PH Embassy in Seoul Joins Send-off Ceremony of BRP Miguel Malvar 

Top: Ambassador Theresa Dizon-De Vega wishes officials of the BRP Miguel Malvar a safe voyage home on 27 March 2025. Below: Flag Office in Command Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta PN highlight PH-ROK cooperation in defense and share inspiring words for the officers of the BRP Miguel Malvar before they sail for the Philippines. (Seoul PE photo)

SEOUL 14 April 2025 — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, led by Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega, was honored to have taken part of the send-off ceremony for the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG06), at the Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan shipyard. The send-off ceremony was held shortly after the historic launching of BRP Diego Silang on 27 March 2025. 

The BRP Miguel Malvar arrived in the Philippines on 04 April 2025. The send-off ceremony was led by Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta PN, Flag Officer In Command of the Philippine Navy, who was joined by Rear Admiral Joe Anthony Orbe PN, Commander of the Philippine Fleet; and Captain Paul Michael Hechanova PN(GSC), Commanding Officer of BRP Miguel Malvar among other senior officials of the Philippine Navy. 

The BRP Miguel Malvar measures 118.4 meters long with a range of 4,500 nautical miles, a cruising speed of 15 knots, and a maximum speed of 25 knots. It is armed with advanced sensors and weapons systems, and has anti-ship, anti-submarine, and anti-aircraft missions capability. 

Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, the BRP Miguel Malvar is a testament to the PH-ROK strategic partnership and strong cooperation in defense, and the Philippine’ and the Republic of Korea’s intention to work together to build sustainable and resilient defense capabilities. The BRP Miguel Malvar is expected to strengthen the Philippines’ maritime defense and is a milestone in the ongoing modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. 

The Philippine Navy officially welcomed its newest warship at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales on 08 April 2025 through a ceremony led by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. END

Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, the BRP Miguel Malvar is a testament to the PH-ROK strategic partnership and strong cooperation in defense. The Philippines and the Republic of Korea are working to build sustainable and resilient defense capabilities. (Seoul PE photo)

Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta PN, Flag Officer In Command of the Philippine Navy, wishes the BRP Miguel Malvar a good voyage back to the Philippines. (Seoul PE photo)

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