11/08/2026
IMC, PN CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW MONTH
Sangley Point, Cavite City โ The Installation Management Command, Philippine Navy (IMC, PN) proudly joined the entire Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in commemorating International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month 2026 through a nationwide simultaneous flag-raising ceremony held on Monday, August 4. This year's observance carries the theme: "๐๐ช๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ด ๐ฏ๐ข ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐บ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ข๐ต ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ช๐ด๐ข ๐ด๐ข ๐๐ข๐จ๐ด๐ถ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐๐."
The ceremony brought together the Headquarters IMC and IMFโCavite personnel at the NBC Social Hall, Naval Base Heracleo Alano, demonstrating their collective commitment to the principles of International Humanitarian Law. Following the flag-raising ceremony, the Deputy Commander, IMC, PN, Commodore Edwin B. Princillo, led the AFP's Pledge of Reaffirmation and Commitment to IHL, reaffirming the organization's dedication to observing humanitarian principles in the performance of its duties.
A key highlight of the event was the reading of the message from General Antonio G. Nafarrete, PA, Chief of Staff, AFP, delivered by the Deputy Commander, IMC, PN. In his message, the CSAFP underscored that the observance of the International Humanitarian Law Flag Raising Ceremony is more than a display of the IHL flagโit is a reaffirmation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' patriotism, professionalism, and commitment to protecting human rights, upholding the rule of law, and preserving human dignity. He emphasized that every military operation must be guided by the principles of humanity, accountability, and respect for the rights of all, while encouraging all personnel to remain steadfast as disciplined, compassionate, and mission-focused protectors of the Filipino people.
As one with the AFP, Team IMC, PN remains steadfast in promoting the values of humanity, accountability, and respect for International Humanitarian Law. Together, we continue to uphold these principles in every mission, reinforcing our commitment to serving the nation with honor, integrity, and compassion.
IMC@11: ๐๐ฏ๐ค๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฏ ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต, ๐๐ต๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐จ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ท๐บ'๐ด ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ท๐ช๐ค๐ฆ๐ด