Submarine Group, PH NAVY

20/03/2026

The Philippine Fleet marked the 10th Founding Anniversary of its Submarine Group in a ceremony held at its headquarters in Subic on 18 March 2026, two days after its official date.

The Commander Philippine Fleet, RADM JOE ANTHONY C ORBE PN, delivered the keynote address, citing the unit’s continued progress in advancing the Navy’s undersea warfare capability in line with the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ modernization efforts.

The occasion reflected the Group’s shared sense of purpose, shaped by years of preparation, training, and persistence, as its personnel continue to carry out their roles amid the demands and extended timelines of the submarine acquisition program. While the Philippines has yet to acquire its first submarine, the Group remains focused on fulfilling the attendant requirements by developing doctrine, training personnel, and building the necessary support systems to ensure operational readiness once the capability is in place.

During the ceremony, LCDR JAYSON G RAMOS PN and RM2 Kenneth Byron Ramil PN were recognized as Officer of the Year and Enlisted Personnel of the Year, respectively, for CY 2025–2026, in recognition of their exemplary performance and contributions to the unit.

For the Submarine Group, the milestone marked not only a decade of existence, but also the sustained pursuit of a mission taking shape, driven by its people and anchored on the vision of establishing a credible submarine capability for the Philippine Navy, with the groundwork being laid today for its effective operation in the future.

24/12/2025

"Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."
(Matthew 1:22-23 KJV)

"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
(Luke 2:10-11 KJV)

As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we honor the sacrifices of our naval personnel and their families, and we express our deepest gratitude for your dedication and steadfast service to our country. We remember those who remain on duty during this season, safeguarding our seas and our nation.

May this Christmas bring you and your families endless joy, lasting peace, and the warmth of genuine love.

May the light of Christmas guide our sails toward peace, safety, and a prosperous future for our beloved nation. Together, may we continue to move forward with strength, unity, and commitment.

From the Philippine Fleet and from my own family, we wish you a very Merry Christmas—a season filled with hope and harmony.

24/12/2025

WATCH | This Christmas Eve, let’s listen to “KANLURAN”—a song of recognition and resolve for our sea and community sentinels who continue to serve in the West Philippine Sea.

With every wave comes quiet sacrifice: watchfulness, protection, and steadfast duty—so our stand for the nation’s rights and dignity remains firm. “KANLURAN” reminds us that sovereignty is not only about boundaries; it is about unity, resilience, and love of country.

Watch and share the official AVP. Stand with the message: We remain steadfast—standing firm in the West.










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20/04/2025

Submarine Group has been recognized as the Support Unit of the Year for three consecutive years—a testament to their unwavering excellence and commitment to duty. This remarkable achievement is the result of the collective efforts, professionalism, and dedication of all officers and enlisted personnel, whose hard work and teamwork have consistently set the standard for operational support and mission readiness

27/03/2025

Submarine Group Marks 9th Anniversary, Reinforcing Commitment to Undersea Warfare Capability Development

SUBIC, Zambales – On March 18, the Submarine Group celebrated its 9th anniversary at Naval Operating Base Subic, reaffirming nearly a decade of dedication to developing the Philippine Navy’s future submarine capability.

Activated on March 16, 2016, under the Philippine Fleet, the Group was established to lay the groundwork for undersea warfare. In its early years, it focused on strategic planning, doctrine development, and building essential infrastructure. The unit later relocated from Naval Station Fort San Felipe in Cavite to its current base in Subic, where it shares facilities with the Philippine Fleet headquarters and other naval units.

A key initiative is the establishment of the Naval Acoustic Management Unit (NAMU) to support anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations, an integral step in enhancing the Group’s capabilities.

The celebration began with a thanksgiving Mass officiated by Fleet Chaplain LT. COL. ELMER BASAS, followed by an awarding ceremony recognizing outstanding personnel:

• LT ROLAND L. FUENTES JR. – Submarine Group Officer of the Year (2024)

• SKC Jay A. Ramirez – Senior Enlisted Personnel of the Year

• PO2 Mark Jayson B. Manalo – Enlisted Personnel of the Year

• Ms. Leah P. Salonga – Civilian Human Resource of the Year

Certificates of appreciation were also presented to S1BM Ace Harold A. Rogel, S1RM Irish Dane T. Partosa, S1QM Vicente II T. Cuarteros, S1QM Wilmar B. Domagsang, and EM2 Leo D. Romen for their nominations as Enlisted Personnel of the Year.

The event concluded with a traditional boodle fight, fostering camaraderie and unity among the personnel. With strong leadership and unwavering dedication, the Submarine Group remains committed to making a fully capable submarine unit a reality.

29/02/2024

ADMIRAL ROMMEL JUDE G ONG PN talks about the submarine project. This is not a navy project, not just an AFP project but a national project of the Filipinos.








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13/08/2023

Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., AFP Chief of Staff, emphasizing the importance of submarine through deterrent force.










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11/08/2023

WATCH | 11 Aug 2023, Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., the 60th AFP Chief of Staff, sees a stronger Armed Forces of the Philippines with more assets patrolling the West Philippine Sea. He emphasizes the significance of modernizing our defense capabilities in the ASEAN region by procuring submarines for the Philippine Navy.

27/07/2023

South Korea’s Sophisticated KSS-III Submarines










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South Korea’s Sophisticated KSS-III SubmarinesBy Eric WertheimJune 2023 Proceedings Vol. 149/6/1,444

24/07/2023

"Our honorable and patriotic legislators who are up in arms against China's abusive, repulsive and arrogant behavior should treat the procurement of this subsea capability not as an expense but as an investment in national defense, security and self-respect.

The government of France has given its proposal to help realize our submarine program; why drag our political feet?

At the end of the day, this, as with any other program of government, boils down to the issue of political will.

The President, with the strong recommendation of the Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr., can push for the realization of this investment in capability.

The Philippines should grab this government-to-government offer from France. It will not only close a major defense and security capability gap and restore our national self-esteem; it will also regain the respect that the country deserves in the community of nations. The time is now.”

- MGEN EDGAR A AREVALO AFP(Ret)

© The Manila Times: Warfare at the subsea domain

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Last of 2 parts Our neighbors in the Asia-Pacific have been into a steady build-up of their submarine capabilities. Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Myanmar and Indonesia already have submarines. Japan was earmarked to have its 22nd submarine, South Korea its 19th, Australia its 11t...