The Philippine transportation secretary Jaime J. Bautista vowed on January 12, 2023, the continued complete modernization of the belongings and manpower of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Secretary Bautista stated the Division of Transportation (DOTr) will push for the PCG’s acquisition of belongings and tools in addition to the inclusion of its officers in world-class academic applications. The transport chief added he envisions a world-class PCG women and men that may carry out just like the Coast Guards of different developed international locations. The personnel complement of the Coast Guard has grown exponentially – from solely round 7,000 a number of years in the past to over 26,000 in the present day.
“The Transportation Division will at all times help the continued modernization of the Coast Guard. We are going to proceed to assist the Coast Guard in pursuing their complete modernization program. Given the inherently worldwide nature of delivery and maritime transportation, attendance in world-class academic applications from these prestigious establishments shouldn’t be taken with no consideration. Please proceed caring for our treasured marine life,” stated Sec. Bautista in the course of the annual PCG New 12 months’s Name.
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Underneath Commandant Admiral Artemio Abu, the he Philippine Coast Guard performs very important function in maritime security and safety, Sec. Bautista defined as he known as for diplomacy amidst the challenges within the nation’s sovereign waters. Secretary Bautista additional counseled the company’s humanitarian efforts and marine environmental safety, together with the prosecution of unlawful poachers. Other than fashionable belongings and well-trained personnel, Secretary Bautista known as on the PCG’s function within the collective purpose of offering accessible, reasonably priced, comfy, and secure transportation for Filipinos.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG, Tanod Baybayin ng Pilipinas) is acknowledged because the third armed uniformed service[6] of the nation connected to the Philippines’ Division of Transportation, tasked primarily with imposing legal guidelines inside Philippine waters, conducting maritime safety operations, safeguarding life and property at sea, and defending marine atmosphere and assets; much like coast guard models around the globe. In case of a declaration of battle, the Coast Guard shall additionally function an connected service of the Division of Nationwide Protection. It at present maintains a presence all through the archipelago, with 13 Coast Guard Districts, fifty-four CG Stations and over 100 ninety Coast Guard Sub-Stations, from Basco, Batanes to Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.
