WATCH: The Philippines welcomes second Malvar-class frigate The Philippine Navy’s newest frigate is welcomed by the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) as it sails Philippine waters some 14 nautical miles northwest off Batolan in Zambales on September 8, 2025. Once she is commissioned into the Navy’s active fleet, FFG-07 will be called the BRP Diego Silang. Her arrival follows the first ship of her class, the BRP Miguel Malvar, which was commissioned earlier in 2025. | Rappler