Tag: Philippine Navy
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Philippine Navy Hosts Australian Warship, Advances Interoperability Efforts
SUBIC, Zambales – The Philippine Navy, through the Philippine Fleet (PF), continues to strengthen navy-to-navy relations with the Royal Australian Navy during the ongoing port visit of HMAS Toowoomba from 13 to 16 February 2026 at Naval Operating Base Subic, Zambales. Upon arrival at Rivera Wharf, Subic Port, HMAS Toowoomba was accorded arrival honors and…
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Navy continues search, rescue ops for sunken cargo ship in WPS
MANILA – The Philippine Navy on Sunday said it is continuing search and rescue (SAR) operations in the West Philippine Sea following the sinking of a Singaporean-flagged cargo vessel carrying Filipino crew members. In a statement, the Navy said SAR efforts are focused near Bajo de Masinloc where the general cargo vessel M/V Devon Bay…
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PH Navy welcomes newest patrol vessel
ZAMBALES — The Philippine Navy’s newest offshore patrol vessel, the future BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS20), has arrived from South Korea, which marks another significant addition to the Navy’s growing modern fleet. The vessel was met on Saturday, January 17, in waters off Zambales by BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), the Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, as part…
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BRP Diego Silang Christening and Commissioning Ceremony in Subic
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Navy officially commissioned its second Miguel Malvar-class Frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG07), during a Christening and Commissioning Ceremony held on December 2, 2025, at Naval Operating Base-Subic, Zambales with the Department of National Defense (DND), Undersecretary for Acquisition and Resource Management (USARM), Salvador Melchor B. Mison, Jr. Also present were Vice…
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Navy Set to Host First-Ever Drone Warfare Summit in Subic
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Navy, through the Philippine Fleet, is gearing up for the first-ever Drone Warfare Summit to be held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) from October 27 to 29, 2025. Philippine Fleet Commander, Rear Admiral Joe Anthony C Orbe said Defense Secretary Gilberto C Teodoro Jr. will serve as the…
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BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) Arrival Marks Major Boost in National Maritime Defense
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) formally welcomed the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the Philippine Navy’s newest and most advanced guided-missile frigate, during an arrival ceremony held on Monday at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales. The event was led by AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr., Philippine Navy Flag…
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PN assists immobilized fishing boat return to Zambales
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Navy, through the Philippine Fleet and Naval Installation Command, successfully rescued and towed the fishing vessel FB Moises to Calapandayan Fish Port, Subic, Zambales. Naval Public Affairs Office Director Capt John Percie Alcos said this is in response to the boat captain’s request for assistance wherein the Philippine Fleet and Naval Installation…
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PDEA heightens campaign in support of PBBM’s bloodless fight vs. illegal drugs
ZAMBALES—The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Central Luzon reported intensified operations and advocacy efforts in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a bloodless anti-drug campaign, as emphasized in his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA). In his SONA, the President disclosed that nearly ₱83 billion worth of illegal drugs were confiscated…
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PH Navy commemorates 9th Anniversary of 2016 Arbitral Award, vows stronger defense of maritime sovereignty
MANILA – The Philippine Navy marks the 9th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, with naval assets across the country simultaneously sounding their horns on July 12, 2025. The blowing of ships’ horns, also called a “siren salute,” is a naval tradition that symbolizes unity, tribute, and continuity. Sounding the…
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Bantay Sarado
Todo bantay ang mga Philippine Navy personnel sa 1.5 toneladang hinihinalang shabu na nagkakahalaga ng P10 billion habang isinasagawa ng mga kagawad ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency ang dokumentasyon nitong gabi ng Biyernes, Hunyo 20, sa Naval Operating Base- Subic sa Zambales. Nasabat ito ng Philippine Navy- Northern Luzon Naval Command kasama ang PDEA na lulan…
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PH Navy flagship successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Fleet (PF) conducted a live firing exercise aboard the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), wherein they successfully test-fired two launchers of the Mistral 3 Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) in the waters west of San Antonio, Zambales on Monday, April 28. According to a PN statement, the FF150 hit with pinpoint accuracy…
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Chinese ships spotted near ‘Balikatan’ drills; no disruption reported
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Navy confirmed Sunday the presence of Chinese warships near joint Philippine-United States naval exercises off the coast of Zambales but emphasized that training operations proceeded without disruption. The Navy reported that three vessels from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) were detected on Saturday approximately 60 nautical miles west of…
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PH, US Naval Forces Conduct Live-Fire Gunnery Exercise Off Zambales
The Armed Forces of the Philippines led a successful Gunnery Exercise (GUNNEX), as part of the ongoing Multilateral Maritime Event (MME) of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025, held Friday, April 25 west of the coast of San Felipe, Zambales. The drill involved live-fire maneuvers using .50 caliber guns and was participated in by the Philippine Navy BRP…
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Bagong bapor na corvette ng Philippine Navy nasa Subic Bay
Isinagawa ang arrival ceremony para sa barkong tatawaging BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), ang pinakabagong corvette ng Philippine Navy ngayong araw sa Naval Operating Base sa Subic, Zambales. Ang guided-missile corvette ay ginawa sa HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard sa Ulsan, South Korea. (DND photo)
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Naval Operation Base-Subic Press Corps, pormal nang nabuo
ZAMBALES– Pormal nang nabuklod ang Naval Operating Base (NOB) Press Corps, isang media team na magsisilbing mahalagang tulay ng komunikasyon tungo sa mahusay na pag-unawa ng publiko sa mga kaganapan sa maritime security at mga isyu sa pambansang depensa dito sa Zambales. Ang inisyatiba ay naisakutuparan sa pagtutulungan ng iba’t ibang yunit ng Philippine Navy…
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