MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy on Monday slammed China’s claim that a Philippine frigate had “illegally intruded” in Scarborough Shoal, saying Philippine law enforcement ships are ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy will soon expand its naval force units overseeing the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and waters near Taiwan to better defend the country’s interests amid China’s ...

China's Southern Theatre navy said a Philippines frigate had "illegally intruded" into the waters of Scarborough Shoal on Sunday (April 20, 2025), "seriously violating" Chinese sovereignty and ...

MANILA, Philippines — Two European shipbuilders are vying to be chosen as the manufacturer of the Philippine Navy’s first submarines. In a joint statement, the Italian and German companies ...

A total of 40 Chinese vessels were spotted in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in March, according to the Philippine Navy on Tuesday, In a press conference, Philippine Navy spokesperson for WPS Rear ...

"There was a time when they attempted to maneuver closer but, again, we challenged them,” Philippine navy Commander Irvin Ian Robles told reporters on board the frigate BRP Jose Rizal.

If pursued, the lease will permit American forces to store and maintain equipment on Philippine soil from 2026 to 2036. The solicitation also specified that the Navy seeks a lease with no renewal ...

Philippine Navy ship Jose Rizal leads maneuvers with U.S. Navy destroyer Shoup, center, and Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force frigate JS Noshiro, right, during joint drills in the South China ...