Manila, Feb. 18 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) and the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at promoting the preservation of the country's rich maritime history.

In a statement, PN spokesperson Capt. John Percie Alcos said the MOU was signed by Navy Chief, Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta and NMP Director General Jeremy Barnes at their headquarters in Naval Station Jose Andrada in Manila.

He said the MOU is designed to promote joint efforts in advancing maritime archaeology and marine sciences through collaborative research and training initiatives.

"We know that we can do our part to help strengthen our Philippine Navy and really promote the importance of our Navy and...