DAVAO CITY (April 17) – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed BRP Malamawi (FPB-2403) to patrol the Davao Gulf as part of its intensified maritime security operations for Holy Week under "Oplan Byaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2025." The fast patrol boat began its mission on Maundy Thursday, April 17, focusing on the waters between Davao City and the Island Garden City of … [Read more...] about BRP Malamawi deployed to Davao Gulf for Holy Week maritime patrol
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PH Navy rescues 26 survivors from sinking boat in Tawi-Tawi
DAVAO CITY --- The Philippine Navy successfully rescued 26 survivors from the sinking motor launch M/L Bangsata near Taganak Island, Tawi-Tawi, on March 16, 2025. The Singapore-flagged tanker EONIA first spotted the distressed vessel and immediately reported it to authorities, enabling the Philippine Navy’s Naval Monitoring Station (NMS) Taganak and patrol craft PC390 to … [Read more...] about PH Navy rescues 26 survivors from sinking boat in Tawi-Tawi
Philippine Navy rescues 121 stranded passengers in Tawi-Tawi
Photo Courtesy: Philippine nary DAVAO City — The Philippine Navy successfully rescued 121 passengers stranded aboard the passenger vessel ML J SAYANG 1 after it experienced engine failure and was left adrift for nearly six days. The BRP JOSE LOOR SR (PC390) carried out the rescue operation as part of a maritime search and rescue (SAR) mission in Tawi-Tawi. On January … [Read more...] about Philippine Navy rescues 121 stranded passengers in Tawi-Tawi
Nearly 100 Navy personnel join 11th “Naked Warrior Run”
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Almost 100 personnel and civilian employees from Naval Special Operations Unit 6, along with local and international participants, took part in the eleventh "Naked Warrior Run" as part of the 68th anniversary celebration of the Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) under the Philippine Navy. The event was held on Tuesday, November 5, at the Naval … [Read more...] about Nearly 100 Navy personnel join 11th “Naked Warrior Run”
Navy confiscates P28 million worth of smuggled cigarettes
DAVAO CITY --- Personnel from Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao confiscated some 1,846 cases of smuggled cigarettes from a motorized watercraft off the water of Balut Island, Davao occidental early this week. The crew revealed that the contrabands came from the province of Tawi-Tawi. The boat had 25 crew onboard. The boat, MB Mhufar-3 was still floating in the sea of … [Read more...] about Navy confiscates P28 million worth of smuggled cigarettes
