By Kristian Javier
MANILA, Philippines — BRP Andres Bonifacio, the Philippine Navy's newest ship, arrived early Friday from California, where it underwent sea trials before joining the Philippine Fleet.
The ship, a former US Coast Guard high endurance cutter, stopped at Honolulu, Hawaii in November.
US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim congratulated the Philippine Navy on the newest addition to the fleet.
He said the ship will increase the Navy's presence in Philippine territorial waters.
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