Semper Fi Disaster Response and Rescue Group, An All Volunteer Disaster Response and Rescue Unit of Marine Forces Reserve Central (8th Marine Brigade Reserve), Philippine Marine Corps with a Goal to Serve God, Our Country and the Filipino People through Volunteerism, Commitment, Honor, Service and Loyalty.

 

Our Disaster Response and Rescue Unit, Semper Fi Disaster Response and Rescue Group organized by a Non-Government Organization (NGO) named as Marine Corps Semper Fi Philippines, Inc. was involved in various Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HA/DR) Operations and community development and service projects since 2003 utilizing personnel from a Marine Corps Reserve Unit.

 

As a Reserve Unit of the Philippine Marine Corps, we are not receiving any funding from the government and military, unlike in other countries. We exist through the voluntary contributions of our members, fundraising and donations.

 

We rely on the support of businesses, individuals, LGU’s and others to help us perform our job effectively. Though we have a list of needed items, monetary donations are also needed for other things like, insurance, training, transportation allowance, gas, etc.

 

Our Non-Government Organization (NGO), MARINE CORPS SEMPER FI PHILIPPINES, INC. (A non-stock non-profit Association with a Primary Purpose to source out emergency response equipments to its various Disaster Response Units and support its operations, duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with SEC Certificate of Registration No CN 200928202.

 

On Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR), we went as responders (more than 40 personnel) to the following areas in he Philippnes;

 

*Ginsaugon Mudslide Tragedy, St Bernard, So. Leyte, January 2006 (2 weeks - Relief Assistance),

 

*Typhoon Sendong (Washi) in Cagayan De Oro City (2 weeks – installing temporary shelters – Tent City) Dec 2011 to Jan 2012.

 

*In 2013,

* Unit's Participation in the Search, Rescue and Retrieval Operations - MV St Thomas Aquinas Ship Sinking Incident - 16 Aug to 20 Sept 2013. On 19 August, the Philippine Coast Guard confirmed 55 dead and 65 missing with 750 rescued.

 

*Earthquake Mag 7.2 in

*Metro Cebu (clearing operations)

*Bohol (2 weeks - installing temporary shelters).

 

*Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Bantayan Island (2 weeks – installing temporary shelters).

 

The temporary shelters were installed in partnership with ShelterBox International from United Kingdom.

 

As to Training on HADR, some of our personnel completed the following;

 

* Training on Incident Command System (ICS) conducted by NDRRMC, OCD7, ASEAN, US FOREST SERVICE and USAID, namely;

 

*3 DAY SEMINAR ON BASIC/INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) TRAINING COURSE/MONTEBELLO VILLA HOTEL, CEBU CITY, 06-08 FEBRUARY 2013

 

*5 DAY SEMINAR ON INTEGRATED PLANNING COURSE ON INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) TRAINING COURSE/MONTEBELLO VILLA HOTEL, CEBU CITY, 15-19 APRIL 2013

 

*5 DAY SEMINAR ON POSITION COURSE OF THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM, JPSU-PSU MARINER’S COURT, CEBU CITY, OCTOBER 7-11, 2013

 

Earlier, a delegation from Hawaii National Guard (HING) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Planner together with USAR Team from Philippine Red Cross and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Rescue Team conducted an “Urban Search and Rescue Capacity and Capability Enhancement Training” and “Search and Extraction Medical Orientation Course” to Disaster Response Unit’s (DRU) of Central Command on 03-13 March 2014 at HCENTCOM, Camp Lapulapu, Lahug, Cebu City. Six (6) personnel from our Group participated and graduated from the said training.

 

On 02-15 May 2014, the RP US Balikatan Exercise 2014 was also conducted with the Combined Field Training Exercise on the USAR disciplines that includes:

 

• Rope Rescue

• Shoring

• Breaching and Breaking

• Lifting and Hauling

• Confined Space Operation

• Air Monitoring

• Spot Shoring

• Victim Extraction

• Patient Packaging/Handling

• Victim Extraction

• Search Operation/Structure Assessment

*Rope Systems, Lowering and Raising, Search and Extraction Medical Orientation, Incident Command System, Earthquakes and others.

 

As a Disaster Response and Rescue Unit, we accept donations of used but still serviceable equipment’s for Water Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue. We are more than happy to accept those to enhance our response capability in order to help others.

 

Our Group needed the following Rescuer Personal Kit (PPE), Team Kit, Water Rescue Kit – Rescue Swimmer, Swiftwater Rescue Kit and others.

 

Our goal is to serve, win the hearts and minds of the Filipino people in line with the Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan of the AFP in winning Peace. The mission of Marine Forces Reserve Central (8th Marine Brigade Reserve, Philippine Marine Corps) is to augment and reinforce active Fleet and Marine forces of the Philippine Navy in time of war, national emergency or contingency operations. Provide personnel, equipment’s, expertise and operational tempo relief for the active forces during peacetime like Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Operations, and provide service to the community.

 

Welcome to Marine Forces Reserve Central (8th Marine Brigade Reserve), Philippine Marine Corps (Your Marine Reserve Unit in Region 6 (81st Marine Battalion Reserve), Region 7 (82nd Marine Battalion Reserve), Region 8 (83rd Marine Battalion Reserve) and Province of Palawan (84th Marine Battalion Reserve), NGO (Marine Corps Semper Fi Phils, Inc.), Disaster Response Unit (Semper Fi Disaster Response Group), Sports Parachute Club (Semper Fi Sports Parachute Club, Inc.) and Airsoft Group (8th Marine Brigade Airsoft Group - Leathernecks).

 

You can also visit our Web page – “www.marforrescent.tumblr.com”, “www.marforrescent.weebly.com”, Facebook account - "www.facebook.com/pages/8th Marine Reserve Brigade”, Please press the Like button, Flickr account - www.flickr.com/photos/marforrescent, “www.vimeo.com/marforrescent” and Twitter account – “https://twitter.com/#!/marforrescent”. Email at: mrbde8th@yahoo.com.

 

We are looking for quality members (not quantity) that can help our Unit attain its Mission, Vision and Functions (Solutions Provider not Problem Providers). Our Unit does not collect any membership fees, monthly dues, annual fees and other charges to our members. In spite of no clear funding, the Unit was able to discharge its Mission and Functions meritoriously. The members were given a chance and opportunity for a wholesome safe adventure, training, experience and a medium to serve others. Assistance was also given in their employment, professional and career advancement.

 

Download the Application Form (Reservist Info Data Sheet - RIDS FORM) from our Facebook Page Photo Album - "www.facebook.com/pages/8th Marine Reserve Brigade” and send the RIDS Form together with your comprehensive Bio Data as an email attachment. Should you passed and meet our qualification criteria; we will advise you by email or txt and give instructions on what to do next.

 

For details, send us an email; mrbde8th@yahoo.com; mrbn51st@yahoo.com or naval501st@yahoo.com. Txt # 0916 409 8868, # 0908 243 8506, Tel # (032) 511 5133, (032) 512 5133, Fax/Tel (032) 505 4842 and (032) 268 0189. You can personally visit our office at 2/F HNRCEV Bldg., Arellano Blvd., Tinago, Cebu City, Philippines - 6000.

 

Opportunity to serve your Country

Free Military Uniform and Subsistence Allowance while undergoing Active Duty Training

Leadership and other Skills Training

Opportunity for Career Advancement

 

Qualifications

Must be a natural born Filipino citizen and of good moral character

Must not have any Pending Civil/Criminal Case

Must be Physically and Mentally fit

Enthusiast Voluntarism

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMISSION OFFICER:

Application for Commission

Affidavit of no Pending Case

Picture (Whole Body Postcard Size)

Personal Data Sheet/Resume/SOI

NSO Birth Certificate

College Diploma and TOR

COMELEC Certificate (For Elected Officials only)

Appointment Order for the President (For Appointed Officials only)

Basic and Advance ROTC Certificate (For Advance ROTC Graduate only)

Board Certificate/Board Rating /PRC License (For PRC License Holder Only)

 

Requirements for Enlistment (Reservist)

1) Accomplish Reservist Information Data Sheet (RIDS)

2) Basic/Advance NROTC Certificate

3) Transcript of Record and Diploma

4) PRC License (If any)

5) NBI Clearance

6) 2x2 Pictures (2 copies)

7) Birth Certificate from NSO

8) Physical Examination Result (Original & Photo copy)

9) Detailed Resume/Bio Data

Note: Requirements should be submitted in two (2) copies in a folder with blue tabbing’s.

 

Marine Forces Reserve Central is here to help especially during disasters, are you willing to give a little of your time? If YES, be prepared . . . If NO, remember that helping others is a noble undertaking, God will repay you in many ways, be a concerned person, we need your commitment, Nobody will help ourselves, except us. This is the only country we have. We are duty bound as citizens to preserve and protect it. SIGN UP AND BE COUNTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 

Kung hindi tayo kikilos, sino? Kung hindi ngayun, kailan pa? Kung ayaw, May dahilan. Kung gusto, May magandang paraan!

 

In such turbulent times as these, when we may feel alone and small and unable to make any lasting changes we may find ourselves asking "What can I do that will make a difference?" or "What can one small person like me do?" There is something very special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can become aware of that gift, we gain through the strength of our visions the power to shape the future. In reality we don't have to be rich, talented or even particularly intelligent to make a difference in the life of another. We just need to remember that we ARE here for a purpose and that making small changes in the world eventually add up to something bigger in the life of another. When we become throwers of the stars, we too, have the power to change the world.

 

DUTY TO OTHER PEOPLE: Many people need help. A cheery smile and a helping hand make life easier for others. By doing a Good Turn daily and helping when you're needed, you prove yourself a Better Person and do your part to make this a better world.

 

MARINES RESERVE: Relevant, Responsive, Ready Any Time, Any Where, Any Task.

 

Safety and Security of our Personnel and Equipment is our No. 1 Priority.

 

AS A DISASTER RESPONSE UNIT; WE'RE ALWAYS READY, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.