ASP Lakbay Aral: BRP Melchora Aquino

Coast Guard Education Training And Doctrine Command (CGDETDC is inviting the Autism Society Philippines to board and tour one of the PCG's vessels, Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas Melchora Aquino MRRV-9702 on 11 August 2022. This is in line with the PCG commemoration of its 49th Foundation Day of the Coast Guard Education Training And Doctrine Command (CGDETDC). The tour for children and youth on the spectrum will be hosted by the Coast Guard Officers' Course (CGOC) Class 12-2011.

ASP Lakbay Aral to BRP

Who can join

• Interested members may sign up for this event (exclusive to active members) via the online form below. The submission deadline is August 9, at noon.
• One (1) child/youth on the spectrum and one companion per family.
• The ASP Secretariat will confirm the booking via text/call. As we only have 25x2 slots available, we would like to share the opportunity across as many chapters as possible.
• For cancellations, please communicate at least 24 hours ahead, as a courtesy.

What to prepare

• Wear an ASP Angels Walk Shirt or green shirt and a medical-grade face mask.
• Expect to be exposed to the sun and no air conditioning.
• Bring an extra shirt, face towel, cap, or umbrella.
• Optional, just incase shoes get wet, bring extra shoes and socks or slippers.
• Do not bring big bags to the venue -- leave them in the vehicle.

Health Protocols

• Bring your vaccination cards (No vax card, no entry into the ship).
• Do not come with fever, cough, cold, or diarrhea.
• Observe proper social distancing.

How to get there

• Participants must be responsible for their transportation.
• Participants are expected to be at the Coast Guard Education Training And Doctrine Command (CGDETDC) (Map) at 9:00 am.

What to expect

• When you get to the venue, look for the ASP banner or Cenin Faderogao, who is managing the event.
• Chapter leaders are expected to manage their group/members, especially during the waiting time.
• No assurance that latecomers can be accommodated.
• Expect 4-5 inches of water in the parking area -- high tide
• The tour will be done while the ship is docked; it will not be sailing out to sea.
• There will be an opportunity to board a smaller vessel for a short ride for those who wish.

0900H Assembly and release of name tags (Map)

0930H PCG Ceremonies: Exchange of Tokens and Distribution of Snacks

1000H 10-min ride followed by Tour of BRP Melchora Aquino - Pier 15 (Map)

1130H Packed Lunch - Mess Hall or to-go

1230H End of Tour Event