BRP Ramon Alcaraz due in August

The military’s second Hamilton-class cutter is due to depart for the Philippines from Charleston, South Carolina this week after more than a year of refurbishing and training.

Navy spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Gerald Fabic said Ambassador Jose Cuisia will visit the ship, to be known as BRP Ramon Alcaraz, prior to its departure. Also, there will be a Mass before the ship sets sail for the Philippines.

Fabic would not say the specific date of the ship’s departure from Charleston due to “operational security.” He said: “From Charleston, she will go to San Diego, passing through the Panama Canal.

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