Unit History/Background

Of
51ST Marine Reserve Battalion
Marine Forces Reserve Central
Philippine Marine Corps
2/F HNRCEV Bldg., Arellano Blvd., Tinago, Cebu City, Philippines - 6000
Tel # (63-32) 511 5133; Fax # (63-32) 259 1593
www.marforrescent.multiply.com ; Email – mrbn51st@yahoo.com

The 51st Marine Battalion Reserve was provisionally activated as a Ready Reserve Unit
of the Naval Reserve Command, Philippine Navy on 22 October 2003 pursuant to Section 1
HNRC General Order No. 48 dated 22 October 2003 during the term of VADM ERNESTO H DE
LEON AFP as FOIC, PN and COMMO ANSELMO S LEGASPI AFP as Commander, Naval
Reserve Command. The activation was also made possible thru the constant efforts of the
Commander, 4th Marine Brigade (Res), Philippine Marine Corps, COL DANILO L GAMBOA PN
(M) (GSC) (R), the Commander of Naval Reserve Center 5, LTCOL GODOFREDO O BUCSIT
PN (M) and the assistant Commandant of 504th NROTC Unit, Msgt Renante S Encabo PN (M).
The unit was placed under the Operational Control of Naval Forces Central, Philippine Navy and
Administrative Control of Naval Reserve Center Eastern Visayas, Naval Reserve Command,
Philippine Navy. The 1st designated Battalion Commander was LTCOL JONATHAN O NUEVO
PN (M) (RET). On 21 June 2006, LTC TOMAS R OSMENA (E) PN (M) (R) was designated as
the Battalion Commander until present.

a.) Mission:

1.) To provide Command, Control and Administration of Marine Corps Reserve

Units in Region 7 & 8, in order to maintain readiness to respond to its
mission mandated by R.A. 7077, which is to provide a base for the expansion
of the Philippine Navy in General and the Philippine Marines Corps in
particular in the event of war, invasion or rebellion;
2.) To assist in relief and rescue during disasters or calamities;
3.) To assist in Socio-Economic Development;
4.) And to assist in the operation and maintenance of essential government
And/or private utilities in the furtherance of its overall mission.

b.) Functions:

1.) During Peacetime:

Support to Peace and Order Campaign i.e. Anti-Piracy, Anti-Illegal Fishing, Anti-Drug, Anti-
Smuggling, Crime Watch, Security of Vital Maritime Facilities; Support to Maritime Operations
i.e. Coast Watch, Transport of Personnel, Search and Rescue Operations, Intelligence, Internal
Security Operations, Environmental Protection; Support to Socio-Economic Development
Programs i.e. Community Development Projects, Public Assistance Programs, Marine
Resources Protection/Preservation Programs, Relief and Rehabilitation Operations during
Disasters.

2.) During Wartime:

a.) Augmentation and Integration into the Regular Force of the Philippine
Marines Corps and subsequently assigned in the areas of Fleet and Service
Support Units,
b.) Perform other functions as directed by the HQS, Philippine Navy and HQS,
Philippine Marines Corps.

c.) Composition:

1.) Battalion Headquarters 2.) Headquarters Service Company

3.) 1st Rifle Company 4.) 2nd Rifle Company
5.) 3rd Rifle Company

Awards Received – As of 10 February 2010:

* 73rd Cebu City Charter Day Awardee - 24 February 2010

- 51st Marine Reserve Battalion

* 73rd Cebu City Charter Day Awardee - 24 February 2010

- 1LT TITO P RANARA PN (M) (Res)
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 * Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Officer of the Year 2009
- LTCOL TOMAS R OSMENA 0-138683 (E) PN (M) (R)

* 2009 Armed Forces of the Philippines Ready Reserve Unit of the Year (Battalion
Level) (2nd time)
- 51st Marine Reserve Battalion

* 2009 NAVRESCOM Reservist Enlisted Personnel of the Year 2009

- Msgt Josephine C Layco CE-R03-028652 PN (M) (R)

* 2008 NAVRESCOM Reservist Officer of the Year

- LTCOL TOMAS R OSMENA 0-138683 (E) PN (M) (R)

* 2008 NAVRESCOM Reservist EP of the Year

- MSGT JEROME E LIM ZS-N005462 PN (M) (RES)

* 2008 NAVRESCOM Disaster Response Unit of the Year

• 2008 Outstanding Reservist ICOW 110th PN Foundation Anniversary

- LTCOL TOMAS R OSMENA 0-138683 (E) PN (M) (R)

* 2007 NAVRESCOM Reservist Unit of the Year

* 2007 Armed Forces of the Philippines Ready Reserve Unit of the Year (Battalion
Level)

* 2007 Philippine Navy’s Ready Reserve Unit of the Year (Battalion Level)

* 2007 Philippine Navy’s Reservist Officer of the Year - LTCOL TOMAS R

OSMENA (E) PN (M) (R),

* 2007 Philippine Navy’s Enlisted Reservist of the Year - MSgt Arturo L Bermejo
CE-R03-028648 PN (M) (R)

* 2006 Philippine Navy’s Ready Reserve Unit of the Year (Battalion Level)

* 2006 Philippine Navy’s Enlisted Reservist of the Year – Msgt Josephine C Layco
CE-R03-028652 PN (M) (R)

* 2005 Philippine Navy’s Ready Reserve Unit of the Year (Battalion Level)

* Special Award from the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines on
September 2005.

* 2005 Philippine Navy’s Reservist Officer of the Year - 1LT TITO P RANARA 0-
114814 PN (M) (R)

For Meritorious Accomplishments in the Area of Civil Military Operations,

Disaster Response, Training and Community Related Projects.

UNIT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

For the Period October 2003 – 30 June 2004

1) As directed by HQS NRC 5, the unit was tasked to provide personnel to augment the
crowd control force of Sinulog Mardi Gras 2004 with five (5) of it’s Officers/EP’s designated as
Sector Commanders. Due to their commendable performance, the Officers and Enlisted
Personnel were given a Letter of Commendation signed by the Commander, Naval Forces
Central Philippines.

2) During the May 10, 2004 National and Local election, this unit provided three (3) Officers
and twenty seven (27) Enlisted Personnel for COMELEC Poll Duties as COMELEC DEPUTY.
These personnel were Called to Active Duty (CADT) for the period May 1-15, 2004 per
NAVRESCOM-NRCEV Special Orders No. 01 dtd. 10 May 2004 to perform election duties.

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3) Participated in the Inaugural Ceremony of Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as
President of the Republic of the Philippines at Cebu Provincial Capitol on June 30, 2004. This
unit provided 52 Officers and Enlisted Personnel utilized as perimeter security at the inaugural
site. A Letter of Commendation was given to the participants of this unit issued by Central
Command, AFP.

For the Period 01 July – 31 December 2004

4) This unit initiated the Disaster Response and Rescue Unit Training (DRRU) that
commences last 07 August 2004 to 18 September 2004. It successfully held its Graduation
Ceremony last 18 September 2004 with the Honorable Mayor of the City of Cebu, TOMAS R
OSMENA as Guest of Honor and Speaker. An Arrival Honors were accorded to the guest and
COMMO ALFREDO D ABUEG, JR AFP, Commander Naval Forces Central. The Band was
provided by the Central Command.

5) In connection with the observance of the 25TH National Reservist Week Celebration, this
unit in coordination with HQS NRCEV sponsored a Blood Letting Activity last 29 August 2004
participated by Medical personnel of Regional Blood Coordinating Council (F) Inc. (RBCC). The
activity was conducted at the University of Cebu-METC/Capt. Susifatro U. Abella Gym. A total of
30 personnel of this unit donated blood which totaled to 13,500 CC of various types.

6) This unit in coordination with HQS NRCEV sponsored a Blood Letting Activity
participated by Medical personnel of Chong Hua Hospital. The activity was conducted at the
University of Cebu-METC/Capt. Susifatro U. Abella Gym, Alumnos, Mambaling, Cebu City last
12 December 04. A total of 8 personnel of this unit donated blood which totaled to 4,000 CC of
various types. The HQS NRCEV thru CDR DE JESUS PN (GSC) was very supportive to this
unit who provided 2 HNRCEV staff, 62 midshipmen and 5 Walk in who volunteered as
blood donors with a total of 34,650 CC of blood donated. The Unit participated in this regular
Blood Letting Activity with two (2) Officers and thirty-five (35) Enlisted Personnel attending.

For the Period 01 January – 30 December 2005

7) In connection with the observance of the yearly traditional feast of Senior Santo De
Cebu, this unit in coordination with NRCEV augmented as Crowd Control during the Grand
Sinulog Mardi Gras 2005 on 16 January 05. Four (4) Officers and 63 Enlisted Personnel’s
participated in the said activity in Type “A” Marine BDA uniform.

8) In connection with the observance of the Philippine Independence Day, this unit in
coordination with NRCEV participated during the parade at Cebu City Sport Complex, Abellana,
Cebu City on 12 June 05. Two (2) Officers and 29 Enlisted Personnel’s participated in the said
activity in Type “A” Marine BDA uniform. The participants received a Letter of Commendation
from Commander, NRCEV.

9) On 09 July 2005, the Unit with three (3) Officers and twenty-nine (29) enlisted personnel
participated in a Blood Letting Activity held at Abella gym at the University of Cebu Alumnos
Mambaling Campus. A total of 13 personnel donated blood which totaled 5,850 CC of various
blood types.

10) The Unit was invited by the Gawad Kalinga Foundation in making the necessary
preparation for the launching of it’s Free Housing at South Road Properties, Cebu City on 23
July 2005 with One (1) Officer and Nineteen (19) Enlisted personnel involved.

11) On October 23, 2005, the Unit participated in the Annual Alay Lakad held at the City of
Cebu from Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Complex. A total of One (1) Officer and
Thirteen (13) enlisted personnel joined the said activity.

12) Three (3) Officers and Fifty Nine (59) Enlisted Personnel have participated and actively
perform relief and rescue operations, crowd control, firefighting, perimeter security against
lawless elements that preys on helpless fire victims, evacuation of residents and their personal
belongings during the fire that gutted Sitios Sto Nino, San Vicente Ferrer and Sitio Silangan Uno
in Barangay Tinago and Silangan Dos in Barangay Tejero in the City of Cebu on 12 November
05. There were 170 families that were left homeless near the Headquarters of Naval Reserve
Center Eastern Visayas. An estimated P4.25M in properties went up in smoke. The Bureau of
Fire Protection tapped the fire at 11:29AM and immediately declared a general alarm, which
requires all fire stations in Metro Cebu to respond. The community also lost a chapel and the
Cebu City Nutrition Scholar building.

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 The said Officers and Enlisted Personnel also facilitated the evacuation and transfer of
equipments and supplies of Naval Supply Depot to include the more than 20 drums of bunker
fuel to the basketball court adjacent to the PNSLAI Cebu Branch
For the Period 01 January – 30 December 2006

13) The Unit with it’s 124 personnel and 54 from 511th Naval Reserve Squadron were Called
to Active Duty Training (ADT) with this Center for the period of 3 days, from 14 to 16 January
2006 as Crowd Control Augmentation ICOW the celebration of the traditional feast of Senor
Santo Niño De Cebu “ Grand Sinulog Mardi Gras 2006”.

14) The Unit as part of its Performance Readiness on Disaster Response and Rescue
Operations with One Reservist Officer and Thirty Eight Enlisted Personnel were Called to Active
Duty (CAD) and sent to Ginsaugon, St. Bernard, Southern Leyte in connection with the
Mudslide Tragedy for the period 21 to 28 February 2006 to assist and participate in the rescue,
retrieval, relief and rehabilitation operations to include loading, unloading, stocking, transfer,
issuance and distribution of donated relief items from truck, warehouse, site area, chopper and
vice versa. The Unit was attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Expeditionary
Unit Service Support Group 31, Marine Forces Pacific, United States Marine Corps. For these
highly meritorious achievements, a Military Merit Medal was given by the Headquarters Naval
Reserve Command to all members of the contingent.

15) The Unit with its Officer and EP’s were called to Active Duty Training (ADT) ICOW acting
as Vigil Watches and Pall Bearers during the wake of P02 Danilo Daniel PN (Ret) at CENTCOM
Mortuary, Camp Lapu-Lapu, Lahug, Cebu City on 01 May 2006.

16) Conducted a Training ICOW Markmanship Training and Familiarization Firing (Cal. 45
Pistol/Cal. 9mm Pistol) for the period June to November 2006 at Cebu Pistol and Rifle
Association (CPRA) FirIng Range, Lapu-Lapu City, under a training grant provided by the City of
Cebu under the leadership of the Honorable Mayor and Commander, 51st MRBN, LTC TOMAS
R OSMENA (E) PN (R).

17) The HNRC and HNRCEV conducted the Turn over of Command of the 51st Marine
Reserve Battalion with the Honorable Mayor of the City of Cebu, LTC TOMAS R OSMENA (E)
PN (M) (R) as the Incoming Commander on 21 June 2006 with COMMO EDGAR B IGNACIO
AFP, Commander, Naval Reserve Command as Presiding Officer. Later, a Courtesy Call was
made to the Flag Officer in Command, Philippine Navy, VADM MATEO M MAYUGA AFP at
HPN, Roxas Blvd., Manila.

18) The Unit with its Officers and Enlisted Personnel attended a series of lectures on Military
Leadership with the Honorable Mayor of the City of Cebu and the Commander of 51st MRBN,
LTC TOMAS R OSMENA (E) PN (R) as Resource Speaker conducted at the Conference Room,
Office of the Mayor, City of Cebu on 12 August 2006.

19) The Unit with its Officers and Enlisted Personnel attended the 1st Regional convention ICOW
the conduct of the 2006 AFP National Reservist Week celebration at CENTCOM, Bondad Hall,
Camp Lapulapu, Lahug, Cebu City on 16 September 2006 with MGEN CARDOZO M LUNA
AFP, Commander, Central Command, MGEN JOSE ANGEL A HONRADO AFP, Deputy Chief
of Staff for Reservist & Reserve Force Development, J8, COMMO EDGAR B IGNACIO AFP,
Commander, Naval Reserve Command, CAPT JOSE M APOSTOL PN (GSC), AC NS N8, HPN
and CDR FLORDELINO B QUIBAN PN (GSC), Commander, Naval Reserve Center Eastern
Visayas in attendance.

20) Graduation Ceremony of Ready Reserve Organizational Training Class 01-06 on 17

September 06 with the Commander, Naval Reserve Command, COMMO EDGAR B IGNACIO
AFP as Guest of Honor at HNRCEV, Arellano Blvd., Tinago, Cebu City.

21) The Unit with its personnel participated ICOW 2006 AFP National Reservist Week
celebration for the conduct of Joint MEDCAP with AFPRESCOM, US National Guard, 7RCDG,
ARESCOM and Technical Service Reservists at Barangay's Ermita, Suba, Pasil, Duljo and
Sawang Calero all of Cebu City, for the period of two (2) days, from 20 to 21 September 2006.

22) The Unit with 100 Officers and Enlisted Personnel were Called to Active Duty (CAD) for
the period of 8 days, 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 November and 2, 3 December 2006 ICOW
ASEAN SUMMIT PRE DEPLOYMENT TRAINING AND RE INTEGRATION TO MARINE
READY UNIT-MACTAN at Headquarters Naval Forces Central, MNOB, Canjulao, Lapu-Lapu
City and HNREV, Arellano Blvd., Tinago, Cebu City.

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23) The Unit with its Officers, Dental and Enlisted Personnel participated in the Medical and
Dental Mission upon the invitation and in partnership with the Office of the Cebu Provincial Vice
Governor, LCDR GREGORIO G SANCHEZ JR (E) PN (R) at the Municipality of Moalboal, Cebu
on 11 November 2006 with Medical – 387 patients, Dental – 196 patient extracted and a total of
P20,000.00 worth of medicines were dispensed.

24) The Unit with One Hundred (100) Officers and Enlisted Personnel were Called to Active
Duty (CAD) for deployment in the ASEAN Summit effective 15 November to 16 December 2006
and further utilized by HON TOMAS R OSMENA, Mayor of the City of Cebu in any Public
Assistance related activities and based at HNRCEV, Arellano Blvd., Tinago, Cebu City. (Ref;
FOIC, PN RAD MSG CITE N8F-1106-015 dtd. 11NOV06 and TNJAG DF to N8 dtd. 06NOV06).

25) The Unit with its One Hundred (100) Officers and Enlisted Personnel were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) for deployment in the re scheduled ASEAN Summit on 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
December 2006 and 06 & 07 January 2007 and further utilized by HON TOMAS R OSMENA,
Mayor of the City of Cebu in any Public Assistance related activities and based at HNRCEV,
Arellano Blvd., Tinago, Cebu City. (Ref; FOIC, PN RAD MSG CITE N8F-1106-015 dtd.
11NOV06 and TNJAG DF to N8 dtd. 06NOV06).

For the Period 01 January – 30 June 2007

26) The Unit with its One Hundred (100) Officers and Enlisted Personnel for their actual
deployment in the re scheduled ASEAN Summit on 9-18 January 2007 and further utilized by
HON TOMAS R OSMENA, Mayor of the City of Cebu in any Public Assistance related activities
and based at HNRCEV, Arellano Blvd., Tinago, Cebu City. (Ref; FOIC, PN RAD MSG CITE
N8F-1106-015 dtd. 11NOV06 and TNJAG DF to N8 dtd. 06NOV06).

27) The Unit with its Officers and Enlisted Personnel were Called to Active Duty for the
period of 3 days, from 20 to 22 January 2007 as Crowd Control Augmentation ICOW the
celebration of the traditional feast of Senor Santo Niño De Cebu “ Grand Sinulog Mardi Gras
2007”.

28) The Unit, with its Dental Personnel, Medical and Dental Personnel from Naval Forces
Central and USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) conducted a Medical Dental Mission in Cebu City on 11
February 2007.

29) The Unit with it’s Officers and Enlisted Personnel were invited in the Reception
Ceremony aboard the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) in connection with it’s Goodwill visit to the Port
of Cebu on 12 February 2007 with the Ambassador of the United States of America, HON
KRISTIE A KENNEY, Commander – Seventh Fleet, VADM DOUGLAS CROWDER USN, HON
GWEN F GARCIA – Governor, Province of Cebu, COL DE GUZMAN USMC – Commander,
Marine Forces SEVENTHFLT, Key Officers and Staff of SEVENTHFLT and USS Blue Ridge,
LTGEN CARDOZO M LUNA AFP, Commander, Central Command, COMMO ROBERTO Q
ESTIOKO AFP, Commander, Naval Forces Central and other dignitaries in attendance. The
following day an Educational Trip was made aboard USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19).

30) The Unit provided personnel during the Pinning of Ranks to newly Commissioned
Officers in the Reserve Force, Philippine Navy headed by LCDR GREGORIO G SANCHEZ J 0-
139939 (E) PN (R), Vice Governor, Province of Cebu, LTJG VILMA A LOREZO 0-139581 (E)
PN (R) and ENS JOSEPH ANDREW M ASUNCION 0-139965 PN (R) on 15 February 2007.

31) The Unit with its Officers and Enlisted Personnel attended the 1 day gathering ICOW the
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28 National Reservist Week Regional Convention that was held at Bondad Hall, Headquarters
Central Command, Camp Lapulapu, Lahug, Cebu City on 15 April 2007, with LTGEN
CARDOZO M LUNA AFP, Commander, Central Command, MGEN JOSE ANGEL A HONRADO
AFP, Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist & Reserve Force Development, J8, COMMO RAUL D
RUIVIVAR AFP, Commander, Naval Reserve Command and CAPT FLORDELINO B QUIBAN
PN (GSC), Commander, Naval Reserve Center Eastern Visayas in attendance.

For the Period 01 July – 31 December 2007

32) The Unit with three (3) Officers and forty (40) Enlisted Personnel were Called to Active
Duty Training (CADT) for a period of 3 days, from 20 to 22 July 2007 for their participation in the
Internment of CPL REUBEN S DORONIO 843155 PN (M), a victim of Ambush Carnage in
Tipotipo, Basilan. The internment was held in the Municipality of Borbon, Province of Cebu.

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33) Two (2) Officers and twenty three (23) Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve
Battalion were Called to Active Duty Training (CADT) for a period of 3 days, from 29 to 31
August 2007 for their participation in the Internment and Burial ceremony of the late PFC
DANILO E VERGARA PN (M), a casualty in the latest encounter in Ungkayan Pukan, Province
of Basilan. The internment was held in the City of Bayawan, Province of Negros Oriental on 30
August 2007.

34) Two (2) Officers and twenty (20) Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion
were Called to Active Duty Training (CADT) for a period of 2 days, from 14 to 15 September
2007 for their participation in the Community Relations Activity with Personnel from the United
States Navy, USS Chosin (CG 65), a Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser at Gawad
Kalinga Housing Project at Sitio Budlaan, Barangay Talamban, Cebu City. The personnel from
USS Chosin and 51st MRBN completed earth leveling, tampering, fixing water from the deep
artesian well, transferring and filling up limestone materials and concreting the flooring on each
of the eleven (11) units of houses, a five foot deep sewage hole was added to the work being
done by using the iron digging bars. The Headquarters 51st MRBN provided five (5) units of
wheelbarrows, twenty (20) units of Shovels, twenty (20) units of pails and ten (10) units of Iron
digging bars. In the afternoon of 14 September 2007, selected unit personnel were given a
guided orientation/education tour aboard the vessel.

35) Three (3) Officers and fourteen (14) Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve
Battalion were Called to Active Duty Training (CADT) for a period of 1 day, 29 September 2007
for their participation in the Community Relations Activity of the City of Cebu on the Anti Dengue
Awareness, Information and Cleanliness Campaign at Barangay’s Bulacao, Pardo and
Labangon, Cebu City. The Unit was working in tandem with the local barangay officials, health
workers and midshipmen/women from the University of Cebu – Lapulapu Mandaue 504th
NROTC Unit.

36) The Unit with it’s four (4) Officers and sixty (60) Enlisted Personnel were Called to Active
Duty (CAD) to include fifty one (51) volunteer individuals for the purpose of undergoing four (4)
days Training on First Aid and Basic Life Support administered by Emergency Rescue Unit
Foundation, Inc. on November 3, 4, 10, & 11, 2007 at University of Cebu Maritime Education
Training Center Audio Visual Room, Alumnos, Mambaling, Cebu City. The activity was made
though a Training Grant in the amount of P80,000.00 from the City Council of Cebu presided by
HON MICHAEL RAMA, Vice Mayor City of Cebu and upon the initiative of LTCOL TOMAS R
OSMENA (E) PN (M).

37) Two (2) Officers and forty nine (49) Enlisted Personnel of 51st Marine Reserve Battalion
and twenty nine (29) Midshipmen/women Officers of Metro Cebu NROTC Units were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) for their participation as members of the parading personnel in the Battalion
Size Parade and Review ICOW the Change of Command Ceremony – Rehearsal on 18
November 2007 and Actual on 21 November 2007. The Commander of Naval Reserve
Command, COMMO RAUL D RUIVIVAR AFP as Guest of Honor and Presiding Officer, the
Commander of Naval Forces Central, COMMO ROBERTO Q ESTIOKO AFP and COMMO
EDMUND TAN PCG, Commander, Coast Guard District Central and Eastern Visayas,
Philippine Coast Guard as some of the distinguished guests who attended at the University of
Cebu Maritime Education Training Center Parade Grounds, Alumnos, Mambaling, Cebu City.

For the Period 01 January – 30 June 2008

38) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of 51st MRBN were Called to Active Duty for a
period of one (1) day on 20 January 2008 for their deployment and utilization as augmentation
for Crowd Control Task Group along the carousel route and inside the Cebu City Sports
Complex icow Grand Sinulog Celebration 2008. An estimated number of millions of onlookers
watched, to include the local and foreign tourists with another millions watching televisions
beamed worldwide through satellite.

39) The Unit, with its Officers and Enlisted Personnel were Called to Active Duty for a period
of one (1) day on 26 January 2008 for their participation in the internment and burial of the late
Msgt Felipe Alesna PN (M) (R) at Mabolo, Cebu City.

40) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty for a period of one (1) day on 10 February 2008 for their participation in the
MEDCAP/DENCAP at Barangay Kalunasan, Cebu City,

41) Selected Officers and Enlisted Personnel of 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called
to Active Duty for a period of three (3) days on 29 February to 02 March 2008 for their
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participation in the Courtesy Call of LTC TOMAS R OSMENA (E) PN (M) (R), Mayor of the City
of Cebu and Commander, 51st Marine Reserve Battalion to the Commandant, Philippine Marine
Corps, MGEN BEN D DOLORFINO AFP at Marine Barracks Manila in Taguig City and the Flag
Officer in Command – Philippine Navy in Roxas Blvd., Manila. Later, a Training Observation
Trip was made at Marine Base Ternate in Ternate, Cavite.

42) The Unit personnel were Called to Active Duty for a period of two (2) days on 13 & 14
May 2008 for their deployment and utilization ICOW the Disaster Response Operations in the
relocation of the resident families of Barangay Sinsin, Cebu City due to massive landslide in the
mountainous barangays. The personnel rendered assistance to the Cebu City Government’s
Disaster Coordinating Council in the evacuation of 20 resident families living within the two-
hectare radius of the landslide area in Barangay Sinsin, Cebu City. The evacuated families
represent around half of the number of families affected by soil movement in the remote area in
the mountain barangay of Cebu City due to heavy downpour of rains.

43) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) during the actual conduct of Civil Military Operations – Department of
Education’s Brigada Eskwela at Mambaling Elementary School, Mambaling, Cebu City on 24
May 2008. The volunteer personnel were assigned to several areas to service the following, to
wit; *Project 1- Drainage *Project 2 – Fencing *Project 3 - Muslim Room *Project 4 - Muslim
Front *Project 5 - Stage Roof *Project 6 – Cleaning *Project 7 - General Cleaning of
Surroundings. The Unit brought with them assorted numbers of tools, equipment and materials
to effectively carry out the tasks assigned. Mambaling Elementary School has an average
enrollment, based on Academic School Year 2007-08 of 2,400 plus students from Grades I to
Grade VI with a total of 69 teachers.

FOR THE PERIOD 01 JULY TO 31 DECEMBER 2008

44) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) for a period of twenty two (22) days, June 22 to 13 July 2008 for their
participation, unselfish support and invaluable services rendered as effective partner in
collaboration with relevant agencies during the establishment of the Action Center at Cebu City
Sports Complex in DVI (disaster victims identification) from 22 June to 18 July 2008 thus
effectively contributed in managing the crisis situation brought about by the ill effects of Typhoon
Frank and the sunken M/V Princess of the Stars that ensure efficient delivery of humanitarian
assistance to victims of disasters thereby uplifting the moral of those afflicted in times of
emergency.

45) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of 51 st Marine Reserve Battalion, Marine Forces
Reserve Central under the command of LTCOL TOMAS R OSMENA PN (M) (R) with support
from the Cebu City Government, Headquarters Naval Forces Central and the Association of
Government Information Officers of Region 7 (AGIO 7) conducted a Civil Military Operations
(CMO) Kids Feeding Project at the Badjao Community located in the settlement in Sitio Naba,
Barangay Mambaling on 17 August 2008.

The CMO Kids Feeding Activity was able to feed 160 children. These were also
supplemented with the following items distributed and other services provided are the following;
a) Ninety one (91) plastic bags packed w/ assorted clothes and canned foods, b) Wound
Dressing and Vital Signs (Temperature, Pulse Rate, Respiratory Rate, BP Taking) - 79 persons,
c) Barber (haircut) – 28 persons.

46) This Unit was directed by Headquarters Naval Reserve Center Eastern Visayas to
provide personnel as elements of the Funeral Ceremony in honor of the late CPL
CHRISTOPHER E ANDAYA 840721 PN (M) of Marine Battalion Landing Team 11, Philippine
Marine Corps who was ambushed and killed in Action in Jolo recently. The internment was held
on 13 September 2008 at a Public Cemetery after a solemn mass in Ayungon, Negros Oriental
which is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ride north of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
LTCOL TOMAS R OSMENA PN (M) (R), Commander 51st MRBN handed the Philippine Flag to
Mrs Lorena G Andaya, in behalf of a grateful nation, as a token of appreciation for the honorable
and faithful service rendered by her husband.

47) The Unit Personnel were Called to Active Duty for a period of one (1) day on 20
September 2008 for their participation in the Markmanship Training, Gun Safety, Gun Handling
and Familiarization Firing at Wonderland Firing Range, Agus, Lapulapu City.

48) Selected Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were
Called to Active Duty (CAD) for a period of one (1) day on 22 October 2008 for their
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participation icow Orientation Tour aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67), a US Navy Ticonderoga-class
guided missile cruiser anchored in the seawaters at the vicinity of Talisay City, Cebu.

49) Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to Active Duty Training
(CADT) for a period of 1 day, 14 October 2008 for their participation in the Markmanship
Training and Practice ICOW the scheduled Record Firing on 25 October 2008 at Wonderland
Firing Range, Barangay Agus, Lapulapu City.

50) Selected personnel from 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to Active Duty for a
period of one (1) day on 25 October 2008 for their participation in the Record Firing
administered and supervised by Msgt Angelo G Astudillo PA and SN2 Gary V Payos PN, Range
Officers from Headquarters Central Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines at Wonderland
Firing Range, Agus, Lapulapu City.

51) The Unit, with its personnel was Called to Active Duty (CAD) for a period of five (5) days
on 24, 29, 30 & 31 October and 01 November 2008 for their participation icow Evacuation,
Installation of Tents and Relocation of residents from Sitio Gakit, Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu
City. The area is considered a flood prone whenever heavy downpour of rains occur that
resulted to landslides that resulted in the displacement of about 30 families from barangay
Guadalupe. Sometime in April 2007, families of Sitio Dakit in Barangay Guadalupe woke up
early dawn to find their belongings floating in six-foot-deep muck after heavy rains washed mud
and limestone affecting residents downhill. The residents of sitio Dakit have been forced to flee
their homes as the place was flooded after recent heavy rains, While they blame the nearby
subdivision development for their plight, it was also found out that the families put up homes in
an area, which was a natural waterway. The Cebu City Disaster Coordinating Council (CCDCC)
has requested a contingent from 51st MRBN to proceed to the area to set up tents, portable
toilets, water and lighting facilities to help make life easier for the families that were to be
relocated and evacuated.

52) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of 51st MRBN attended the Opening Ceremony of
Ready Reserve Organizational Training Class 01-08 on 16 November 2008 with the
Commander, Naval Reserve Command, COMMO OLIVER C CUEVAS AFP as Guest of Honor
at HNRCEV Conference Room, Arellano Blvd., Tinago, Cebu City.

53) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) for a period of five (5) days on 18-22 November 2008 for their participation
ICOW Fire Incident that destroyed at least 100 homes in Sitio Lupa Bontores, Barangay Basak
San Nicolas, Cebu City that destroyed at least 100 homes in an afternoon fire believed caused
by four children reportedly playing with matches. The initial count showed that 125 families or
561 individuals were displaced by the fire, which destroyed P16.64 million worth of property.
The personnel assisted in the evacuation, relocation and installation of twenty (20) sets of Multi
Purpose Tents that serves as temporary shelters and manned on duty on a 3 shift (8 hours) for
a period of 5 days on said center to ensure that all evacuees will adhere to the rules that were
required for them to observe in order to maintain cleanliness and security at the Tent
Evacuation Center and coordinate their needs thru CCDCC Action Center. The Evacuation
Center has the following facilities, like Portable toilets, water tanks, folding cots and others.
During distribution of relief materials, the personnel assisted in handing out these items and
acted as crowd control to the fire victims.

54) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) for a period of five (5) days on 02 - 06 December 2008 for their participation
as members of landing force icow Exercise Pagsisikap at the AOR of Naval Forces Central. The
said Exercise is designed to enhance the present operational capability of the Philippine Navy in
the conduct of internal security and external defence operations that include sea and land based
activities for the different units and assets of the Philippine Fleet and Philippine Marines. The
Fleet-Marine team tandem is the Navy’s contribution to the internal security and counter-
terrorism operations ashore. The exercise also aims to synergize the operational requirements
and training capabilities of the Fleet, Marine, and the Navy’s other support and reserve units.
The Exercise will also allow the Navy to examine the command and control relationship of Fleet-
Marine Forces and to determine the modifications needed, if any, to enhance the Navy’s core
competencies in conducting internal security operations and countering terrorism. The exercise
highlights an amphibious raid against a high-value target in an island.

As members of the Reserve Force, Philippine Marine Corps, the 51st Marine Reserve
Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve Central who is operationally attached to Naval Forces Central
and administratively under Naval Reserve Center Eastern Visayas participated in the said

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exercise and provide personnel as members of the amphibious raid that was conducted and
others for lecture and observers in the actual amphibious raid operations.

55) On 080900H DEC 08, the following Reservist Officer and Enlisted Personnel of 51st
Marine Reserve Battalion received the awards icow 26th NAVRESCOM Anniversary at
Headquarters Naval Reserve Command, Intramuros, Manila;

* LTCOL TOMAS R OSMENA 0-138683 (E) PN (M) (R)

2008 Reservist Officer of the Year

* MSGT JEROME E LIM ZS-N005462 PN (M) (RES)

2008 Reservist Enlisted Personnel of the Year

* 514TH MARINE RESERVE COMPANY, 51ST MRBN

2008 Disaster Response and Rescue Unit

56) The RROT Class 01-08 under the Headquarters Company of 51st Marine Reserve
Battalion conducted a three (3) days of Field Training Exercise (FTX) at UC METC
Mambaling Campus and South Road Properties, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City for the
period 26 to 28 December 2008.

The purpose of the said activity is to enhance the unit personnel’s ability and
capability in the field of combat maneuvers, disaster response operations and to allow
themselves to appreciate the actual demonstration of combat movements and setting up of
temporary evacuation shelters.

FOR THE PERIOD 01 JANUARY TO 30 JUNE 2009

57) The Unit’s Officers and Enlisted Personnel with a total of 60 participants attended the
Graduation Ceremony after successfully completing the Ready Reserve Organizational Training
Class 01-08 on 10 January 2009 with the Deputy Commander, Naval Forces Central, CAPT
EDGARDO D TAMAYO PN (MNSA) as Guest of Honor at HNRCEV Conference Room,
Arellano Blvd., Tinago, Cebu City.

58) Unit Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) for a period of five (5) days on 14-18 January 2009 for their deployment and
assignment on a 24 hour duty (3 shifts) as communications coordinator with the Cebu City
Disaster Coordinating Council (CCDCC) Office in 6 different locations/schools in the City of
Cebu temporarily used as shelters for the Sinulog 2009 Out of town contingents.

59) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) for their deployment and augmentation as part of crowd control icow 2009
Sinulog Grand Parade in Cebu City for the period of one (1) day on 18 January 2009. The
personnel have distinguished themselves conspicuously in their participation as members of the
crowd control inside the Cebu City Sports Complex, manning the Entrance and Exit gates of the
performers, to include the spectator’s ticket entrance and in front of the main stage, which was
generally peaceful with crowds reaching at least 2 million at its peak. There were no major
trouble alarms of stabbings, maulings or fraternity or gang war violence as per observation from
the Philippine National Police.

Through these unselfish, dedicated service and devotion to duty that lead to the
successful conduct of the street dancing competition which attracted an estimated crowd of
spectators and participants that reached at 2.1 million.

60) Selected Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were
Called to Active Duty (CAD) for a period of seven (7) days on 02-08 February 2009 for their
deployment and assignment to man for 24 hours the Tent Relocation Center, that the Unit
installed and serves as temporary shelter of the fire victims at Sitio Naba, Alaska, Mambaling,
Cebu City that hit on 31 January 2009 and scorched 207 houses, four classrooms of the Alaska
Elementary School that were damaged and affected 251 families with a total of 1,308
individuals. The unit personnel attended to the food, medical, water, sanitary and other basic
services that the evacuees needed and having these acted upon by the Cebu City government.

61) The Unit’s Officers and Enlisted Personnel with a total of 60 participants attended the
Graduation Ceremony after successfully completing the Ready Reserve Organizational Training
Class 01-08 on 10 January 2009 with the Deputy Commander, Naval Forces Central, CAPT

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EDGARDO D TAMAYO PN (MNSA) as Guest of Honor at HNRCEV Conference Room,
Arellano Blvd., Tinago, Cebu City.

62) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) for a period of four (4) days on 24-27 February 2009 for their deployment and
assignment at Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) Regional Office located at Central
Command Headquarters to man and assist the Filipino World War II (WWII) veterans who are
eligible to claim additional U.S. benefit that is included among the many provisions of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 passed by the U.S. Congress and signed
into law February 17, 2009 by U.S. President Barack Obama, These new benefits further reflect
the United States’ great respect for the bravery and service of Philippine WWII veterans and for
their partnership with the U.S. military in defending freedom. United States Veterans
Administration (USVA) representatives finished the interviews of the 1,048 veterans, who were
given priority numbers that came from the Province of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental and
Siquijor.

63) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of 51st Marine Reserve Battalion held an arrival
ceremony to welcome the Honorable Mayor of the City of Cebu, HON TOMAS R OSMENA last
10 March 2009 at 4:00 in the afternoon. The Mayor was back after he’s done with his last
scheduled chemotherapy session in the United States and will assume office immediately. A
composite unit rendered Arrival Honors with the Headquarters Central Command Band,
IMEC/NSA cadets who are taking up Basic NROTC training from the University of Cebu
Maritime Education Training Center at Alumnos, Mambaling, Cebu City and personnel from the
51st Marine Reserve Battalion (51st MRBN). The Honorable Mayor with a reserve rank of
Lieutenant Colonel is the Battalion Commander.

64) Unit Officer and Enlisted Personnel were deployed to assist the Cebu City Disaster
Coordinating Council during the protest rally of the jeepney drivers in Metro Cebu last 16 March
2007. The personnel were utilized as communicators aboard the Kauhsiung Bus provided by
the Cebu City government

65) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) during the actual conduct of Civil Military Operations – Department of
Education’s Brigada Eskwela at Punta Princesa Elementary School, Labangon, Cebu City on 16
May 2009. A total of 45 personnel, composed of One (1) Officer and twenty four (24) Enlisted
Personnel left the Headquarters Naval Reserve Center Eastern Visayas at Arellano Blvd., Cebu
City O/A 0700H 16 May ’09 aboard a Cebu City owned Kauhsiung Bus and proceeded to
University of Cebu Maritime Education Center, Mambaling, Cebu City where the Headquarters
of 504th NROTC Unit is located, to pick up thirty seven (37) MS 3 NROTC Midshipmen/women
who are undergoing a Summer Camp Training, as an augmentation force. The MS 3 cadets
were accompanied by their Training Staff.

A brief Opening Ceremony was made with the Principal extolling the virtues and good
deeds of the personnel on their voluntary services rendered. The work started O/A 0730H.

. The volunteer personnel were assigned to several areas to service the following, to wit;

*Project 1- Painting of the outer wall of the Administration Building (2-storey) and
the Grade 5/High School Building (3-storey) and finished the following painting jobs;,

*Grade VII Building - Roof

*Flag Pole

*Window Grill

*Front Mess Hall

*Grade VI Garden

*Project 2 – Cutting branches of some trees and Germilina trees, to

include cutting of branches of 14 trees,

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 *Project 3 – Waterproofing of the Roof,

*Project 4 – General cleaning of the surroundings, to include;

*All Roofs Buildings

The group was able to collect a total of 1.5 tons of assorted garbage,
trunk of trees, leaves and others,

. The Unit brought with them assorted numbers of tools, equipment and paint materials to
effectively carry out the tasks assigned.

66) Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) for a period of nine (9) days from 20-28 May 2009 icow their participation
and deployment for the 15th RP – US Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training or CARAT 09
Exercise. CARAT is an annual bilateral exercise that embodies the spirit of the longstanding
cooperative relationship between the Philippine Navy and the United States Navy. This is the
15th CARAT exercise both Navies have participated in. CARAT 09 Exercises will help build the
regional assistance capacity for multinational maritime operations. Its goal is to strengthen the
cooperation between the Philippine Navy and US Navy in deterring intercontinental and trans-
border crimes, piracy and maritime terrorism which are growing concerns of the global
community. The exercise also focuses on relationship building between participants through
social and community service events, as well as medical, dental and engineering civic action
projects.

The participating ships and units of the Philippine Navy are BRP Dagupan City (LCC-
551), BRP Carlos Albert (Patrol Gunboat 375), BRP Bienvinido Salting (Patrol Gunboat 112),
Naval Special Operations Unit- 5, Naval Air Unit Central’s Philippine Navy Islander (PNI-320)
and the members of the 38th Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team 8 of the
Philippine Marine Corps.

The US Navy participating force consists of one naval aircraft (P-3C Orion) and four
ships: USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49), USS CHAFEE (DDG 90) w/SH-60 Seahawk, USS
JOHN S MCCAIN (DDG 56), USNS SAFEGUARD (ARS 50). The members of the 1st Battalion,
124th Marines of Michigan of the US Marine Corps also joined this exercise.

116) The Unit with its Dental and Nursing Team were Called to Active Duty for a period of one
(1) day on 22 May 2009 at Poblacion, Argao, Cebu icow 15th RP US CARAT Exercise for their
participation in the MEDCAP/DENCAP,

The CMO Activity has provided the following services;

a) Medical Check up - 400 patients

b) Dental Extraction - 180 patients
c) Blood Sugar Prick - 95 patients
d) Opto - 250 patients
e) Operation Tuli - 21 kids
f) Cyst Removal - 3 patients

67) The Unit with its Officer and Enlisted Personnel to include its Dental and Nursing Team
were Called to Active Duty for a period of one (1) day on 24 May 2009 at Barangay Nangka,
Balamban, Cebu icow 15th RP US CARAT Exercise for their participation in the
MEDCAP/DENCAP to wit;

The CMO Activity has provided the following services;

a) Medical Check up - 409 patients

b) Dental Extraction - 121 patients
c) Operation Tuli - 22 children
d) Opto - 159 persons

68) The Unit with its Officers and Enlisted Personnel to include the Dental and Nursing
Team were Called to Active Duty for a period of one (1) day on 29 May 2009 at Barangay San
Jose, Cebu City for their participation in the MEDCAP/DENCAP in partnership with the

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Association of Government Information Officers of Region 7 (AGIO 7). The CMO Activity has
rendered the following services;

a) Medical Check up - 511 patients

b) Dental Extraction - 84 patients
c) Blood Pressure - 106 patients
d) Barber’s (Haircut) - 81 persons
e) NSO - 7 persons
f) Philhealth - 18 persons
g) NFA - 10 sacks of rice distributed with 215 persons
beneficiary
h) PDEA - 21 persons

69) Selected Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were
Called to Active Duty for a period of one (1) day on 21 June 2009 icow the mass burial of
unclaimed bodies who were victims of Princess of the Stars sinking tragedy. The activity was
held at Carreta Cemetery, Barangay Hipodromo, Cebu City

FOR THE PERIOD 01 JULY TO 31 DECEMBER 2009

70) Selected Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were
Called to Active Duty for a period of one (1) day on 22 August 2009. The team acted as
pallbearers in the Interment of Pfc Lemuel P Dela Cruz 868993 PN (M), a member of the 67th
Marine Raiders Company, Force Recon Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, a native of Doong
Island, Bantayan, Cebu and a victim of a carnage at the vicinity of Sitio Kulerem, Silangkum,
Ungkaya Pukan and Baguindan, all in Tipo-Tipo, Province of Basilan. The incident occurred on
or about 0347H – 0530H on 12 August 2009.

The interment was held at the Public Cemetery after a solemn mass in Doong Island,
Municipality of Bantayan, Province of Cebu. LTCOL TOMAS R OSMENA 0-138683 (E) PN (M)
(R), Commander, 51st Marine Reserve Battalion handed the Philippine Flag to the next of kin.
The Municipality of Bantayan is located in the Northern most tip of Cebu.

71) This Unit organized a team to provide funeral support services and acted as pallbearers
in the Interment of Pfc Elfie A Igcalinos 868978 PN (M), a member of the 67th Marine Raiders
Company, Force Recon Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, a native of Malinao West, Lila,
Bohol and a victim of a carnage at the vicinity of Sitio Kulerem, Silangkum, Ungkaya Pukan and
Baguindan, all in Tipo-Tipo, Province of Basilan. The incident occurred on or about 0347H –
0530H on 12 August 2009.

The interment was held at the Public Cemetery after a solemn mass in the Municipality
of Lila, Province of Bohol. LTCOL TOMAS R OSMENA 0-138683 (E) PN (M) (R), Commander,
51st Marine Reserve Battalion handed the Philippine Flag to the next of kin. Lila is a town on the
southern coast of Bohol, twenty-eight and a half kilometers from Tagbilaran. It lies between
Loay and Dimiao and for a time was a part of the latter municipality.

72) This Unit volunteered to augment the regular personnel from HNFC and HNRCEV on
the conduct of funeral services of the late Pfc Redentor C Batoctoy 868975 PN (M), a member
of the 67th Marine Raiders Company, Force Recon Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps. Pfc
Batoctoy is a native of Consolacion, Dalaguete, Cebu and a casualty of the ambush in the
vicinity of Sitio Kulerem, Silangkum, Ungkaya Pukan and Baguindan, all in Tipo Tipo, Province
of Basilan on or about 0347H – 0530H on 12 August 2009. The interment was held on 23
August 2009 at a Public Cemetery, after a solemn mass in a Catholic Church at Dalaguete,
Cebu. LTCOL TOMAS R OSMENA 0-138683 (E) PN (M) (R), Commander, 51st Marine
Reserve Battalion handed the Philippine Flag to the next of kin. Dalaguete is approximately 87
kms. southeast of Cebu City. Dalaguete is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cebu,
Philippines

73) In connection with the 30th National Reservist Week Celebration, the much coveted
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES RESERVIST OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2009 was
awarded to;

LTCOL TOMAS R OSMENA 0-138683 (E) PN (M) (R)

Commander, 51st Marine Reserve Battalion

* 2008 Naval Reserve Command Reservist Officer of the Year

* 2008 Outstanding Reservist ICOW 110th PN Foundation Anniversary
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 * 2007 Philippine Navy’s Reservist Officer of the Year
* Four (4) Military Merit Medal and Ribbon
* One (1) Military Commendation Medal and Ribbon
* Visayan Campaign Medal and Ribbon
* Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal and Ribbon
* Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon
* Military Civic Action Medal and Ribbon
* Letter of Commendation - FOIC, PN
* Letter of Commendation - Commander, Naval Reserve Command
* Letter of Commendation - Commander, Marine Battalion Landing Team 8
* Letter of Commendation - Commander, Naval Forces Central

And

**ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES READY RESERVE UNIT OF THE YEAR 2009**
(Battalion Level) - (2nd Time) was awarded to;

51st Marine Reserve Battalion

Marine Forces Reserve (Brigade) Central
Philippine Marine Corps

For meritorious accomplishments in the area of Public Affairs like, Symposium/Public

Forum, Press, Radio and TV Releases, Advocacy and Information Campaigns and Community
Dialogue. This also includes Activities on Civil Affairs like; Medical/Dental/Optical Civic Action
Program (MEDOCAP), Disaster Operations and Equipment Transfers, Management and
Control of Evacuees and Dislocated Persons, Environmental Concerns (Tree planting),
Environmental Coastal Clean Up, Youth and Sports Development, Construction and Repair
(Gawad Kalinga), Cleanliness and Beautification Projects (Brigada Eskwela), Other cause
oriented activities, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR) Operations,
Humanitarian and Civic Assistance (HCA) Projects, Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA),
Blood Letting Activities, Crowd Control, Regular Trainings and Inter operability Training
Exercises, like;

*Fleet Marine Exercise Pagsisikap 2008

*Annual Reenactment of US Forces Landing in Talisay City. Cebu
*RP-US Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercise 2009

30th National Reservist Week Celebration

Awarding Ceremony: 9:00 AM Saturday, 19 September 2009
Tejeros Hall, Armed Forces of the Philippines Commissioned Officers Club
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City

Guest of Honor and Speaker: HON GILBERTO C TEODORO JR

Secretary of National Defense

Host:

GEN VICTOR S IBRADO AFP

Chief of Staff
Armed Forces of the Philippines

74) Selected Reservist Officer and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion
were Called to Active Duty (CAD) for their participation in the Cebu City Disaster Coordinating
Council Relief Center at Fuente Osmena Cebu City four (4) days from 29 September to 02
October 2009,for the victims of Typhoon Ketsana (locally known as Ondoy) that dumped more
than a months worth’s of average rainfall on Manila and surrounding areas in one 24-
hour,period.About 80 percent of the city of 15 million was flooded. Authorities estimated damage
from the storm so far at around 2.34 billion pesos ($50 million). More than 1.8 million people
were affected and 375,000 had abandoned their homes and taken refuge in evacuation centers.

75) Philippine Navy Trains Reservists on Disaster Emergency Assistance and Rescue
Training - A total of 60 naval reservists successfully completed the ninety (90) hours training
program on Disaster Emergency Assistance and Rescue Training (DEART). As per Training
Objective of DEART; perform rescue operations and evacuation during disasters and calamities.
b) Administer first aid treatment to the victims injured, c) Assess and report damage brought
about by disasters and calamities, d) Familiarize and demonstrate knowledge of the basic

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concepts of water search and rescue, rope rescue and rappelling techniques, e) Familiarize with
the incident command system including mobilization procedures.

The Graduation Ceremony of Disaster Emergency Assistance and Rescue Training

(DEART) Class 01-2009 with the Commander, Naval Forces Central, COMMO HONORIO
ROBERT A BALANON JR AFP as Guest of Honor and Speaker with the Commander, Naval
Reserve Center Eastern Visayas, CDR HARRY JAN R DELGADO PN as host and Training
Director. The Graduation Ceremony was held at the Mariners Court, Pier 1, Cebu City on 17
October 2009. Also in attendance is the Commander of 51st Marine Reserve Battalion and
Honorable Mayor of the City of Cebu, LTC TOMAS R OSMENA (E) PN (M) (R).

The navy reservist’s graduates will be tapped to assist in disaster response operations
should any similar incident will occur in Region 7 and 8 just like what happened in Luzon during
the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng. Typhoon Ondoy dumped more than months
worth’s of average rainfall in Manila and surrounding areas in one 24-hour period. About 80
percent of the city of 15 million was flooded. Authorities estimated damage from the storm so far
at around 2.34 billion pesos ($50 million). More than 1.8 million people were affected and
375,000 had abandoned their homes and taken refuge in evacuation centers.

During the duration of the training, training participants from 51st Marine Reserve
Battalion, under the command of LTC TOMAS R OSMENA (E) PN (M) (R) was requested by
the Cebu City Disaster Coordinating Council (CCDCC), as one of its regular member in the
Council to provide personnel for the CCDCC Relief Operations Center at Fuente Osmena, Cebu
City for a period of four (4) days from 29 September to 02 October 2009, 0800H to 2200H for
the victims of Typhoon Ketsana (locally known as Ondoy). The personnel were tasked to
receive in kind donations from walk in donors, repacked and load in Buses for shipment, with
radio equipped escorts to ABS CBN Channel Studio at Jagobiao, Mandaue City. These
donations were properly receipted by DSWS personnel of the Cebu City government.

The Unit has collected, repacked and shipped the following items;

7,137 assorted cartons

7,147 assorted sacks (to include rice)
3,380 assorted plastic bags
17, 664 total assorted items

76) Selected Officer and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were called
to Active Duty (CAD) to participate in the Halika! Mag Healthy and Active Living Na! Project on
24 October for a period of one (1) day with QTV (Owned by GMA Network, Inc. and ZOE
Broadcasting Network Inc) Host Wilma Dozen participating in the “Halika! Mag Healthy and
Active Living Na! Project” sponsored by Coca Cola Company conducted at the Plaza Sugbu,
fronting the Cebu City Hall. The Cebu City Task Force on Street Children (CCTFSC) has been
selected by Coca Cola Company to be this year’s beneficiary in its Halika! Mag Healthy and
Active Living Na! Project. HALIKA is a charity physical work out which allows participants to
burn calories and at the same time donate P1.00 for every calorie burned. Therefore, the more
people that will participate, the bigger donation is given to the CCTFSC.

77) Selected Officer and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion, Marine
Forces Reserve Central, Philippine Marine Corps were Called to Active Duty (CAD) to support
in the conduct of funeral services of the late 2LT DURAN F CORDERO 0-14622 PN (M) of
Tigawon, Calanipawan, Tacloban City for a period of two (2) days on 29 and 30 October 2009.

A landmine hit 2LT CORDERO who was conducting patrol with his team from the Marine
Battalion Landing Team-5 (MBLT-5) along the vicinities of Barangay Upper Tugas in Patikul,
Sulu on Wednesday morning, 21 October 2009. The device was planted along the cut off water
pipe that exploded when MBLT-5 passed near the vicinity to check the water pipe. Another
Marine was also wounded during the incident.

2LT CORDERO graduated from the PMA in 2006 and was assigned to Sulu in March
2007 after completing his training at the Marine Base Ternate. The former corps commander of
his ROTC unit in Tacloban City, 2LT CORDERO, 27 years old, excelled in judo during his cadet
days and was a company commander in the academy. “His leadership trait always stood out.
Once he set a goal, he was determined to achieve it”, said 2LT Rafael Naranjo, a former
company-mate at the PMA and also a Marine officer now assigned in Sulu. He adds that being
competitive and a fighter was deeply ingrained in Cordero’s character. According to a former
roommate, Cordero who is the eldest in a brood of three, was aware of the dangers facing the

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job did but this did not discourage him from joining the Marines. “He wanted to be a warrior”,
said Ens Nelson Alquiza who is now a Navy pilot.

Vice Admiral Ferdinand S Golez condoles with the family of 2LT CORDERO. Despite
suffering casualties during the recent attacks in Sulu, the Navy leadership will not be detered
from pursuing lasting peace and progress in Mindanao through its security efforts and various
humanitarian projects undertaken by the soldiers. According to Vice Admiral Golez, putting an
end to the Navy’s operations in the island-province would lend futile the sacrifice of the soldiers
in the south especially those who have died in battle.

78) Unit Officer and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were called to
Active Duty (CAD) to assist in the conduct of Blood Letting Campaign by ABS-CBN “Kapamilya”
and Dugong Pinoy for a period of one (1) day on 07 November 2009. The personnel donated
blood, provide twenty (20) units folding beds and with their medical, medtech and nursing team
render assistance in the conduct of ABS-CBN “Kapamilya” and Dugong Pinoy Blood Letting
Campaign, with the assistance of Cebu City Medical Center. A total of 223 bags of 450 cc each
were collected on the whole day activity.

79) Selected Officer and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were called
to Active Duty (CAD) to assist in the conduct of Halad Kapamilya Campaign by ABS-CBN and
Cebu Technological University for a period of one (1) day on 06 December 2009 at their
Campus Grounds, M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City;

FOR THE PERIOD 01 JANUARY 2010 TO 28 FEBRUARY 2010

80) Six (6) Personnel from the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion joined the Sinulog 2010 Fluvial
Procession and acted as Sea Marshals aboard rescue boats of the Cebu City Disaster
Coordinating Council (CCDCC) on 16 January 2010 from Mandaue City to Pier 1, Cebu City
utilizing 2 units Rescue boat, with 3 persons manning each boat with the following boat/engine
information;

* Flat bottom boat

* 1,200 lbs or 6 person’s capacity
* Engine - 5 hp Mercury Outboard motor

81) The Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion were Called to
Active Duty (CAD) for their deployment and augmentation as part of crowd control icow Sinulog
2010 for the period of one (1) day on 17 January 2010 and performed Security and Crowd
Control detail inside the Cebu City Sports Complex in connection with the annual observance of
Senior Sto Niño’s Sinulog Mardi Gras Festival. The 155 men and women of the 51st Marine
Reserve Battalion manned 4 strategic and key areas, namely; Gate “A” Entrance for Sinulog
Contingents and Floats, Gate “B” Exit for Sinulog Contingents and Floats, Stage for
Performers/Spectators and , Entrance Gate of Paying Public - Besides City Central School.

82) The Officers and Members of Marine Corps Semper Fi Philippines, Inc (MCSFPI), an
NGO of Marine Forces Reserve Central conducted a Medical Dental Mission at Barangay Luz,
Cebu City on 23 January 2010 at the Barangay Elementary School covered court.

The following services were availed of by the barangay residents, namely; Medical - 768
persons, Dental (Tooth extraction) - 307 persons, Blood Pressure - 231 persons, Medicines
dispensation - 1,125 persons and Barber services - 89.

The Dental, Nursing, Barber and Crowd Control team of MCSFPI, composed of 24
members were joined by the following; three (3) medical personnel from Cebu City Medical
Center, six (6) medical and dental personnel from the Headquarters 2nd Coast Guard District
Central and Eastern Visayas, twelve (12) dental personnel and staff from the Cebu City Health
Department Mobile Dental Van, three (3) medical personnel from Sacred Heart Hospital, four (4)
senior nursing students from the University of Cebu College of Nursing, Banilad Campus, two
(2) dental, four (4) barbers and three (3) registered nurses from Marine Forces Reserve Central,
Philippine Marine Corps. The Barangay Luz Officials lead by its Chairman, Hon Nida Cabrera
were present and wholeheartedly supported the activity to include its Tanod, health workers and
barangay personnel. The medicines were provided by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes
Office Visayas Mindanao Office though its VISMIN Area Manager, HON WILLIAM H MEDICI,
Department Manager III, VISMIN Online Lottery Operation, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes
Office, Cebu City. Considering the number of barangay residents who were present and
enthusiastically availed of the services, the activity was considered a huge success and serves
its mission of providing services, thereby making the government closer to the Filipino people.
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83) The Officers and Members of Marine Corps Semper Fi Philippines, Inc (MCSFPI), an
NGO of Marine Forces Reserve Central conducted a Medical Dental Mission at Barangay
Hipodromo, Cebu City on 13 February 2010 at the Barangay Covered Court Gymnasium.

The following services were availed of by the barangay residents, namely; Medical – 635
persons, Dental (Tooth extraction) – 149 persons, Blood Pressure – 307 persons, Medicines
dispensation - 835 persons and Barber services - 80.

The Dental, Nursing, Barber and Crowd Control team of MCSFPI, composed of 23
members (two (2) dental, six (6) barbers, five (5) registered nurses and ten (10) crowd control
and support staff personnel from Marine Forces Reserve Central, Philippine Marine Corps) were
joined by the following; three (3) medical personnel from Cebu City Medical Center, seven (7)
medical and dental personnel from the Headquarters 2nd Coast Guard District Central and
Eastern Visayas, seventeen (17) medical and nursing personnel and staff from the Cebu City
Medical Center, five (5) dental personnel and members of Cebu Downtown Lions Club.

The Barangay Hipodromo Officials lead by its Chairman, Hon Petronilo Fat were present
and wholeheartedly supported the activity to include its Tanod, health workers and barangay
personnel. The medicines were provided by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Visayas
Mindanao Office though its VISMIN Area Manager, HON WILLIAM H MEDICI, Department
Manager III, VISMIN Online Lottery Operation, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Cebu
City.

The activity serves its mission of providing services to the Filipino people enthusiastically
done by dedicated men and women who wants to make a difference on the lives of other people
with able support from our Battalion Commander, various offices, NGO’s and an institution who
provided medicines, PCSO proving once again that through a collective effort and teamwork,
making small changes in the world eventually add up to something bigger in the life of another.
When we become an instrument of change and genuine concern for the sake of others, we too,
have the power to change the world.

84) Humanitarian and Civic Assistance (HCA) Projects/Management and Control of

Evacuees and Dislocated Persons - Sitio Tambisan, Barangay Tisa, Cebu City - 23 February
2010.

Selected Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion
assembled and installed thirty four (34) Multi Purpose Tents with 45 folding cots (teheras) and
serve as temporary shelters for the fire victims of Sitio Tambisan in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City
that hit the area on 23 February 2010 and burned 100 houses and affected 150 families.
Immediately after the fire was under control, the unit personnel started the installation at 7PM
and ended at 1215AM.

85) In connection with the 73rd Cebu City Charter Day Anniversary on 24 March 2010, the
following were given the prestigious Mayor’s Special Award;

1) 51st Marine Reserve Battalion

In recognition of the countless community projects undertaken by

the Unit and of the cooperation in the Sinulog Festival and in the
Disaster Preparedness Program of the City of Cebu.

2) 1LT TITO P RANARA PN (M) (Res)

In recognition of your excellent service as Administrative Officer of

the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion. Your outstanding performance provided glory
and pride to the Unit as manifested by the different awards and
commendations that it has received.

86) The Officers and Members of Marine Corps Semper Fi Philippines, Inc (MCSFPI), an
NGO of Marine Forces Reserve Central conducted a Medical Dental Mission at Barangay T
Padilla, Cebu City on 27 February 2010 at the Barangay Covered Court Gymnasium.

The following services were availed of by the barangay residents, namely; Medical – 625
persons, Dental (Tooth extraction) – 133 persons, Pedia/Weight - 335 persons, Blood Pressure
– 292 persons, Medicines dispensation - 769 persons and Barber services - 100.

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 The Dental, Nursing, Barber and Crowd Control team of MCSFPI, composed of 36
personnel and support staff personnel from Marine Forces Reserve Central, Philippine Marine
Corps were joined by the following; fifteen (15) medical personnel from Cebu City Medical
Center, one (1) from Cebu City Health Department, seven (7) medical and dental personnel
from the Headquarters 2nd Coast Guard District Central and Eastern Visayas, seventeen (17)
medical and nursing personnel and staff from the Cebu City Medical Center, six (6) from the
University of Cebu College of Nursing - Banilad Campus and six (6) T Padilla Barangay Health
Workers.

The Barangay T Padilla Officials lead by its Chairman, Hon Michael L Ralota were
present and supported the activity to include its Tanod and barangay personnel. The medicines
were provided by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Visayas Mindanao Office though its
VISMIN Area Manager, HON WILLIAM H MEDICI, Department Manager III, VISMIN Online
Lottery Operation, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Cebu City.

The activity serves its mission of providing services to the Filipino people enthusiastically
done by dedicated men and women who wants to make a difference on the lives of other
people, ably supported by the 51st Marine Reserve Battalion Commander, LTC TOMAS R
OSMENA PN (M) (R), various offices, NGO’s and an institution who provided medicines, PCSO
proving once again that through a collective effort and teamwork, anything could be possible
and make the government closer to the people.

87) As part of Community Service, The Unit committed on a best effort basis to provide
blood to the indigent and needy children who needs blood in their confinement to various
hospitals of Metro Cebu, wherein the Mission of Mercy Foundation will shoulder the cost of
medicines and other fees. The most common ailment is dengue fever, malaria, leukemia and
other diseases that need immediate blood transfusion and replacement.

88) The Unit personnel also rendered Military Funeral Services as Burial Guards,
Pallbearers, Firers and Watches on deceased military personnel, both retired and active and
veterans of WWII in Regions 7 and 8.

89) The Unit has charted in a different level by having its own domain in the cyberspace,
“www.marforrescent.multiply.com” and an email address of “mrbn51st@yahoo.com”.

90). In line with the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Memorandum Order #
07, S-1197 dtd 23 October 1997, RE: Integration of AFP Reserve Units into the NDCC System
and NDCC Memorandum Order # 14, S-1998, RE: AFP Reserve Disaster Relief and Rescue
Units (DRRUs) Integration in the DCC System both signed by SND, the NDCC – Office of Civil
Defense 7 and the Cebu City Disaster Coordinating Council has deputized and appointed 51st
MRBN as a Disaster Response Unit as per Memorandum of Agreement signed by both parties.

The Unit has acquired the following equipments with full assistance and funding from its
Unit Commander;

1 unit FX Tamaraw vehicle with monthly gas allocation,

1 unit Samsung Aircon
100 sets Large Evacuation Tents (On loan from DSWD),
100 pcs Folding cots (Teheras)
30 pcs Camelback black backpack
48 pcs Poncho liner (camouflage manipis raincoats)
30 pcs Hammock w/ mosquito net
5 sets Motorola handheld mobile radio with charger
6 sets Energizer rechargeable flashlights w/ charger
1 set Stihl motorized chainsaw
6 sets flashlights w/ batteries
2 sets Megaphones
2 sets Electric Barber Kit
2 sets sphygmomanometer w/ thermometer
15 sets Marines Dress Blue uniform
50 sets Marines digital BDA uniform (for bidding)
50 sets Marines GOA Khaki Blue uniform (for bidding)
10 sets Marines Dress blue uniform
1 set Multi media projector (for delivery)
1 set Mobile multi purpose sound system (for delivery)
1 set Desktop computer (for bidding)
1 set All in one printer, scanner, fax copier (for bidding)
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 1 set Canon digital camera (for bidding)

The above mentioned equipments are stocked and housed inside a 20 footer container
van donated by Sulpicio Shipping, Inc. Other equipments are scheduled to be acquired like,
rubber boats, stretcher, first aid kit/spine board, recon military truck, water and cargo trailer, etc.

91) The Unit with its Regular Activities on Public Affairs like, Symposium/Public Forum,
Press, Radio and TV Releases, Advocacy and Information Campaigns and Community
Dialogue. This also includes Activities on
Civil Affairs like; Medical/Dental/Optical Civic Action Program (MEDOCAP), Disaster Operations
and Equipment Transfers,
Management and Control of Evacuees and Dislocated Persons, Environmental Concerns (Ex.
Tree planting, Environmental Coastal Clean Up, Youth and Sports Development, Construction
and Repair (Gawad Kalinga), Cleanliness and Beautification Projects (Brigada Eskwela), Other
cause oriented activities, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR) Operations,
Humanitarian and Civic Assistance (HCA) Projects, Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA),
Blood Letting Activities, Crowd Control and others could help project a better image for the
Armed Forces of the Philippines in General and the Philippine Navy in particular.

92) The various activities of the Unit in Reservist and Reserve Force Development Program
(RRFD) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has contributed immensely to the CMO
Programs of the government by providing basic services to the people making them closer to
the government. This activity for 6 years if computed and converted to a specific value runs to
millions of pesos if funded by the Philippine Navy and the AFP in General, thus a considerable
savings were made. In totality, the various RRFD Programs helped in winning the hearts and
minds of the Filipino people and enhanced the image of the AFP as a unit whose members
(regular and reserve) are professionals that adheres to its constitutional mandate.

93) In recognition of the voluntary services rendered with dignity to God, Country and
People, the Unit and majority of its personnel are recipient of various military awards and
commendations like Military Merit Medal, Military Commendation Medal, Civic Action Medal,
Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Medal, Visayan Campaign Medal, Anti Dissidence Medal and
Others from Headquarters, Philippine Marine Corps, Headquarters Naval Forces Central and
Headquarters Naval Reserve Command. Likewise, similar recognitions were made from LGU’s,
NGO’s and other Private Organizations.

94) As of December 31, 2009, the Unit has a total of Five Hundred Forty Three (543)
Personnel with Seven (7) Officers and Five Hundred Thirty Six (536) Enlisted Men/Women.

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