From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 20): BRP Gregorio Del Pilar to participate in 'KOMODO 2014'
The BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PF-15), one of the country's most modern warship, will be participating in this year's "KOMODO 2014" which will be hosted byIndonesia from March 28 to April 3.
Her send–off ceremony will be conducted inSubic , Zambales on March 22 with Philippine Fleet commander Rear Admiral Jaime S. Bernardino as the keynote speaker.
It will be the first time the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar will be participating in such event.
She is commanded by Cmdr. Joe Anthony C. Orbe and will have on board 46 officers and 114 enlisted personnel.
On their return trip, they will have a port visit to Brunei Darussalam from April 5 to 8.
Sixteen nations, including thePhilippines , will be participating in this multi-lateral naval exercise.
Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic, Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson, said that naval units attending are from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and ASEAN Plus navies.
"KOMODO 2014" seeks to promote naval diplomacy, camaraderie and foster goodwill among ASEAN and ASEAN Plus navies.
Fabic said the theme for "KOMODO 2014" is “Cooperation for Stability”which aims to enhance regional and international capabilities in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations among ASEAN and ASEAN Plus Navies.
This year, the Indonesian Navy will host the event with the harbor phase, sea phase and civil-military operations phase to be conducted inIndonesia 's area of operations.
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The BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PF-15), one of the country's most modern warship, will be participating in this year's "KOMODO 2014" which will be hosted by
Her send–off ceremony will be conducted in
It will be the first time the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar will be participating in such event.
She is commanded by Cmdr. Joe Anthony C. Orbe and will have on board 46 officers and 114 enlisted personnel.
On their return trip, they will have a port visit to Brunei Darussalam from April 5 to 8.
Sixteen nations, including the
Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic, Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson, said that naval units attending are from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and ASEAN Plus navies.
"KOMODO 2014" seeks to promote naval diplomacy, camaraderie and foster goodwill among ASEAN and ASEAN Plus navies.
Fabic said the theme for "KOMODO 2014" is “Cooperation for Stability”which aims to enhance regional and international capabilities in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations among ASEAN and ASEAN Plus Navies.
This year, the Indonesian Navy will host the event with the harbor phase, sea phase and civil-military operations phase to be conducted in
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