The Philippine Navy (PN) is the naval warfare service branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It has an estimated strength of 24,500 active service personnel, including the 10,300-strong Philippine Marine Corps. It operates 90 combat vessels, 14 auxiliary vessels, 25 manned aircraft and 8 unmanned aerial vehicles. Tracing its roots from the Philippine Revolutionary Navy on May 20, 1898, while its modern foundations were created during the creation of the Offshore Patrol in February 9, 1939, the PN is currently responsible for naval warfare operations and maritime patrol missions within the Philippine Waters, as well as ensuring the protection of the Philippine's maritime interests, including the West Philippine Sea and Benham Rise.
A Karakoa ancient warship with Lantaka cannons
Illustration of a late 17th-century joangan warship carrying the Spanish Empire flag serving as auxiliary force vessel from Historia de las islas e indios de Bisayas (1668), this warship were known as joangas (also spelled juangas) by the Spanish.
The two Manila Galleons—the Encarnacion and Rosario--which were hastily converted to warships to meet the superior Dutch armada of 18 vessels during the battles of La Naval de Manila in 1646. (From an artist's conception)
A U.S. Navy Vought O2U Corsair floatplane flying over the Cavite Navy Yard, c. 1930
The Philippine Revolutionary Army, later renamed Philippine Republican Army, was the official armed forces of the First Philippine Republic from its formation in March 1897 to its dissolution in November of 1899 in favor of guerrilla operations in the Philippine–American War.
Marching Filipino soldiers during the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic in Malolos on January 23, 1899.
Regular soldiers of the Philippine Revolutionary Army stand at attention for an inspection.
Generalissimo Emilio Aguinaldo, the Supreme Commander of the Philippine Revolutionary Army
Group showing Brigadier General Manuel Tinio (seated, center), Brigadier General Benito Natividad (seated, 2nd from right), Lieutenant Colonel Jose Alejandrino (seated, 2nd from left), and their aides-de-camp.