Patrol boats donated to PNP Palawan

Palawan:  Citing the importance of improving maritime law enforcement capabilities in the region, the U.S. Embassy in Manila through Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Klecheski donated four patrol boats to the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Puerto Princesa. Police Chief Superintendent Jose Ma Victor ‎Ramos received the donation on behalf of the PNP along with Police Senior Superintendent Edmund Gonzales.

Klecheski noted that the maritime domain factors prominently into virtually all law enforcement and terrorism issues that the Philippines faces today. He also mentioned the impact of the Special Operations Units (SOU) on preventing illegal activity and assisting in regional cooperation with neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Vietnam.