Three U.S. Navy ships have recently conducted an archipelagic sea lane passage through the San Bernardino Strait between Bicol and Samar.
The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy sits off the coast of the Philippines in this handout photo dated July 1, 2012. The United States ship arrived in the Philippines on July 27 to conduct humanitarian and disaster relief mission. REUTERS/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Feddersen/U.S.
“The impact of disaster emergencies transcends borders and requires comprehensive coordination among nations for an effective response,” said the program’s Mission Commander, Capt. Hank Kim. PP22’s activities and programs in the Philippines, particularly in the province of Puerto Princesa, include seven major health fairs, two barangay city hall renovation efforts, band concerts, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises and presentations, and other medical efforts that include more than 200 planned surgeries.
Meanwhile, three US Navy ships on Tuesday have conducted an archipelagic sea lane passage through the San Bernardino Strait between Bicol and Samar.