MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy displayed some of its assets to the public on Saturday ahead of its upcoming founding anniversary later this month. allowed visitors to check out naval assets on static display during the sidelines of the Run for the Navy, a run for a cause intended to cater welfare programs for navy heroes and their families. A senior Navy official privy to the project said the ship is currently undergoing sea acceptance tests of the upgrades and repairs, but didn’t go into details. “Once there are satisfactory results based on the contract, then the ship will be declared operationally ready,” the officer said. Its newest acquisition, brand new anti-submarine helicopters from United Kingdom, is expected to take centerstage during the celebration.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 18, 2019 09:00 UTC