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Philippine Navy

The Philippine Navy actively engages in maritime drills with allies to strengthen regional security and protect its territorial waters in the West Philippine Sea. It also monitors Chinese naval activities and collaborates with international partners to uphold freedom of navigation and sovereignty. Recent efforts include joint exercises with the U.S., Australia, Canada, and India, as well as preparations for oil exploration and search operations.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM

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Sun, September 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Marines rescue 3 fishermen adrift in West Philippine Sea

Philippine Marines successfully rescued three fishermen who had been adrift for nearly two days in the West Philippine Sea.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM

Chinese warships spotted during naval drills in WPS

The Philippine Navy reported the presence of two Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels during the 10th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) with Australia, Canada, and the United States in the West Philippine Sea on September 2 and 3.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM

2 CCG ships, 9 militia vessels surround Ayungin Shoal

Two China Coast Guard (CCG) ships were closely engaging two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels, BRP Bacayag and BRP Malapascua, in Ayungin Shoal.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Philippine Navy: Coral buildup in WPS likely natural

The Philippine Navy, through spokesperson Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, stated that the observed buildup of crushed corals in several West Philippine Sea features is likely a natural occurrence.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM

BRP Antonio Luna returns after sustaining damage in Malaysia exercise

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

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Philippine, Australian, Canadian navies hold drills in West Philippine Sea

Naval units from the Philippines, Australia, and Canada recently conducted a multilateral maritime exercise east of Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.

Tue, August 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Navy confirms Chinese tugboat presence near BRP Sierra Madre

The Philippine Navy confirmed the presence of a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) tugboat near the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.

Mon, August 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM

Chinese vessels decrease near Ayungin Shoal

The Philippine Navy has monitored a slight decrease in the number of Chinese vessels around Ayungin Shoal on Monday, August 25, 2025, with thirteen Chinese maritime militia ships, two coast guard vessels, one People's Liberation Army ship, and two to three rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) present.

Tue, August 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Philippine Navy boosts maritime drills with allies

The Philippine Navy is increasing maritime cooperative activities (MCAs) with allied nations as part of the Department of National Defense's defense diplomacy efforts.

Tue, August 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM

PH, Australia, Canada conduct joint naval drills in Mindoro

The Philippines, Australia, and Canada conducted joint naval drills off Lubang Island, Mindoro as part of Exercise Alon 2025.