BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS35)

BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS35), CARAT 2005
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The BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS-35) is the lead ship of the three Jacinto class of corvettes, and are considered as one of the most modern ships in the Philippine Navy and currently assigned with the Patrol Force of the Philippine Fleet.

She was originally called HMS Peacock (P239) during her service with the Royal Navy. Out of the five ships in its class, three of them, HMS Peacock (P239), HMS Plover (P240), and HMS Starling (P241), were left in Hong Kong until 1997. They were sold to the Philippines as a sign of goodwill for US$ 20 Million, and were officially turned over to the Philippine Navy on 1 August 1997 when Hong Kong was ceded back to China.