legazpi City last 29 April 2010.
Navy personnel plant trees in support to the advocacy of saving Mother Earth for our next generation. Naval Forces Southern Luzon participated in the tree planting activity of the Provincial Government of Albay held at Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga, Albay in celebration of International Earth Day last 22 April 2010.
NAVY, TO ASSIST IN ENSURING POWER SUPPLY ON ELECTION DAY
Commodore Joel Babas AFP, commander of Naval Forces Southern Luzon together with other AFP and RDCC members gathered at Office of Civil Defense 5 Camp Gen Simeon Ola on 13 April 2010 to discuss the action plan to be made in ensuring power supply during election day. READ MORE
PHILIPPINE NAVY RECRUITS BICOLANOS
Aspiring Bicolanos to join the Navy take their examination as part of the initial screening of the Philippine Navy Mobile Recruitment Team. More than 700 applicants rallied at Naval Station Julhasan Arasain last 17 April 2010. READ MORE
NAVY, OCD LAUNCHES CAMP FOR YOUTH SOCIAL AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT
Capt Romeo Santiago Nebres PN (GSC), Deputy Commander of Naval Forces Southern Luzon and other personnel poses together with the participants of 1st Bicol Youth Leaders Camp or Youth Camp held at Naval Station Julhasa Arasain, Rawis Legazpi City on 06-08 April 2010. READ MORE
NAVY CHIEF VADM GOLEZ VISITS LEGAZPI CITY
Flag Officer In Command, Vice Admiral Golez AFP talks to the troops of Naval Forces Southern Luzon at Naval Station Julhasan Arasain, Rawis Legazpi City on 06 April 2010 as part of his farewell visit before he retires come 15 May 2010. READ MORE
NAVY PARTICIPATES IN BITANO BLOOD LETTING
Men of Naval Forces Southern Luzon extend their blood to help people of Bitano as well as those who need through bloodletting held at Brgy Bitano Basketball Court last 27 March 2010. READ MORE
NAVY WORKS TO MITIGATE THE EFFECT OF DISASTERS
Personnel from Naval Forces Southern Luzon work hand in hand to clean the river banks of Sagumayon river last March 27 2010 at Brgy 8 Bagumbayan, Legazpi city. READ MORE
NAVY, OCD5 SPEARHEADS FORUM ON DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT IN BICOL
Commodore Joel E Babas AFP, Commander of Naval Forces Southern Luzon together with Director Raffy Alejandro IV of OCD5 and Usec Santos of DND and other Regional Directors different Offices of the government during the multi-sectoral forum on disaster risk management in which the Navy organized in partnership with the Office of the Civil Defense 5. READ MORE
NAVY COMFORTS DISPLACED FAMILYS OF WAR CONFLICT IN MASBATE
Ens Mary Joy Placino PN of the Naval Forces Southern Luzon talks to the students of Ezperanza High School in Masbate to comfort them from their recent experiences with the political atrocities happening in Masbate Province. READ MORE
NAVY PROMOTES PROTECTION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES
Navy SEALS of Naval Forces Southern Luzon conduct Basic Scuba Diving Training to members of MFARMC who are involve in the conduct of coral reef and fish monitoring and assessment in Monreal, Batuan and San Jacinto of Sorsogon. READ MORE
NAVY ADVOCATES THE RIGHTS OF FILIPINO WOMEN
Fleet-Marine personnel of Naval Forces Southern Luzon, down the streets, under the scorching heat of the sun together with other agencies represented mostly by women, walks to commemorate the annual celebration of the Women’s Month last 01 March 2010 at Legazpi City. READ MORE
TEAM NAVFORSOL CONDUCTS WALK FOR A CAUSE
LTJG German Acido PN with his wife and son happily walks towards the top of Lingnon Hill in connection to the command activity dubbed as “Walk for a Cause” that tends to uplift the morale and welfare of the personnel of Naval Forces Southern Luzon on 28 February 2010. READ MORE
NAVY TRAINS PARAMEDICS ON HOW TO RESPOND AT SEA
NAVSOU3 personnel supervises the rubberboat training of the medical students of BRTTH-HEM as part of their training being conducted for them by the Local Government of Albay last 24 February 2010 held at Naval Station Julhasan Arasain, Rawis Legazpi City. READ MORE
NAVY SUPPORTS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH IN BICOL
Navy Dental Team headed by Maj Pag-asa Ordinado Dental Service of Naval Forces Southern Luzon in action in support to the Dental Health Month Celebration through a free dental care for the people of Bicol. READ MORE
NAVFORSOL CAVALIERS ATTENDS PMA ALUMNI HOMECOMING
Alumni from different places trooped the line of Cadets Corps Armed Forces of the Philippines during the PMA Alumni Parade in Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City last 20 February 2010. READ MORE
NAVY, NA-AMBUSH SA SORSOGON
Ang M35 truck ng Naval Forces Southern Luzon na laging ginagamit sa lahat ng klase ng opersyon ng NAVFORSOL at may malaking bahaging ginampanan sa pagresponde sa kalamidad at pagbibigay ng tulong sa mga nasalanta ng kalamidad lalo na sa nagdaang pagputok ng Bulkang Mayon.. READ MORE
NAVY PATROLS ALBAY COASTLINES ADMIDST TSUNAMI ALERT
Personnel of Naval Forces Southern Luzon Conduct house to house visit to families near coastal areas to warn the residents of the possible tsunami that might be stricken areas in the Philippines near Pacific Ocean as an aftershock of Chile Earthquake. READ MORE
TEAM NAVY STRENGTHENS ITS SKILLS IN RESCUE OPERATIONS
Make way for the emergency responder! Navy personnel with stretcher hassles up to respond quickly to the victims in the scenario given to them during their 3-day training of Basic Life Saving Technique conducted last 16-18 February 2010 at Naval Station Julhasan Arasain, Rawis, Legazpi City. READ MORE
NAVY, LOCK AND LOAD EARTHQUAKE
Personnel of NAVFORSOL and their dependents consolidates in the evacuation area as a preemptive measures during the earthquake drill conducted last 17 February 2010 at Naval Station Julhasan Arasain simultaneously with other offices nationwide. READ MORE
NAVY, LEADS ADVOCACY ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Navy personnel of Naval Forces Southern Luzon pick up garbage littered around the beaching area in Rawis in cooperation with the Nationwide Coastal Clean-up dubbed as “Oplan Kalikasan Coatal” initiated by MIG5 and AAGAPAY- Bicol last 14 February 2010. READ MORE
NAVY, TAKES PART IN ENHANCING DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF LEGAZPI
Lt Darwin Nieva PN, assistant Chief of Staff for CMO of Naval Forces Southern Luzon gives lecture on disaster response structure and concept of AFP to the barangay officials of Legazpi as part of the program of the City of Legazpi in Revising the Disaster Risk Management initiated by CDCC of Legazpi last 12 February 2010. READ MORE
NAVY RESPONDS TO CRAFT IN DISTRESS SAVES 74 PASSENGERS ON BOARD
Legazpi City, 12 February 2010 – Philippine Navy Ship DF 321, stationed at Puerto Real, Quezon responded to a distress call sent by Mr Zaldy Azagra, boat captain of a passenger vessel named M/B RAFFY which encountered mechanical problem while underway at vicinity 3.6 km off Dinahican Pt., Infanta , Quezon. READ MORE
NAVY, JOINS RUN FOR PEACEFUL ELECTION
Fleet-Marine Team of Naval Forces Southern Luzon runs with pride and HOPE as they participate in multi-sectoral advocacy dubbed as “Unity run for HOPE” in Albay last 12 February 2010, an event advocating for an honest, orderly, and peaceful May 2010 Elections. READ MORE
NAVY LEADS ON ENHANCING MARITIME SECURITY IN BICOL
Commodore Joel Babas AFP, Commander of Naval Forces Southern Luzon together with other agencies and key stakeholders collaborated for a united effort in protecting the Bicol regions Maritime domain. Commo Babas, elected chairman of the advisory board for Maritime Security represents the Navy during the 2nd MARSEC Forum last 10 February 2010 in Naval Station Julhasan Arasain, Rawis, Legazpi City. READ MORE
NAVY, LEADS ASSESMENT OF RECENT MAYON OPERATION
Displaced families of Albay unloading in M35 truck of the Philippine Navy during the preemptive measure of the Provincial Government to evacuate all communities residing within the danger zone during the eruption of Mayon Volcano last 14 December 2009. The Navy in Southern Luzon together with other government agencies and various sectors join hands in helping the victims in evacuation, post evacuation and post eruption. READ MORE
NAVY FOILED TRANSPORT OF ILLEGALLY CUT LOGS, ILLEGAL FISHING AT SEA
Navy through its Diesel Fast Craft 321 with Navy SEALS and Intel Operatives of Naval Forces Southern Luzon recovered an illegally cut logs being transported by vessel last 03 February 2010 at Dinahican,Quezon. READ MORE
NAVY, BANTAY BATA 163 STARTS OFF CELEBRATION OF DENTAL MONTH THROUGH OUTREACH PROJECT
Navy Dental Team in action in support to the ABS-CBN Bantay Bata 163 free dental care for the children of Brgy San Isidro, Sto Domingo, Albay last 30 January 2010 which is also marks the start of the celebration of Dental Health Month. READ MORE
NAVY LEADS OUTREACH PROJECT AT MAYON RESETTLEMENT AREA
One of the displaced families of Mayon eruption in Amore Resettlement Area received five (5) kilos of rice from COMMODORE JOEL E BABAS AFP as part of the joint project of Office of Civil Defense dubbed as “TARABANGAN: Sama-sama sa pagtulong para sa mga Biktima ng Bulkang Mayon. READ MORE
NAVY, OTHER PARTNERS JOIN FORCES IN HELPING MAYON VICTIMS
Commander Naval Forces Southern Luzon Commo Joel E Babas together with other partners distributes relief goods to the families affected by Mayon eruption in lieu to the pursuit of the navy as active partners in support to the government during the “Tarabangan” held at Brgy Padang, Legazpi City. READ MORE
NAVY, OTHER PARTNERS OUT TO HELP MAYON VICTIMS
Fleet-Marine Team of the Philippine Navy together with JCI- Daraga join hands as they packed rice and clothes in Naval Forces Southern Luzon for distribution intended for the families affected by Mayon eruption. READ MORE
NAVY RECRUITS ANEW IN BICOL TO JOIN THE MARINES
Newly recruited Bicolano’s posed with the Commander of Naval Forces Southern Luzon during the Induction Ceremony of Candidate Soldiers at Naval Station Julhasan Arasain, Rawis, Legazpi City. Said candidate sodiers were recruited in Bicol last year by the Philippine Navy Mobile Recruitment Team. Today, these young Bicolanos has now finished and joined the Fleet-Marine Team of the Philippine Navy. READ MORE
NAVFORSOL HOSTS MEETING OF ALBAY CLERGIES
Personnel of Navy joins with Albay Clergies in the feast of “boddlefight” in celebration of the just concluded Vicariatte II Clergy meeting prepared by Naval Forces Southern Luzon held in Naval Station Julhasan Arasain, Rawis, Legazpi City. READ MORE
NAVFORSOL LAUNCHES OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Legazpi City, 13 January 2010 - Public Information, as it has always been, is one of the priorities of NAVFORSOL to provide the public accurate and timely information on the activities of the Command and the Philippine Navy. READ MORE
NAVY IN BICOL COMBATS HUNGER
Lt Nieva PN and Mrs Conda of JCI Daraga during one of the consultations and dialogue with various sectors in the community on Accelerated Hunger Mitigation Program of the Navy, DOLE, DOH5 and Jaycees Bicol. READ MORE
NAVY, OTHER PARTNERS TO HOST 1ST YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT 2009 IN BICOL
LEGAZPI CITY, October 09, 2009 – The Philippines is constantly beset by disasters with a high frequency of occurrence, broad distribution in areas and severe consequences in losses. In a year, it experiences several typhoons that cause flash floods and considerable damage to farmland and property. READ MORE
NAVFORSOL'S COMMEMORATES 7TH FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
Rear Admiral Danilo M Cortez AFP, Vice Commander of the Philippine Navy congratulates TSGT Pontillas PN(M) as NAVFORSOL’s EP of the Year as Commodore Joel E Babas AFP looks on during the commemoration of the Command’s 7th Foundation Anniversary READ MORE
NAVY RESERVIST IN BICOL READY TO RESPOND TO CHALLENGES
Members of Naval Reservist in Bicol during one of their practical demonstration on Disaster Assistance and Rescue Training (DEART) at Naval Station Julhassan Arasain, Legazpi City. READ MORE
BICOL LAUNCHES OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL DISASTER CONSCIOUSNESS MONTH
LEGAZPI CITY, July 1, 2009 – Bicol Region observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month officially kicked off today with a launching program together with parade of Disaster Response and Rescue Teams and Equipments from the different government and volunteer organizations, Capability Demo, and Exhibit at Albay Park, Legazpi City. READ MORE
AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON A H1-N1 ON THE ROLL IN ALBAY
Lt Darwin F Nieva PN of Naval Forces Southern Luzon giving presentation on Influenza A(H1-N1) virus to attentive students, teachers and parents of Bascaran Elementary School at Daraga, Albay. READ MORE
BICOL GEARS UP FOR THE ONSLAUGHT OF TYPHOON, OTHER DISASTERS
LEGAZPI CITY, June 18, 2009 – Regional Director Bernardo Alejandro IV of Office of Civil Defense 5 calls on today the members of the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council’s Core Group to collaborate activities in connection with the remembrance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month. READ MORE
NAVY'S VICE CHIEF VISITS BICOL
RADM Danilo M Cortez AFP salutes back to NAVFORSOL’s Fleet-Marine personnel during the Vice Commander, Philippine Navy arrival at Naval Station Legazpi. READ MORE
NAVY, DOLE REGION 5 HANDOVERS JOB CERTIFICATES
Commodore Joel Babas AFP, Commander of Naval Forces Southern Luzon and Director Ernesto Bihis, DOLE-RO5 poses with the recipients of Job Contracts at the NAVFORSOL Command during the handover of job certificates on 16 June 2009 at Naval Station Legazpi, Rawis, Legazpi City. READ MORE
NAVFORSOL COMMEMORATES 111TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Fleet-Marine Team from Naval Forces Southern Luzon pays tribute to the Flag during the celebration of the 111th Philippine Independence Day on June 12, 2009at Pearanda Park, Legazpi City. READ MORE
NAVFORSOL GEARS UP FOR THE ONSLAUGHT OF TYPHOON SEASON
CPO Realuyo PN (Philippine Navy Reservist) gives instruction on Evacuation Procedures to members of Disaster Response and Rescue Team of Naval Forces Southern Luzon during a scheduled drill. DRRU trainings and seminar are regularly conducted to hone the skills of responding teams of the Command. READ MORE
NAVFORSOL MAYFLOWER CATECHISM 2009
A traditional celebration in honor of the belssed virgin mary. We had had catechism on basic prayers; seven sacraments; ten commandments; adn others. Also, we were able to organize sports clinics like basketball, volleyball, soccer, and with the help of our navsou3 personnel, we had taught the 110+ kids on basic swimming and safety. READ MORE
AFP, OCD5 SPEARHEADS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON A H1-N1
Lt Darwin F Nieva PN, Civil Military Officer of Naval Forces Southern Luzon gives briefing to the members of RDCC 5 on the concept of “Civil / Military Awareness Caravan on Influenza A (H1-N1) Virus.” READ MORE
NAVFORSOL SPEARHEADS "BRIGADA PLUS"
Cdr Ramon Galicia PN, Commander CMOG-SL (second from left) with Mrs Hubilla, Principal of Abuyog elementary School, Sorsogon City. NFSL participated in the “Brigada Plus” at Abuyog Elementary School, Abuyog, Sorsogon City in collaboration with DepEd and other stakeholders at Brgy Abuyog which included the conduct of minor repairs and paintings of school building and free medical and dental services to pupils. READ MORE
NAVFORSOL COMMEMORATES NAVY DAY
Commodore Joel Babas AFP, Commander of Naval Forces Southern Luzon spearheaded the start of a week-long commemoration of the 111th Philippine Navy Foundation Anniversary in Southern Luzon on 16 May 2009. READ MORE
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