PH Navy commissions 2 new ships on 127th anniversary
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NAVAL OPERATING BASE, Subic, Zambales — The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday christened and commissioned two new naval assets, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06) and the BRP Albert Majini (PG909), in line with the celebration of its 127th anniversary.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the commissioning rites.
BRP Miguel Malvar is a guided-missile frigate named after the last Filipino general to surrender during the Philippine-American War.
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The ship has advanced sensors and weapon systems and is designed for long-range, multi-role combat operations. Measuring 118 meters long, the vessel arrived from South Korea on April 4.
BRP Albert Majini, on the other hand, is the first locally assembled missile-capable patrol vessel in the Philippines. It was named after Medal of Valor awardee Ensign Albert Majini PN.
The vessel was built for rapid interdiction and coastal operations under the PN’s Littoral Combat Force./mcm
