In the following weeks and months, Alfonso's schedule became a whirlwind of activity. The commissioning of the Kingdom of the Philippines' Ship, Luzon, was just the beginning of a massive overhaul of the nation's military capabilities. This was a transformative moment for the Philippines, and the energy in the air was electric.
Alfonso found himself crisscrossing the archipelago, from the bustling metropolises of Manila and Cebu to the remote islands where shipyards had sprung to life. His mission was to oversee the commissioning of numerous vessels and aircraft that would bolster the nation's security and sovereignty.
