The Philippine Navy (PN) is the naval warfare service branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It has an estimated strength of 24,500 active service personnel,including the 8,300-strong Philippine Marine Corps. It operates 82 combat vessels,14 auxiliary vessels,25 manned aircraft and 8 unmanned aerial vehicles. It shares the responsibility of patrolling the maritime borders with the Philippine Coast Guard,a formerly attached unit which became a separate maritime law enforcement agency in 1998.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is recognized as the third armed uniformed service of the country attached to the Philippines' Department of Transportation,tasked primarily with enforcing laws within Philippine waters,conducting maritime security operations,safeguarding life and property at sea,and protecting marine environment and resources;similar to coast guard units around the world. In case of a declaration of war,the Coast Guard shall also serve as an attached service of the Department of National Defense.
Malvar,officially the Municipality of Malvar,is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Batangas,Philippines.
The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy also referred to by its acronym PMMA) is a maritime higher education institution operated by the Philippine government in San Narciso,Zambales. Students are called midshipmen but are often also referred to as cadets. Upon graduation,students are commissioned as ensigns in the Philippine Navy Reserve and have the option to join the merchant marine,the Philippine Navy,or the Philippine Coast Guard.
BRP Tubbataha (MRRV-4401) is the lead ship of the Parola-class patrol vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard,and is one of the newer additions to the agency's fleet.
Cirilito Elola Sobejana is a retired Philippine Army general who served as the 55th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. He is also known for having been awarded the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor in 1995 for his valiant actions in Basilan against the extremist guerrilla group Abu Sayyaf.
BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) is an offshore patrol vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard. She is the first offshore patrol vessel and currently,the second largest and most modern vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard. Named after Gabriela Silang,a revolutionary leader during the Philippine struggle for independence from Spain. She was constructed by French shipbuilder OCEA S.A. based on the OPV-270 Mk II design,in Les Sables-d'Olonne,France.
Malabrigo Point Lighthouse,also known as Faro de Punta Malabrigo,is a historic lighthouse located about 115 kilometres (71 mi) southeast of Manila in Barangay Malabrigo,Lobo,Batangas,Philippines. Completed and lit in 1896,it is one of the oldest working lighthouses in the Philippines as well as the best preserved lighthouse in the country. It serves as a guide for ships passing through the Verde Island Passage going to either Batangas Bay or Sibuyan Sea.
BRP Panglao (FPB-2402) is the second of four Boracay class Patrol Boats built by OCEA of France for the Philippine Coast Guard based on the Ocea FPB 72 design.
Rozzano Dosado Briguez is a Filipino general who formerly served as the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sinagtala" Class of 1986,and graduated as Top 2 of his class. He was also a commander of the AFP Western Command,and formulated the new command framework:"Padayon PAF:Perform,Reform,Transform",a framework of his leadership philosophy in the Philippine Air Force.
Robert Arugay Empedrad is a retired Philippine Navy admiral who served as the Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) under the Duterte administration. He previously served as the Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine Navy from 2017 to 2020. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sinagtala" Class of 1986.
Admiral Joel Sarsiban Garcia is a Philippine Coast Guard admiral who has served as the 28th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard,who also has served as the executive director of the National Coast Watch Center (NCWC),and the deputy commandant for administration of the Philippine Coast Guard
Felimon Talusan Santos Jr. is a retired Filipino general who served as the former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Prior to his appointment,he served as the commander of the AFP Eastern Mindanao Command,and the 7th Infantry Division. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Sinagtala" Class of 1986.
Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Jamero Bacordo is a Filipino admiral who was the Chief of the Philippine Navy. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Hinirang" Class of 1987. Prior to his post,he served as the commander of the Philippine Fleet.
Admiral George Villareal Ursabia Jr. is a Filipino Admiral who served as the former Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy "Hinirang" Class of 1987. Prior to his appointment,he served as commander of the Coast Guard Marine Environmental Protection Command,and the Task Group Laban COVID-19 under the Joint Task Force COVID Shield.
The BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is the lead ship of her class of patrol vessels operated by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The service officially classifies her as a multi-role response vessel (MRRV). She is one of the largest,and most modern vessels of the PCG.
Vice Admiral Adeluis Santelices Bordado is a Filipino retired Admiral who served as the Flag Officer in-Command of the Philippine Navy from 8 June 2021 to 8 September 2022. Prior to his post,he served as the vice commander of the Philippine Navy,the Chief of Naval Staff and the AFP Education,Training and Doctrine Command (AFPETDC). He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy "Maringal" Class of 1988.
'Leopoldo "Leo" Velarde Laroya' is a Filipino Admiral who served as the 28th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard. Prior to his promotion as commandant,he also served as the Deputy Commandant for Operations,and led three commands:the Maritime Safety Services Command,the Coast Guard Education,Training and Doctrine Command and the Maritime Security and Law Enforcement Command.
Toribio Dulinayan Adaci Jr. is a Philippine Navy vice admiral who serves as the 40th and current Flag Officer-in-Command (FOIC) of the Philippine Navy. Prior to his appointment,Adaci previously commanded the Naval Forces Western Mindanao from 2020 to 2022,the Naval Installation Command,and Fleet-Marine Ready Force.
Ronnie Gil Latorilla Gavan is a Filipino admiral who serves as the Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard.
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