PH Navy christens first-ever brand new frigate, BRP Jose Rizal

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Christened the Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Jose Rizal, in honor of the Filipino hero, the South Korean-made frigate is the first purpose-built missile-equipped vessel in the Philippine Fleet.

TOP WARSHIP. The Philippine Navy's brand new frigate BRP Jose Rizal. Photo from the Philippine Navy

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana led the commissioning ceremony in lieu of President Rodrigo Duterte. "Today is the beginning of a new era of development and transformation for our Philippine Navy," Duterte said in a pre-recorded speech played back at the event. Several descendants of Jose Rizal led by banker Emmanuel Herbosa also attended the warship's christening.

 

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Chaka ng name pwede naman BRP Kembot

Mga yellows mag tnx pinoy admin na kayo. Hahahhaha..

Just upon time now to fight for the sprattley!!

Salamat Pnoy!

Awesome. Not much, but it's something! Hopefully the deal includes ammo. Seriously! Corrupt gov't officials ought to quit jacking up prices of gov't purchases just for a handsome commission! Am i the only one thinking this?

Madami na sana tayong ganyan pero ang yumayaman lang sa AFP ung mga heneral.

'Di pa rin naman napagtatanggol yung dagat natin. Nuyorn?

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