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South Korea’s navy chief visits the Philippines, ‘reaffirming’ bilateral ties

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Posted at Nov 30 05:15 PM

The Philippine Navy said Admiral Sim Seung-Seob's visit was a "reaffirmation" of the "already strong ties" between Manila and South Korea. Read more »

Gov't eyes naval station in Fuga Island amid China 'smart city' plan

Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 28 05:31 PM

The Philippine Navy on Wednesday said it plans to put up a station in Fuga Island, said to have great strategic importance to any nation wishing to monitor activity in northern Philippines. Read more »

'The ship was rammed': PH Navy chief says Reed Bank incident not normal

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Updated as of Jun 14 10:52 PM

The Philippine Navy on Friday asserted that the Chinese vessel's ramming of an anchored Filipino boat near Reed Bank last weekend was "not a normal maritime accident." Read more »

Philippine Navy eyes acquisition of 25 to 30 warships in 10 years: report

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Posted at May 25 08:21 PM

Navy chief Vice Adm. Robert Empedrad says the government plans to purchase offshore patrol vessels and submarines, according to a Philippine News Agency report posted Saturday. Read more »

Isa sa pinakamodernong warship ng PH pinasinayaan

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Posted at May 23 09:07 PM

Para kay Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad, vindicated o nakabangon na ang Philippine Navy sa kontrobersiya matapos pasinayaan nitong Huwebes ang una sa 2 warship ng bansa na ginawa sa South Korea.  Read more »

Duterte names Empedrad new Navy chief

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 18 03:49 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed a new commander of the Philippine Navy, as the organization faced controversy over the purchase of 2 frigates, according to an official document released on Thursday. Read more »