In November 2018, BRP
Waray conducted a Community Outreach and Education Program to counter violent extremism in Barangay Doña Consuelo,
Ozamiz City,
Misamis Occidental that benefited 2,137 individuals. The crew of BRP
Waray were later given the
Military Merit Medal (Philippines) for their participation in the operation. In December 2018, the ship together with the ,
Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (MPAC) Mk 1 (BA-484), ,
Philippine Marine Corps and
Naval Special Operations Group units conducted an amphibious operation on Minis Island,
Patikul, Sulu that resulted in the neutralization of seven
Abu Sayyaf bandits, apprehension of 10 individuals and the recovery of several firearms and other war materials. The crew of BRP
Waray were later given the
Bronze Cross Medal for their participation in the operation. ==See also==