page_title: BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37)
hierarchical_section_title: BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37)
caption_attribution_description: English: SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 24, 2008) The Republic of Philippines Tatlong Bayany-class corvette BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37) steams in the South China Sea during the annual bilateral exercise Balikatan 2008. During the Balikatan 2008 humanitarian assistance and training activities, military service members from the United States and the government of the Republic of the Philippines are working together to improve maritime security and ensure humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts are efficient and effective.
context_page_description: The BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37) is one of the three Jacinto class of corvettes, and are considered as one of the most modern ships in the Philippine Navy. She was originally called HMS Starling during her service with the Royal Navy. She is currently assigned with the Patrol Force of the Philippine Fleet.
context_section_description: The BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37) is one of the three Jacinto class of corvettes, and are considered as one of the most modern ships in the Philippine Navy. She was originally called HMS Starling (P241) during her service with the Royal Navy. She is currently assigned with the Patrol Force of the Philippine Fleet.
caption: BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37)
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