Kalinaw News: Send-off ceremony accorded to navy vessel in Tawi-Tawi

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 3, 2021): Send-off ceremony accorded to navy vessel in Tawi-Tawi



Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – October 2, 2021 a send-off ceremony was accorded to the BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35) on October 1, 2021. Colonel Romeo Racadio, Commander of Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi presided over the ceremony held on-board the said vessel.

The ceremony was highlighted with a ship tour and capability info-brief facilitated by Cdr Clyde Domingo, Commanding Officer of BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35). Colonel Racadio then engaged with and presented a memento to the crew of the vessel.

In his message, Colonel Racadio lauded the crew members for their hard work and dedication in securing the Philippine waters in the south. “My gratitude to you for a job well done,” the commander stated.

BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35) is currently assigned to the Offshore Combat Force of the Philippine Fleet. It is one of the few ships in the Philippine Navy equipped with modern systems after the completion of combat, navigation, and weapon systems upgrades in 2019. It is set to undergo repair (dry dock) and upgrade and will be replaced by BRP Mariano Alvarez (PS-38).

“The BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35) has been of great help to the Western Mindanao Command particularly in the campaign against terrorism and kidnap for ransom activity at sea,” said Major General Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command. “Thank you and I am so proud of you”.

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