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The visit commenced with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument, where the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy was received by Commodore Lorenzo H Bolor Jr, Philippine Navy. The ceremony was held to pay tribute to Dr Jose Rizal, the Filipino nationalist whose legacy remains deeply significant in the history of the Republic of the Philippines.

Upon arrival at the Headquarters Philippine Navy, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy was accorded arrival honours and was received by Vice Admiral Jose Ma Ambrosio Q Ezpeleta, Flag Officer in Command, Philippine Navy. The arrival honours included a gun salute and an inspection of the guard of honour by the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy.

Following the ceremony, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy paid a courtesy call on the Flag Officer in Command, Philippine Navy. During the meeting, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation. Both commanders also discussed matters of mutual interest, including efforts to further strengthen the partnership between the two navies through courses, training opportunities, and bilateral exercises such as Exercise SEAGULL.

The Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy also paid a courtesy call on Lieutenant General Romel P Rolda, Acting Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The meeting provided an opportunity for both military leaders to discuss areas of mutual interest and explore ways to enhance cooperation in maritime security, defence engagement, and regional stability.

In addition, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy paid a courtesy call on Mr Irineo C Espino, Senior Undersecretary of National Defence. The engagement highlighted the shared commitment of both sides to enhancing maritime security, strengthening Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief capabilities, and further deepening the longstanding defence relationship and cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of the Philippines.

The Royal Brunei Navy values its longstanding defence partnerships with regional partners and remains committed to further strengthening these ties through continued dialogue, cooperation, and mutual support. The visit reflects the Royal Brunei Navy’s dedication to working closely with like-minded navies in addressing shared maritime security challenges, enhancing interoperability, and contributing towards the preservation of peace, stability, and a rules-based maritime order in the region.

PEMERINTAH TENTERA LAUT DIRAJA BRUNEI MEMBUAT LAWATAN PENGENALAN RASMI KE TENTERA LAUT FILIPINA

MANILA, REPUBLIK FILIPINA, Isnin, 22 Jun 2026 – Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei, Laksamana Pertama Sahibul Bahari bin Haji Zainal Abidin, telah mengadakan lawatan pengenalan rasmi ke Tentera Laut Filipina pada hari Isnin, 22 Jun 2026. Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei diiringi oleh isteri beliau, Haniwati binti Haji Bakar; Komander Ade Roddiane bin Haji Mohammad Rosdi, TLDB, Timbalan Pemerintah Armada, Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei; dan Leftenan Mohammad Syafi’ie bin Othman, TLDB,, Timbalan Pegawai Memerintah Kedua Skuadron Bantuan, Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei.

Lawatan dimulakan dengan istiadat peletakan kalungan bunga di Monumen Rizal, di mana Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei telah diterima oleh Commodore Lorenzo H Bolor Jr, Tentera Laut Filipina. Istiadat tersebut diadakan sebagai penghormatan kepada Dr Jose Rizal, tokoh nasionalis Filipina yang warisannya terus mempunyai kepentingan yang mendalam dalam sejarah Republik Filipina.

Setibanya di Markas Tentera Laut Filipina, Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei telah diberikan penghormatan ketibaan dan diterima oleh Vice Admiral Jose Ma Ambrosio Q Ezpeleta, Flag Officer in Command, Tentera Laut Filipina. Penghormatan ketibaan tersebut termasuk tembakan meriam hormat dan pemeriksaan kawalan kehormatan oleh Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei.

Sejurus selepas istiadat tersebut, Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei telah mengadakan kunjungan hormat kepada Flag Officer in Command, Tentera Laut Filipina. Semasa pertemuan itu, Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei telah menzahirkan penghargaan atas sambutan mesra dan layanan baik yang diberikan kepada beliau dan rombongan. Kedua-dua pemerintah turut membincangkan perkara-perkara berkepentingan bersama, termasuk usaha untuk terus mengukuhkan hubungan kerjasama antara kedua-dua tentera laut melalui kursus, peluang latihan, dan eksesais dua hala seperti Exercise SEAGULL.

Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei juga telah mengadakan kunjungan hormat kepada Lieutenant General Romel P Rolda, Pemangku Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines. Pertemuan tersebut telah memberi peluang kepada kedua-dua pemimpin tentera untuk membincangkan bidang-bidang berkepentingan bersama serta meneroka kaedah untuk meningkatkan kerjasama dalam keselamatan maritim, hubungan pertahanan, dan kestabilan serantau.

Di samping itu, Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei turut mengadakan kunjungan hormat kepada Mr Irineo C Espino, Senior Undersecretary of National Defence. Pertemuan tersebut menekankan komitmen bersama kedua-dua pihak dalam meningkatkan keselamatan maritim, memperkukuhkan keupayaan Bantuan Kemanusiaan dan Bantuan Bencana, serta terus mempereratkan hubungan dan kerjasama pertahanan yang telah lama terjalin antara Negara Brunei Darussalam dan Republik Filipina.

Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei amat menghargai hubungan kerjasama pertahanan yang telah lama terjalin dengan rakan-rakan serantau dan terus komited untuk memperkukuhkan hubungan tersebut melalui dialog, kerjasama, dan sokongan bersama yang berterusan. Lawatan ini mencerminkan komitmen Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei untuk bekerjasama rapat dengan tentera laut yang sehaluan dalam menangani cabaran keselamatan maritim bersama, meningkatkan interoperabiliti, dan menyumbang ke arah pemeliharaan keamanan, kestabilan, serta aturan maritim berasaskan undang-undang di rantau ini.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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