The Philippine Navy (PN) (Tagalog: Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas, lit. 'Army of [the] Sea of [the] Philippines') 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 10,300-strong Philippine Marine Corps. [2]

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) (Filipino: Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas) are the military forces of the Philippines. It consists of three main service branches; the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy (including the Marine Corps).

The Philippine Navy, founded on May 20, 1898, serves as the naval warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is responsible for naval warfare operations, maritime patrol missions, and safeguarding the country's maritime interests.

The AFP, together with the PCG, will continue to provide full support to our personnel, ensuring that they are equipped, cared for, and prepared to fulfill their duties in defending our national interests, especially in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Feb 28, 2024 · Despite Manila’s encounters with China in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, including the construction of several military bases on artificial islands, and run-ins with Chinese vessels over the last decade, the Armed Forces of the Philippines remains underequipped, experts agree.

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Oct 30, 2024 · The Philippine Navy, founded on May 20, 1898, serves as the naval warfare branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is responsible for naval warfare operations, maritime patrol missions, and safeguarding the country's maritime interests.

Jan 8, 2024 · The Philippine Navy (PN), a vital branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), stands alongside the Philippine Army and the Philippine Air Force under the oversight of the Department of National Defense (DND).

Jan 18, 2025 · The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Navy conducted a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea, Jan. 17-18, 2025. MCAs demonstrate a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Jan 18, 2025 · SOUTH CHINA SEA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Navy conducted a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea, Jan. 17-18, 2025. MCAs demonstrate a collective commitment to strengthening regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.