![]() ![]() assured Valencia of his "full trust and confidence" and gave a marching order to "lead the Navy as a reliable partner in nation-building, sustain its transformation into a modern and multi-capable force, a dependable protector not only of our seas but also of our nation’s future." Meanwhile, Department of National Defense officer-in-charge Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr. Some of the key point positions held by Valencia included being Chief of Naval Staff, the Commander of Naval Forces Northern Luzon, the Navy's operational command that oversees the maritime area over Northern Luzon, and the commander of the Offshore Combat Force wherein he led big-ticket projects initiated by the Navy such as the acquisition of offshore patrol vessels, frigates and corvettes. He also pledged to continue the thrusts and guidance of his predecessor while looking forward to the bright future of the PN. And although much has been achieved over the years, the Navy’s proudest moments are still to come,” Valencia added. “As we continue to sail on towards our vision year in 2028 to be modern and multi-capable, the Navy’s promise to our maritime nation is that your Navy can still be better, and that your Navy will be better. Adeluis Bordado, a member of PMA Class of 1988, who retired from the service. Valencia, a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1990, succeeded Vice Adm. Valencia said this will make the PMC one of the better equipped amphibious forces in the region. This is in accordance with the PN's archipelagic coastal defense strategy. He said the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) will take full delivery of its BrahMos anti-ship missile systems within the next three years. And also, so much rust was raining down below deck due to the recoil of our naval guns," he added. Not only did our gun crew miss by a mile but we were told to cease firing as the deck was so brittle that there was a danger of it collapsing. "I remember the first naval exercise that I participated in and as part of this exercise, we fired our 3.50 inch (naval) guns. Valencia said such a feat was once only a dream 10 years ago. "But despite the great strides we have achieved then, I believed we could still do better," Valencia said.Īnother example of the PN getting even more capable and better is when the BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), in the recently concluded Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in Hawaii, won third place in the Naval Surface Fire Support "Rodeo" besting 16 other warship participants This is a far cry from the ships Valencia had seen and served during the beginning of his naval service, noting that some of these date back from World War II and are antiquated as of that time. To date, the Navy is now equipped with two brand-new missile-armed frigates, two landing docks, two anti-submarine helicopters, and 12 multi-purpose attack craft, six of which are now equipped with the Israeli-made Spike-ER surface-to-surface missiles. Valencia referred to the warships that were procured as part of the PN’s modernization program. Caesar Bernard Valencia said in his assumption speech at the Navy headquarters. ![]() Comparable and even better than our maritime neighbors," PN acting flag-officer-in-command Rear Adm. "In five years time, when the arrival of the seven more Acero-class gunboats, the new construction landing docks, the new generation corvettes, offshore patrol vessels, the average age of our seagoing platforms will be 10 years old. MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) is poised to be at par with its regional counterparts through the acquisition of more modern warships in the coming years, its acting chief said on Thursday. BRP Antonio Luna (File photo courtesy of Philippine Navy) ![]()
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