MARINES NEED 2000 RECRUITS FOR 2010

By 2nd Lt Cherryl Pontillas-Tindog PN(M)
Deputy Director
Marine Corps Public Affairs Office


There are 2000 slots available for new recruits to fill up the manpower requirement of the Philippine Marine Corps for the year 2010. Below are the pertinent details in connection with the nation-wide recruitment of the Corps:

A. QUALIFICATIONS
1. OFFICERS
v 21-28 years old
v Baccalaureate degree holder
v Single and a natural born Filipino
v At least 5’0 in height
v Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active service
v Of good moral character
v Must not have any pending civil/criminal case
v Must pass the AFPABT, IQ and SWE examinations

2. EP
v 18-23 years old
v At least 72 units in college, graduate of a 2-year vocational course, or possesses any skill duly certified by TESDA
v Single and a natural born Filipino
v At least 5’0 in height
v Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active service
v Of good moral character
v Must not have any pending civil/criminal case
v Must pass the AFPABT and IQ examinations

B. REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION
1. NSO birth certificate
2. diploma/transcript of records
3. original marriage certificate of parents
4. two pcs 2X2 colored picture with white background

C. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
v Basic Pay: OFFICERS Php 20,708.00 (2LT)/ EP Php 9,466.00(PVT)
v Subsistence Allowance, clothing allowance
v Billeting and housing facilities
v Cash bonuses and gifts
v Insurance and healthcare benefits
v Job security, career advancement and local and foreign schooling

D. MOBILE RECRUTING AREAS
> Pangasinan (20 February 2010)
> Isabela (27 February 2010)
> Ilocos Norte (13 March 2010)
> Bicol (27 March 2010)
> Cebu (10 April 2010)
> Bohol (24 April 2010)
> Dumaguete (29 May 2010)
> Iloilo (19 June 2010)
> Sulu (26 June 2010)
> Basilan (03 July 2010)
> Zamboanga (08 July 2010)
> Cagayan de Oro City (07 August 2010)
> Davao (26 August 2010)
> Cotabato (04 September 2010)
> Tacloban (18 September 2010)
> Dipolog City (02 October 2010)
> Oriental Mindoro (18 October 2010)
> Palawan (06 November 2010)

E. HOW TO APPLY:
a. Visit and submit the requirements to the PMC recruiting center and mobile recruiting areas.
b. Take the AFP Qualifying examination and IQ test as scheduled
c. After passing the exams, take the physical fitness test
d. Monitor the schedule of deliberation and release of results.
e. Prepare accordingly for the rigid training
f. For inquiries, you may contact:
THE PMC RECRUITING CENTER
Marine Barracks, BNS, Taguig City
Landline: 02-8153429/02-8192860 Local 6154
Cellphone: 0928-4507674 / 0916-5733710
E-mail: pmc_recruiting@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.marinecorps.mil.ph/

MARINES' MORALE HIGH; NO RIFLE LOST

(Published in PDI dated 19 January 2010, page A14)


To: Isagani Yambot
The Publisher
Philippine Daily Inquirer


This has reference to an article written by one of your columnists Mr. Ramon Tulfo entitled “That’s How Callous GMA Has Become” wherein he cited that the Marine Corps is demoralized over the inaction by the AFP top brass on the Cal .50 Barrett Rifle found in the confiscated arsenal of the Ampatuans. He further cited that the said Barrett rifle belonged to a Marine sniper who was killed by the Abu Sayyaf in an ambush.

Please allow us to inform you and your readers of the prevailing situation in the Philippine Marine Corps relative to the news article. While it is true that the demise of our brother Marines in the past years has been very unfortunate, the morale of the rank and file of the Philippine Marine Corps remains high and strong. We are busy performing our mandated and designated missions. In particular, our units in the operational areas are running after the terrorists Abu Sayyaf, rogue members of MILF and other security threats in the provinces of Sulu, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and Palawan under the helm of Major General Juancho Sabban, a competent and well-respected combat commander and current Commandant of the Marine Corps. Let me say that our troops in the field are well focused not only on the neutralization of the threat groups in their respective areas of operation, but also on the development of the socio-economic conditions of the civilian populace. Here at the headquarters, the Marines are actively focused in attending to the much needed support and services of all kinds for the troops. All these only prove that demoralization among our ranks is far from truth.

The Cal .50 Barrett Rifle that was found in the arsenal seized from the Ampatuans did not belong to any of our Marines. For the record, all the Barrett rifles issued to the Marine Corps are all accounted for and remain in the good hands of your Marine Corps. There was never a time that a Barrett Rifle was taken from any of your Marines, dead or alive.

In parting, let me just reiterate that your Marine Corps remains strong and spirited, and we shall always be so that we may continue fulfilling our commitment to protect our maritime nation and sovereign people.

We hope this merits your attention. Thank you very much



(Sgd)
ALDEN GWYN T AMARGO
CPT PN(M)
Director, Public Affairs Office