ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Navy is deploying its newest landing dock BRP Davao del Sur (LD602) in Cotabato to be used as instrument by military forces in battling the Islamic State-inspired militants in Marawi City, an official said here. It will also deliver military logistics, supplies for soldiers and relief goods for the displaced civilians of Marawi. BRP Davao del Sur had its open house for two days, showing its capability as a landing platform dock. Headlines ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1Captain Richard Gonzaga, BRP Davao del Sur commanding officer, said the ship has its own medical facility where wounded soldiers can receive treatment. BRP Davao del Sur, commissioned in the service of the Philippine Navy last May 31, was the second landing dock after BRP Tarlac (LD-601) was delivered and commissioned on the same month last year.

Source: Philippine Star June 24, 2017 10:38 UTC