The Naval Leader

Official Newsletter of the CENTER FOR NAVAL LEADERSHIP & EXCELLENCE

VOLUME IV, ISSUE NO. 2 COMMUNICATE INNOVATE MOTIVATE FEBRUARY 2012

PN undertakes Strategy Execution Health Check

In the advent of various environmental changes, the Philippine Navy has seen the need to review its roadmap and its system in managing its strategy. This realization spurred the PN to undertake a Strategy-Focused Organization (SFO) Health Check with the Palladium Group the global organization that owns the Balanced Scorecard, wherein Robert Kaplan sits as the President and David Norton as the Chairperson. The objective is to assess the PN strategy and identify opportunities for improvement as well as the critical barriers and key issues in achieving successful outcomes. As part of the Health Check, a series of one-on-one interviews with key members of the PN Command Team and selected PN officers was conducted on 2123 February 2012 by consultants from Palladium, namely Mr. Vittorio Molinari, Mr. Mario Montino and Mr. Jonathan Juan DC Moreno. A web-based diagnostic survey of selected PN personnel was also performed to evaluate the PNs performance using the principles and best practices of the SFO model. The Palladium also conducted document review and analysis of existing strategy-related PN documents. With the analysis of interview, survey and documents review, the Palladium will report its findings on the SFO Health Check and make some recommendations to the PN on what to do next. This undertaking marks the commitment of PN to strengthen its organization through the improvement of its capabilities, processes, and systems as it continues its journey towards the attainment of our vision. The Health Check is also an opportunity for the PN to start assessing itself against global best practices as it prepares for the last stage of the Performance Governance System (PGS) pathway (Institutionalized Status) and for being inducted in the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) Hall of Fame of the Palladium Group. (MJMP)

PN Board of Advisers holds first meeting for 2012

The PN Board of Advisers (BoA) held its board meeting last 23 February 2012 at Naval Base Cavite (NBC) Social Hall, Naval Base Heracleo Alano (NBHA) in Sangley Point, Cavite City. As the first meeting for CY 2012, the meeting focused on the PNs strategic thrusts and imperatives for the year 2012. Aboard PG378, the PN BoA members, together with the Flag Officer in Command, VADM Alexander P Pama, key officers and other guests were ferried to Cavite. Upon arrival at CAPT Moya Boat Landing, NBC, they were apprised with facts and history of the Naval Base aboard a PN bus which transported them from the wharf to the NBC Social Hall. The FOIC, PN, VADM Pama formally opened the meeting by congratulating the PN BoA Chairperson, Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao for being one of the recipients of 2011 The Outstanding Filipino (TOFil) Award. VADM Pama then briefed the Board on the significant command accomplishments and updates such as the ISO 9001 Certification of the Philippine Navy Finance Center; commissioning of PF15, AT296 and BO105; initiatives concerning the West Philippine Sea, environmental advocacies, and disaster response; and the PN Sail Plan, among others. Some of the highlights of the meeting were the updates

(From Right to Left) The Flag Officer in Command, PN, VADM Pama; PN BoA Chairperson, Dr. Estanislao; and PN BoA Vice-Chairperson, Hon. Shahani, during the Board Meeting.

on the different board committees (Maritime Coalition, Ways and Means, and Strategic Communications), PN Sail Plan priorities for 2012, Bonifacio Naval Station (BNS) Lot 1 updates, and the Recto Bank briefing. The board had a comprehensive discussion on the possible ways of improving the awareness of the Filipinos about the West Philippine Sea issue, other environmental concerns, and most especially on the Philippines as a maritime nation. PN BoA ViceChairperson, Hon. Leticia R amo s - Sha ha ni de scribed the international The members of the PN Board of Advisers were joined by the members of the PN Command Team, headed by the FOIC, PN, and several key officers, in discussing matters that political arena, rephrasing Lord Palmerstons can further the thrusts and imperatives of the PN.

quotation Nations have no permanent friends or allies, they only have permanent interests. She expressed her hope that, as people committed to serve the country, the national interest will always prevail in our discussions. Before the adjournment of the meeting, a video on the Disaster Response Operations of the Philippine Navy during the Typhoon Sendong was shown. After the meeting, the PN BoA members together with the FOIC,PN and the rest of the Team Navy watched marching bands exhibition, a silent drill, capability display and a windshield tour prepared by the Philippine Fleet before travelling back to the Headquarters Philippine Navy in Manila. (JMRDC)

Navy 2020: Strong and Credible

2nd Leg PNGF redefines People Power
In time for the celebration of the 26th Anniversary of the first EDSA Revolution, the Philippine Navy featured the topic People Power 2.0: Personal and Community Empowerment in Fresh Contexts of Change during the Second Leg of its Governance Forum Series held last 24 February 2012 at the Headquarters Philippine Navy Multi-Purpose Hall, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Ms. Nia Terol-Zialcita, Executive Director of the Pipol Power Institute, graced the Forum as the guest speaker. She was joined by Ms. Myrna Lopez Terol, Aviation Trainer and Consultant, who opened the first part of the Forum. In her talk, Ms. Terol emphasized that change begins within ones selfby living out positive values that can resonate in the community. Mr. Jean Paul Zialcita also joined them by rendering a creative performance using make-shift percussions out of water gallons and old garbage can . Ms. Zialcitas talk redefined our conventional view of People Power which is disruptive and revolutionary. She stressed that true People Power means people empowerment and building institutions. It is about mobilizing the community to work with the government in order to address the needs of our country. She further cited technology, specifically the social media, as a powerful tool in empowering individuals and communities in nation-building. This talk by Ms. Zialcita reaffirmed to the PN the importance of reaching out to our stakeholders and getting them involved in our change agenda as laid out in our Sail Plan. (MCC)
Ms. Nia TerolZialcita (left), guest speaker during the 2nd Leg of the PNGF 2012, with Ms. Myrna Lopez Terol (upper right) and Mr. Jean Paul Zialcita (lower right) rendering his performance to members of Team Navy.

PNP visits PN for Roadmap Best Practices Sharing

The Philippine National Polices Center for Police Strategy Management (PNP CPSM), headed by Police Chief Superintendent REX MILTON A DOLINO, visited the Headquarters Philippine Navy last 07 February 2012 for a Best Practices Sharing Session with the PNs Office of Strategy Management, the Center for Naval Leadership and Excellence (CNLE). The session focused on the systems and processes used by CNLE in monitoring and managing the implementation of the PNs roadmap the PN Strategic Sail Plan 2020. Reporting mechanisms in tracking the performance of the PN in its journey with the Sail Plan were imparted with the Members of the PNP CPSM. Alignment of the PNs budgeting process and the FOIC, PN Command Guidance with the Sail Plan were among the best practices identified in the session. The PNs experience in setting up a Multi-sectoral Advisory Board or the PN Board of Advisers was also discussed. The Best Practices Sharing Session with the PNP is a testimony that the PN, through the Sail Plan, has set a new standard in good governance not only within the Armed Forces but also among the other National Government Agencies in the country. (JMRDC)

MNSA Class 47 gives to Support Your Navy Foundation

The Master of National Security Administration (MNSA) Class 47, through Judge Marilou Runes-Tamang and Congresswoman Bai Sandra Sema, donated an amount of Php100,000 to the Support Your Navy Foundation (SYNF). The amount was officially turned over to the PN Board of Advisers, who serves as the Foundations Board of Trustees, last 23 February 2012 at the Hall of Flags at Headquarters Philippine Navy. The members of Class 47 who were able to attend the short presentation were impressed by the commitment of the PN to its Sail Plan. Because of this, Class President Congr. Sema suggested that MNSA Class 47 organize themselves and join the SYNF. This stronger partnership between the PN, through the SYNF, and the MNSA Class 47 is a new development indicating that the PN is steadily gaining the support of its stakeholders, the Filipino people. (NPDLR)

CNLE Director, CAPT Opiniano Jayme Jr. (right) briefs the members of the PNP CPSM about the Sail Plan, the CNLE and the PN BoA.

Members of the PN BoA, headed by Dr. Estanislao, and members of the PN Command Team, led by VADM Pama, receive the donation from MNSA Class 47.
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CAPT OPINIANO M JAYME JR PN(GSC), Director, CNLE | LT EDWIN GERMAN A CORDOVA PN, Acting Assistant Director LT LAURENCE M CALIMAG PN, Chief, Sail Plan Monitoring Branch | LTJG ELMER BRYAN C BILANGDAL PN, Chief, Leadership Excellence Branch LTJG CHRISTOFER NEIL A CALVO PN, Chief, Admin and Logistics Branch | Ms. MICHELLE C. CASTILLO, Editor-In-Chief | Ms. JECKA MAE R. DE CASTRO, Ms. NORIETESS P. DE LOS REYES, Ms. MIRRIAM JOYCE M. PALAJE, Researchers/Writers
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