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(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Gabriela Silang is on a relief transport mission to “Rolly”-hit Catanduanes. The Department of Transportation said the vessel is carrying the following for transport to the province: – 7,500 boxes of food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development – 21,200 bottles of mineral water (220 ml/bottle) – 100 sacks of rice (50 kls/sack) – 13 sacks of rice (c/o LGU Bato Catanduanes) The vessel will first […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Gabriela Silang is expected to arrive with relief goods in Rolly-hit Bicol today. The Department of Transportation said the vessel is loaded with the following: From the PCG: * 830 boxes of food pack * 70 sacks of rice (50kgs) * 1-unit portable generator From the PCG Auxiliary: * 37 boxes of condensed milk * 3 boxes corned beef * 2 balikbayan boxes of supplies The ship is likewise […]
(Eagle News)-The BRP Gabriela Silang, the newly acquired offshore patrol vessel of the Philippines, will be used in repatriation efforts to secure Overseas Filipino Workers who may be affected amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The Philippine Coast Guard said the 83.6-meter vessel was preparing to sail specifically to Oman or Dubai, to ensure the safety and security of OFWs through ferry missions. The PCG said the OPV can ferry approximately 500 people at […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard has acquired for the first time its own offshore patrol vessel from a France shipbuilder to boost its maritime patrol capabilities, among others. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said the BRP Gabriela Silang, which was recently outfitted with the Philippine flag, will set sail from France to the Philippines on Dec. 30. The 83-meter OPV acquired from French shipbuilder OCEA is expected to arrive in Manila on Feb. […]
