Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin will lead the welcoming
and arrival ceremonies for the Philippine Navy (PN)'s first survey ship, the
BRP Gregorio Velasquez (AGR-702), at Pier 13, Manila South
Harbor
He will also be the event's guest-of-honor and speaker, said
PN spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna.
The highlight will be the tribute and recognition of the
laudable efforts of the sailors who were instrumental for the ship’s safe and
successful voyage to the Philippines
BRP Gregorio Velasquez arrived in the country Wednesday
after almost a month and a half voyage from San Diego, California where it was
formally turned over and commissioned to PN’s service last April 27.
She is the former R/V Melville of the United States
BRP Gregorio Velasquez is one of the two ships pledged by US
President Barrack Obama during his visit to the Philippines
on November 2015 on the sidelines of APEC Leader’s Summit
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