A modern Philippine
Navy is the dream of every Filipino, being an archipelago- 2nd biggest on the
planet it is a must to have all the necessary equipment for them to do their
mandate.
The Armed Forces of
the Philippines (AFP) has commissioned the newly delivered brand new South
Korean-made, four-dimensional warfare-capable frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150)
into the service with the Philippine Navy (PN).
Secretary of National
Defense Delfin Lorenzana was joined by AFP
Chief of Staff General Felimon Santos Jr. in the commissioning ceremony of BRP Jose Rizal
(FF-50) at the Alava Wharf, Subic Bay Zambales last July 10.
BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150) (photo credit to owner) |
President Rodrigo Roa
Duterte graced and delivered his speech virtually. The ceremony was also
attended by the living descendants of Jose Rizal with Mr Emmanuel Herbosa being
the eldest, the Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command Vice Admiral Giovani
Carlo Bacordo, Major Service Commanders, South Korean Ambassador to the
Philippines Han Dong-Man, Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino and Subic Bay
Metropolitan Authority Chairperson Atty Wilma Eisma.
The PN’s brand new
frigate was named after the Philippine national hero Jose Rizal, she is one of
two in her class of warship.
BRP Jose Rizal is a missile-equipped
warship that is capable of carrying out anti-air, anti-surface, anti-
submarine, and electronic warfare operations.
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