BRP Ramon Alcaraz docks at Guam naval base

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 27): BRP Ramon Alcaraz docks at Guam naval base
 
BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), the second Hamilton-class cutter in the Philippine Navy, has safely docked at Guam's naval base around 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

This was disclosed by PN spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic.

The Filipino frigate entered Guam waters around 2:00 a.m.

Upon docking, the officers and crew were given a warm welcome by the Filipino-American community in the area.

Posts on the vessel's Facebook page showed Philippine officials led by Consul General Bayani Mangibin welcoming the vessel's crew.

One of the photos showed the vessel's men and women standing in formation upon arrival at Pier Mike Naval Base in Guam.

Capt. Ernesto Baldovino and the officers and crew members of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz were commended in a certificate signed by Speaker Judith Won Pat, committee on rules acting chairperson Thomas Ada, legislative secretary Tina Rose Barnes, and sponsor Dennis Rodriguez Jr.

Baldovino also presented a token of appreciation to Mangibin for the warm welcome.

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