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PH Navy starts ‘new era of dev’t’ with BRP Rizal: PRRD
The Philippine Navy commissioned its first-ever brand new frigate, the Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Jose Rizal (FF150), on July 10, 2020, in Subic, Zambales.
This South Korean-made vessel is the first purpose-built missile-equipped frigate in the Philippine Fleet, boasting anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine, and electronic warfare capabilities.
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana led the commissioning ceremony, emphasizing the ship's role in honoring national hero Jose Rizal and instilling patriotism.
The BRP Jose Rizal is intended for purely defensive purposes and is slated to participate in the US-led Rim of the Pacific naval exercises in August.
President Rodrigo Duterte stated that this commissioning marks a new era of development and transformation for the Philippine Navy.
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The Philippine Navy is set to commission its first missile-capable frigate, the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), on July 10 in Zambales.
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The Philippine Navy's missile-frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) will participate in the biennial "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) exercises, the world's largest maritime warfare exercise.
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Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Giovanni Bacordo is currently undergoing self-quarantine after an officer who attended the commissioning of the BRP Jose Rizal tested positive for COVID-19.
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