Marcos leads commissioning of PH Navy's second offshore patrol vessel

Marcos leads commissioning of PH Navy's second offshore patrol vessel

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the commissioning of BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21), the country's second offshore patrol vessel (OPV) which is expected to boost the Philippine Navy's capability to conduct more patrols in the West Philippine Sea.The President, joined by Armed Forces chief Romeo Brawner Jr., graced the 128th Philippine Navy anniversary celebration at the Philippine Navy headquarters in Manila.The …

Philippines commissions new OPV BRP Rajah Lakandula

The Philippine Navy on June 9, 2026, welcomed the offshore patrol vessel (OPV) BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21) into active service. It is the second Sulayman-class OPV built by HD HHI in South Korea.