BRP Ramon Alcaraz Arrived in Philippine Waters

The country’s newest warship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz p(–foul word(s) removed–)ed by Casiguran, Aurora at around 9:00 AM Friday, after almost 2-month jouney from the United States. The newest acquisition of the Philippines will join the Navy’s flaship BRP Gregorio del Pilar. The BRP Alcaraz underwent a $15.6 million retrofitting and extended refurbishment while the Filipino … Read more

BRP Ramon Alcaraz: 2nd Philippine Warship Test Firing (Video)

The Philippines newest naval warship, the BRP Ramon Alcaraz made a successful test firing of its main weapon system in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The former US Coast Guard Cutter is now under the command of Capt. Ernesto Baldovino, the commanding officer of BRP Alcaraz, according to Capt. Baldovino, the ship … Read more