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BRP (Teresa) Magbanua

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  1. ‘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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  4. 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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  6. 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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  11. Fire at will? Nah The BRP Miguel Malvar slipped into the depths of the sea on its own accord.

    Ship sinks self, saves Balikatan ammo

    After decades of loyal service — including tours in World War 2 and the Vietnam War — the BRP Miguel Malvar decided to clock out early

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  13. Keep distance, PCG warns Chinese counterpart

    Keep distance, PCG warns Chinese counterpart

    The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has issued a stern warning to the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) to maintain a safe distance from Filipino fishing vessels in…

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  16. (FILE PHOTO) BRP Teresa Magbanua

    DFA: No Phl-China deal on ship pullout

    The withdrawal of the Philippine vessel came days after the BCM meeting between Manila and Beijing, which was attended by DFA Undersecretary Maria Theresa…

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