The PN’s Submarine Saga

February 1, 2024: Submarines for the PN reportedly among those approved for the AFP Modernization 

Bong Bong Marcos (BBM) recently approved the third Phase of the Modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) which reportedly includes the acquisition of Submarines. 

The Spokesperson of the Philippine Navy (PN) for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Roy Trinidad said that the PN will definitely buy more than one Submarine and that the Countries of France, Spain, South Korea and Italy have offered their Submarines to the Philippines.  

Here is the Link to the Article at the Bangkok Post Website: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2734646/philippines-plans-to-buy-submarines-to-defend-sovereignty-in-south-china-sea-senior-official

SOURCE: Philippines plans to buy Submarine to defend Sovereignty in South China Sea {Archived Link}

January 18, 2024: Philippines still considering whether or not to buy Submarines, as per the AFP Spokesperson

AND THE SAGA CONTINUES ...: The Spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Francel Margareth Padilla recently told the Press that the Philippines is still considering whether or not to acquire its first ever Submarine. 

This is exactly what she said, quoting from the Article: "We're considering acquiring a Submarine, but these Discussions are subject to careful Evaluation."

Here is the Link to the Article at the Yahoo News Website: https://au.news.yahoo.com/philippines-submarine-purchase-still-under-125115891.html

SOURCE: Philippines' Submarine purchase still under consideration - Armed Forces' Spokesperson {Archived Link}

November 17, 2023: DND Undersecretary visits Hanwha Ocean, gets briefed on Jang Bogo class Submarine

AND THE SAGA CONTINUES ...: The Department of National Defense (DND) Undersecretary Irineo Espino recently told the Press recently that they are planning to buy two modern Submarines as part of the Modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). 

Last Month of October 2023, he led a Delegation to South Korea to visit one of Manufacturers offering their Submarines to the Philippines, "Hanwha Ocean" and was briefed on the Capabilities of their Jang Bogo class Submarine

Here is the Link to the Article on the Manila Bulletin Website: https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/17/dnd-buying-two-modern-submarines-official

SOURCE: DND buying two modern Submarines – Official {Archived Link}

September 21, 2023: South Korea also reiterates Sub Offer to the Philippines after France and Spain

After Navantia’s revelation of their Submarine Offer to the Philippines last Month of August 2023 and France’s reiteration of their own Submarine offer recently, it was the South Korean Company Hanwha Ocean’s turn to reiterate their own offer to the Philippines recently 

This was made during Hanwha Ocean’s Courtesy Call to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) recently wherein they pitched their Jangbogo III-class Submarine. The competition for the Philippines’ Submarine is really heating up with all these offers constantly going on. 

But if I were South Korea or France, I would make an alternate Site to put their Submarine Base in Leyte also, just like Navantia since that is the Province of the Romualdezes, the Family of Imelda Romualdez Marcos, the Mother of Bong Bong Marcos (BBM), :D

SOURCE: Korean Firm offers modern Sub to PH {Archived Link}

September 20, 2023: France reiterates Submarine Offer to Philippines during Ambassador’s Visit to the DND

After Navantia revealed to the Public its offer of Submarines to the Philippines just last Month, France is moving to reiterate its offer to build Submarines for the Philippines. This was made during the Courtesy Call of France’s Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel-Lassalle to Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro recently.

The Department of National Defense (DND) Spokesperson Arsenio Andolong stated that, “Emphasizing France’s Role as a Partner in the Indo-Pacific Region, Ambassador-designate Fontanel reiterated France’s offer to support the AFP Modernization Program (AFPMP), including the Naval Group’s readiness to assist in building a Philippine Submarine Force”

This is becoming another “Saga” (meaning a long, involved Story, Account, or Series of Incidents as per the Dictionaries), just like the Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) Program of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), hence time to make a separate Topic of its own

SOURCE: France vows to lend a Hand in PH’s quest for Submarine Force Development {Archived Link}

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