World War Stories - The Philippine Government has just acquired one of the powerful communication vessels of the US Coast Guard the question now is "Can Philippine Government protect their West Philippine Sea against the rising super power, China? The Philippine would always an underdog from whatever conflict that could possibly on the Spratly issue, but at least the country has guts to protect their rights and property from any invaders. The Philippine Navy is ready to deploy their new flagship BRP Gregorio Del Pilar its the biggest and most modern ship to date for the Philippine Navy. The Gregorio Del Pilar is scheduled to be commissioned on December 14 at the Manila South Harbor Pier 13, with President Benigno Aquino III leading the ceremony.The Navy vessel's name is from one of the youngest generals who fought in the Philippine Revolution against colonial Spain. He was killed in the famed Battle of Tirad Pass during the Philippine-American War at age 24.
The Gregorio Del Pilar is a weather high endurance cutter which the Philippine Navy acquired from the US Coast Guard last July. It is armed and combat-ready.
Here are some of the pictures of the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar
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