PN Seabees - NCEBde

03/03/2026

"We Build, We Fight!"

The Naval Combat Engineering Brigade provides combat support during Fleet-Marine operations by constructing fortifications, clearing obstacles, breaching & assaulting defensive structures, and ensuring both mobility and survivability in coastal and inland environments.

WARRIOR WEDNESDAYS | Naval Combat Engineering Brigade

Also known as the Seabees, the Naval Combat Engineering Brigade enhances the Philippine Navy’s capabilities through engineering and combat readiness by providing engineer units for naval construction and combat operations.
They construct and repair essential infrastructure, including roads, bridges, piers, harbors, and beach landings, even in the most challenging conditions.

Beyond military operations, they support humanitarian missions, disaster relief, and national development. Among their accomplishments in 2024 are community-focused endeavors such as Brigada Eskwela in Pangasinan, a bloodletting activity to support public health, and their immediate assistance during rescue and relief operations in NCR following Super Typhoon Carina.

Through expert planning, engineering, and construction, the Seabees bridge the gap between military service and nation-building as they remain committed to serving with honor, courage, and selflessness.

Philippine Navy: Addressing Challenges, Promoting Regional Stability, and Maritime Security

03/03/2026

27/08/2025

Exercise ALON 2025 - PN Seabees "Clear the way ... Lead the way!"

The Naval Combat Engineer Brigade - PN Seabees took part in the Combined and Joint Forcible Entry Operations with Australian Defence Force (ADF) counterparts during Exercise ALON 2025 held on 24 August 2025 in San Vicente, Palawan, facing the West Philippine Sea.

The large-scale amphibious drill showcased interoperability, rapid deployment, and strengthened maritime security cooperation between the Philippines and Australia, with approximately 1,000 Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel participating in the simulated beach landing and objective retake scenario.

From the AFP, the exercise featured troops from the Marine Battalion Landing Team-11, Naval Combat Engineer Brigade (PN Seabees), 61st Force Recon Company with attached Small Unit Riverine Craft and Patrol Craft from the Marine Corps Assault Boat Battalion, Marine Battalion Landing Team-9, Marine Battalion Landing Team-7, and two FA-50 fighter aircraft providing air support.

The ADF deployed a Joint Pre-Landing Force with Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts, HMAS Brisbane (DDG41) with an embarked MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, and a RAAF EA-18G Growler for electronic warfare support. A US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey also observed the exercise.

AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr. lauded the troops for their professionalism and the significance of the exercise in preparing for modern challenges. “Today’s Combined and Joint Forcible Entry Operations was very successful. What makes this year’s ALON Exercise different is that we fully integrated the air, maritime, and land domains,” General Brawner said.

The activity underscored the AFP’s advancement toward multi-domain operations to prepare forces for evolving challenges, while Exercise ALON 2025 served as a testament to the enduring defense partnership between the Philippines and Australia and the shared commitment of partner nations to uphold peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region








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02/04/2025

WARRIOR WEDNESDAYS | PN Seabees

"We Build, We Fight!"

The Naval Combat Engineer Brigade provides combat support during Fleet-Marine operations by constructing fortifications, clearing obstacles, breaching defensive structures, and ensuring both mobility and survivability in coastal and inland environments.










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WARRIOR WEDNESDAYS | Naval Combat Engineering Brigade

Also known as the Seabees, the Naval Combat Engineering Brigade enhances the Philippine Navy’s capabilities through engineering and combat readiness by providing engineer units for naval construction and combat operations.

They construct and repair essential infrastructure, including roads, bridges, piers, harbors, and beach landings, even in the most challenging conditions. Beyond military operations, they support humanitarian missions, disaster relief, and national development. Among their accomplishments in 2024 are community-focused endeavors such as Brigada Eskwela in Pangasinan, a bloodletting activity to support public health, and their immediate assistance during rescue and relief operations in NCR following Super Typhoon Carina.

Through expert planning, engineering, and construction, the Seabees bridge the gap between military service and nation-building as they remain committed to serving with honor, courage, and selflessness.

PN@126: Toward a Modern Naval Force Capable of Securing the State and Contributing to Regional Peace

08/01/2025

The 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion of the Combat Engineer Regiment, Philippine Army provided Eight Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the conduct of Heavy Mechanized Bridge System (HMBS) Training to the twenty-one (21) combat engineer participants from 16-21 December 2024.

The training commenced with a comprehensive lecture on the capabilities and functions of the Heavy Mechanized Bridge System (HMBS). The 60T HMBS from China, is a truck-mounted bridge designed for deliberate crossings of both dry and wet gaps. Each HMBS can transport and launch a single bridge, providing critical bridging support for Combat Engineer and Disaster Response Operations.

Personnel from the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy, specifically from the 525CEB, CER, PA, and PN Seabees from the 33rd Combat Engineer Company, 3rd Naval Combat Engineer Battalion, NCEBde participated in the training, aimed at equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for the operation and maintenance of the HMBS.

Throughout the duration of the training, the abovementioned personnel demonstrated integrity and proficiency in deploying the HMBS, culminating in successful practical exercises at Forerunner Training Area (FTA) LNMB, showcasing their capability to operate and maintain the equipment effectively. The said Seabees/Combat Engineers are now confident to utilize and operate the Heavy Mechanized Bridge System (HMBS).








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21/10/2024

Exercise Kamandag 08-24

LOOK | PH Navy Seabees (NCEBde) participates in amphibious assault simulation for Kaagapay ng Mandirigma sa Dagat (KAMANDAG) 2024

A contingent from the Naval Combat Engineer Brigade - PN Seabees supported troops of the 3rd Marine Brigade of the Philippine Marine Corps together with counterparts from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in conducting an amphibious assault and boat raid in the shores of Long Point in Barangay Apurawan, Aborlan.

The boat raid featured beach landing of troops, live fire exercise, breaching of obstacles using explosives before finally assaulting their objectives.








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20/05/2024

Naval combat engineers "Clear the way ... Lead the way!"






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31/03/2024

Train hard, win easy! Happy Sunday from PN Seabees (y)

08/01/2024

Video presentation of Sailor Basic Course Class 34-37 (MASIKLAB LAYAG 2023) which trained under the Brigade Training and Doctrines Center (BTDC) of the Naval Combat Engineer Brigade (NCEBde) of the Philippine Navy.

The graduates completed six months of rigorous military training, which prepared them physically, mentally, and emotionally and provided the necessary tools needed to perform the roles that will be assigned to them for the duration of their service as members of the Fleet-Marine Team. A combination of physical training, field & tactical exercises, and classroom instructions prepared them to be strong and capable, instilling in their young minds the core values embodied in every sailor.

Audio Visual Presentation of Sailor Basic Course Class 34, 35, 36, and 37 also known as MASIKLAB LAYAG of 2023 which were composed of 218 Trainees/Sailor Can...

04/09/2023

Exercise Alon 2023 (IPE23)

The Naval Combat Engineer Brigade - PN Seabees took part in the Combined Amphibious Assault Exercise with Australian Defence Force (ADF) counterparts held at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Zambales on August 25.

Troops and amphibious assault vehicles from the Philippine Marine Corps, the PN Seabees and landing dock BRP Davao del Sur LD602 saw action in simulating an amphibious operation to retake an enemy-captured island, a drill that was part of the Exercise Alon 2023 in line with Australia's Indo-Pacific Endeavour ( ) program.

23/08/2023

Final taps for CAPT TOMAS D BAINO PN (Ret) ... fair winds, clear skies and following seas from your Seabees brothers-in-arms ... RIP sir and thank you for your valiant service.

Capt. Baino spent his early years in the PN Seabees from 1972 to 1980 and was a graduate of the Engineer Officer Basic Course and Combat Engineering at the Philippine Army Engineer School in Nueva Ecija and Engineer Officer Advance and Combat Engineering Course at the United States Army Engineer School in Fort Leonard Wood, USA.

He has undergone cross-training with the U.S. Navy's Amphibious Construction Battalion and Mine Warfare and Demolition with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) also in Subic Bay, Philippines. Capt. Baino participated as Platoon Leader of the Beach Party to the Naval Beach Group during Balikatan and Cooperation Afloat Readiness Training (CARAT) in amphibious exercises with the USMC.

A bemedalled combat engineer officer, Capt. Baino was assigned to various traditional Seabees billets including the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG).

CTTO Abby Baino

18/07/2023

A Tribute to the Drill Instructors of the Naval Combat Engineer Brigade (NCEBde) on its 56th Founding Anniversary.

Drill Instructors (DIs) are highly trained professionals who are the foundation of making Seabees. Working countless hours, they ensure that these young recruits receive the best training possible to prepare them for the rigors they will face as combat engineers.

The DIs serve as models who teach the recruits to live by the PN Seabees motto, "We Build ... We Fight!"