Armed Forces of the Philippines – Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) chief Lieutenant General Fernyl Buca has proposed the waiving of charges for invited allied forces visiting Subic Bay.
Buca has already mentioned the proposal with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairman and administrator Jonathan Tan throughout his courtesy go to on the SBMA headquarters in Zambales.
“The NOLCOM Commander proposed for the possibility of waiving fees for invited allied forces, as a way of demonstrating their commitment to strengthen regional partnerships and promote collaboration,” the NOLCOM mentioned in a press release on Wednesday.
“Both parties recognized the importance of establishing a structure that considers mutual benefits derived from international naval engagements and supports SBMA’s infrastructure development,” added NOLCOM.
NOLCOM public info workplace chief Major Anthony Pueblas mentioned that earlier than the COVID-19 pandemic, it was already a protocol that the doorway of Philippine and international vessels into the SBMA space was free.
But, because the pandemic, the implementation of free entrance for Philippine and international vessels has stopped. Perhaps, Pueblas mentioned, the protocol has but to be relayed to the brand new SBMA leaders.
Pueblas mentioned the SBMA administration “recognized” the proposal and is “positive” in regards to the thought.
Meanwhile, Buca and Tan additionally mentioned the optimistic impression of Philippine Navy’s Civil-Military Operations actions in Zambales and SBMA emphasizing collaborative efforts to advertise goodwill, humanitarian help, and group engagements.
“The convergence of the two organizations demonstrates the commitment of the AFP and SBMA to strengthen their partnership in promoting regional security, and fostering lasting development,” the NOLCOM mentioned. —Joviland Rita/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
