Navy Seizes ₱2.7-M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Off Basilan Coast
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Naval forces in Western Mindanao intercepted on Sunday, September 28, around ₱2.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes…
OP-ED | A Naval Base in Misamis Oriental: Strategic Necessity or Strategic Misstep?
The Department of National Defense (DND) has announced plans to convert 300 hectares of the Philippine Veterans Investment Development Corporation…
BRP Miguel Malvar Opens for Public Viewing in CDO, Showcases Philippine Navy’s Modern Capabilities
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Residents of Northern Mindanao were given a rare opportunity to step aboard one of the…
Philippine Navy Brings Health Services and Readiness to Remote Zamboanga Island
Bagong Calarian, Zamboanga City — For the residents of Manalipa Island, access to healthcare and community services often means long…
Marine Reservists, Regular Forces Strengthen Readiness in Western Mindanao MOBEX 2025
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Marine Battalion Landing Team-1 (MBLT-1) has successfully concluded its participation in the Western Mindanao Naval Command’s…
Western Mindanao Naval Command Recovers High-Powered Firearms in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) seized several high-powered firearms during a maritime and coastal security operation…
Philippines, Indonesia Bolster Maritime Security Through Joint Patrols
On August 15, 2025, the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) intensified maritime security efforts as its NV392 aircraft conducted a…
2 Navy Personnel Die During Diving Activity in Sarangani; Investigation Underway
MAITUM, SARANGANI PROVINCE — Two active members of the Philippine Navy tragically lost their lives during a recreational diving activity…
MSU-IIT Students Dazzle Defense Sector with Game-Changing Drone Innovations“Sidlak Kanaway” and “EAVRAM” may set MSU-IIT apart as Mindanao’s defense-tech pioneer
July 31, 2025 | Iligan City, Philippines In an unprecedented leap for homegrown defense technology, students from the Mindanao State…