The Philippine Fleet (PF) opened this year’s iteration of its unilateral exercise Pagbubuklod on Monday aboard the BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602) at Naval Operating Base–Subic.
The exercise, which runs until November 21, is spearheaded by the Fleet Training and Doctrines Center under Captain Julius Valdez.
It aims to demonstrate the Fleet’s growing readiness, operational capability, and commitment to securing the nation’s maritime domain.
Pagbubuklod features Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, mission planning, tabletop drills, and field training exercises at sea to validate mission plans and enhance tactical coordination.
This year brings together Fleet units, naval assets, reservists, and support elements from the Naval Air Warfare Force, Philippine Air Force, and the Coastal Defense Regiment for multi-domain operations. Rex Espiritu
