29/05/2026
NEW COMMANDING OFFICER OF REPAIR PLANNING CENTER ASSUMES OFFICE
LCdr Romerland N Alaon PN was formally installed as the new Commanding Officer of the Repair Planning Center (RPC), Naval Shipyard, during a simple and yet meaningful Change of Office Ceremony held on 29 May 2026 Naval Shipyard. He succeeded Commander, Cdr Michael M Viaje PN, who will soon assume his new post as Deputy Director of the Naval Research and Development Center. The ceremony was spearheaded by Commander, Naval Shipyard, Capt Julius P Reyes PN (GSC).
Once a shipyarder, always a shipyarder”, an adage that rings true as LCdr Alaon PN returns to the Naval Shipyard, a place where his roots were firmly planted and his expertise first shaped. Having spent his early career at the Naval Shipyard, LCdr Alaon honed his technical expertise in the maintenance and repair of Philippine Navy vessels. He has held key positions in the unit such as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Electrical Shop Group, Work Specs Officer, Assistant Planning Officer of the Planning Division, Supply Officer of the Naval Shipyard Supply Group (NSSG), and Production Officer of the Ships Repair Facility Cavite, positions under their former organizational titles. His career later expanded overseas when he was designated as a Technical Member for Hull, Machinery and Electrical (HME), PN Corvette Owners Representative in Ulsan, South Korea.
The ceremony was marked by heartfelt gratitude from both the outgoing and incoming officers. Cdr Viaje expressed his wholehearted appreciation and thankfulness to the officers, enlisted personnel and civilian human resources of RPC. “Despite challenges and limitations, you have demonstrated resilience, adaptability and commitment to duty”, he told. Meanwhile, LCdr Alaon relayed his sincerest appreciation to the leadership of the Naval Shipyard for the trust and confidence bestowed on him. He commended his predecessor’s dedicated leadership and valuable contributions to RPC. “As I assumed office, I envision an RPC that is professional, innovative, responsive and mission oriented. We shall continue to strengthen our planning systems, with coordination with stakeholders and promote efficient, resource management and accountability,” he remarked.
CNAVSHIP extended his congratulations to both officers and expressed deep appreciation to LCdr Viaje PN for his dedicated service as Commanding Officer of the Repair Planning Center, spanning three years, eight months, and twenty days. He emphasized that this simple, yet meaningful ceremony serves as a fitting tribute and a heartfelt gesture of gratitude for the long years of commitment and invaluable contributions rendered to the Naval Shipyard. Meanwhile, Capt Reyes warmly welcomed the new Commanding Officer, RPC with open arms. He said that challenges continue for the unit to build a stronger and reliable capability in order to sustain the unit’s mission as the formidable ships repair service provider of the Philippine Navy. In closing, CNAVSHIP called upon the men and women of RPC to extend their full support to the incoming leadership, underscoring the importance of unity and collective commitment in sustaining the Shipyard’s mission. He wished LCdr Alaon good luck and asked to take good care of RPC”.
“On behalf of the NAVSHIP family, we wish you good luck and continued success in all your future endeavors, Sirs.”
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