The Gregorio del Pilar-class multi-role frigates have been in service with the Philippine Navy since 2011. They are intended to improve maritime security of the Philippines in Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal islands located in the South China Sea.
The vessels were formerly operated by the US Coast Guard under Hamilton-class all-weather, high-endurance cutter class. Built by Avondale Shipyard, these vessels are now part of Ingalls Shipbuilding. A total of three cutters have been acquired by the Philippines from the US under the Excess Defense Articles programme.
The frigates have been modernised to perform a number of missions in the Philippine waters such as naval warfare, sovereignty patrols, maritime security, law enforcement, humanitarian assistance, search-and-rescue, counterterrorism, and deliver relief.
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