Additionally, the Navy can facilitate communication and information-sharing between ASEAN Navies through regular meetings and conferences. #PNLangSakalam #MSS2023 #17thANCM

Last but not least, our final prompt for the #MSS2023 Twitter Party: What should the Philippines and ASEAN do to protect its interests amidst a growing US-China strategic competition? Share your insights on what actions can be taken to navigate this dynamic landscape.

Ave Acedillo 🌈 Frances Maye Since ancient times, trade is very important to the development of a country. The establishment of agreed Trade Routes between ASEAN ensures not only economic survivability but also equal development and availability of resources for all members. #MSS2028 #17thANCM

RADM CAESAR BERNARD N VALENCIA PN, Vice Commander, Philippine Navy delivers the Opening Remarks for the #MSS2023 #17thANCM #125thPNAnniversary

RADM VALENCIA PN: “Both panels aim to emphasize and explore the integral role of ASEAN navies as a regional bloc and as a fulcrum of regional order.” #MSS2023 #17thANCM #125thPNAnniversary

RADM VALENCIA: “It is with high hopes that through this symposium, we may all gain insights and a deeper understanding of the necessity of a coordinated and cohesive ASEAN maritime response and... (1/2) Philippine Navy

how cooperation and discussions will play a vital role in the pursuit of regional cohesion.” (2/2) #MSS2023 #17thANCM

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

He mentions that Southeast Asia is in a new era that is situated in great power competition. He further discusses the traditional and non-traditional security concerns in the region. #MSS2023 #17thANCM

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

#MSS2023 Panel 1 is on The Southeast Asian Region: A Theater of Converging Challenges and Interests, featuring Dr. Evan A. Laksmana, Senior Fellow for Southeast Asia Military Modernisation of The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)... (1/2)

and Dr. Jay Batongbacal, Director of the UP Institute of Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea. This will be moderated by Dr. Maria Thaemer C. Tana, Assoc. Prof. of Department of Political Science of UP Diliman. (2/2) #MSS2023 #17thANCM #125thPNAnniversary

Guarding Philippine waters and the maritime domain for 125 years. We are Philippine Navy. 🇵🇭⚓️ Guardians of the Seas: Ensuring National Sovereignty, Security and Stability #MakeItHistoric #125thPhilippineNavyAnniversary #ModernandMultiCapablePHNavy #AFPyoucanTRUST

WARSHIP WEDNESDAYS | BRP Anastacio Cacayorin (PC387) She belongs to the Jose Andrada-class coastal patrol crafts of the PH #Navy, commissioned in 1996 & named after Cpl Anastacio Cacayorin #125thPhilippineNavyAnniversary #ModernandMultiCapablePHNavy #AFPyoucanTRUST

📣 Attention! It's time for our first prompt of the #125thPNAnniversary Twitter party! Don't forget to use the hashtag #125thPNAnniversary in your responses. Let's make this a memorable exchange! 💬🎉

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”

Last but not the least, our final prompt for the #125thPNAnniversary twitter party: The Philippine Navy has a rich history spanning 125 years. What historical event or milestone stands out to you the most?

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honors the men and women of the Philippine Navy (PN) as he joins the fleet in celebrating their 125th anniversary in a program at the PN Headquarters in Roxas Boulevard, City of Manila | May 26, 2023 facebook.com/radyopilipinas…