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 Philippine Navy vessel BRP Rizal (PS-74), a decommissioned navy ship, is set to be the newest tourist destination in the Dinagat Islands. 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 Norwegian Spirit, a cruise ship operated by the Norwegian Cruise Line, landed at the Port of Currimao in Ilocos Norte on Christmas Day with around 2,104 passengers and 887 staff members. Read more »
The lengthy Spanish reign or the subsequent American occupation are usually the first things that come to mind when people think of the Philippines' colonial past. However, the British Empire–another colonial force–did govern the country for a brief but noteworthy time. 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 »
