Philippine Marine Corps

Philippine Marine Corps
Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Pilipinas
Seal of the Philippine Marine Corps
FoundedNovember 7, 1950 (1950-11-07)
Country Philippines
Branch Philippine Navy
TypeMarines
RoleAmphibious and expeditionary warfare
Size10,300[1]
Part of Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQFort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Motto(s)Karangalan, Katungkulan, Kabayanihan
("Honor, Duty, Heroism") or
("Honor, Deber, Heroismo")
ColorsScarlet, Gold and Blue
Anniversaries7 November
Engagements
Websitewww.marinecorps.mil.ph
Commanders
Commander-in-Chief President Bongbong Marcos
Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines GEN Romeo S. Brawner Jr., PA
Flag Officer-in-Command of the Philippine NavyVADM Toribio Adaci Jr., PN
CommandantMGEN Arturo G. Rojas, PN(M)[2]
Deputy Commandant of the Philippine Marine CorpsVacant
Command Sergeant MajorSenior Master Sergeant Albert L. Lopez, PN(M)
Insignia
Flag
Battledress identification patch
Emblem

The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) (Filipino: Hukbong Kawal Pandagat ng Pilipinas) is a naval infantry force under the command of the Philippine Navy. The PMC conducts amphibious, expeditionary, and special operations missions.

  1. ^ International Institute for Strategic Studies (February 25, 2021). The Military Balance 2021. London: Routledge. p. 294. ISBN 9781032012278.
  2. ^ Philippine News Agency (May 10, 2023). "Rojas is new PH Marine Corps commandant". Philippine News Agency. Philippines.

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