Philippine Navy missile-frigate crew member tests positive for coronavirus COVID19
MANILA - The Philippine Navy on Monday welcomed the country's first missile-capable warship at the Alava Wharf in Subic Bay, Zambales.
The frigate was supposed to be commissioned on June 19 to coincide with the 159th birthday of national hero Jose Rizal. The ship left the shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea on May 18. Hyundai signed a contract with the defense department to build 2 frigates for P18 billion in 2016 under the Armed Forces of the Philippines' modernization program.
After a 5-day voyage from Korea, BRP Jose Rizal arrived at the Subic anchorage area on May 23 where it initially stayed for the mandatory quarantine and swab testing of crew members.
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