WHOLE-OF-GOV'T HADR EFFORT | The PH Navy has delivered 1,853,756 kilograms of assorted relief items for those affected by Typhoon Odette. 👉: facebook.com/10006479340981… 📸: Civil Defense PH #OdettePH #TabangPalawanVisayasMindanao #ModernandMultiCapablePHNavy #AFPyoucanTRUST

RELIEF EFFORTS CONTINUE | Much needed relief brought by Navy landing craft at Liminangcong, Palawan Read more: navy.mil.ph/pn_web_news.ph… #OdettePH #TabangPalawanVisayasMindanao #ModernandMultiCapablePHNavy #AFPyoucanTRUST

The Philippine Navy through ONSSSM and in partnership with NDCP will be conducting its first hybrid MSS with the theme "Philippine External Defense: Exploring Policy and Defense Priorities" which will be on May 11, 2022 (Wed), from 8:30 am- 5:30 pm (GMT+8) at Luxent Hotel.

MSS 2022 will explore PH's most pressing external security challenges vis-a-vis the current strategic environment; re-examine outdated defense policies & laws & contextualize them to current realities; discuss the AFP's modernization program & assess challenges in achieving SRDP.

AFP's top 2 official bids farewell to the Fleet #PhilFleetVanguardofOurSeas #ModernandMultiCapablePHNavy #AFPyoucanTRUST #SundaloSalamatSaSerbisyo m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Welcome to Maritime Security Symposium 2022 with the theme “Philippine External Defense: Exploring Policy and Defense Priorities.” The session is now open. #PNMSS2022

Dr. Arugay flashes a map of the Philippines, emphasizing that key maritime regions in the PH are more challenging because of geopolitical tensions. "Geography is destiny." #PNMSS2022

Dr. Arugay discusses the classical geopolitics: Mahan’s Sea Power Theory (sea control is key to world control) & Mackinder’s Heartland Theory (Whoever controls Central Asia controls the world) #PNMSS2022

The second speaker for #PNMSS2022 Panel 1 is Atty. Neil Simon S. Silva, Lecturer, University of the Philippines, College of Law.

Golden Age of PH Naval Diplomacy? These may be attributed to different factors including naval exercises with PH allies, presence of QUAD & creation of AUKUS, and a whole-of-alliance approach #PNMSS2022

In 2019: Pres. Duterte agreed to bankroll 2nd phase of AFP’s mod. program, shifting from internal to external; lion-share of fund went to Philippine Navy and PAF #PNMSS2022

Link AFP Modernization Prog to PH Grand Strategy: Wean AFP from internal security; focus on developing territorial defense capabilities #PNMSS2022

The third panel of #PNMSS2022 is on Rationalizing Defense Capability Priorities.

VADM BORDADO: This new administration will inherit an assortment of lingering external security issues in an ever-changing regional security environment. #PNMSS2022

BRAVO ZULU | PH Navy athletes contribute to country's medal haul at the 31st SEA Games. Mabuhay ang atletang Pinoy! 👉: navy.mil.ph/pn_web_news.ph… 📸: Photo sources #SeaGames31 #AtletangPinoy #ModernandMultiCapablePHNavy #AFPyoucanTRUST

Really? What's the BRP Sierra Madre gonna do, throw rust at you? Photo from BBC/Reuters

Senior Undersecretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr., Officer-In-Charge, Department of National Defense, delivers the Keynote Speech for #MSS2023. #17thANCM #125thPNAnniversary

He emphasizes that ensuring maritime security must be viewed as a way to sustain our economic gains for the actual benefit of our people. #MSS2023 #17thANCM

Our second prompt is here: “What are your aspirations for the future of the Philippine Navy as we commemorate its 125th anniversary? Share your hopes using #125thPNAnniversary”

Office of the AC of NS for CMO, N7 The Philippine Navy’s unwavering and relentless commitment to secure the maritime nation’s sovereignty is most note-worthy. The Navy does this not only through its modernization efforts but also through capacitating and professionalizing its people.