Philippine Navy

The Philippine Navy is addressing concerns over unmanned underwater drones found in Philippine waters, working on enhancing detection capabilities and developing protocols with other maritime agencies. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad emphasizes the need for vigilance and collaboration with fishermen to report suspicious items. The navy also continues to strengthen its presence and defense posture in the West Philippine Sea amid increasing tensions with China.

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Last updated at April 24, 2025.

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PN, US Navy conduct live-fire exercise off Zambales

Personnel from the Philippine Navy (PN) and United States Navy conducted a live-fire gunnery exercise off the coast of Zambales on Friday as part of Balikatan 2025.
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Philippine Navy demos Spike NLOS missile system

The Philippine Navy successfully conducted a live-fire demonstration of the Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) missile system aboard its newly acquired BRP Albert Majini off Mariveles, Bataan on April 23.
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Chinese naval vessels near Batanes, Dalupiri amid US-Philippine drills

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Philippine Navy reported monitoring an unusual presence of a Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Shandong-class aircraft carrier along with six escort ships and two support vessels near Batanes province, within three nautical miles southwest of Babuyan Islands.
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Philippine Navy denies expelling BRP Apolinario Mabini from Panatag Shoal

A ranking Philippine Navy official on Monday denied that Chinese maritime forces expelled the BRP Apolinario Mabini while it was patrolling Panatag Shoal on April 20.
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PCG rescues 506 from grounded MV Lite Ferry 5

The Philippine Coast Guard successfully rescued and transferred all 506 passengers from MV Lite Ferry 5 after it ran aground in shallow waters off Jagna Port in Bohol province on Saturday night, April 19.
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China assures protection for three Filipinos detained on espionage charges

The People's Republic of China has assured that the rights and interests of three Filipinos detained on espionage allegations will be protected under Chinese law.
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Senate probe confirms Chinese drones threaten PH waters

Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has called for increased vigilance following new findings by the Philippine Navy (PN) regarding submersible drones recovered from various parts of the country.
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Galeries Tower advances to semis with win over Philippine Navy

Second-seeded Galeries Tower defeated No. 3 Philippine Navy, 80-67, on Wednesday night to advance to the semifinals of the 2025 Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Invitational.
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Philippine Navy commissions BRP Miguel Malvar

The Philippine Navy welcomed its newest acquisition, the South Korean-built corvette BRP Miguel Malvar, at Naval Operating Base Subic in Zambales on Tuesday, April 8.
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Galeries Tower secured the last semifinals slot in the 2025 Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Invitational Tournament by defeating Philippine Navy, 80-67, on Wednesday evening at Enderun Gym.
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