No tolerance for disrespect of Phl sovereignty - Marcos

The Philippines "will never tolerate any act of disrespect against our sovereignty," President Marcos asserted on Tuesday as he led the commissioning of two modern vessels of the Philippine Navy in Subic, Zambales.

- By HELEN FLORES

The commissioning of Miguel Malvar and Albert Majini was held at the Naval Operating Base in Barangay Cawag, coinciding with the Navy's 127th anniversary.

"What we witnessed during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's two newly acquired vessels, the BRP Miguel Malvar and the BRP Albert Majini, is a Philippine Navy that is modernizing, that is evolving and is ready to conduct more complex and effective operations in promoting the country's national interest," Marcos said.

Miguel Malvar, named after the last Filipino general to surrender during the Philippine-American War, arrived from South Korea last April 4. The vessel is equipped for anti-ship, anti-submarine, anti-aircraft and electronic warfare systems.

Meanwhile, Albert Majini, named after a Medal of Valor awardee, is the first locally assembled missile-capable patrol vessel in the country. Marcos hailed the Navy for upholding the nation's maritime entitlements, especially in the West Philippine Sea.

"We will give up nothing, we will abandon nothing," Marcos stressed.