Philippine Navy Welcomes New Patrol Boat BRP Rajah Lakandula in Subic

The Philippine Navy marked the arrival of its new patrol boat, the future BRP Rajah Lakandula, in Subic. This event signifies an enhancement to the country's naval capabilities.

9 May, 16:00 — 10 May, 05:33

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The acquisition of new patrol vessels like the BRP Rajah Lakandula is significant for the Philippine Navy's modernization efforts and its capacity to patrol and protect the country's maritime interests, particularly in contested waters.

Key entitiesPhilippine Navy BRP Rajah Lakandula Subic, Zambales

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The Philippine Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel is named BRP Rajah Lakandula
The vessel arrived in Subic, Zambales
An arrival ceremony was held on Friday, May 8

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The BRP Rajah Lakandula is an offshore patrol vessel

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The arrival ceremony was held at the Naval Operating Base in San Antonio, Zambales

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inquirerMostly Factual114d ago

Navy announces arrival of latest Sulayman-class patrol vessels

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy on Saturday announced the official arrival of the second of six Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) at the Naval Operating Base Subic in Zambales. The warship actually arrived at Subic Bay on May 4, a month after it sailed for delivery from the Ulsan shipyard of South Korean

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philstarMostly Factual115d ago

New Navy patrol boat arrives in Subic

The Philippine Navy’s newest offshore patrol vessel, BRP Rajah Lakandula, arrived in Subic, Zambales on Friday.

By Michael Punongbayan

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First report: philstar · 9 May, 16:00|Full coverage: 2 · 14h|Window: 14h

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New Navy patrol boat arrives in Subic

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Navy announces arrival of latest Sulayman-class patrol vessels

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Arrival of VesselMay 9 afternoon

The BRP Rajah Lakandula arrived in Subic, Zambales.

Formal Welcome CeremonyMay 9 afternoon

The Philippine Navy formally welcomed the vessel with an arrival ceremony.

Philippine Navy Welcomes New Patrol Boat BRP Rajah Lakandula in Subic

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