Manila, July 10 -- The Philippine Navy's (PN) newest guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06) is undergoing Operational Readiness and Capability Tests (ORACT) as a prerequisite for its operational deployment.

According to a post on the ship's Facebook page late Wednesday, ORACT aims to ensure that the warfighting capability of both the vessel and its crew are in accordance with the expected requirements and have met the standards of the PN.

"This is especially paramount given the complex nature of modern naval warfare which demands an understanding of its four dimensions, namely Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), and Electronic Warfare (EW)," the PN said.

It added that the Philip...