Philippine Navy Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos checked BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS17) on 04 July 2022 at Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point, Cavite City before it sailed to the Armed Forces or the Philippines Western Command (WESCOM) in Palawan and the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
WESCOM was PS17’s station before undergoing repairs to mission-critical pieces of machinery that are essential in the discharge of the ship’s missions.
“Doing so is the only way to sustain our naval presence there,” Vice Admiral Carlos said.
He further extended his gratitude to the Navy for providing another mission-capable vessel at WESCOM.
The visit was an opportunity for Vice Admiral Carlos to ensure the mission-readiness of all assets being deployed in the country’s last frontier.
He underscored the need for a stronger and sustained naval presence in the WPS.
He also emphasized the need for support in the timely maintenance and repair activities of all floating Navy assets operating in the WESCOM joint area of operations.
“Doing so is the only way to sustain our naval presence there,” he declared.
He extended his gratitude to the Navy for providing another mission-capable vessel at WESCOM. “The return of PS17 will definitely strengthen our requirements in the West Philippine Sea,” Carlos ended.