00:00The largest Indonesian Navy training ship, KRI-BIMASUCHI, has arrived in the country for a 4-day goodwill visit.
00:07This visit is intended to introduce the culture of Indonesia to other countries.
00:12This is Bernhard Ferrer at Centro ng Balita.
00:17The Philippine Navy has accepted the Indonesian Navy training ship, KRI-BIMASUCHI,
00:22for its arrival in Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila today.
00:27The training ship is in the country for a 4-day goodwill visit.
00:31This is the third visit in the Philippines of the so-called ship,
00:34which is one of the largest tall ships or traditionally rigged sailing vessels in the world.
00:40It has a size of 36,200 square feet and has a full capacity of 200 people.
00:58KRI-BIMASUCHI plays an important role in supporting Indonesia's diplomatic mission,
01:13for it is known as the floating ambassador of goodwill and promoting Indonesian culture to the international community.
01:24Eight countries were visited by KRI-BIMASUCHI, including Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, South Korea, Russia, Japan, and the Philippines,
01:34which was the last stop before returning to the home port in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
01:39Crews will have a drum band display and cultural parade at Legazpi Active Park in Makati tomorrow.
01:45The ship will be opened to the public tomorrow,
01:48while there will be an onboard reception for the diplomatic community on Thursday.
01:53The Philippines and Indonesia are known for their strong cooperation,
01:56especially when they formed Joint Naval Exercise and Coordinated Patrols
02:01to ensure their own security boundaries.
02:05Bernard Ferrer for Pambansan TV in Bagong, Philippines.
