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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed 2,000 new recruits to be deployed to different districts even before their official training.
PCG chief Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan led the oath taking of the 1,698 male and 302 female PCG draftees at the agency headquarters in Port Area, Manila.
Article continues after this advertisement“The PCG draftees will be deployed to different PCG Districts and units to augment the Coast Guard workforce, while waiting for the schedule of their PCG training,” Gavan said in a statement.
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With the 2,000 additional personnel, the agency now has an estimated workforce of 34,000 personnel as of December 2024.
Article continues after this advertisementEarlier, PCG’s flagship multirole response vessel BRP Gabriela Silang also returned to the country Monday following its five-day Manado, Indonesia port visit.
Article continues after this advertisement“Behind this accomplishment lies the unwavering professionalism of the men and women of the Philippine Coast Guard, whose tireless efforts have made this mission a resounding success,” Gavan also said.
Article continues after this advertisement“These personnel represent the core values of service, integrity, and honor, upholding the mission of the PCG both at home and on the international stage,” he added.
Gavan said the PCG plans similar engagements with Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Article continues after this advertisementIt can be recalled that last August, Vietnam Coast Guard sent its ship to Manila for a five-day visit which culminated in the maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea.
In a related development, Danish Foreign Affairs Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, also paid a courtesy visit at PCG Headquarters. Rasmussen was welcomed by PCG’s Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command Commander Vice Admiral Robert Patrimonio.
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Rasmussen was also provided with the insights on the current situation in the West Philippine Searoyal circle club, with officials from Manila and Amsterdam also discussing possible future collaborations which includes capacity building programs.
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