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PAGADIAN CITY (Nov. 5, 2019-mpf News)
- WestMinCom
commander Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana joined the officers, men, and women of the
Naval Forces Western Mindanao in welcoming the newly acquired Philippine Navy ship
in its visit in Zamboanga City, WesMinCom Official disclosed.
WesMinCom
spokesperson MAJ. Arvin G. Encinas said that the arrival ceremony was held at
the Zamboanga City Pier at 9am Monday
BRP Conrado
Yap (PS-39) is an 88.3 meters long ship with a beam of 10 meters and draft of
2.9 meters that can accommodate 118 personnel and can sustain operational presence
for 20 days, Encinas added.
“My warm
and heartfelt welcome to the men and women of this ship headed by its
Commanding Officer, Capt. Marco Buena to the Asia’s Latin City and the Sardines
Capital of the Philippines,” said Lt. Gen. Sobejana during his remarks.
The
acquisition of BRP Conrado Yap stemmed from the generosity of the South Korea
government propelled by the strong relationship of the Philippine Navy and the
Republic of Korea Navy that goes beyond friendship through the years.
The ship
was named after a gallant Filipino military leader, Conrado Yap, who served in
the Korean War as part of the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea. He was a
captain of the Philippine Army who was considered as the most decorated
Filipino Soldier during the Korean War.
“This ship is
the 1st modern corvette and the most heavily-armed unit and the “most powerful
ship” of the Philippine Navy to date because of its sonars and torpedo
launchers capable of anti-submarine warfare,” Lt. Gen. Sobejana added.
Also
present during the activity were Zamboanga City 2nd District Councilor John
Dalipe and other invited guests.
“The
capability upgrade program of the AFP is relentlessly pursued to modernize all
its branches so that it could effectively secure the Philippine territory and
uphold the integrity of our archipelagic nation.
“Moreover,
we are certain that with everyone’s high sense of patriotism coupled with our
firm commitment in promoting a culture of peace, we as a sovereign nation shall
continue to grow in steady and sustainable manner,” Lt. Gen. Sobejana
concluded. (By JONG CADION with WesMinCom PIO photos and press release)
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