PH Navy deploys contingent for Indonesia’s Komodo exercise

By Priam Nepomuceno | February 10, 2025 MANILA – The Fleet-Marine Ready Force (FMRF) on Monday announced that the Philippine Navy (PN) held a send-off ceremony for the naval contingent that will be participating in the upcoming 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia from Feb. 16 to 22. FMRF spokesperson Lt.… Read More PH Navy deploys contingent for Indonesia’s Komodo exercise

US Marine Corps opens logistics hub in Subic Freeport 

By Henry Empeño | February 5, 2025 (Updated) SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – This former American military base is poised to be a staging area for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) once again, as the maritime land force unit opened a logistics facility for Indo-Pacific region operations here on Tuesday. The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority… Read More US Marine Corps opens logistics hub in Subic Freeport 

Army tightens security protocols to ensure safety in camps, facilities

By Priam Nepomuceno | February 3, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday said it has been implementing “appropriate security protocols” to ensure the safety of its camps and facilities nationwide. “We have been implementing appropriate security protocols to ensure safety and security in all our Army camps. Likewise, we have (strengthened) our intelligence… Read More Army tightens security protocols to ensure safety in camps, facilities

Senators call for stronger, unified action vs. incursions in WPS

By Wilnard Bacelonia | January 13, 2025 MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday called for stronger and unified action against Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) incursions in Philippine waters. “The repeated incursions of Chinese Coast Guard vessels into Philippine waters, particularly within our Exclusive Economic… Read More Senators call for stronger, unified action vs. incursions in WPS

PHL Navy missile boat gets battle system upgrade

By Priam Nepomuceno | July 16, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – One of the Philippine Navy’s most capable surface combatants, fast attack interdiction craft BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901), got more potent as its “battle net” (BNET) system got a significant upgrade from Israeli defense manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. “This upgrade was validated through a comprehensive sea… Read More PHL Navy missile boat gets battle system upgrade