PH Fleet holds unilateral exercises in WPS

The Philippine Fleet, one of the commands of the Philippine Navy, conducted simultaneous unilateral and gunnery exercises in the West Philippine Sea to boost performance in warfighting, humanitarian assistance, and disaster response.

According to the Fleet, the exercises which aimed to enhance the operational readiness of its naval forces, were conducted on Monday, March 10, despite rough seas.

The Fleet’s guided missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) and offshore patrol vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16), along with the Fleet’s pioneering landing dock BRP Tarlac (LD601), participated in the unilateral exercises, performing a series of maneuvering and radio communication drills.

The FF150 and PS16 also held live fire drills near Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

“The 1st Philippine Fleet Unilateral Exercises 2025 officially commenced, showcasing an exceptional display of coordination, precision, and strategic agility. These exercises not only sharpened the skills and effectiveness of participating naval assets on warfighting and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response but also bolstered the fleet's overall operational performance,” the Fleet said in a statement. — Giselle Ombay/RSJ, GMA Integrated News