While the Philippines is planning to acquire its first submarine, it still remains under development as it is a "very large commitment" for the country at present, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Betheena Unite) Marcos explained that in...
The Philippine Navy (PN) demonstrated its first ever anti-air warfare capabilities off the coast of San Antonio, Zambales on Friday, May 19. (President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnesses the demonstration of the Philippine Navy's first ever anti-air warfare capabilities off San Antonio, Zambales on...
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales—Despite the non-firing of the surface-to-air missile system of the Philippine Navy during the program showcasing its assets, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said it is a game-changer that will boost the country' defense capability. During his attendance at the...
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales— No public resources were wasted during the non-firing of the supposed air missile test off the coast of Zambales within the West Philippine Sea on Friday, May 19. It was supposed to be the main event of the Philippine Navy's showcasing of its assets' capability on...
* *SUBIC, Zambales-- * *President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will witness the surface-to-air missile firing and capability of the Philippine Navy in San Antonio, Zambales. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PPA Pool)* Marcos will witness the live-fire demonstration while aboard...
Two ships of the Philippine Navy (PN) spearheaded a maritime exercise held in different parts of Luzon recently which involved six member-states from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ( ASEAN navy vessels are seen steaming in formation during the conduct of the at-sea phase of...
Member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are committed to defend their shared waters in the Southeast Asian region against any “maritime threats”. (BRP Antonio Luna leads the line of ships during the ASEAN Fleet Review 2023 off Subic, Zambales on May 11, 2023. Photo...
The anticipated joint patrol operation of the Philippines and United States in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is now on the planning stage with either of the two countries' navy or air force seen to get involved, the Philippine Navy (PN) revealed. (Photo: Philippine Navy) “There is no final...
Member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should take a united stand to address common maritime security challenges in the Southeast Asian region, Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge (OIC) Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said. (DND OIC Senior...
The Philippine Navy (PN) sailed in the South China Sea together with its counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India as Chinese vessels allegedly approached the ships that were taking part in a maritime exercise aimed at promoting peace in the region. (Photo...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, May 9 urged the Philippine Navy to shelve its plans to procure submarines under its military program. While he supports having a stronger Navy fleet, Escudero said it would not be practical to acquire these when the government has a limited budget....
BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) has hosted Filipino visitors and foreign delegates while she was in Singapore for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2023, the Philippine Navy (PN) said on Sunday, May 7. (A Philippine Navy personnel engages with...
