Category Archives: Philippine Navy and Military

Manila marks 10th anniversary of South China Sea ruling, as naval modernisation continues

By – Chen Chuanren – July 15, 2026 The Philippines has marked the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which found that China has no legal basis for claiming historic rights over much of the South China Sea under its so-called Nine-Dash Line.Continue reading “Manila marks 10th anniversary of South China Sea ruling, as naval modernisation continues”

Philippines Confirms Deal to Acquire Five Japanese Abukuma-class Destroyer Escorts

Naval News by Kosuke Takahashi / Jul 8, 2026 at 8:59 AM The Philippines has reached a broad agreement with Japan to acquire five soon-to-be-retired Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), marking one of Japan’s largest planned transfers of retired naval combatants to a foreign navy and another milestone in Tokyo’s evolving defense equipment transfer policy.Continue reading “Philippines Confirms Deal to Acquire Five Japanese Abukuma-class Destroyer Escorts”

U.S. Wants to Construct Philippine Coast Guard Maintenance Facility, Repair Fuel Depot in Palawan

Aaron-Matthew Lariosa – May 20, 2026 3:04 PM The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) dispatched a total of 15 cutters and offshore vessels Oct. 7, 2025, to resupply and escort fishermen operating in the vicinity of the Scarborough and Sabina shoals as part of the country’s Kadiwa Initiative,Continue reading “U.S. Wants to Construct Philippine Coast Guard Maintenance Facility, Repair Fuel Depot in Palawan”

The BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the Philippine Navy’s newest and most advanced guided-missile frigate, is commissioned into service during ceremonies in Subic Bay. December 2, 2025.

Philippine Navy commissions second Miguel Malvar-class frigate

December 3, 2025, by Fatima Bahtić The Philippine Navy has placed its second Miguel Malvar-class frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), into active service following a christening and commissioning ceremony held on December 2, 2025, at Naval Operating Base–Subic, Zambales. The ceremony was led by Department of National Defense Undersecretary for Acquisition and Resource Management Salvador Melchor B.Continue reading “Philippine Navy commissions second Miguel Malvar-class frigate”