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BRP Sierra Madre

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on BRP Sierra Madre.

  1. THE BRP Sierra Madre sits grounded at Second Thomas Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

    Gibo: Hands off Sierra Madre

    A Manila-based Chinese media outlet said Beijing is considering the Sierra Madre’s removal as one of several possible countermeasures against the Philippines.

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  2. ‘BRP Tarriela’ — Make it happen!

    ‘BRP Tarriela’ — Make it happen!

    If we name it after Jay Tarriela, we honor a very specific Philippine habit: refusing to shut up when a much bigger country would greatly prefer that we did.

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  6. ADM. Roy Vincent Trinidad

    AFP strikes back for Sierra Madre

    AFP spokesperson Roy Vincent Trinidad accused China of rewriting history over the BRP Sierra Madre’s presence at Ayungin Shoal and cited Mischief Reef’s…

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  9. China Coast Guard ship against the BRP Teresa Magbanua

    Defense chief: China deal ‘does not exist’

    Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro disputes China’s claim of a provisional deal on Philippine resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre, as experts warn the…

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  11. A photo opportunity during the Christening Ceremony of BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS21) held at Quay 7, Naval Operating Base-Subic, Zambales on May 26, 2026. (From left to right: Captain Angelito M Diaz PN(GSC) Commander of Submarine Group; Commodore Julius E Valdez PN, Deputy Commander NETC; Commodore Lorenzo H Bolor Jr PN, Chief of Fleet Staff; Commodore Raul A Regis PN, OCF Commander; Rear Admiral Joe Anthony C Orbe PN, PF Commander; Mrs. Ma Celeste A Orbe, wife of PF Commander and Vessel's Sponsor; Mrs. Maida B Bruce, wife of Atty Bruce; Atty. Roberto M. Bruce Jr., son of former Commanding Officer, ex-BRP Rajah Lakandula (PF4) and a PMA Cavalier Awardee 1983, Captain Roberto H Bruce PN(GSC)(Ret); Captain Steve C Morata PN(GSC), FTDC Superintendent; and Lieutenant Commander Aldwin R Pasicolan PN, Acting Commander, USVU).

    Philippine Navy christens BRP Rajah Lakandula

    The Philippine Navy christens BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS21), a Rajah-Sulayman-class Offshore Patrol Vessel, at Subic Bay as part of its 128th anniversary, marking…

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  12. SHIP spared but seas scarred No damage to the BRP Sierra Madre or its crew, the Philippine Navy says, but images and videos point to extensive, possibly irreversible damage to reefs near Ayungin Shoal amid alleged cyanide spraying.

    AFP probes cyanide attack on Sierra Madre

    ‘There were no fish caught, no clams, and no nets were found. So the question we are now studying is: was this an attempt to possibly poison our men by…

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  13. Cyanide use reported near Ayungin Shoal

    Cyanide use reported near Ayungin Shoal

    ‘The use of cyanide on Ayungin Shoal is a form of sabotage that seeks to kill local fish populations, depriving Navy personnel of a vital food source.’

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  17. The future BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS20) arrived at the at Naval Operating Base (NOB) in Subic Bay Freeport on January 20, 2026.

    BRP Rajah Sulayman arrives at Subic naval base

    The future BRP Rajah Sulayman, the Philippine Navy’s first Hyundai-built offshore patrol vessel, arrives at Subic, marking a boost to maritime patrol and…

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