Manila, Sept. 9 -- The Philippines' second guided Malvar-class missile frigate, which will be called BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) once commissioned, has arrived in the country, the Philippine Navy (PN) announced on Tuesday.

In a statement, PN public affairs office chief Captain Benjo Negranza said the warship was formally welcomed by the PN's first guided-missile frigate, the BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), as it sailed into Philippine waters on Monday.

"The soon-to-be BRP Diego Silang will undergo final preparations, acceptance procedures and commissioning before officially joining the PN's active fleet," Negranza said.

Once it joins the fleet, Negranza said BRP Diego Silang will "greatly enhance" the PN's operational readiness, maritime domain...