NAVAL STATION JOSE ANDRADA, Manila – Senator Robinhood Padilla visited the Navy Headquarters and the Flag Officer In Command, Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr, at the sideline of the Basic Citizen Military Course (BCMC) Class 10-2024 graduation ceremony on June 4 at the PN headquarters in Manila.

The Senator served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the commencement exercise where 48 legislative staff and employees from the Senate of the Philippines successfully completed the BCMC, making them new members of the PN reserve force.

Sen. Padilla acknowledged this event as a pivotal milestone in the collaboration between the two institutions, especially with the Navy’s crucial role in reinforcing national security as the country pushes forward its maritime security and archipelagic defense posture.

He also expressed high hopes for this initiative to create a ripple effect on more Filipinos to become active partners in national security and disaster preparedness.

Vice Adm. Adaci thanked the Senator for actively supporting the PN through bolstering its reservists who also serve as the ambassadors promoting the objectives and bringing the services of the PN to the public.

The Navy Chief likewise conveyed appreciation to Senator Padilla for promoting the modernization and capability enhancement of the country's naval organization which is vital to its resolve to become a modern and multi-capable force for the country’s defense and development.

PUBLISHED BY:    Naval Public Affairs Office (NPAO) CDR JOHN PERCIE A ALCOS PN(GSC) Director, Naval Public Affairs Office