Naval Forces Western Mindanao celebrates 22nd Founding Anniversary

CALARIAN, ZAMBOANGA CITY – Naval Forces Western Mindanao celebrated its 22nd Founding Anniversary on October 09, 2018 with a theme, “22 Years of Continuous Commitment towards Peace and Development for Western Mindanao”. It was graced by Vice Commander, Philippine Navy, Rear Adm. Rommel Jude G Ong AFP representing the Flag Officer in Command, Philippine Navy, Vice Admiral Robert A Empedrad AFP as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.

The highlight of the event was the awarding of the outstanding officers, enlisted personnel, civilian employees, OpCon Units, Partner Agencies and Stakeholders that contributed to the accomplishment of the Command’s mission.

The awardees who received the Plaque de Merito were:

Officer of the year- Lcdr Julius D Tuttoh PN

Enlisted of the year- Em2 Erwin B Zambales PN

Civilian employee of the year- Mr Carlos T Berbano CE

Battalion of the year- Marine Battalion Landing Team-1

Patrol ship of the year- BRP General Mariano Alvarez (PS38)

Transport ship of the year- BRP Waray (LC288)

Patrol craft of the year- BRP Filipino Flojo (PC386)

Boat attack of the year- BA 486

       

On his message, the Vice Commander, Philippine Navy commended the recent accomplishments of NavForWem for the past years and happy to note that once again, NavForWem has levelled up the accomplishment of your mission. He also added that the key stakeholders appreciate the big role NFWM played in the rehabilitation of Marawi City, ensuring that the Government’s projects are pushed through and implemented. Likewise, Rear Adm. Ong on behalf of the whole men and women of PN lauded the NFWM of its sustained advocacy as instruments of security and peace in the region as well as in extending far-reaching arms in national development.

The Commander, Naval Forces Western Mindanao Rear Adm. Rene V Medina AFP expressed his sincerest gratitude to all the people, who, in one way or another, became NFWM's source of inspiration and strength to fulfill what it is mandated to accomplish-operational commander, back then from Gen. Galvez and now LtGen. Dela Vega, fellow servicemen from the Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, associates from Local Government Units, and Non-Government Organizations, friends from Media, and of course the people of Western Mindanao. "So please accept our warmest sincere appreciation as we further solicit your support to continue to curb all lawless elements and bring security, development, and progress in Western Mindanao", he added.

On its 22nd year, NFWM continuous its commitment to serve our people for a peaceful, progressive and developed Western Mindanao.