Category: west-philippine-sea

Navy commissions newest naval vessels; PBBM leads NOB-Subic rites

By HENRY EMPEÑO | May 20, 2025 SUBIC, Zambales — The Philippine Navy formally christened and commissioned here on Tuesday, May 20, two of its newly-acquired naval assets, the guided-missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06) and BRP Albert Majini (PG909), the eighth in the country’s first locally assembled missile-capable patrol vessel. President Ferdinand Marcos led… Read More Navy commissions newest naval vessels; PBBM leads NOB-Subic rites

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts port visit in Palawan

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, May 19, 2025—The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Stratton conducted a port visit in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, from May 16 to 19. During the visit, the USCGC Stratton’s crew participated in a series of engagements with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aimed at strengthening their bilateral partnership and promoting interoperability.  These… Read More U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts port visit in Palawan

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US trains PH soldiers on use of Avenger Air Defense System

By Priam Nepomuceno | April 23, 2025 LOAD ‘EM UP. Philippine and US troops engage in detailed familiarization with the Avenger Air Defense System, gaining insight into its shoot-on-the-move capabilities and integrated targeting systems at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command in San Antonio, Zambales on Tuesday (April 22, 2025). This activity is part of ongoing… Read More US trains PH soldiers on use of Avenger Air Defense System

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Teodoro says newest ship to boost PH Navy’s defense posture

By Priam Nepomuceno | April 8, 2025 MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. led the arrival ceremony for the future BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), a newly-acquired guided missile corvette, at Naval Operating Base Subic, Zambales Tuesday. In a statement, Teodoro said the arrival of the Philippine Navy’s (PN) newest ship is… Read More Teodoro says newest ship to boost PH Navy’s defense posture

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Guided-missile corvette BRP Diego Silang launched in Korea

By Priam Nepomuceno | March 28, 2025 MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday announced that the prospective guided-missile corvette BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) was formally launched at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea on Thursday. In a statement, AFP said the launch was attended by AFP… Read More Guided-missile corvette BRP Diego Silang launched in Korea

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Subic’s strategic Grande Island eyed as military post

By Henry Empeño | March 20, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — An American-era island-fortress here which had since been developed into a popular tourism destination is being eyed by the Department of Defense (DND) as a military reservation after noting that the strategic island could be used in illegal activities related to Philippine Offshore Gaming… Read More Subic’s strategic Grande Island eyed as military post

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‘Ghost Ships’ exhibit features Zambales fisherfolk stories

By Reia G. Pabelonia | March 16, 2025 SAN ANTONIO, Zambales (PIA) — The Ghost Ships exhibit at Casa San Miguel in San Antonio town highlights the stories of Zambales fisherfolk, shedding light on their struggles and resilience at sea. This exhibition is part of Zambulat 2025, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture… Read More ‘Ghost Ships’ exhibit features Zambales fisherfolk stories

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French carrier strike group makes first stopover in Philippines

(February 21, 2025) DEPLOYED in the Indo-Pacific as part of mission CLEMENCEAU 25, the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) will make an operational break in Subic Bay and Manila from the 21st February for an unprecedented visit. THE aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle, two multi-mission destroyers, an air defense destroyer and the auxiliary oil replenishment ship Jacques… Read More French carrier strike group makes first stopover in Philippines

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P1.8-M payao program to ensure sufficient catch for Zambales fishers

By Henry Empeño | February 21, 2024 IBA, Zambales — With the continuing geopolitical tension at the West Philippine Sea (WPS) effectively curtailing fishing at the contested Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, the provincial government of Zambales has put up concrete solutions to sustain the livelihood of local fishermen. The latest local government initiative,… Read More P1.8-M payao program to ensure sufficient catch for Zambales fishers

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U.S. condemns ‘reckless action’ by China in WPS

THE United States has condemned “unsafe and irresponsible” actions by the Chinese military in the West Philippine Sea, following a buzzing incident involving a Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Navy helicopter and an airplane of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Feb. 11. A statement attributed to the U.S. State Department and U.S.… Read More U.S. condemns ‘reckless action’ by China in WPS

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