US submarine arrives in Palawan for sailors’ relaxation

A day before Filipinos commemorate the Philippines' 118th Independence Day, a  US submarine docked in Palawan for a scheduled rest and recreation visit for the sub's sailors.

A statement on Saturday from the US Embassy ni Manila said USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived in Puerto Princesa.

It said the port visit will allow Frank Cable Sailors and Military Sealift Command mariners to enjoy some rest and relaxation," as well as  give the personnel a chance experience the Philippine culture.

Frank Cable's Commanding Officer, Capt. Drew St. John was quoted in the statement as saying, "This visit is special to my crew, including many who have close personal ties to the Philippines."

Als, he said, "Our Sailors act as diplomats for the United States every day, and through their varied interactions with the local population they strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two countries."

Frank Cable is on a scheduled deployment in the US 7th Fleet area of operations to conduct maintenance and support to deployed US naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the Embassy said. — LBG, GMA News