BRP Datu Pagbuaya (MMOV-3003) (also known as DA-BFAR MMOV-3003) is the third ship of the Datu Cabaylo-class of 30-meter multi-mission offshore civilian patrol vessels being built for the Philippine government's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The ship was built by Josefa Slipways, Inc. in Sual, Pangasinan and was launched on the 3rd quarter of 2022. Its intended mission is to guard Philippine waters against illegal fishing.
Maritime incidents
On October 12, 2025, the China Coast Guard vessel 21559 water-cannoned and intentionally rammed BRP Datu Pagbuaya less than two nautical miles from Pag-asa Island, within the Philippine maritime zone.
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