BRP Antonio Luna returns to PH after sustaining minor damage in Malaysia exercise

The Philippine Navy's guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna has returned to the Philippines after sustaining minor, superficial damage to its freeboard during the Maritime Training Activity (MTA) MALPHI LAUT 2025 in Malaysia.

The damage occurred on the left, port side of the ship while it was carefully maneuvering in a narrow space during the sea phase of the exercise.

Philippine Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad confirmed the ship's arrival at Naval Operating Base Subic on Thursday.

Despite the damage, the ship remains operational and participated in all scheduled activities.

An initial repair has been completed on the BRP Antonio Luna, though an assessment of the extent of the damage is still ongoing.

Captain Marissa Arlene Martinez previously described the damage as an operational risk inherent in naval operations, while Rear Admiral Trinidad noted that repair costs are considered a fixed expense.