The PADC Kampilan 2000 is a mysterious Philippine-developed fighter concept that first entered public awareness in 2021 through an unexpected sighting. A local plane spotter named Sula Manhatun was observing aircraft operations near the fields surrounding NAIA when he noticed an unfamiliar fighter jet inside a hangar at Villamor Air Base. The hangar bore the marking “Project Kampilan 2000,” which quickly sparked curiosity.When the aircraft was rolled out and prepared for flight, Manhatun managed to capture a photo and short footage before it departed. The images were soon uploaded to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, rapidly gaining attention among aviation enthusiasts. While no official confirmation followed, the uploader claimed that the hangar signage strongly suggested the aircraft’s designation, leading to the widely accepted name PADC Kampilan 2000.