MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Marine Corps is looking into working closely with the Philippine Navy’s newest warship, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), in a bid to build up its amphibious operation capability. “This ship will be able to provide naval gunfire support,” said Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Casem, Marine commandant, at a press briefing. ADVERTISEMENT“This is the biggest role of the FF-150 when it comes to execution of any type of amphibious operations,” Casem said partly in Filipino. Staff-to-staff talks would also be held “periodically” to closely integrate the frigate with the Marines, Casem said. Casem said Jose Rizal will provide operational security to some of the Marines’ operations.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 19, 2020 20:03 UTC