BRP Ramon Alcaraz now anchored at Subic Bay

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 4): BRP Ramon Alcaraz now anchored at Subic Bay
 
The Philippine Navy (PN) announced that the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), its second Hamilton-class cutter, has anchored at Subic Bay, Zambales at 7:00 a.m. Sunday.

"The BRP Ramon Alcaraz is now anchored off Subic Bay. It will undergo quarantine, immigration and customs procedures," PN spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic said.

He said the vessel's crew, which includeds 14 officers under Capt. Ernesto Baldovino and 74 enlisted personnel, are in high spirits.

Fabic said the vessel's crew are excited to meet their loved ones in the Philippines again.

"For now, our crew has high morale after arriving in the Philippines after nearly two months at sea)," he said.

The BRP Alcaraz will be formally welcomed Tuesday in ceremonies led by President Benigno S. Aquino III.

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