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SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2014

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With the theme “Kagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa: 75 Taong Sandigan ng Mamamayan, Tapat na

Naglilingkod sa Bayan,” the Department of National Defense celebrated its 75th Anniversary in a ceremony held at the AFP Theater on November 17, 2014.

President Benigno S. Aquino III graced the momentous occasion as the guest of honor and speaker, commending the reforms and achievements of the defense organization under the leadership of Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin.

“Malaking bahagi ng tungkuling ginagampanan ng ating tanggulan ay hindi lamang nakakahon sa bakbakan at pagtatanod sa bansa mula sa mga panloob at panlabas na banta. Nariyan din ang mandato ninyong makiambag sa kaunlaran ng ekonomiya at ng kalakhang lipunan. At sa larangang ito, saludo rin ako sa inyong di-matatawarang sipag at dedikasyon,” the President said.

In his remarks, Secretary Gazmin presented the accomplishments of the Department of National Defense for the past year, including the conferment of ISO 9001:2008 certification to the attached agencies, bureaus, and units of the DND, as well as the progress and status of the ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program.

Also during the anniversary program, President Aquino led the conferment of awards – the Outstanding Achievement

Medal and the Philippine Legion of Honor awarded to the Distinguished Employees of the DND and some of its Bureaus. Conferred with the Outstanding Achievement Medals were Brigadier General Crisologo M Nayve AFP, Colonel Rolando Joselito D Bautista, PA(GSC), Colonel Maxima O Ignacio, PAF (GSC), and Techinical Sergeant Arnel G Cariaga, PA. The Philippine Legion of Honor awardees were, from the DND Proper, Undersecretary for Finance, Munitions, Installations and Materiel, Fernando I. Manalo; Undersecretary for Defense Policy, Pio Lorenzo F. Batino; Assistant Secretary for Strategic Assessment (ASSA), Raymund Jose G, Quilop; Assistant Secretary for Plans and Programs Danilo Augusto B Francia; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Management Director IV, Dinna Anna Lee L. Cartujano; and from a DND Bureau, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office Administrator, Ernesto G. Carolina, Jr.

The Philippine Defense Transformation Roadmap was also launched during the event, highlighting the 14-year comprehensive reform program in the defense establishment.

“I wish to recollect that the primacy of the defense of our nation and people was the utmost consideration by our forefathers that ushered in the birth of our Defense Department 75 years ago. Today, your Defense Department stands by that same utmost consideration,” Secretary Gazmin said. PDN

75 years of service to the nation Accomplishments under Secretary Gazmin lauded by the President



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The year 2014 offered some respite from the disaster-filled 2013. In the last two quarters of 2013, the country was reeling from the hard blows

of nature – the Visayas earthquake that shook Bohol on Oct 15 with an impact that was likened to 32 Hiroshima bombs and super typhoon Yolanda which flattened Tacloban and left a large part of the Visayas in utter destruction. All these came under the heels of a man-made Zamboanga crisis from August 12 to September 28.

For the past two years, the Department of National Defense (DND) suspended Christmas and anniversary celebrations and donated the budget for these events to the victims of the many calamities that beset the country. Thankfully, in 2014, the DND was able to celebrate its 75th Anniversary without hitches. And although two more typhoons threatened the country before and after Christmas, the application of lessons learned in disaster response and preparedness helped minimize their impact. The Department was able to push through with its long missed Christmas revelries. The event was still kept simple with just a boodle fight and a simple program. But the games portion led by the Undersecretaries was truly a hit among the personnel.

Early 2015 will be exciting for the Department and the AFP as well as for modernization watchers and enthusiasts. Many will be on the watch for the hardware deliveries that are scheduled to arrive this year. The late 2014 deliveries of AW109E Power helicopters for the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Navy are now being assembled and will soon be seeing tests in Clark Field in Pampanga and flying the Philippine skies.

For the next wave of acquisitions, it is expected that it will be heavy on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and for protecting the country’s interest in the West Philippine Sea.

It is also expected that Filipinos will continue to be on the watch. Modernization is a hot topic in various platforms in the internet. Suggestions and recommendations from netizens continue to pour in, some also express appreciation for the progress in the modernization of the Philippine military that the DND and the AFP have done so far under the Aquino administration. After all, the 46 completed projects of the current administration – with acquisition spending of a total of P41.38 billion for the AFP Modernization and Capabiity Upgrade Program from June 2010 until October 2014, far surpassed the combined accomplishments of the past three administrations since 1995, which had a total modernization spending of only P32 billion for 45 projects in about 20 years.

Having mentioned the internet, it will also be worth noting that the DND’s presence in Facebook (FB) is steadily increasing. Right after the DND anniversary, the number of likes of the official FB page (http://www.facebook.com/DNDPHL) has surpassed the 20,000 milestone. More likers mean more people are immediately reached by DND’s messages, information and public advisories for typhoons and other urgent matters. PDN

EDITORIAL

Better days and exciting times aheadSome random thoughts on 2013, 2014 and 2015

Screenshot of the Department of National Defense Official Facebook page.



President Benigno Simeon Aquino III led the Awarding of

Distinguished Employees during the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Department of National Defense held at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo on November 17, 2014. He was joined by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin in honoring the men and women of the Department, whose achievements and eminently meritorious and valuable services rendered to the country earned the respect and admiration of the Philippine government and the Filipino people.

The awardees of the Philippine Legion of Honor from the Department of National Defense were Finance, Munitions, Installations and Materiel Undersecretary Fernando I Manalo,

Defense Policy Undersecretary Pio Lorenzo F. Batino, Strategic Assessment Assistant Secretary Raymund Jose G. Quilop, Plans and Programs Assistant Secretary Danilo Augusto B. Francia and Director IV, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Manangement, Dinna Anna Lee L. Cartujano The sole awardee of the Philippine Legion of Honor from the DND bureaus was Administrator Ernesto G. Carolina of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO).

Undersecretary Fernando I. Manalo was awarded the Philippine Legion of Honor in the Degree of Chief Commander for his professional competence, diligence and foresight, Among his other meritorious accomplishments as Undersecretary for Finance, Munitions,

Installations and Materiel, Usec Manalo spearheaded the development and finalization of the 24 projects comprising the final list of the Revised Modernization Program (under Republic Act 7898) that were left pending by the past administrations.

Undersecretary Pio Lorenzo F. Batino was conferred the Philippine Legion of Honor in the Degree of Commander for eminently meritorious and valuable services rendered as Chairman of the Philippine Panel which negotiated the Philippines-United States Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Under his able leadership, Usec Batino successfully steered the conclusion of the EDCA, which was signed on April 28, 2014 in Manila by Philippine Defense Secretary, Voltaire T.

Distinguished Employees feated

Philippine Legion of Honor Awardees: USFMIM Fernando I. Manalo, USDP Pio Lorenzo F. Batino, ASSA Raymund Jose G. Quilop, ASPP Danilo Augusto B. Francia, Director Dinna Anna Lee L. Cartujano and PVAO Administrator Ernesto G. Carolina.



Gazmin, and US Ambassador to the Philippines, Philip Goldberg during an official state visit by US President Barrack Obama.

Assistant Secretary Raymund Jose G. Quilop received the Philippine Legion of Honor in the Degree of Commander for his eminently meritorious and valuable service as Member of the Philippine Panel which negotiated the PH-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) which was signed by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and the US Ambassador to the Philippines, Philip Goldberg on 28 April 2014 in Manila.

Assistant Secretary Danilo Augusto B. Francia was given the Philippine Legion of Honor in the Degree of Commander for demonstrating exceptional leadership during the hosting of the Philippines of the first ever Asian Defense, Security and Crisis Management Exhibition and Conference (ADAS 2014) held on 16-18 July 2014 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. As Coordinator of all ADAS Technical Working Groups, ASec Francia was instrumental in spearheading the successful participation of the Department of National Defense particularly the Armed Forces of the Philippines,

Government Arsenal and Office of Civil Defense and in ensuring the effective inter-agency coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard and the Office for Transportation Security.

The Philippine Legion of Honor in the Degree of Commander was awarded to Honorable Ernesto G. Carolina for eminently meritorious and valuable services rendered to the Philippines as Administrator of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO). Under his leadership, Administrator Carolina achieved significant feats such as the full settlement of the Total Administrative Disability pension and arrearages for World War II veterans, shift of the pension delivery mode to the Direct Remittance Pension Servicing System, implementation of the Integrity Development Action Plan, and Moral Recovery Action Plan, revitalization of the Veterans Hospital ization Program, and enhancement of the Educational Benefit Program. Administrator Carolina has also re-engineered the rationalization of PVAO, paving the way for a shift to a function-based plantilla from its benefit-based structure since 1972. This allowed the creation of the Veterans Affairs

Management Division purposely to assist in managing and strengthening the affairs of veterans organizations and unifying the Filipino veterans community.

Administrator Carolina has also raised the bar in terms of the bureau’s main product : the administration of benefits and services rendered through the institutionalization of a Quality Management System (QMS) for its Pension Adjudication that has been Certified under ISO-9001:2008 standards. In compliance with the directives of the Secretary of National Defense, Administrator Carolina has also ensured the setting up of a reliable client feedback system that seeks to enhance customer satisfaction.

The Philippine Legion of Honor in the Degree of Officer was awarded to Dinna Anna Lee L. Cartujano for eminently meritorious and valuable services rendered in a position of major responsibility as Director IV, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Manangement, Department of National Defense. With professional competence, Director Cartujano steered the preparation of proper assessment and evaluation of Direct Expenses charged

To provide the Filipino people the exceptional service they truly deserve, the Department of National

Defense (DND) is pursuing several defense mission areas. To address the decline in defense capabilities over the past years, the DND pursued the Philippine Defense Transformation (PDT) Program by institutionalizing the Philippine Defense Reform (PDR) Outputs coupled with the necessity to synchronize with the ongoing AFP Modernization Program that will restore and build the required capabilities to appropriately meet the evolving defense and security challenges of the 21st century.

To address these challenges, the DND takes on a systematic approach – the Performance Governance System (PGS), a participatory process in line with the principles and best practices of good governance and responsible citizenship in partnership with the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA). The PGS is based on the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) technology, a management tool developed at the Harvard Business School that translates statements of governance and vision into actionable strategies and commitments, leading to the realization of breakthrough results. The PGS Pathway lays down the following stages: Initiation, Compliance, Proficiency and Institutionalization.

To realize the transformation processes set within the Performance Governance System while performing its mandated outcomes effectively, the DND formulated the Philippine Defense Transformation (PDT) Roadmap 2028,

which strategically plans for and addresses evolving defense and security challenges of the 21st century. The PDT Roadmap is a graphical representation of the Department’s strategic direction and transformative actions for the attainment of its vision and mission. It is a single high-level view of the key activities that match short-term and long-term strategic goals with specific solutions. This roadmap aims to define the key milestones required to bridge the gap from current to future needs of the Department.

This is to guarantee our stakeholders an efficient and effective performance of the Department’s mandate. Hence, the PDT Roadmap presents the Department’s Governance Charter, Strategy Map and the Secretary of National Defense Scorecard to monitor performance and progression.

For the overall organization and attainment of this endeavor, the PDT Roadmap 2028 shall serve as a necessary tool in guiding the Department’s transformation process in instilling the right culture and attitude within the Department and at the same time in fulfilling its duties. These transformations are necessary for the Department to effectively perform its defense missions. As the government’s front-line agency in providing for the defense and security of the country, the Department should be able to continually adapt to the changing environment. It must continually transform in order to provide excellent public service. PDN

Moving towards transformation: The Philippine Defense Transformation Roadmap 2028

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The Department of National Defense once again joined the national observance of the 18-day Campaign to

end Violence Against Women (VAW) which ran from November 25, 2014 to December 12, 2014 in coordination with the Philippine Commission on Women. The observance is aligned with the global UNITE to end Violence Against Women campaign, a United Nations Secretary-General’s campaign to raise public awareness and increase political will and resources to prevent and end all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world.

DND actively joins the national campaign and initiates its own activities annually. Undersecretary of National Defense Honorio S. Azcueta, Chairperson of the Department of National Defense Gender and Development Focal Point System, together with Director Anna Lee L. Cartujano, Chairperson of the Department of National Defense Gender and Development Focal Point System led the DND employees in launching the Department’s participation in the 2014 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW).

With the theme END VAW NOW! It’s our Duty!, a photo-

exhibit of DND’s activities and efforts to end violence against women was displayed at the DND lobby starting on November 24, 2014 up to the end of the campaign period.

DND has instituted over the years, its commitment to Gender and Development. Gender Sensitivity Trainings of the DND GAD are regularly conducted for the employees to imbibe the Gender and Development perspective.

On November 25, 2014, DND employees donned with the official End VAW orange t-shirts joined employees of other government agencies and participating organizations in the 2014 Walk to End VAW at the Quezon Memorial Circle. The walk is part of the yearly 18-Day Campaign.

Also on November 25, a film showing for the DND personnel was held at the National Defense College of the Philippines auditorium. “Boses” an independent film by director Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil was first screened at the Cinemalaya Festival in 2008, and subsequently has been on tour, in school campuses, and in local and international film festivals and by cause oriented organizations. It depicts the complexities of dealing with and overcoming violence against children. PDN

DND reaffirms vow to end VAW

The inaugural Asian Defence, Security & Crisis Management Exhibition & Conference (ADAS) 2014

was held in Manila on July 17-18, 2014 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City as a platform for showcasing new ideas, information and the latest technology on security and civil defense.

ADAS 2014, a trade show organized by APAC EXPO Pte Ltd, featured 110 international and local exhibitors engaged in the defense, security and civil defense industries from twenty-four countries.

In light of the evolving and complex defense and security situation in the Asia Pacific region and in recognition of the remarkable progress of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in its ongoing modernization program, the Department of National Defense (DND), working closely with APAC EXPO PTE LTD, led the agencies and organizations that participated in the event.

Alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines, other DND bureaus such as the Government Arsenal (GA) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) also participated in the event.

Defense Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin welcomed the participants and guests to ADAS 2014 during the formal launch of the exhibition.

“ADAS 2014, through its international exhibitors, will allow our agencies to take a real look at the defense, security, and disaster management products and services and for us to be able to determine our genuine requirements,” Secretary Gazmin said.

The DND and the AFP also invited relevant defense and military officials from our ASEAN neighbors and other partner countries.

Since ADAS 2014 also featured crisis management, the DND, through the OCD, organized a forum on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, and invited local chief executives in Metro Manila to attend the event.

President Benigno S. Aquino III graced the occasion as the guest of honor. In his speech, he said, “All that we have achieved in this sector is not only because of our all-out support for our troops, but also because we are guaranteeing companies a level-playing field—that our decisions will be made based on which bid offers maximum benefit to our troops for the best possible price.”

Referring to the pace of the AFP modernization, President Aquino also noted, “Clearly, if this event is any indication, we have no plans of slowing down.” PDN

PHL hosts ADAS 2014



In a simple recognition ceremony at the AFP GHQ Canopy on

November 10, 2014, 14 DND-wide civilian personnel were conferred the 2014 Model supervisors and employees award by Defense Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin.

The 2014 Model Supervisors are: Ms. Marina M. Agustin (DND Proper), Ms. Ma. Lourdes B. Rosero (AFP), Ms. Isabelita B. Encienzo (PVAO), Ms. Cheryl L. Cabrera, DDM (VMMC), Mr. Vicente F. Tomazar (OCD), Mr. Manmar C. Francisco (NDCP), and Ms. Gloria M. Palordonio (GA).

Also awarded were the 2014 Model Employees Mr. Tomas C. Danao (DND Proper), Mr. Alberto A. Job (AFP), Mr. George A. Aranas (PVAO), Ms. Brenda C. Cayabyab (VMMC), Mr. Roy L. Dorado (OCD), Mr. Ferdinand C. Binarao (NDCP),

and Mr. Aquiles D. Casilao (GA).The 2014 Model Supervisors and

Employees were selected based on their noteworthy achievements in 2013, as well as their overall contribution to the Defense Department. PDN

2014 DND-wide Model Supervisors and Employees awarded

With the theme “Tapat na Serbisyo Alay Ko Dahil Lingkod

Bayani Ako,” the Department of National Defense commemorated the 114th anniversary of Philippine Civil Service and held an awarding ceremony for the 2014 Exemplary Supervisors and Employees on September 29, 2014, at the GHQ Canopy in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

In cooperation with the Civil Service Commission, the DND selected the 2014 Exemplary Supervisors and Employees from the DND and its bureaus namely Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC), Office of Civil Defense (OCD), National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP), and Government Arsenal (GA).

Awarded as Exemplary Supervisors for 2014 were Rachel C. Bacordo (DND Proper), Engr. Giovanni L. Pangilinan (AFP), Corazon G. Estrañero (PVAO), Johann Giovanni P. Mea, M.D. (VMMC),

114th Civil Service Anniversary commemorated

Bernardo Rafaelito R. Alejandro IV (OCD), Corazon G. Balaan (NDCP), and Diwata F. Losaria (GA).

Also awarded were the 2014 Exemplary Employees, they were Elizabeth L. Directo from DND Proper, Rowena F. Decena from AFP, Cinderella S. Wayyas from PVAO, Agapito B. Espelita from VMMC, Ronald L. Villa from OCD, Zenaida A. Taccaban from NDCP, and Ferdinand A. Lingad from GA.

Ruthrina S. Gonzales of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Management was also given a special award by the Civil Service Commission for her contribution in the implementation of the Integrated Personnel Performance

Management System (IPPMS) in the DND.

On behalf of Defense Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin, Undersecretary Honorio S. Azcueta enjoined the employees to emulate the example of this year’s awardees and continue the legacy of the Department of National Defense as an esteemed institution.

“Bilang bahagi ng Kagawaran ng Tanggulang Pambansa na Pitumpu’t-limang Taong Sandigan ng Mamamayan, Tapat na Naglilingkod sa Bayan, ang ating mga kawani ay katuwang sa pagtataguyod at pagpapahusay ng serbisyo publiko,” Undersecretary Azcueta said. PDN



From a deep bond of friendship forged 64 years ago during their darkest hour,

they never forget,they say it is their turn

to rush to our aid

“We repaid your sacrifices of blood with our sweat drops”

- Araw Contingent, Republic of Korea Armed Forces

They came and accomplished their mission

Defense Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin led the Mission Completion Ceremony of the contingent from the

Republic of Korea Armed Forces deployed in the Philippines to assist in rehabilitation operations for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Eastern Visayas. The ceremony for the military support contingent was held on December 16, 2014, at Campetic, Palo, Leyte.

Secretary Gazmin thanked the Republic of Korea (ROK) for the humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation works accomplished by the members of the Araw Contingent for one year. Starting with debris clearing when they first arrived in the Visayas in December 2013, they rehabilitated a total of 37 schools in various barangays and 25 public facilities that were destroyed by Yolanda.

Over 40,000 patients also benefited from free-medical services. Araw’s feeding program and distribution of drinking water and relief goods also helped alleviate the suffering of thousands of the calamity victims. Meanwhile, scholarships, educational support and vocational training provided by the ROK to some of the victims provide concrete support for them to begin on the road to recovery.

Because we were among the first to help them“We repaid your sacrifices of blood with our sweat drops”.

These are the words inscribed in the marker at the Araw Memorial Park located at Brgy. Candahug, Palo, Leyte, the park was constructed by South Korea Military Joint Support Group on September 22, 2014 and was inaugurated on December 5. It serves to memorialize how the South Korean Araw Contingent helped the people of Leyte and as remembrance of the Korean-Filipino solidarity in times of war and disaster.

For more than six decades, the people of South Korea stayed grateful to the Filipino people for the help and support extended by the Philippines to their country during their darkest hour – the 1950s Korean War. In 1950, 7,400 Filipino soldiers were sent to South Korea to help fight in the war against North Korea. The Philippines was the first Asian country that immediately responded to help them during the war, which lasted for three years. The Philippines also sent military engineers to help in the rebuilding and rehabilitation of South Korea after the war.

In recent years, ROK has been actively working with the Department of National Defense and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office to ensure the welfare of the Filipino soldiers who risked lives and limbs to fight in a war that was far away from their native land. The Filipino troops who comprised the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea ( PEFTOK) are now among the country’s most esteemed veterans for whom the Republic of Korea built a Korean War Memorial Hall in Fort Bonifacio as well as provided various forms of support such as medical mission, and scholarships for dependents among others.

They also rushed to our aidIn the aftermath of the typhoon which wrought

unimaginable massive devastation in Eastern Visayas, the Republic of Korea decided it was their turn to rush to our aid

Secretary Gazmin expresses gratitude to Republic of Korea for post Yolanda rehab operations

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DND celebrates jubilee year with tree planting, bloodletting, exhibits

Several activities in honor of the Department of National Defense were held in various institutions all over the

Philippines in celebration of its 75th Anniversary in November 2014. These activities commenced with a kickoff ceremony that was followed by tree-planting at the DND grounds in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on August 18, 2014,

In cooperation with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, around 300,000 seedlings were planted in various sites across the country from August to November. The planting sites include the DND Proper; the National Defense College of the Philippines; the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters; Mt. Samat Shrine in Pilar, Bataan; Capas National Shrine in Tarlac; Camp Gen. Peralta Jr. in Jaminda, Capiz; KAPAGDAKA Livelihood Center in Nasugbu, Batangas; the Government Arsenal in Limay, Bataan; the Office of Civil Defense in Region 12; Fort Ramon Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija; Camp Kibaritan in Bukidnon; and Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort

Bonifacio, Taguig.A bloodletting drive was also conducted from August to

November at the general hospitals of the Philippine Army; the Philippine Navy Officers’ Club and Ledesma Fort in San Felipe, Cavite City; Villamor Airbase of the Philippine Air Force; the PVAO Covered Court in Camp Aguinaldo, and in other locations across the nation. More than 260, 000 cubic centimeters of blood were collected to benefit retirees, veterans, and active-duty soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

DND employees, their families, and guests were also treated to the musical performances of marching bands from the different branches of service of the AFP, as well as an aerial show and fly-by of the Philippine Air Force. The public also had the opportunity to view and interact with the different bureaus, as well as apply to available jobs throughout the DND during the bureau exhibits and job fair held on November 16, 2014. PDN

and help in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the badly hit areas.

Around 300 members of the South Korean Army were immediately deployed starting December 27, 2013, to different towns in the Visayas to conduct rehabilitation work in communities trying to recover from typhoon Yolanda’s onslaught.

They were welcomed by Undersecretary Eduardo Batac of the Department of National Defense, Korean Ambassador to

the Philippines Hyuk Lee and Colonel Chul Won Lee, commander of the Republic of Korea Joint Support Group.among others.

A press statement from the Korean Government said “the force is named “ROK Unit Araw”with hopes that the unit will send messages of courage and hope to the Filipinos through their devoted disaster recovery activities”.

The Araw Force which totaled 500 troops is the largest humanitarian contingent in Leyte in terms of number of workers. PDN

Secretary Gazmin expresses gratitude to Republic of Korea for post-Yolanda rehab operations(continued from page 8)



against disposition proceeds of military camps pursuant to Republic Act 7227, s.1992 or otherwise known as the Bases Conversion Development Act of 1992; assisted in the preparation of fiscal ceilings for the medium-term, DND-wide and in the identification of other sources of fund consistent with the total resource budgeting system; and facilitated the preparation, development, and presentation of the DND-wide and DND Proper annual budget to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and in Congress, to include the development and finalization of the Annual Plan and Budget of the DND Proper. By these achievements, Director Cartujano earned distinct credit for herself and the whole Defense Department.

Outstanding Achievement Medals were also awarded to Brigadier General Crisologo M Nayve, Colonel Rolando Joselito D Bautista, Colonel Maxima O Ignacio and Technical Sergeant Arnel G Cariaga.

Brigadier General Crisologo M Nayve of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, received the Outstanding Achievement Medal for extraordinary and distinguished performance in the conceptualization, formulation, and publication of the Philippine Defense Transformation (PDT) White Paper with an end-view of transforming the DND to effectively meet the defense and security challenges of the 21st Century.

Colonel Rolando Joselito D Bautista of the Philippine Army (General Staff Corps), received the Outstanding Achievement Medal for his extraordinary and distinguished achievement as Project Manager of the Project Management Team on AFP Career Development Project, the integration of the AFP Placement System (PS) and the AFP Career Pattern and Progression System projects under the Improvement of Personnel Management System of the Philippine Defense Reform Program from 01 August 2010 to 16 February 2012.

Colonel Maxima O Ignacio of the Philippine Air Force (General Staff Corps) was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Medal for extraordinary and distinguished service rendered to the Department of National Defense as Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Installation and Logistics from 22 September 2010 to 25 August 2011 and to the Undersecretary for Finance, Ammunitions, Installations and Materiel from 26 August 2011 to 20

June 2013. She was instrumental in the creation of Defense Acquisition Office (DAO), the office that manages all defense acquisition activities at the Department level. Through her, the implementation of Defense Acquisition System (DAS) which ensures the promotion of transparency, accountability and proper identification of capital investment priorities, has been totally institutionalized in the Department. The improvements and innovations she introduced to the system resulted to proper streamlining of the acquisition process of defense equipment and expeditious implementation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program.

Technical Sergeant Arnel G Cariaga of the Philippine Army, received his award of the Outstanding Achievement Medal for extraordinary and distinguished achievement while serving as Geographic Information System (GIS) Non-Commissioned Officer, Technical Intelligence and Information System Branch, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, G2, Philippine Army for extraordinary and distinguished achievement while serving as Geographic Information System (GIS) Non-Commissioned Officer, Technical Intelligence and Information System Branch (TIISB), Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, G2, Philippine Army from October 2006 to December 2011. Technical Sergeant Cariaga was part of the team that introduced the Geo Information System to the Philippine Army in 1998. PDN

DND confers Distinguished Employees Awards(continued from page 5)

Undersecretary Fernando I. Manalo is conferred the Philippine Legion of Honor in the Degree of Chief Commander.

Congratulations to Marina M. Agustin of Public Affairs Service,

DND and Ms. Agnes J. Masbate of the Management Information System Service, DND, who were conferred with their Master’s Degree at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines on December 5, 2014. Ms. Agustin graduated with a degree of Master in Communication from PUP (thesis) and Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication while Ms. Masbate was conferred with her Master of Science in Information technology.



Defense Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin led the awarding

ceremony for the 2014 DND Proper Sportsfest on December 12 at the DND Social Hall.

Declared overall champion for the Department’s sports event this year was the Orange Team composed of personnel from the offices of the Undersecretary for Defense Operations (USDO), the Assistant Secretary for Strategic Affairs (OASSA), Assistant Secretary for Human Resource (OASHR) Defense Reform (ODR), Management Information Systems (MISS).

Amidst the cheers and jubilation of the members of the orange team, Undersecretary for Defense Operations, Natalio C. Ecarma received the championship trophy from Secretary Gazmin and from Defense Undersecretary Honorio S. Azcueta.

The Maroon Team also received a trophy as first runner up, while the Purple Team and the Blue Team were declared second runner-up and third runner up respectively.

Event champions were also awarded with trophies. The champs are as follow: Orange Team for Bowling (Women), Badminton (Men’s doubles), Badminton (Women’s doubles); Purple Team for Volleyball (Men), Bowling (Men) and Badminton (Mixed doubles); Maroon Team for Basketball and for Volleyball (Women).

The annual sportsfest commenced on July 2, 2014, with Secretary Gazmin leading the ceremonial toss to signal the start of the year’s DND Proper Sportsfest during the first basketball game at the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office Covered Court in Camp Aguinaldo

In his closing remarks Secretary

Gazmin highlighted the importance of team work in winning the games as well as in the performance of the duties and responsibilities of each and every employee towards the attainment of the Department’s mission at the forefront of the nation’s defense and security.

2014 DND Proper Sports Committee Chairperson Allan Acosta delivered the welcome remarks during the awarding ceremony. He thanked the Secretary for his support in this year’s sportsfest and for promoting the well-being of the DND personnel through this sports and fitness event.

The 2014 DND Proper Sports Committee is additionally composed of Arabelle De Dios and Rudelyn Yaon, Vice Chairpersons; Mark Anthony Guevara, Secretary; and LCDR Antonio Bosch, PN, Dr. Jasmin Pia, Eva delos Santos, Juan Gutlay and Romeo Losbanes, members.

The Color of Victory: Orange

Clockwise from left: This year’s victors posing with Sec. Gazmin and their championship trophy; Best Muse Leah Foncardas with the Orange Team, Sec. Gazmin giving encouragement and leading the ceremonial toss during the Sportsfest opening ceremonies.

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