Catanduanes Governor-elect Patrick Azanza has thrown his full support behind the national government's plan to establish a naval base on Panay Island in Bagamanoc, Catanduanes. Read more »
The Philippines and Japan are reinforcing their defense ties in response to increasing concerns over China’s expanding military activities in the region. Read more »
The Philippine Navy marked a significant milestone on November 12 with the launch of the BRP Albert Majini (PG-909), the first locally assembled Fast Attack Interdiction Craft-Missile (FAIC-M), at the naval shipyard in Cavite City. Read more »
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. recently signed two landmark laws—Republic Act No. 12064, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, and Republic Act No. 12065, the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—further solidifying the country’s control over its vast maritime domain. Read more »
The International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is building the Luzon International Container Terminal (LICT) in Bauan, Batangas, with completion scheduled for 2028. Read more »
The Department of National Defense (DND) has proposed a budget of PHP 344.426 billion for Fiscal Year 2025, highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening national defense. Read more »
