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In Defense of the Republic of the PhilippinesBRP Ismael Lomibao (PG-383) to conduct routine test firing
Friday , 7, October 2011 Andrada class patrol gunboats, BRP Ismael Lomibao (PG-383), Philippine Navy Leave a commentBRP Ismael Lomibao (PG-383),an Andrada class patrol boat,will be testing its guns off Ursula Island, Palawan. Details are available on the following Coast Guard Notice to Mariners (NOTAM):
Notice To Mariners No. 179-2011
Thursday, 06 October 2011 09:52
Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:1. Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite NOCB-0911-013
2. The Philippine Navy vessel PG383 will conduct Naval Gun Test Firing on October 7, 2011 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at vicinity 9 Nautical Miles Southeast off Ursula Island, Rio Tuba, Palawan or at the following coordinates:
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3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.
4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.
Government Arsenal publishes second edition of Bullet-In
Monday , 3, October 2011 Self-Reliant Defense Posture Leave a commentRelated discussion on Timawa.net: http://www.timawa.net/forum/index.php?topic=29205.0
The Government Arsenal published the second edition of its new journal: The Government Arsenal Bullet-In. This edition features the following developments:
- The arsenal’s return to assault rifle manufacture
- In-house production of ballistics gel
- An update on the arsenal’s modernization plans
The Philippine Air Force issued a bid invitation to suppliers of various items required for maintenance of one of its MD520 helicopters. Details are available on the following PhilGEPS entry.
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
OFFICE OF THE PAF BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay CityInvitation to Bid
The Armed Forces of the Philippines, through the PAF Bids and Awards Committee (PAFBAC), invites suppliers/manufacturers/distributors to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder project/s:
Nomenclature/Activity: PB-PAFBAC-176-11 Procurement of Services for the Overhaul of MR Hub of MD520MG Aircraft #507
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php3,800,000.00
Price of Bid Documents (non-refundable): Php3,000.00Pre-Bid Conference:September 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Submission/Opening of Bids: October 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Issuance of Bid Documents: September 20-30, 2011 at 8:00AM-12:00NN & 1:00PM-5:00PM, Monday to Friday, PAFBAC Secretariat, PAF Procurement Center Bldg., Villamor Air Base, Pasay City: Tel Nr: 8546701 Local 6051 & 6057Prospective bidders should have an experience in similar project within the last 5 years in an amount at least 50% of the ABC of the project.
The Pre-bidding Conference shall be open to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents.
All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference/s, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of RA 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
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COL GERARDO D JAMORABO JR PAF (GSC)
Chairman, PAF BAC
PAF seeking parts for F-27 aircraft
Wednesday , 28, September 2011 Philippine Air Force Leave a commentThe Philippine Air Force issued a bid invitation to suppliers of various items required for maintenance of one of its F-27 aircraft. Details are available on the following PhilGEPS entry.
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
OFFICE OF THE PAF BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay CityInvitation to Bid
The Armed Forces of the Philippines, through the PAF Bids and Awards Committee (PAFBAC), invites suppliers/manufacturers/distributors to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder project/s:
Nomenclature/Activity: PB-PAFBAC-188-11 Procurement of Static Inverter & 14 Other Line Items for the Maintenance of F-27 Aircraft #10669
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php15,718,000.00
Price of Bid Documents (non-refundable): Php6,000.00Pre-Bid Conference:September 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Submission/Opening of Bids: October 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Issuance of Bid Documents: September 26-October 7, 2011 at 8:00AM-12:00NN & 1:00PM-5:00PM, Monday to Friday, PAFBAC Secretariat, PAF Procurement Center Bldg., Villamor Air Base, Pasay City: Tel Nr: 8546701 Local 6051 & 6057Prospective bidders should have an experience in similar project within the last 5 years in an amount at least 50% of the ABC of the project.
The Pre-bidding Conference shall be open to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents.
All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference/s, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of RA 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
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COL GERARDO D JAMORABO JR PAF (GSC)
Chairman, PAF BAC
PAF requires components for T-41 maintenance
Wednesday , 28, September 2011 Philippine Air Force, T-41 Leave a commentThe Philippine Air Force issued a bid invitation to suppliers of various items required for maintenance of one of its T-41 trainer aircraft. Details are available on the following PhilGEPS entry.
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
OFFICE OF THE PAF BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay CityInvitation to Bid
The Armed Forces of the Philippines, through the PAF Bids and Awards Committee (PAFBAC), invites suppliers/manufacturers/distributors to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder project/s:
Nomenclature/Activity: PB-PAFBAC-186-11 Procurement of Alternator Assy & 20 Other Line Items for the Maintenance of T-41 Aircraft
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php3,989,331.00
Price of Bid Documents (non-refundable): Php3,000.00Pre-Bid Conference:September 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Submission/Opening of Bids: October 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Issuance of Bid Documents: September 26-October 7, 2011 at 8:00AM-12:00NN & 1:00PM-5:00PM, Monday to Friday, PAFBAC Secretariat, PAF Procurement Center Bldg., Villamor Air Base, Pasay City: Tel Nr: 8546701 Local 6051 & 6057Prospective bidders should have an experience in similar project within the last 5 years in an amount at least 50% of the ABC of the project.
The Pre-bidding Conference shall be open to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents.
All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference/s, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of RA 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
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COL GERARDO D JAMORABO JR PAF (GSC)
Chairman, PAF BAC
PAF Nomad in line for maintenance
Wednesday , 28, September 2011 N-22, Philippine Air Force Leave a commentThe Philippine Air Force issued a bid invitation to suppliers of various items required for maintenance of one of its N-22 Nomad aircraft. Details are available on the following PhilGEPS entry.
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
OFFICE OF THE PAF BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay CityInvitation to Bid
The Armed Forces of the Philippines, through the PAF Bids and Awards Committee (PAFBAC), invites suppliers/manufacturers/distributors to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder project/s:
Nomenclature/Activity: PB-PAFBAC-065-11 Procurement of Fairing Assy, Pod to Stub Wing LH & 20 Other Line Items for the Maintenance of N-22 Aircraft #B-12
Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php10,964,000.00
Price of Bid Documents (non-refundable): Php6,000.00Pre-Bid Conference:September 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Submission/Opening of Bids: October 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Issuance of Bid Documents: September 26-October 7, 2011 at 8:00AM-12:00NN & 1:00PM-5:00PM, Monday to Friday, PAFBAC Secretariat, PAF Procurement Center Bldg., Villamor Air Base, Pasay City: Tel Nr: 8546701 Local 6051 & 6057Prospective bidders should have an experience in similar project within the last 5 years in an amount at least 50% of the ABC of the project.
The Pre-bidding Conference shall be open to all interested parties who have purchased the Bidding Documents.
All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference/s, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of RA 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
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COL GERARDO D JAMORABO JR PAF (GSC)
Chairman, PAF BAC
PG-371 to conduct gunnery exercise
Thursday , 22, September 2011 Andrada class patrol gunboats, BRP Enrique Jurado (PG-371), Philippine Navy Leave a commentBRP Enrique Jurado (PG-371), an Andrada class patrol boat, will be conducting a gunnery exercise off Camotes island in Cebu. Details are available on the following Coast Guard Notice to Mariners (NOTAM)
Notice To Mariners No. 170-2011
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 11:39Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:
1. Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite NOCB-0911-119
2. The Philippine Navy Vessel PG371 will conduct Naval Gun Test Firing on September 29, 2011 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at vicinity 9 Nautical Miles South of Mahaba Point, Camotes Island, Cebu or at the following coordinates:
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3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.
4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.
PG-374 to conduct gunnery exercises
Thursday , 22, September 2011 Andrada class patrol gunboats, BRP Simeon Castro (PG-374), Philippine Navy Leave a commentBRP Simeon Castro (PG-374), an Andrada class patrol boat, will be conducting a gunnery exercise off the coast of Batangas towards the end of this month. Details available on the following Coast Guard Notice to Mariners (NOTAM)
Notice To Mariners No. 169-2011
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 11:37Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:
1. Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite NOCB-0911-201
2. The Philippine Navy Vessel PG374 will conduct Naval Gun Test Firing on September 27, 2011 from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at vicinity 13.6 Nautical Miles Southeast off Bantigui Point, Batangas or at the following coordinates:
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3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.
4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.
Fleet Training Exercise: Pagbubukolod 2011
Thursday , 22, September 2011 Philippine Navy Leave a commentThe Philippine Coast Guard issued the following Notice to Mariners in connection to Exercise Pagbubuklod 2011
Notice To Mariners No. 168-2011
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 11:35Notice is hereby given to all mariners and other parties concerned that:
1. Reference: Philippine Navy Radio Message Cite NOCB-0911-202
2. The Philippine Navy Fleet will conduct Fleet Training Exercise “Pagbubuklod 2011” on September 27 to 29, 2011 at vicinity Manila Bay up to Luzon Sea West off Corregidor Island. Gunnery Exercise will be conducted at vicinity 15.3 Nautical Miles Southwest off Luzon Point, Mariveles Bataan on September 29, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
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3. In this connection, all ships/watercrafts transiting the vicinity of the abovementioned areas are advised to take necessary precautionary measures.
4. The cooperation of all concerned in effecting widest dissemination of this information is requested.
Archipelagic Sea Lanes for the Philippines proposed
Wednesday , 21, September 2011 Uncategorized Leave a commentTimawa discussion: Click here
On March 10,2011, Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV filed Senate Bill 2738, which sought to establish Archipelagic Sea Lanes for the Philippines. The rational for the bill is as follows:
. . . a proposed measure entitled “An Act Defining the Archipelagic Baselines of the Philippine Archipelago . . . became Republic Act No. 9522 . . .
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Though RA No. 9522 provided the delineation of the archipelagic baselines of the Philippines, it failed, on the other hand, to provide and establish the archipelagic sea lanes of the Philippines as espoused in Article 53 of the UNCLOS. This proposed measure, therefore, seeks to establish archipelagic sea lanes in the Philippine archipelagic waters, prescribing the rights and obligation of foreign ships and aircraft exercises the right of archipelagic passage through the established archipelagic sea lanes and providing for the associated measures therein.
As stipulated in Part IV, Sec. 53, par 12 of UNCLOS, an archipelagic state that fails to define sea lanes opens itself to archipelagic passage “through the routes normally used for international navigation”. The absence of clear-cut parameters for what constitutes “normal” routes complicates territorial enforcement. Sea Lanes, on the otherhand, restricts traffic to a pre-defined axis, thus facilitating determination of when a vessel or aircraft is out of bounds.
This bill remains with the Committee on Foreign Relations in the Philippine Senate.
The following sea lanes were proposed:
Archipelagic Sea Lane 1: Philippine Sea – Balintang Channel – South China Sea
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Archipelagic Sea Lane 2: Philippine Sea – Surigao Strait – Bohol Sea – Sulu Sea – Nasubata Channel – Balabac Strait – South China Sea
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Archipelagic Sea Lane 3: Celebes Sea – Basilan Strait – Sulu Sea – Mindoro Strait – South China Sea
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