BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15), a Philippine Navy (PN) patrol ship, is expected to sail back to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) four years after encountering a sea mishap that forced her to be sidelined and undergo repairs. BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15) (Photo by Philippine Navy) The PN said that...
Although the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) modernization program is funded next year, the military practically won't be able to purchase any new equipment for its troops. (File photo/ Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) During the House Committee on Appropriations' consideration of the...
Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado has retired as the Flag Officer in Command (FOIC) of the Philippine Navy (PN), capping off a 38-year career in the military service. Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado delivers speech during his retirement as the 39th Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (PN) on Sept. 8,...
The Philippine Navy (PN) formally christened its first pair of Shaldag MK V fast attack interdictor craft-missiles (FAIC-Ms) on Tuesday, Sept. 6, which could be crucial for the protection of the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The Philippine Navy formally christened BRP Nestor Acero...
Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has reiterated his directive to the Philippine Navy (PN) to continue defending the country’s maritime domain against foreign intrusions. Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro Jr., Chief of Staff of the...
Vice Admiral Adeluis Bordado, Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (PN), could not help but express pride and joy after the “successful” participation of the Philippines’ contingent to the world’s premier and largest joint and combined naval exercise, the Rim of the Pacific...
The Philippine Navy (PN) has activated the command of a special unit composed of naval troops who are adept at operating in unconventional warfare in all waters. Vice Admiral Adeluis Bordado, Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command (Photo by Philippine Navy) Vice Admiral Adeluis Bordado, PN Flag...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and United States Pacific Fleet have decided to further improve its strategic partnership so they can better respond to common regional security challenges. (Photo by Philippine Navy) The strengthening of the cooperation between the two navies was discussed when Admiral...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis N. Tolentino As an archipelago, a strong Philippine Navy is of utmost importance to secure and preserve the safety, sovereignty, and independence of the country. The Navy is our first defense against incursions in the Philippine shores. Under Article X, Section 21 of the...
Philippine Navy (PN) missile-capable frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) notched the third place among 17 participating multinational warships in the Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) Rodeo of the at-sea phase of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on...
The Philippine Navy's (PN) Philippine Fleet (PF) officially concluded this year's iteration of Exercise "Pagbubuklod," its unilateral training activity, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, in its headquarters at the Naval Base Heracleo Alano in Sangley Point, Cavite. Philippine Fleet personnel conduct photo...
ONE-hundred eighty-two cases of smuggled cigarettes loaded in a ‘jungkong’ were intercepted by Navy and Customs personnel off Balod Island in Sulu Sunday, July 31. (Navy photo) ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Naval Forces Western Mindanao and Bureau of Customs (BOC) foiled an attempt to smuggle more...
