Manila, June 5 -- Crew members of the country's latest guided missile frigate, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), on Wednesday engaged in familiarization and training on all shipboard systems.

In an interview Thursday, Philippine Fleet spokesperson Commander Randy Garbo said the personnel of the ship trained with the "original equipment manufacturer" (OEM) to familiarize themselves with these systems.

These drills took place while the ship was sailing in Zambales waters.

"(The drills are more) on OEM training, familiarization (with the) system(s)," Garbo said.

He added that the ship returned to Naval Operating Base Subic in Zambales after the activity.

The BRP Miguel Malvar, he said, would be deployed once higher headquarters determines...