RUSSIAN ASW DESTROYER with US GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER in the Philippines, 020112

Russian Naval Anti Submarine Destroyer "ADMIRAL PANTELEEV" face to face with US Guided Missile Destroyer "USS WAYNE E MEYER" in Manila for GOODWILL VISIT. Vice President Jejomar Binay headed the Philippine contingents in welcoming the warships, February 01, 2012.

Philippine Navy News: RUSSIAN NAVY SHIPS ON GOODWILL VISIT OF MANILA

Manila -- 31 Jan 2012 - Three (3) Russian Navy ships, anti-submarine ship "Admiral Panteleev", large sea tanker "Boris Butoma", and rescue tug "Fotiy Krylov" recently (Jan 31, 2012) conducted a Meeting Procedure off Corregidor at around 6:00 am upon their entry into Manila Bay for a three (3) day Goodwill Visit. Barko ng Republika ng Pilipina (BRP) Emilio Jacinto (PS35), a Jacinto-Class Patrol Vessel (JCPV) was designated as the receiving ship during the procedure. A Meeting Procedure is a traditional navy event observed internationally where the host ship meets with the visiting ship/s and escorts them to their port of call. The visit hopes to strengthen existing friendly relations between the two (2) navies through a series of scheduled events aimed at enhancing understanding and cooperation. The visit also hopes to promote a joint environment aimed at strengthening response measures against terrorism, piracy, and transnational crime.

The Meeting Procedure was followed by a Welcome Ceremony at Pier 15, South Harbor headed by Philippine Navy representative Captain Omar Anicete PN, Director of the Naval Operations Center who welcomed Captain I Rank Nikolay Saprikin, Senior Commanding on the Cruise of the Russian Navy. Other activities lined up for today are Courtesy Calls at Headquarters Philippine Navy and the Headquarters of the Manila Police District.

The second day (Feb 1, 2012) will include a tour of historical sites of Manila for half of the crew while the other half will participate in a friendly football match at the Bonifacio Naval Station football field with the Philippine Navy football players in the morning. The afternoon will be spent for a courtesy call on the Office of the Manila City Mayor. The third day (Feb 2, 2012) will include a tour of the city for the other half of the crew while the other half will participate in a friendly volleyball match at the Bonifacio Naval Station Gym with PN players. The afternoon will be spent for a shipboard tour of the ships while docked at Pier 15. The visiting navy will depart in the morning of the following day following a Send Off Ceremony hosted by the PN.

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[98vanguard]

exactly where in Manila is this?

[mastervj]

@98vanguard Pier 15 along Manila Bay

[sergeikozin47]

@TheHighper the Russian ambassador says that if we need their advice and tips, Russia is here. finally Russia will be our friend, a TRUE friend..

[TheHighper]

the american is showing supremecy in the other hand what is the purpose of the russia to phi. to sell the ship?.....and it true that this ship will 100% sink a submarine?by the way russias alliad to china once the phil. buy that ship will china has the knowladge on counter attack that ship?

[sergeikozin47]

@ipogi40account2 U.S is nothing but a big bully, small countries like the philippines are the the pets of the U.S. I'm filipino by the way..

[ipogi40account2]

this is not the reason why we should now shift to RUSSIA . its just russia is showing their ship to u.s its like a commercial . we must think that u.s is our alliance .but if it happen that bcouz of us. u.s and russia will be neutralized in our place its good . . just lets not forget about u.s . ait.

[ipogi40account2]

LUPET NG RUSSIA!

[sergeikozin47]

i'm a filipino, and i don't feel the presence of russia here in my country. i just want that russia kick america's ass off my country. america is using us to wage war in china, i wish that russia will guide the philippines to freedom...