Two Philippine Navy officers from the Naval Task Group (NTG) 80.5 – the Philippines’ contingent to the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise – were stationed at the Pacific Warfighting Center which monitors the unfolding events in the ongoing RIMPAC 2022. Lt. Commander Jondell Mark Tamaca and Lt. Commander June Eliseo Gordillo formed part of a multinational crew of the…
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Among the 17 participating multinational warships, the Philippines’ multi-capable frigate, BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) garnered the 3rd place during the Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) Rodeo of the “At-Sea Phase of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)” exercise on 4-August-2022. NSFS Rodeo is a naval gunfire accuracy competition where participants are given a two-dimensional virtual land…
Naval Station Jose Andrada, Manila. Philippine Navy frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) docked at U2 Pier on June 12 in time for the commemoration of the 124th Philippine Independence Day. Members of the Naval Task Group 80.5 proudly saluted the National Flag as it was raised while BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) was docked at Naval Base Guam. To also mark…