Research and Technology Development Center, SSC, PN

29/09/2026

WATCH | Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. underscored the importance of trust, cooperation, and networking among regional partners during the opening of the ADMM-Plus Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperative Activity and Future Leaders’ Program on September 21, in Subic, Zambales.
Co-hosted by the Philippines and Japan, the activities brought together personnel and maritime assets from eight ADMM-Plus countries to strengthen practical cooperation, enhance maritime security, build resilience, and foster stronger partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region.
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29/09/2026

READ | The Philippine Navy's Leadership Quote for the Week.
“Accomplishments are achieved by leaders and followers who are determined to serve without a doubt.”
Commodore Oliver B Reforba PN
Commander, Littoral Combat Force, Philippine Fleet
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READ | The Philippine Navy's Leadership Quote for the Week.

“Accomplishments are achieved by leaders and followers who are determined to serve without a doubt.”

Commodore Oliver B Reforba PN
Commander, Littoral Combat Force, Philippine Fleet

PN @128: Modern and Ready, Strong and Steady — Credible in Mission, Always Mission-Ready







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29/09/2026

RECOGNITION OF DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE NATION | The Philippine Navy honored the dedicated military service of Commodore Ireneo D Battung PN, Commander, Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao, in a fitting retirement ceremony on September 25, 2026 at Naval Station Jose Francisco, Taguig City.
Vice Admiral Jose Ma Ambrosio Q Ezpeleta PN, Flag Officer in Command, Philippine Navy, served as the presiding officer.
The ceremony served as a tribute to Commodore Battung’s career and dedication to duty as he retires from active military service. His legacy of excellence, patriotism, and leadership will continue to inspire generations of sailors and marines in the pursuit of mission accomplishment and faithful service to the Filipino people.
PN @128: Modern and Ready, Strong and Steady — Credible in Mission, Always Mission-Ready

29/09/2026

A NIGHT OF CAMARADERIE | PH, Japan Bring ASEAN, Plus Partners Together for Fellowship Night
Shared conversations and fellowship took center stage aboard a Japanese Navy ship, as maritime security delegates came together for an evening of camaraderie hosted by the Philippines and Japan on September 22, 2026, highlighting the enduring spirit of partnership that anchors multilateral cooperation in the region.
The gathering brought together participants of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security (EWG on MS) Joint Cooperative Activity (JCA) and Future Leaders’ Program (FLP) to an opportunity to strengthen personal connections and foster mutual understanding beyond the formal activities of the engagement.
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PN @128: Modern and Ready, Strong and Steady — Credible in Mission, Always Mission-Ready

29/09/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗠-𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀’ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
The Department of National Defense (DND) reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the principles, purpose, and objectives of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus and its Experts’ Working Groups (EWGs), which provide important platforms for practical cooperation, camaraderie, confidence-building, and mutual understanding among participating countries in addressing contemporary security challenges.
Consistent with these objectives, the Joint Cooperative Activity (JCA) under the ADMM-Plus EWG on Maritime Security (MS) was conceived to provide ASEAN Member States and Plus countries a platform to enhance practical cooperation, exchange knowledge and experience, and strengthen interoperability in addressing maritime security and environmental challenges, including those arising from climate change.
The location of the JCA was selected through the established ADMM-Plus planning process, based on operational, logistical, and other practical considerations discussed during the Initial Planning Conference (IPC) in March 2025 and subsequent planning conferences, which was attended by all participating countries, including China.
The designated exercise location, which is near Bajo de Masinloc (BdM), has long served as a venue for the Philippines’ bilateral and multilateral maritime exercises, including the ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX) held in 2023. This is in consideration of the area’s proximity to the Philippines’ largest naval port facility, which ensures that the necessary infrastructure and logistical support to accommodate the widest possible participation are met, including adequate berthing facilities, sustainment services, and operational support for participating naval assets.
It must also be emphasized that BdM is an integral and longstanding part of the Philippine national territory, and its maritime zones and entitlements, as established by the Philippines, are strictly in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the final and binding 2016 Arbitral Award. The recent submission by the Philippines of the updated nautical chart to the UN provides the necessary legal clarity and due publicity to the international community on the geographical limits of the maritime zones in BdM. The Philippines will continue the lawful exercise of its sovereignty over BdM.

22/09/2026

TRAINING TUESDAYS | The Logistics Experts of the Philippine Navy
The Logistics Field of Specialization focuses on developing Sailors and Marines involved in the formulation of strategic and operational plans, policies, and studies on logistics, as well as in transportation, maintenance, procurement, property disposal, inventory and warehousing, and other supply-related functions.
Logistics specialists play a vital role in ensuring the sustainment and operational readiness of the Philippine Navy. Through effective management of resources, supplies, equipment, and other logistical requirements, they provide essential support to naval units and personnel in the conduct of operations and administration.
Through continuous training, professional expertise, and effective resource management, the Philippine Navy's Logistics experts help strengthen the organization's sustainment capabilities and contribute to building a modern, multi-domain, self-reliant, and credible naval force.
PN @128: Modern and Ready, Strong and Steady — Credible in Mission, Always Mission-Ready

TRAINING TUESDAYS | The Logistics Experts of the Philippine Navy

The Logistics Field of Specialization focuses on developing Sailors and Marines involved in the formulation of strategic and operational plans, policies, and studies on logistics, as well as in transportation, maintenance, procurement, property disposal, inventory and warehousing, and other supply-related functions.

Logistics specialists play a vital role in ensuring the sustainment and operational readiness of the Philippine Navy. Through effective management of resources, supplies, equipment, and other logistical requirements, they provide essential support to naval units and personnel in the conduct of operations and administration.

Through continuous training, professional expertise, and effective resource management, the Philippine Navy's Logistics experts help strengthen the organization's sustainment capabilities and contribute to building a modern, multi-domain, self-reliant, and credible naval force.

PN @128: Modern and Ready, Strong and Steady — Credible in Mission, Always Mission-Ready

21/09/2026

READ | The Philippine Navy's Leadership Quote for the Week.

“True leadership is not measured by authority, but by the clarity of purpose you set, the courage to stand for what is right, and the ability to unite others in defending something greater than themselves.”

Commo Nerelito P Martinez PN Commander, Air Warfare Force, Philippine Navy

PN @128: Modern and Ready, Strong and Steady — Credible in Mission, Always Mission-Ready

READ | The Philippine Navy's Leadership Quote for the Week.

“True leadership is not measured by authority, but by the clarity of purpose you set, the courage to stand for what is right, and the ability to unite others in defending something greater than themselves.”

Commo Nerelito P Martinez PN Commander, Air Warfare Force, Philippine Navy

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21/09/2026

ALL SET FOR ADMM-PLUS | PH, Japan to Co-Host Joint Cooperative Activity, Future Leaders’ Program on Maritime Security in Zambales
SUBIC, Zambales — The Philippines, through the Philippine Navy (PN), and Japan, through the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), are set to co-host the Joint Cooperative Activity (JCA) and Future Leaders’ Program (FLP) of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Maritime Security (EWG on MS) from September 20 to 26, 2026, in Subic, Zambales.
As Co-Chairs of the EWG on MS for the 2024–2027 cycle, the Philippines and Japan will lead the two engagements, which will bring together participating navies from ASEAN Member States (AMS) and Plus Partner countries to advance practical cooperation and strengthen maritime security collaboration.
The activities mark the resumption of at-sea engagements under the EWG on MS following the COVID-19 pandemic, providing participating forces with opportunities to enhance interoperability, exchange operational perspectives, and foster mutual understanding. This year’s engagements are guided by the theme, “Enhancing Maritime Security and Environmental Resilience in Response to Climate Change.”
The JCA will be conducted in two phases: the Harbor/Shore Phase and the At-Sea Phase. It will feature cooperative activities designed to strengthen practical maritime security cooperation and confidence-building among participating navies.
Complementing the JCA, the FLP will provide junior naval officers from participating countries with a platform to exchange perspectives and deepen their understanding of emerging maritime security concerns. Discussions will include the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Critical Underwater Infrastructure (CUI), and the implications of climate change on the maritime domain.
Together, the JCA and FLP underscore the role of ASEAN-led defense cooperation in promoting dialogue, interoperability, confidence-building, and collective responses to evolving maritime security and environmental challenges in the region.
The Philippine Navy remains committed to strengthening interoperability with regional and international partners, sustaining meaningful maritime dialogue, enhancing maritime security cooperation, and fostering partnerships that contribute to a secure, stable, and resilient maritime environment.
PN @128: Modern and Ready, Strong and Steady — Credible in Mission, Always Mission-Ready

20/09/2026

Advancing Naval Capabilities | PN Delegation Participates in ISTC 2026
The Philippine Navy (PN), through the Sea Systems Command, Philippine Navy (SSC, PN), participated in the 2026 International Naval Ship Technology Conference (ISTC) on September 15, 2026, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, followed by a series of site and industry visits from September 16 to 17, 2026.
Led by Rear Admiral Juario C. Marayag PN, Commander, SSC, PN, the Philippine delegation was comprised of Captain Ted C. Cerezo Jr. PN(GSC), Commander, Combat Systems Center; Captain Leo Amor A. Vidal PN(GSC), Assistant Chief of Staff for Naval Systems Engineering, N11, PN; and Lieutenant Commander Marco Jay V. Pangilinan PN, Chief, Program Management Branch, Modernization Office, PN.
With the theme “From Subsurface to Surface, Shaping the Future of Naval Power,” the one-day conference on September 15 brought together naval and defense representatives from various countries to discuss emerging innovations in submarine and surface vessel technologies, policy directions, and international developments in addressing evolving maritime security challenges.
During the engagement, the delegation held a bilateral meeting with representatives from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), led by Mr. Jae-Joon Chung, Head of the Current Capabilities Program Agency, alongside Rear Admiral Sangdeok Choi, Director General for Naval Ship Program Development.
Following the conference, the delegation undertook technical and industry engagements from September 16 to 17, 2026, which included site visits to the ROK Submarine Force Command, Hanwha Ocean in Geoje, HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) in Busan, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Shipyard in Ulsan. These engagements provided valuable insights into submarine operations, advanced shipbuilding processes, and naval ship technologies. Additionally, Rear Admiral Marayag PN, visited the Philippine Navy Owner’s Representatives currently stationed at HHI.
The PN’s active participation in ISTC 2026 and subsequent technical engagements reaffirm its commitment to strengthening international defense cooperation and advancing naval capabilities toward a modern, credible, and responsive naval force. Gaining insights from these advanced technologies and shipbuilding practices plays a vital role in pursuing an expeditionary navy in direct support of the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC).

19/09/2026

LOOK | Chief SEMO, AFP visits RTDC, SSC, PN
FORT SAN FELIPE, Cavite City – Commodore Santiago P. Pacis Jr. PN, Acting Commander, Sea Systems Command, Philippine Navy (SSC, PN), representing Rear Admiral Juario C. Marayag PN, welcomed Major General Ivan DR. Papera PN(M), Chief of the Systems Engineering and Modernization Office, Armed Forces of the Philippines (SEMO, AFP), and his delegation during their visit to Headquarters, SSC, PN on September 14, 2026.
Following the courtesy call, Chief SEMO, AFP and his party proceeded to the laboratories of the Research and Technology Development Center (RTDC), where they were briefed on ongoing projects aligned with the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Program.
The engagement provided an opportunity for Chief SEMO, AFP to take note of the gaps and challenges in RTDC's current capabilities. He emphasized that these foundational concerns must be addressed first for the Center to perform effectively, particularly in capacitating its personnel and equipment.
The visit was part of the SRDP Stakeholder Visit and Engagement, a nationwide series of visits to Major Service Research and Development Centers aimed at strengthening the innovation ecosystem for AFP capability development.