HOME of the 199th Basic Seaman Course

By: S1YN Ian Otarra Radjaie PN

          The 199th Basic Seaman Course successfully conducted its class GRAND REUNION 2010 aboard the Philippine Navy Coast Guard Enlisted Personnel Association Incorporated (PNCGEPAI), Naval Station Jose Francisco, Taguig City last Friday, 261400H November 2010 which was attended by more than 40 members of the class 199th BSC. One of the agenda is the Creation of 199 Mutual Assistance System B...

By ELENA L. ABEN

November 9, 2010, 6:25pm

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Tuesday urged soldiers to be “responsible and honorable’’ as the Deparrment of National Defense (DND) marks its 71st founding anniversary on Monday.

Gazmin also issued the same statement to DND employees and its other bureaus, including the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Philippine Veteran Affairs Office (PVA...

By LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)

Director, Naval Public Affairs Office

        The Philippine Navy’s Disaster Response and Rescue Teams (DRRT) deployed in Northern Luzon had shifted from response and rescue operations to relief operations to bring basic needs to the local residents affected by typhoon “Juan”. Following are the updates from Naval Forces Northern Luzon as of 12...

By: LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDGARD A AREVALO PN(M)

Director, Naval Public Affairs Office

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

     The Philippine Navy (PN) shifts from disaster response, rescue and recovery operations to road clearing operations and relief operations as typhoon “Juan” leaves the Philippines leaving wreckage on its path.

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     Nakaalerto na simula kahapon, 15 October 2010 ang mga Disaster Response Task Groups (DRTG) ng Philippine Navy sa pagdating ng bagyong si “Juan”. Ang mga DRTG na ito ay nasa Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL) na nakabase sa La Union, Naval Forces Southern Luzon (NFSL) sa Legaspi City, at ang Fleet-Marine Ready Force (FMRF) na nakasasakop sa Metro Manila.

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     Sailors and marines of the Philippine Navy stand to benefit militarily in a nine-day training while civilians from Central Luzon stand to gain in humanitarian assistance and development projects American sailors and marines will undertake in tandem with their Filipino counterparts.

      More than 3,000 sailors, marines, and aviators to include logistics support units of the US Navy and the US Marines have arriv...

   199th BSC will be having its 1st Grand Reunion tentatively scheduled on 27th of November 2010 which will be held at the Philippine Navy Coast Guard Enlisted Personnel Association Incorporated (PNCGEPAI), Bonifacio Naval Station, Taguig City.

   All members are encourage to join in the upcoming Grand Reunion aboard said place. For more information and details please contact the Secretary DP3 Helen D Peñosa PN(W) at number +639206797786

  The 199th Basic Seaman Course was successfully conducted at San Miguel, Zambales on 31 July 2010 and were attended by about 20 members of the 199th BSC coming from the various assignments. Members coming from Mindanao, VIsayas and Luzon area were gathered for the most awaited activity.  

  One of the highlights is the election of officers followed by the making of the official logo of the "Matatag Class" or 199th BSC. LTJG ESPERIDION S ARENAS PN was elected as Pre...