BRP AGTA LC290

Bayanihan at Sea: Philippine Navy Carries Aid for Masbate

In a strong display of Bayanihan and inter-agency cooperation, the Naval Forces Southern Luzon (NFSL) will deploy BRP Agta (LC-290) to transport humanitarian aid and medical personnel to Masbate Province on October 14, 2025.

The mission is a collaborative effort of Radyo Pilipinas Naga, Care 104.3 DWAY FM Legazpi, and Ako Bicol Party List, in partnership with NAVFORSOL, to support families affected by Tropical Storm Opong. It combines relief distribution and a medical-dental mission as part of continuing government efforts to restore normalcy in storm-hit areas of Bicolandia.

A total of 1,100 kilograms of rice, 200 pails containing 15 kilograms of assorted grocery items each, 8 boxes of 10-liter bottled water, 6 boxes of 1-liter bottled water, 30 pieces of 5-meter tarpaulins, and 50 hygiene kits will be shipped aboard BRP Agta bound for Masbate City and Dimasalang. These supplies were gathered through community donation drives initiated by partner agencies and volunteers.

The relief mission will coincide with Ako Bicol Party List’s Medical and Dental Mission scheduled on October 15, 2025, at the Covered Court, Brgy. F. Magallanes, Masbate City, where the NAVFORSOL Medical and Dental Team will join in delivering free health services to the local community.

Under the leadership of COMMODORE SALVADOR G. LAVAPIE JR., PN, Commander of NFSL, BRP Agta will serve as the primary vessel transporting both relief goods and mission personnel.

This joint endeavor exemplifies the enduring partnership between the Philippine Navy and its stakeholders, united in the shared mission of service, compassion, and solidarity with the Filipino people.

RELIEF RUN | PH ’s BRP Agta delivers 10,000 DSWD Food Packs to Typhoon-Affected in Masbate
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The Philippine Navy’s BRP AGTA LC290 delivered 10,000 Department of Social Welfare and Development - DSWD food packs (80 tons) on October 6, 2025 to typhoon-affected communities in . The relief mission, from Castilla Seaport in Sorsogon to Masbate City, was successfully carried out through the coordinated efforts of Navforsol - Philippine Navy personnel, partner agencies, and local government units, providing timely support to those impacted by Typhoon .

This mission underscores the Philippine Navy’s unwavering commitment to delivering timely humanitarian assistance and supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of disaster-affected areas across the country.⁩⁩

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TEAM AGTA
job well done.....

DAY 2

Loading of rolling cargoes from Cebu bound to Bohol for ASEAN SUMMIT 2017
DAY 1

BRP AGTA visit the beauty of BOHOL.

BRP AGTA LC290 and APOLINARIO MABINI PS36 conduct football friendly game at Naval Forces Central....

BRP AGTA accommodating 256 personnel of PNP Iloilo City bound to Bacolod City for ASEAN SUMMIT 2017

Send-off Ceremony of ASEAN SUMMIT 2017
participating BRP AGTA LC290

Were now leaving ILOILO CITY and now going to Bacolod City for another mission at ASEAN 2017

AGTA MISSION.....