President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday lauded the Philippine Navy’s dedication, courage, resilience, and contribution to the generally orderly and peaceful conduct of the May 12 elections.

In a speech during the 127th Philippine Navy (PN) anniversary celebration at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales, President Marcos cited the 1,856 Navy personnel deployed for their assistance in ensuring that the May 2025 polls were orderly, successful and peaceful.

“Nitong mga nakaraang linggo, nakita natin ang dedikasyon, tapang, at tatag ng ating mga sundalong mandaragat sa kanilang pagtulong na masigurong maayos, matagumpay, at mapayapa ang halalan,” President Marcos said.

The President said, “They (Navy) played a key role in ensuring its safe and orderly conduct, particularly in vulnerable areas of the country.”

In addition to securing the democratic process, the President also cited the Navy’s readiness to respond to every crisis, natural or man-made.

“Despite rough seas, existing dangers, the psychological toll, you serve—not simply out of duty for the Republic, but because that is innately who you are: you are guardians of our people,” the President said.

President Marcos said the Navy has been a constant force in the country’s humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations, deploying fleet-marine teams to rescue distressed fishing vessels and immediately respond to disasters.

President Marcos congratulated the Philippine Navy on its 127th Anniversary.

“We celebrate an enduring legacy of an institution, built by the fortitude of its men and women, whose one-hundred-year and more history profoundly shaped the destiny of our nation,” the President said. | PND