PCG launches BRP Melchora Aquino

By Kristina Maralit

Jun 13, 2022 12:02 am

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday led the commissioning of BRP Melchora Aquino, the new vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), at the South Harbor in Manila.

The President expressed hope to one day sail to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as a private citizen on board a PCG vessel.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the commissioning of Barko ng Pangulo ng Pilipinas (BRP) Melchora Aquino, the Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV) 9702 of the Philippine Coast Guard, at Pier 15 in South Harbor, Manila on June 12, 2022. REY BANIQUET/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

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