I am definitely not talking about the Philippine Navy in UFL. It's simply the Philippine Navy, the real deal and not the Football team.
Read in Rappler, "Once the largest ship of the American Coast Guard, this is the first gas-turbine jet engine-powered vessel in the Philippine Navy fleet, making it the fastest, biggest and most powerful among the service’s aging inventory.
She is described as “a high endurance cutter with close-in weapons system” and features a helicopter flight deck with a retractable hangar, with capabilities for rescue operations and maritime law enforcement."
This is good news for Philippine Navy, which is usually lining behind PAF and PA when it comes to achievements in any form. Take a look at UFL. You'd see the priority given to its staff.
Hopefully, having BRP Gregorio Del Pilar will give a boost to Phil. Navy and elevate the navy men's morale.
Arrival ceremonies for the BRP Gregorio del Pilar, August 23, 2011. (Photo from www.gov.ph)
BRP Gregorio Del Pilar is not just about "prestige" because she's been deployed to the Spratlys. Cool.
Btw, also from Rappler, there was an article about BRP Gregorio del Pilar getting involved on a stand-off with Chinese ships.
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