ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Navy’s Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) on Friday turned over to the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Zamboanga, more than PHP93 million worth of confiscated smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes. In a report…
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A new offshore patrol vessel, the future BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) from South Korea, arrived at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, the Philippine Navy announced Monday, Jan. 19. The Navy said the…
ZAMBALES, Philippines — Chinese warships shadowed Philippine, Australian, and Canadian vessels during two days of joint naval drills near Scarborough Shoal this week, underscoring persistent tensions in the West Philippine Sea as the allies marked the 10th…
MANILA, Philippines — A Russian attack submarine, identified as the Ufa, surfaced in the West Philippine Sea last week, according to multiple security sources. The Kilo II-class diesel-electric submarine was first spotted on November 28, about 148…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – ‘Exercise Bantay Kadagatan 2024’ officially opened on Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024. The exercise, scheduled from June 26 to July 1, is aimed to enhance the interoperability and coordination of the different government…
ABOARD USS CARL VINSON — Japan’s navy on Saturday announced the start of a joint annual military exercise, with the Philippines observing the operations for the first time as the two countries seek closer maritime cooperation. The Japan-led…
The country’s two Jose Rizal-class missile frigates have become more battle-ready after they were equipped with a French-made antitorpedo defense system. In a statement, the French defense contractor Naval Group said it finished installing the Contralto antitorpedo reaction…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Escudero on Tuesday said that the government must set aside its plan to purchase submarines and instead augment the country’s inventory of boats for disaster response and relief. Escudero made the remark…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will order six offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for P30 billion from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to boost its capability to protect national interests, particularly in the West Philippine Sea.…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has started deploying on Thursday, May 5, 2022, police personnel to polling centers. This was confirmed by Police Colonel Arnel Banzon, city director of LCPO. On Thursday…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines officially launched their AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGIT-PA” on Thursday, October 21, 2021, to enhance the force’s interoperability. General Jose Faustino Jr, AFP chief of staff, graced…
TALISAY CITY, Cebu — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into the New Year, Cebu Marathon Olympian Mary Joy Tabal still has something to be thankful for as she received one of the best and priceless gifts in…
