Russian ‘attack submarine’ spotted in PH waters near Mindoro

Frances Mangosing - @inquirerdotnet 12/02/2024

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…

Exercise Bantay Kadagatan 2024 officially opens in Lapu-Lapu

Emmariel Ares 06/26/2024

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…

Japan-led joint navy exercise starts with Philippines observing for first time

Reuters 11/13/2023

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…

PH frigates get French antitorpedo defense systems

Dexter Cabalza - Reporter 09/08/2023

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…

Prioritize vessels for disaster response over submarines — Escudero

Beatrice Pinlac 05/09/2023

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…

Navy to order 6 more patrol vessels from South Korea

Frances Mangosing 05/23/2022

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.…

LCPO starts deploying police personnel to polling centers

Futch Anthony Inso 05/05/2022

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…

AFP to conduct joint exercises designed to enhance interoperability

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/21/2021

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…

Cebu marathoner Tabal on cloud nine after getting engaged to Navy boyfriend

Mars G. Alison 01/15/2021

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…

Navy sends team to help man checkpoints in Lapu-Lapu City

Immae Lachica 03/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—  The Naval Forces Central of the Philippine Navy is helping the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office man the checkpoint operations in Lapu-Lapu City. This is to follow the national directive of Lieutenant General Roberto Ancan,…

Korean shipbuilder eyes April 2020 delivery of BRP Jose Rizal – Navy chief

06/06/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, the future BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), could be delivered by April 2020. In an interview aired on ABS CBN News Channel on Wednesday night, Flag Officer in Command…

Limasawa Mass: PH Navy provides transportation to Sto. Niño image, pilgrims

PR 04/02/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- BRP Salvador Abcede (PC 114) of the Naval Forces Central’s (NFC) provided transportation to the image of the Sto. Niño and pilgrims during the 498th commemoration of the First Easter Mass in the country held…

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