PNoy to welcome BRP Ramon Alcaraz Aug 6

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 25): PNoy to welcome BRP Ramon Alcaraz Aug 6

President Benigno Aquino III will head government and military officials during welcoming ceremonies for the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) upon its arrival at Subic Bay on Aug. 6.

"We will be having a meeting with the Presidential Management Staff regarding this (welcoming ceremonies) as President Aquino will be our guest of honor," Navy spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic said.

He said the Aug. 3 arrival of the ship refers to the vessel entrance into Philippine territory.

Fabic said actual arrival date of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz in Subic Bay is actually Aug. 4 with the arrival ceremonies slated for Aug. 6

Before entering Subic Bay, a PN ship will head out to sea to escort the Filipino frigate for the traditional meeting point tradition.

Fabic declined to reveal the exact location where this ceremony will take place for security reasons.

He added Alcaraz, upon commissioning in the second week of October, will be deployed to help other PN ships in protecting the country's exclusive economic zone.

Fabic declined to give specifics, citing operational security.

He added the ship will be dry-docked in Subic Bay where its white paint will be painted traditional haze gray.

"The morale of the PN is very high with the arrival of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz as (it) will greatly boost the capabilities of our fleet," Fabic stressed.

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