Tag: Maritime Security

  • Philippine Navy’s BRP Ramon Alcaraz Participates in ‘Komodo’ International Fleet Review

    The Philippine Navy’s offshore patrol vessel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), joined the International Fleet Review (IFR) as part of Indonesia’s 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise ‘Komodo’ (MNEK). The opening ceremony took place at the Port of Benoa in Bali on February 16, 2025, with 31 navies in attendance. The IFR served as a platform to showcase…

  • Philippine Navy’s BRP Ramon Alcaraz Participates in Komodo Naval Exercise

    The Philippine Navy’s vessel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), joined the International Fleet Review during the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise ‘Komodo’ in Bali, Indonesia. The event, which commenced on February 16, 2025, saw the participation of 31 navies, emphasizing the significance of maritime collaboration for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The opening ceremony at…

  • Philippines and Allies Strengthen Regional Security Through Multilateral Maritime Drills

    The Philippine Navy, alongside its allies from Canada and the United States, conducted the seventh Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone on February 12, 2025. This exercise, aimed at bolstering regional security, saw the participation of the Philippine Navy’s BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) and the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Ottawa…

  • Tolentino Proposes New West Philippine Sea Command to Bolster Maritime Security

    Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has urged the creation of a specialized West Philippine Sea Command, aiming to fortify maritime security and national defense. During his speech at the Kapihan sa Senado forum, Tolentino announced his intention to send a formal letter to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., detailing the strategic and operational advantages of…

  • Philippine Navy and Coast Guard Monitor Chinese Research Vessel Near Palawan

    In a recent development, the Philippine Navy (PN) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have been closely monitoring the movements of the Chinese Research Vessel (CRV) Lan Hai 101, which was spotted navigating the eastern waters of Palawan on February 9, 2025. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, the PN spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea,…

  • Philippine Navy Joins Indonesian-Led Naval Drills with BRP Ramon Alcaraz

    The Philippine Navy has announced the deployment of its offshore patrol vessel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), to participate in the fifth Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in Bali, Indonesia, scheduled from February 15 to 22. During a press briefing, PN spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos revealed that the Philippine Marine Ready Force will dispatch a…

  • Philippine Navy Joins Indonesian Naval Drills with BRP Ramon Alcaraz

    The Philippine Navy has announced the deployment of its offshore patrol vessel, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), to participate in the fifth Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in Bali, Indonesia, scheduled from February 15 to 22. During a press briefing, PN spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos revealed that the Philippine Marine Ready Force will dispatch a…

  • Philippines and U.S. Enhance Maritime Security Through Joint Training in Davao

    In a significant move to bolster maritime security, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) conducted a collaborative Boarding Officer Course in Davao City. The training, which took place from January 13 to 24, 2025, aimed to enhance the skills and cooperation of maritime law enforcement agencies across the region.…

  • French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle to Dock in Philippines, Boosting Maritime Ties

    The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, accompanied by its escort ships, is set to make a significant visit to the Philippines next month, highlighting the deepening maritime security collaboration between France and the Philippines. This visit was announced by French Ambassador Marie Fontanel during a maritime cooperation event in Makati City, emphasizing the alignment…

  • Philippine Navy Boosts Anti-Submarine Warfare with Advanced Fleet

    The Philippine Navy has significantly enhanced its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, according to a recent statement from a naval spokesperson. Captain John Percie Alcos revealed that nearly all ships in the Philippine Fleet’s Offshore Combat Force are now equipped to handle ASW operations. This development comes as the Navy plans to deploy surface action groups…