Philippine Navy Rescues Fisherman After Two Days Stranded at Sea A fisherman found himself adrift for two days near Andulingan Island in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, before being rescued by the Philippine Navy. Fishermen face many dangers at sea, making their work one of the riskiest jobs. Harsh weather is a major challenge, with sudden storms, strong … Read more
Carlos Yulo Takes on New Role as Member of Philippine Navy Reserve Force CARLOS YULO – Double Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo joined the Philippine Navy Reserve Force. Olympic hero Carlos Edriel Yulo, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has officially joined the Philippine Navy Reserve Force. On Monday, Yulo took his oath at the … Read more
Eight PH Navy Personnel Were Hurt; One Had A Finger Amputated in Ayungin Shoal Incident AYUNGIN SHOAL INCIDENT – On Monday, while on a rotation and resupply operation to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, a Chinese ship attempted to force away their vessels, resulting in at least eight injuries among Philippine … Read more
Baron Geisler Signs Up for Military Training Under the Philippine Navy Kapamilya actor Baron Geisler to join army reservist and has signed up for the military training the under the Philippine Navy. In his Instagram post, the 38-year-old actor has shared some photos with the 511th Naval Squadron Reserve in Tinago, Cebu. He announces that … Read more
China Coast Guard Ship Spotted Near Ayungin Shoal CHINA – A vessel for the China Coast Guard was seen moving back and forth in the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. In March last year, Malacañang Palace admitted that the West Philippine Sea is controlled by China. They did not withdraw their claim despite the ruling … Read more
Department of National Defense signed contract to buy two new frigates. The Department of National Defense (DND) has inked a contract worth P15.7 billion with a contractor based in the Republic of South Korea for the two brand new warships for the Philippine Navy. The contract was entered by the national government with the Hyundai … Read more
DND Denies Chinese Reclamation In Panatag Shoal Chinese Reclamation In Panatag Shoal – The Department of National Defense (DND) has denied the reports saying that China has been doing reclamation activities in the disputed Scarborough or Panatag Shoal in the seas of Zambales. In a report by PhilStar, Defense Undersecretary Eduardo del Rosario said during … Read more
No Chinese Reclamation Activities Showed At The Disputed Shoal, Philippine Navy Says Philippine Navy visits Scarborough Shoal or Bajo De Mansiloc and announced that there are no Chinese reclamation activities in the area. On Monday (October 17, 2016), Defense Undersecretary Eduardo Del Rosario said that upon the visitation of Philippine Navy to the disputed waters, … Read more
One of the most modern naval vessel of the Philippines, the Philippine Navy’s first Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) has arrived at the Manila South Harbor breakwater on Saturday as confirmed by Navy spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna. The country’s first SSV, BRP Tarlac was docked at Pier 13 in Manila Harbor. The modern Navy vessel has … Read more
The Philippine government had sealed an agreement to acquire two anti-submarine helicopters for the Philippine Navy according to the confirmation made by a Defense Department official. According to the official, the Anglo-Italian AW159 Lynx Wildcat helicopters will be delivered in a little over a year. Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo confirmed the latest development in the … Read more