The Philippine Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16)

The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) is the second in the Philippine Navy Gregorio Del Pilar Class offshore patrol vessels. Named after the Filipino naval hero, the BRP Ramon Alcaraz is one of the efforts to modernize the Philippine Navy. Join Captain Juanito Marayag and the rest of the crew as they take you on a tour aboard the ship.
Special thanks to the crew of BRP Ramon Alcaraz for welcoming us onboard and for showing us your very generous hospitality while filming this feature!
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The likes of this are worthy to be featured on social media...

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rebzkaki panaguiton we’re flattered!

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[@Antonio-cg8fi]

I hope na lalagyan na po ng Harpon missile yan Brp Alcaraz, Brp Andres Bonifacio, Brp Gregorio Del Pilar, gaya ng Brp Emilio Jacinto pra sa WPS.

[@ronpuentes5104]

the best local made documentary i have watch so far,looking for more videos to watch soon very eduncational goodjob

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Thank you! It means a lot to us! Stay tuned for more features about our AFP!

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@@remytayurang1775 you are full of crap

[@joshuaaquino7844]

Mabuhay to our very own Philippine Navy and the whole Armed Forces of the Philippines. We salute you! Please continue to guide and protect our people, our country and continue to fight for our sovereignty over our territorial waters in the West Philippine Sea. #LabanPinas #NoToChina

[@jus4getLovv]

This ship will paved way to a New warships that will be built in the future. They will study all the capabilities of and technical aspect of this military ship!.

[@districtx8718]

Gawa b sa pinas to?

[@districtx8718]

Kung destroyer nlng binili ng pinas

[@batangfirst5993]

District X hahahaha tanga anong gawa sa pinas

[@districtx8718]

@@batangfirst5993 isa k sa napain😂😂 ng comment ko hahahahahah

[@dontworry6672]

what makes you think they have the capabilities to make warships? the one in the video was given to the by the us

[@wealthyprosperous628]

God bless the Philippine Navy with unlimited success against all opponents and trials. Yahweh El Shaddai. God is greatest!!!!

[@jamesmingoy6251]

God is good syempe all the time grabr

[@practicalmind8337]

Kakaawa navy natin, 30yrs behind, dapat ma remodel at gawing missles capable. Maganda pa naman at malaki re model at re arming na lang. Para naman me laban, at indi ung aping api

[@AFPMPU]

You guys did good! Hoping for more episodes like this particularly the recently acquired BRP Conrado Yap. More power to you guys!

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

We hope we can visit her soon too! Thank you, @bisayan_tek

[@arvinroyo5052]

And Also I hope you can visit Jacinto Class Corvette

[@influence262]

thank you for this type of videos to promote love and patriotism para sa mahal nating pilipinas! mabuhay po kayu!

[@Omega-lj1nw]

Well made video. The Philippine Navy had now been recognized and acknowledged internationally.

[@piosian4914]

Support the shipbuilding in Pinas. That will be dollar saving and employment for people. Import only the engines and guns.

[@patrique2119]

Imo, it is in fact imperative that our shipbuilding capabilities be boosted since we're a maritime nation, an archipelago no less. I support the Filipino shipbuilders as well

[@Chickenworm9394]

Joint venture is a good way to go

[@jaysonrabino3491]

sana nga.... kaso yung gobyerno kase natin buraot at kurap sariling kababayan binuburaot kaya yung mga skilled and genius shipbuilders naten karamihan nagiibang bansa na lang.. kesa gamitin yung skills nila para sa defense at technology ng bansa,

[@mecate818]

The Philippines needs a local ship building program

[@nolramagemo619]

Meron na po 2021. Mcgreggor haggens. First and the biggest shipyard of the Philippines. Would be located soon at bislig city, surigao del sur. Spoiler alert!

[@Lawi_Jake]

Sana madagdagan pa ang ating Hukbong Dagat alinsunod sa gusto ng Technical Working Group at walang halong politika. Mabuhay ang Phil. Navy!

[@leader0ne]

This one caught my attention and made me hit the subscribe button. More power ! Hoping for more informative video about AFP and Soon PCG and Their assets.

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more!

[@sonnyalfaroiii2284]

Thank you for your service gentlemen.

[@ralfnaval2780]

I love how the video presents our assets.. we may be little to none in terms of capability but i know we will rise again my brothers.. because we are pilipino we are descendant of a warrior clan and of course we have a heart of a true champion.. mabuhay tayo..!! Hoorraahhh

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

Mabuhay ang Pilipino!

[@APR_LNN]

Remember Being part of Philippine Navy is a great career for the young and ambitious Filipinos. You can travel around the world. 30 more ships are coming. Be Proud!

[@markphaul3291]

6 opvs, 2 possible pohangs, 2 jr frigates, 2 corvettes, 2 more possible Hamilton class cutters, 2 more ssv.

[@arldrinbautista9103]

I'm hoping I can join AFP.

[@kinofrias8616]

I hope someday we have dr own make our own indigenos own frigate as a pride salute to all hukbong dagat mabuhay!

[@najhongflanax3674]

Baby steps..onwards ph navy.snappy salute sir/mam

[@peacefulmusic4u252]

GOD BLESS TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF BRP ALCARAZ AND TO OUR ENTIRE NAVY.

[@bluekrim]

Few months after this video was taken, BRP ramon alcaraz caught fire on its way back to the Philippines from India, Due to a leakage on the engine room. I hope the drill helped them prepared for what happened.

[@criticminds4092]

Lets hope they will install asap CIWS, AshM , Torpedoes and SAMs on these three ships. Good documentary video...o7

[@francisjoves2583]

Corvette lagyan ng torpedo?.angbu

[@criticminds4092]

@@francisjoves2583 Mellon was modernized from 1985 to 1989. She And the cutter "Hamilton" on the east coast were the only cutters fitted with the Harpoon missile, test firings off the Mellon was also conducted in January 1990. both the Mellon and Hamilton also received an anti-submarine warfare suite including the AN/ SQS-17 and AN/SQS-38 SONAR and Mark 46 torpedoes. The ASW suite and Harpoon capability were removed due to fiscal constraints and the Navy and Coast Guard decided they were unneeded because the threat from the Soviet Union was over, but served as a proof of capability for all USCG cutters. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Mellon_(WHEC-717)

[@rain-vo8ib]

Francis joves First of all offshore patrol vessel to hindi corvette at dahil corvette di na pwede ng torpedo ung brp conrado yap corvette yon pero meron parin torpedo

[@rain-vo8ib]

@Kim Keiyong ano???

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@Kim Keiyong ok

[@hapidayhapilife609]

Im so proud of our navy.. We are not so strong but i know god give us talented navy, how you can survive and to protect the philippines specially we are not giving up to all trials also nobody say surrender until we cant get the goals.. 😊 😅 Love u navy im so proud 🇵🇭 🇵🇭 🇵🇭 🇵🇭 🇵🇭 from saudi pinoy👏👏

[@josephinosante6297]

Well made video unlike those fake bloggers. Good job PN! Good job to the DSTV!

[@DThinkTalker]

Informative. Thumbs up!

[@harkoroffroader8129]

great video chief makoy!👍

[@tigersofthesouthfederalsta6163]

excellents god bless philippines good luck to all

[@ay0vee978]

Good start.

[@bogart5131]

Just be thankful and just do your job to your best mga navy, magkakaroon din kau ng mas magandang kagamitan......

[@g.mendoza8138]

Great job!

[@homedefenselawrence]

I wish our country is the leading manufacturer of its own defense machines.

[@eddiesaninocencio6635]

It wouldn't make any difference, the Philippines lack technology and smart people. It is still a 3rd world poverty country.

[@homedefenselawrence]

I beg to disagree to you my friend, our smart guys are always ashore due to luring packages offered by companies abroad. If only our govt and politicians are not selfish Philippines maybe is as powerful as Japan at least. If we have Isko and Digong and many like them there would be a greater chances in the near 10-20 years for our country to leap its economy and technology.

[@tembot6363]

Nice..... It is a very capable patrol ship, and a capable future platform for more weapons......

[@gavinzkeithz2841]

Hopefully you can have a chance to document the first missile frigate of the PN the BRP Jose Rizal or in the future the BRP Antonio Luna . Thnx DSTV for documenting the BRP Ramon Alcaraz.

[@spitzfire1107]

Protecting our Sea. Securing our Future. Go Philippine Navy!!!

[@Ren-xr1cp]

Godbless our country 👏

[@bacteriophage5837]

Go go Philippine Navy❤️

[@Cynic_6489]

this is surprisingly well done.

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

With your username, I’d say that’s a huge compliment! 😄

[@Cynic_6489]

lol. i run a defense group in FB that focuses on local defense discussions and issues and this video was well received by the members keep it up

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

Cynical_Asshole We truly appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@lolonako03]

I think this vessel was once equipped with Phalanx, capabilities for Anti-ship missile maybe a Harpoon canisters and an Air search Radar that was installed at aft mast. (SPS-40)

[@WizKasipa]

i have a suggestion, can you guys make an "a day in the life" of our servicemen from the army, air force, navy and coast guards each with their own specialization. many of us would appreciate it. and might entice some youth to serve our country. our servicemen seldom get the spotlight that they deserve..

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

That’s a very good idea!

[@WizKasipa]

@@DefenseandSecurityTV hope you pull it off! 😊😊 and keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍

[@Martyn737]

a separate series perhaps. Shooting series Modernization Plan/Reporting Series Asset Featuring and Analysis series A servicemen's daily life series Mini-History Series (important battles in the philippines in a style like Commanders at War/Generals at War)

[@stratosphere0038]

Hopefully you guys can get an opportunity to film a documentary on the BRP Jose Rizal, that would be awesome!

[@gavinzkeithz2841]

Yeah that's what I have been waiting in this channel !!!

[@militaryhistory7383]

We are proud to our navy personel ang ating mga warship ngayon BRP del pilar alcaras at andres bonifacio kyang kaya na mapipagsabayan sa ating mga kalapit na bansa interm na mga exercise at tataas ang respeto nila sa atin lalo na pag dumating ang dalawang frigate BRP jose rizal at antonio luna

[@joshpowerTv]

Thanks KZbin for recommending this ..The Best Documentary kudos and PHL Navy i like the plan installing this missile anti air ,surface and ship it having threats in our enemy

[@TokoFarsa]

Bravo Philippines Navy - Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas

[@TheDaysOfGlory]

After Del Pilar class modernization, these suggestions for cost effective next upgrades: To reclassify as a Light Frigate: 1. Anti-air/sea missiles with MBDA Simbad Mistrial/ Sadral LMS rooftop. 2. Anti-sub with Saab ASW601 in stern. To return as a Frigate: 3. Anti-ship intermediate range with Konsberg Penguin MLS angled behind the Ota Melaro. 4. OTH Anti-ship KDA Penguin missiles for AW 109/159’s. GO GO PN!! #chinaOUTofWPS

[@imaweeb1697]

I Would Love To See Your Documentary Of BRP Jose Rizal Which Is The Most Powerful Frigate Of PH Now Its A Missile Capable Frigate Cant Wait Your Documentary About That👍👍👍👍

[@johndaryllcaballero6757]

Parang,ang sarap sa experience kapag nandiyan ka.

[@keonecapan4742]

god bless philippine navy and dangerous warship🇵🇭💪💪

[@peters9793]

Mabuhay po kayo. Mga bayani!

[@erniemandawe2315]

Thankyou P-noy

[@billyong2953]

ganda ng documentary

[@romeoecho4]

We will be a great nation again.

[@nightsplutonianshore1628]

Galing ng pagkavoice over.

[@p.avatar8079]

These guys are heroes

[@RRR2717]

Mabuhay phil navy

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Mabuhay ang pilipinas

[@pykemagno7125]

We also need logistical supply ships. C’mon the military should demand & lobby for more modernization defense budget from Congress. We are so way behind our neighbors.

[@agentsus9681]

Yeah, exactly. I'm more on the armored corps side and we're getting bested on that front too. We don't have a legitimate armored division with MBT's. We only have light armor ones with APC's.

[@kiauss3623]

Presedent duterte should make factories and make weapons

[@derpynerdy6294]

Do you guys realize we dont have the resources to make materials and were a Agriculture nation we rely on Farming Unlike Russia Indonesia America They have oil copper and iron and we dont even have those

[@kiauss3623]

DerpyNerdy yes unless we make one of the islands into a mine or a place to get resources.

[@MyBikeAndMyCoffee]

Hopefully someone will lobby for the last 2 remaining USCG Hamilton class cutters via fms priority transfer to the Philippines and extra Wmecs to be decom. Its needed for force multiplier - adapt, innovate and execute. All rotc/merchant marine should be mandated for apprenticeship in these great sturdy tested vessels -

[@ThePrussianDoctor]

I love naval ships but finally our navy is growing

[@M1DL1F3GAM3R]

USCGC Dallas Builder: Avondale Shipyards Commissioned: March 11, 1968 Decommissioned: March 30, 2012 52-year-old ship of the bygone era

[@marieberna687]

Proud our Filipinos military

[@mrcutebean588]

Sana magka aircraft carrier na tayo

[@thelastcommander8765]

A man can dream. Its like saying that we can go to Pluto

[@angbakubakungdaan]

I like this videos please do a mini docu on the new corvette brp conrado yap also please 🙏🏻

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

We plan to! *fingers crossed

[@angbakubakungdaan]

Thanks I’ll be waiting! And while you’re at it , if u can add brp davao or tarlac too 😳😬

[@justinkionisala6267]

Brp conrado yap soon! Nice docu 👍👍

[@agility6745]

Please do another video like this for the BRP Jose rizal

[@motosan1ty543]

this platform is capable of being upgraded for 20th century capabilities . can be armed heavily and can be upgraded to be semi stealth by covering areas with aluminum .

[@Neon10918]

Yes as if now this is on process. This beautiful of shore patrol vessel is on her way to become a frigate. Except if the Navy or the President don't want to continue it

[@makabayangpilipino6202]

MABUHAY PILIPINAS KONG MAHAL

[@user-uc9tt1kd4u]

Hoping PCG have more types of BRP R Alcatraz to counteract China navy...💪👍🇵🇭

[@royceivanailaomc1853]

Very nice you tube channel!

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@herbertpreira1701]

please PN put anti air/ship missiles and turpido in order to be called modern ship. im looking forward for the graeter and strong navy in the future ❤️

[@christianjavier656]

naghihintay ako sa documentary ng BRP jose rizal, It's good if kayu mag dodocument

[@supremeguru2753]

This ship was given by United States of America one of our no1 Allies .I was deployed in this ship in 2006 in Iraq i joined the U.S Navy in 2002 during 9-11 . We guarded the U.S.S Nimitz USS Ronald Reagan ,during its deployment in the Pacific .

[@noelf3312]

On 6 May 2012 during the 70th commemoration of the Fall of Bataan, President Benigno Aquino III announced the naming of the ex-USCGC Dallas to BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) in honor of the World War II hero and officer of the Philippine Navy.

[@klen7642]

Hopefully we got that one more Hamilton Class from the US, Fit her with at least a Phalanx CIWS, 2 quad harpoon, a hull mounted sonar and a 2x3 torpedoes. Quite a modest upgrade.

[@ayamckhan3168]

Wag na Kung kanyon Lang din mayroon

[@criticminds4092]

I agree, Iets hope they will upgrade the weapon systems of the 3 Hamilton class ships asap for more capabilities.

[@Cynic_6489]

"good" news, the upgrades for CMS, R-ESM, HMS and other stuff was already awarded to Hanhwa. also, PS-15 is already undergoing work to have her AN/SPS-77 installed, plus her Mk.38 Mod 3 guns.

[@klen7642]

@@Cynic_6489 ugh. Hanhwa. Dami issue nila. Anyways. Thanks for the info.

[@Cynic_6489]

@@klen7642 that's why i put it up as "good", with quotation marks. i'm well aware of the BS they pulled.

[@pykemagno7125]

Wow ... we have a fleet of 12 units of this upgraded class like the BRP Jose Rizal, I think we can be at par in defending our borders.

[@Unreal_hanruki]

New sub sir👍

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

Mr. Fittsu thanks for subbing! We’ll do our best to give you what you expect from this channel :)

[@heybuds8098]

Go Navy!!!

[@jonelbantay8605]

This should install a automated remote sensor machine gun which can track the incoming missiles that targeting the ship and also a guided missiles and surface missiles for additional defences system of the ship.

[@Tonying-yb2dd]

👍👍

[@dweind9508]

We need more an better ones, we have to improve our country security. Those chinese may be wise enough not start a war now but will use its military power to bully its neighbor, Dont let them step on our dignity and lets not wait till they actually start a war when all we could do is complain.

[@GaryHField]

Dwein :D The Chinese should be aware that their neighboring countries hates them passionately. Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam could form a military alliance anytime that can destroy the mainland in a matter of minutes. This mega alliance doesn’t even need the assistance of NATO or US.

[@nilevacats8034]

@@GaryHField weeh

[@grss1982]

I laughed a bit at the part were Capt. Marayag made use of a basketball court as a description on how long the ship is. Reminds me of what the football field that Americans use when visualizing length.

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

grss1982 That’s exactly what we were aiming for, lol! I think the conversion is: 1 football field = 3 basketball courts

[@NurseArielPhysiotherapists]

God bless Philippines Navy.. Hopefully mkapasok ako as Navy reservist..

[@TheBogardman]

step by step gradual training for modern battle ship.

[@thelastcommander8765]

Battleships? Outdated mo

[@francisjoves2583]

Power pa rin to kahit 1968 pa na commisioned sa US..Patrol vessel lang pero pwed ma upgrade

[@canadianexplorer5507]

Its like a super light cruiser

[@cedrickjohnceballos2238]

How to be part of the Philippines navy., I'm marine engineer graduate with one year experience as engine cadet...

[@jaceyyyyyy]

Do these in the BRP Conrado Yap too! Thanks!

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

Soon!! *fingers crossed*

[@jaceyyyyyy]

@@DefenseandSecurityTV Waiting❤️ more power sir!

[@ticsxlol8155]

We should use our national language for secrecy and defficult for others to interpret fast hehehe

[@suyesuay9813]

Can you do that?

[@endieplayzzcoc15patricio76]

Only that's missing in that ship is missile capabilities I hope they aquire it soon to fit the missiles in these 3 opv vessels brp Ramon alcatraz, brp gregorio del pilar, and brp andres bonifacio.

[@bluemarshall6180]

It should be BRP Nuval. The real hero of the off shore patrol ww2. Alcaraz was with nuval too. They choose Alcaraz because he was againts the Tyrant in the 70's. And to keep the Crew's morale high..... is the Food.

[@ronandraveche2372]

Hooahh

[@freddiedinglasan4357]

sana madagdagan p yan

[@DefenseandSecurityTV]

The Philippine Navy is set to acquire two more Pohang-class corvettes soon!

[@mariviczamora545]

Next all the brand new ships of the PN...plss

[@soulstar3196]

Saan po kaya ito madalas makita or mag dock ?

[@keurikeuri7851]

Dapat ibalik na itong barko na ito sa pagiging coast guard ship nung nasa US pa sya para may 100+ meters na barko coast guard natin.

[@francisjohnoca5710]

National Channel ba to??

[@erebusblasphemous5414]

can u make a video in BRP Davao Del Sur

[@captainvalourous6668]

If only we only have a Battleship like USS Missouri or Iowa before 😥

[@reynaldoraymundo4684]

Battleships are obsolete, submarine lang katapat niyan, tapos na laban.

[@mikeavenido5605]

Ang kagandahan may sariling torpedoes din pala hndi lang pinaalam sabi ng ninong ko

[@topecortuna4747]

D namam kasi gagamitin bat ipapalam pa.

[@VandalAudi]

Wasn’t this a US coast guard cutter before?

[@Chickenworm9394]

1:05 Hey you, the one on the right!

[@joshpowerTv]

Atleast meron na tayung BRP Jose Rizal tapos may plan na bumili ng submarines isa pa darating ang Corvette binili natin

[@tylerchua929]

The Philippine Armed Forces should be self sufficient, we need to learn how to make warships.

[@robertarodriguez2279]

Agree, we have the shipyards already and abundant in raw materials. Even we can't match the foreign-made, little by little we can develop it by the features we got from the new ones we acquired abroad, and multiply our inventory. Indonesia are making their own, why can't we.

[@tylerchua929]

Roberta Rodriguez because we are too attached to the imperialist Americans and Chinese

[@robertarodriguez2279]

@@tylerchua929 that's bcoz the leaders we put in gov. have no choice but to submit our dependencies to them (and even became puppets) as if we don't have other choices or stand on our own...

[@tylerchua929]

@@robertarodriguez2279 true

[@bobtamula3727]

How about harpoon or exocet missiles systems updates? Todays warfare is over the horizon and beyond visual range, although you see the enemy on radar but doesnt have the capability to reach him, it will be a disadvantage, you can be killed without knowing what happen or who shoot your vessel. Anti missile defense capability and electronic counter measures is also a must for this ship against SSMs launched by either aerial or surface ships launch pads. Anti submarine acoustics is also a must to detect enemy submarines running silently below the waves, like a kilo class submarine, the arrival of ASW helicopters AW 159 wildcats is a boost in ASW capabilities of the navy. Any updates of this ship in beyond the horizon warfare, ECM, ASW, will boost our countrys' maritime and territorial defense capabilities.

[@wcstevens7]

Bob Tamula ...The cost would be prohibitive. The Phils. Just does not have that kind of money, just rely on your friends ( YOUR TRUE FRIENDS AND ALLIES) to back you up if, and when, the brown stuff hits the fan.

[@junarydelapena6206]

brp jose rizal and brp antonio luna soon 😍😍😍