Naval Station Sangley Point

Naval Station Sangley Point, located in Cavite City, Philippines, has a storied military history dating back to the Spanish colonial era when it served as a key naval facility. Taken over by the United States after the Spanish-American War in 1898, Sangley Point became the headquarters for the U.S. Navy’s Cavite Naval Yard and played a significant role in naval operations during World War II before its destruction and subsequent recapture. After Philippine independence, the base was transferred to the Philippine Navy in 1971, becoming a major logistics and operations hub. Today, Sangley Point remains a strategic asset for the Philippine military, supporting naval, air, and coast guard operations in Manila Bay and beyond.