Foreign ambassadors lauded the “SAMA SAMA” multilateral naval exercise in the seas off Southern Luzon in an effort to establish a rules-based order that ensures peace and stability in a region vital to global trade and commerce. (From left, front row) US Navy Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of...
A third Canadian vessel from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has arrived in Manila to participate in a naval exercise with the Philippines and US counterparts as allied nations show joint forces in the Indo-Pacific. RCN's His Majesty Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver will be docked at the Port of Manila...
PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan (PNA) – Two civilian boats chartered by the government returned to port here on Wednesday afternoon, August 23, after successfully carrying out its mission of delivering much-needed provisions to troops standing guard in Ayungin Shoal aboard BRP Sierra Madre. Crew members...
There is no planned or ongoing joint naval exercise between the United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines in the South China Sea (SCS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo: AFP) AFP...
The Philippine Navy (PN) is open to including the French Navy in the list of its current naval exercises and future collaborations, signifying a stronger bond between the two maritime forces. (L-R) *Captain Xavier Bagot, commanding officer of the Air Defense FREMM (European Multi-Purpose...
A total of 6,000 sacks of allegedly undocumented rice worth P12.76 million have been seized by the Philippine Navy (PN) from a motor vessel while patrolling the waters of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, authorities reported on Friday, June 23. *(Photo by Philippine Navy) * Elements of the Naval Forces Western...
After almost a week of travel by sea, the Philippine Navy (PN) finally arrived in Indonesia over the weekend for the Multilateral Naval Exercise “Komodo” (MNEK), making them the first contingent to turn up for the event. *A Philippine Navy (PN) personnel looks at an approaching vessel from the...
The unconventional expression of the conventional life—this is the vehement strength of Patrick Naval’s paintings. Enigma is certainly felicitous to this artist’s first solo exhibit. Call it sorcery, if you will, as he has an adept mastery of mixing intricate and multiple elements in perfect...
The Philippine Navy (PN) announced Wednesday, Jan. 18, that it has initiated the final stages of its preparation for the hosting of the second ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX) later this year. Photo: Philippine Navy / PN The AMNEX aims to advance interoperability and seamless execution...
The Philippine Navy (PN) is eyeing the construction of additional naval bases that are more modern and can accommodate their new assets. Rear Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr. (middle), Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (PN). (MANILA BULLETIN photo) Rear Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr., newly appointed...
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...
NAVAL, Biliran Mayor Gretchen Espina (left). (FB) TACLOBAN CITY – Naval, Biliran Mayor Gretchen Espina confirmed that she tested positive for Covid-19. She disclosed that she and her son who were earlier non-reactive to an antigen test tested positive in the confirmatory RT-PCR test Sunday, July...
