22 August 2011

News Story: PHL Navy's biggest warship arrives at Manila Bay

Hamilton class cutter
President Benigno Aquino III is set to formally welcome on Tuesday the Philippine Navy’s newly acquired — and largest — ship.

The Hamilton cutter ship arrived at the Manila Bay on Sunday morning after sailing for more than a month from San Francisco in the United States. It will be named BRP Gregorio del Pilar, after one of the country’s heroes.

Read the full story at GMA News Online

Note: In the story they mention the "West Philippine Sea" this is the local name for the "South China Sea"