Navy’s newest offshore patrol vessel arrives in PhilippinesPhoto shows the Rajah Sulayman, the Philippine Navy’s newest offshore patrol ship, at a launching ceremony at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea on June 11, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy’s newest offshore patrol vessel, the future BRP Rajah Sulayman, arrived in the country last Jan. 17 from South Korea, adding to the Navy’s growing modern fleet. The vessel was met in waters off Zambales last Saturday by BRP Jose Rizal, the Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, as part of standard naval protocols upon entering Philippine waters. “After completing coordination and meeting procedures at sea, the future BRP Rajah Sulayman will begin post-delivery activities and technical checks,” (PN) public affairs office chief Commander Marie Angelica Sisican said. COA flagged the AFP over its unauthorized maintenance of six bank accounts and unliquidated cash advances amounting to P201.86 million as of end 2024.

Source: Philippine Star January 19, 2026 20:26 UTC