Hangar and flight deck for 1 × Airbus H145 helicopter
BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is the lead ship of her class of patrol vessels operated by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The service officially classifies her as a multi-role response vessel (MRRV). She is one of the largest, and most modern vessels of the PCG.[7]
Teresa Magbanua has a length of 96.6 meters (316ft 11in), a maximum speed of not less than 24 knots (44km/h; 28mph), and has a complement of 67 officers and crew. She is powered by two 6,600-kilowatt (8,900hp) diesel engines.[1] The vessel has a helideck, as well as a hangar that can accommodate the H145 helicopter used by the PCG. She is also equipped with a hyperbaric chamber to support divers and a survivor room that can house people rescued after an accident.[11][12]
The first steel cutting ceremony happened on December 18, 2020. She was launched on July 26, 2021.[13] The vessel underwent sea trials conducted by the shipbuilder and the PCG in late 2021. She arrived at Manila on February 26, 2022.[7]
History
On May 6, 2022, the vessel was commissioned by the Philippine Coast Guard.[7]
On May 12, 2024, the Teresa Magbanua, along with BRPCabra and BRPMalabrigo, was sent to Escoda Shoal–a sandbank located 75 nautical miles (139km; 86mi) from the coastline of Palawan–to monitor the activities of the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the area.[14] On August 31, she was damaged after being rammed three times by a CCG vessel while anchored near Escoda Shoal.[15] The vessel returned to port on September 15 due to lack of supplies–resupply attempts having been prevented by Chinese vessels, unfavorable weather, and the damage from the ramming incident. Four crew members were subsequently treated for dehydration.[16]
On June 13, 2025, the Teresa Magbanua made a visit to Kagoshima, where Japan Coast Guard officers interacted with their Philippine counterparts during the port call.[17]
On July 12, 2025, the Teresa Magbanua intercepted the Chinese Type 815G electronic surveillance ship Tianwangxing (793) and its escort, the CCG cutter 4203, approximately 70 nautical miles (130km; 81mi) west of the Philippine archipelago while on a maritime law enforcement patrol. The vessel issued radio challenges, which were ignored by the Chinese Navy ship, prompting a counter-challenge from the escort asserting Chinese jurisdiction. In a statement, Commodore Jay Tarriela described the interception as a “proactive response,” underscoring the ship's role in asserting Philippine jurisdiction within its exclusive economic zone and monitoring unauthorized foreign military activity.[18]
On April 30, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited the ship and her crew during his trip to the Philippines.[19]
On August 11, 2025, the Teresa Magbanua, along with BRP Suluan, accompanied the M/V Pamamalakaya to conduct the “Kadiwa Para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM)” initiative in Bajo de Masinloc. During the operation, Filipino vessels and fishermen encountered harassment from CCG and People's Liberation Army Navy vessels. Two of the Chinese ships collided with each other while chasing BRP Suluan, as Teresa Magbanua escorted the Filipino fishermen to safety. Following the collision, the Philippine Coast Guard issued a radio call offering assistance to the damaged Chinese vessels but received no response.[20]
On January 26, 2026, the vessel arrived in Manila carrying 15 survivors and the remains of 2 deceased crew members from the sunken MV Devon Bay. These had been turned over to the Teresa Magbanua by the China Coast Guard the previous day.[21]
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