Roy Vincent Trinidad

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.

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.

The National Security Council (NSC) expressed alarm over five underwater drones found in Philippine waters between 2022 and 2024, confirming that at least three are conclusively of Chinese origin.

The Philippine Navy is preparing for a potential military takeover of Grande Island and Chiquita Island at Subic Bay following their declaration as military reservations.

The Philippine Navy (PN) dismissed China's 10-dash line claim in the South China Sea as a 'joke designed for entertainment' with no legal basis on Tuesday, March 25.

The Philippine Coast Guard is responding to floating barriers installed by Chinese maritime militia in Panatag Shoal, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has offered support if needed.

On Tuesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed reports that the United States will be deploying additional units of Medium Range Capability (MRC) Typhon missile systems to the country.

The Philippine Navy is prepared to assist and potentially escort the third civilian mission by the Atin Ito Coalition in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) scheduled for May 25.

Smoke seen from the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal was due to a fire drill conducted by the Philippine Navy as part of regular operational exercises on February 28.

The Philippine Navy reported on Tuesday that 19 Chinese vessels, including warships and coast guard ships, were monitored in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) throughout February.