BRP Andres Bonifacio departs Subic for naval drills in Indonesia

The Philippine Navy (PN) has deployed an offshore patrol vessel BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS-17) to take part in the multilateral naval exercise “Komodo” which will take place in Indonesia.
In a statement Tuesday, the PN said “Komodo” will take place from June 4 to 8 at Makassar, Indonesia.
The ship departed Naval Operating Base Subic on Monday in send-off rites led by Fleet Marine Ready Force (FMRF) commander Brig. Gen. Edwin Amadar.
“The multilateral naval exercise ‘Komodo’ aims to enhance facilitating multilateral engagement with international partners as well as to bolster relationship and cooperation among participating navies in building a common understanding about humanitarian assistance disaster response operations and will also focus on maritime interdiction operations,” FRMF public affairs office chief Lt. Jonathan V. Carretas said.