The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted a monitoring patrol and site visit within the Joint Task Force (JTF) Malampaya area to ensure readiness in safeguarding its Natural Gas Power Project.

AFP Chief of Staff General Rome Brawner Jr said the site visit aim to demonstrate their “unwavering commitment to protecting strategic national assets that are vital to the Philippines’ energy security and economic stability.”

In a statement released AFP said a briefing was conducted on current security measures, ongoing maritime and air patrol operations, and inter-agency coordination efforts implemented to ensure the continuous and safe operation of the Malampaya facility.

Brawner commended the personnel of JTF Malampaya for their dedication and readiness in carrying out their mandate amid evolving security challenges in the maritime domain.

“The AFP continues to intensify its presence and monitoring operations in key strategic areas as part of its broader mission to defend national sovereignty, uphold maritime rights, and ensure the protection of critical infrastructure essential to national development,” the AFP added.

Malampaya East 1 or MAE-1, is located about five kilometers east of the existing Malampaya Field. It is estimated to contain around 98 billion cubic

This is equivalent to almost 14 billion kilowatt hours of power in one year. That means it can supply power to more than 5.7 million households, 9,500 buildings, or almost 200,000 schools in one year.