Navy ships ‘Ang Pangulo,’ ‘Emilio Jacinto’ deployed to Mindanao for relief ops, maritime patrol 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Martin SadongdongPhilippine Navy (PN) vessels BRP “Ang Pangulo” (ACS25) and BRP “Emilio Jacinto” (PS35) were sent to Mindanao on Monday to help in the on-going relief operations for the victims of the series of earthquakes and for maritime security. BRP Ang Pangulo was deployed to Davao City-based Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao to augment the Davao Operational Base of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) especially during President Duterte’s engagements. Meanwhile, BRP Emilio Jacinto is underway to Naval Forces Western Mindanao in Zamboanga City following its weapons upgrade to further strengthen the Navy’s presence in the area. BRP Ang Pangulo, a Presidential yacht, is skippered by Commander Miljun Peñaflorida while BRP Emilio Jacinto, the lead ship of Navy’s Jacinto-class patrol ships, is commanded by Cmdr.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 11, 2019 07:40 UTC