Japan destroyer arrives in Philippines’ Subic for goodwill visit

A destroyer from the Japan Maritime Self‑Defense Force docked at the naval base in Subic, Zambales for a three-day goodwill visit — part of efforts to strengthen maritime ties with the Philippine Navy. Joanna Rose Aglibot – Philippine Daily Inquirer The Philippine Navy rendered arrival honors to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS HarusameContinue reading “Japan destroyer arrives in Philippines’ Subic for goodwill visit”

U.S. and Philippine Forces Drill Near South China Sea Flashpoint

Aaron-Matthew Lariosa – October 8, 2025 1:01 PM Washington and Manila kicked off the latest iteration of the Sama Sama naval drills on Monday in the vicinity of a western Philippine province located near South China Sea hotspots. Sama Sama, a Tagalog word that translates to “together,” originally began as a series of maritime securityContinue reading “U.S. and Philippine Forces Drill Near South China Sea Flashpoint”

BRP Datu Kalantiaw (PS-76) was the first of three ex-USN Cannon-class destroyer escorts that served with the Philippine Navy, the others being BRP Datu Sikatuna (PS-77/PF-5) and BRP Rajah Humabon (PS-78/PF-11). She was also the flagship of the Philippine Navy from 1967 to 1981.