The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), one of the country's most
modern warships, will help secure delegates in the upcoming Asia-Pacific
Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting on Nov. 17 to 20.
The former Hamilton-class cutter will help the Coast Guard
implement its no-sail policy in Manila
Bay which is behind the Philippine
International Convention Center in Pasay
City
As of this posting, the BRP Ramon Alcaraz is conducting
security patrols off Manila
Bay
The ship, which is equipped with a brand-new Agusta Westland
AW-109 "Power" helicopter, can act as command-and-control vessel in
event of emergencies.
With its helicopter, the ship can response in minutes should
anything untoward happen.
The 3,200-ton frigate can also be used as an evacuation
center if needed.
It is also armed with a Oto Melara 76mm cannon and two Mark
38 Model 2 "Bushmaster" 25 auto-cannons, giving it the capability to
deal with hostile threats.
Its 76mm cannon can engage targets up to 20 kilometers while
its 25mm weapons has an effective range of two kilometers.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=826211
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