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(Photo courtesy of Wescom) MANILA - The Puerto Princesa, Palawan-based Western Command (Wescom) announced the successful completion of its resupply mission for troops aboard the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) which is serving as the country's outpost at the Ayungin Shoal last Aug. 2. "Carrying an assortment of food and clothing, as well as maintenance and repair equipment necessary to maintain the safety of the ship, the civilian boat M/V Unaiza May was able to follow its voyage plan, enter the shoal safely, freely unload its cargo, and exit the shoal without any untoward incident," the Wescom said in a Facebook post late Wednesday night. The civilian vessel M/V Unaiza May carried supplies and materials needed by the troops aboard the BRP Sierra Madre. "I am very pleased with the smooth conduct of our re-supply run to Ayungin Shoal. We hope that we can sustain this effort aimed at promoting harmonious relations in the West Philippine Sea among claimant countries," Wes
#PBBMSONA2022 MANILA - Like previous commanders-in-chief before him, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. vowed to "defend every square inch of the country's territory". In this regard, the Department of National Defense (DND) has a vital role in protecting the country's territories and upholding its sovereignty. While going to war is not an option, the Philippines has made significant gains in terms of upgrading its territorial defense capability through the acquisition of military assets and escalation of maritime patrols to combat the threat of terrorism and prevent incursions that may ignite tensions. The Marcos administration is expected to take over the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program, which is now about to enter its Third Horizon from 2023 to 2028. The AFP Modernization Program's Horizon Two is scheduled for 2018 to 2022 while Horizon One covered the years 2013 to 2017 and resulted in the acquisition of
WESCOM VISIT. Defense department officer in charge, Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr., meets with ranking officials of the Western Command (Wescom) in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Thursday (July 14, 2022). Faustino assured the continuity of all infrastructure projects of Wescom under the TIKAS Convergence Program of the departments of defense and public works. (Photo courtesy of Wescom) MANILA - Defense chief, Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr., pledged to continue all infrastructure projects for the Puerto Princesa, Palawan-based Western Command (Wescom). "As your new DND OIC (Department of National Defense officer in charge), I assure Wescom of the continuity of all infrastructure projects under the DND-DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) TIKAS Convergence Program," Faustino said during his visit to the Wescom headquarters in Camp Artemio Ricarte Thursday. "TIKAS" is short for "Tatag ng Imprastraktura para sa Kapayapaan at Seguridad". "W
BRP Andres Bonifacio (Photo courtesy of Wescom) MANILA - The Philippine Navy's offshore patrol vessel BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) is now ready to perform its territorial defense functions while assigned to the Puerto Princesa, Palawan-based Western Command (Wescom). "She is ready to perform her territorial defense functions at WESCOM. PS-17 is indeed very mission-capable and I am confident that she will significantly strengthen our naval presence in the West Philippine Sea and secure our oil platforms," Wescom chief Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos said in a statement late Wednesday. He was aboard the ship when it passed by the Galoc Oil Field which is located 60 kilometers northwest of Palawan. Galoc Field is one of the Department of Energy's service contracts which is being secured by Wescom, as well as the Malampaya Gas Fields and the Nido and Matinloc Oil Platforms. Carlos was very satisfied with the performance of the vessel from Sangley Point in Cavite City to El Ni