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In a unanimous decision penned by Justice Alex L. Quiroz, Chairperson of the Fourth Division of the Sandiganbayan, the anti-graft court acquitted retired Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo of the charge for violation of Section 3 (e) of the Republic Act No. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

Associate Justice Lorifel L. Pahimna and Associate Justice Bayani H. Jacinto concurred with the decision.

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The PCG, as an attached agency of the DOTC strongly adheres to the policy guidelines set forth by the President and Secretary, DOTC by continuously standing guard to ensure the safety of lives and properties at sea and by strengthening and incessantly providing the safety net of the country’s maritime jurisdiction towards national development.

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So blessed that the 9 of us siblings grew up well under the loving care of our hardworking parents.

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During one of my sorties (in my capacity as SEVPMA) to UPHSL-Maritime Training Center Inc, Cabuyao, Laguna for Blended Basic Training of UPHSD and UPHSL CME cadets and seafarers, amidst the pandemic.

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With President Benigno Simeon Aquino III as Guest of Honor and Speaker during Change of Command and Retirement Ceremonies on April 19, 2011 where I, as the outgoing CPCG, was awarded or conferred the Order of Lakandula. Likewise awarded the Plaque of Honorable Service by then DOTC Secretary Jose Ping de Jesus.

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From my younger days in uniform to my retirement days. Happy and blessed to have served in uniform for 36 years. . . . yet, continues to serve in every way I can in every journey. God is good.

 

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Bonding with family - so priceless and timeless. Time flies so fast, thus needs to be filled with fond and lovely memories.

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Philippine Coast Guard lifesavers/ rescuers donating blood to Red Cross with Ms Rosa Rosal leading the important event.

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On being invited to the prestigious Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) by my former Boss, Admiral Eduardo Ma Santos, former Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy, who subsequently helped in the development and administration of MAAP as its pioneer President.

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Harnessing proficiency and cooperation in international student affairs prior to the pandemic.

Finance and logisticts are the very lifeblood of any operation. Without a good finance and logistics support system, to conduct of promt and sustained Coast Guard operations will not be possible. With the end view of proving the performance of its mandated functions, the PCG continues to ensure than an efficient and effective finance and logistics sytem is in place to support the various roles it has to perform in a rapidly changing maritime envinronment. A carefully planned, developed and periodecally reviewed and analyzed logistic support sytem is needed to ensure that field operating units, units afloat and air assets strategically deployed and positioned nationwide are promptly and sufficiently supported in their operational  and material requirements. The logistics support system must encompass the entirely of PCG operations from prevention, mitigation, and preparedness, up to response and rehabilitation. To achieve this, the following priorities are put in place:

Logistics support is focused towards the timely and cost-effective delivery of supplies, materials, equipment and services to PCG units and personnel.

Basic support systems and facilities are continuosly established and or maintained in support of the PCG Deployment Program.

Mobility assets are maintained and operated through credible maintenance and repair program.

Economic measures are observed in all logistical activities through the timely procurement of supplies, materials, equipment and services, energy conversation measures and other cost-cutting initiatives.

Information technology equipment and systems are upgraded for improved logistics and financial management in support of PCG operations.

The thrusts of the financial service or component of the organization are geared towards the following areas:

Continuing conduct of activities to accomplish the PCG mission such as:

I. Promotion of maritime safety and security.

II. Effective conduct of search and rescue

III. Enhanced protection of the marine environment

The Specialized Medical Assistance Response Teamhave actively participated in disaster response and training activities around the country. The SMART has trained not only PCG personnel but likewise personnel from the other uniformed services, government agencies, and local government units. The TF SMART is a vital component of the PCG's Deployable Response Group or DRG.

Personnel and equipment readiness are evaluated through actual demonstrations or exercises in appropriare areas open to the public for viewing. Every demonstration or exercise does not only enhance PCG confidence building measures but aids in the orhanization's capacity building measures by honing the skills and teamwork of personnel.

PCG continues to establish partnership and collaboration with other government agencies, local government units, non-government organizations, maritime industry associations, private sectors to achieve common interests and objectives.

Ensuring the high state of readiness of PCG surface, sub-surface, and air assets supported by agressive Coast Guard personnel training, sound maintenance and repair program, credible finance and logistics system, and corresponding doctrines development.

Ensuring the preparedness of PCG Deployable Response Group assets for disaster response. Admiral Tamayo joins Hon Senator Gordon in the test run of the Red Cross amphibious vehicle launched through the HPCG Slipway along Manila Bay.

International partnerships established by the PCG during the incumbency of Admiral Tamayo as the CPCG.

C - apacity Building Measures

O - perating Environment Awareness 

A - ggresive Training and Recruitment

S - trategic Deplotments and Visibility

T - otal Vigilance and Preparedness

 

G - rowth in Service and Support Systems

U - nity of Action through Partnerships

A - ccountable Finance and Logistics Systems

R - esponsible Maritime Governance

D - evelopment of Doctrines and Maritime Regimes

"Savings Lives, Safeguarding Marine Resources, Securing Shipping, SERVING OUR NATION"

It is said that the key ingredients in the effective performance of agency functions are the ability and commitment of its leaders or unit commanders to manage its activities responsibly taking into consideration the vital mission the unit has to perform against the reality of very modest budgetary resources and rigid fiscal and accounting regulations. To achieve this, the following actions are considered priorities: The Command will continue to embark on programs and activities that will further enhance the morale and welfare of Coast Guard personnel.

Continuing implementation of programs that will enhance operational efficiency through systems improvement and avoidance of wasteful pratieces.

Institutional of the so-called leadership by example. Institutional of the principle of Command Responsibility. Strict observance of cost effectiveness, transparency and accountability. Improvement of system of grievances and feedback mechanism. Rationalization of the support system to ensure wider coverage and effective impact of operations and administration. Promotion of unity, team work and camaraderie in all mission performances of PCG units. Good working relationship with partner agencies, nations, and industry associations.

Some PCG international partnerships include Human Resource Development (HRD) program of the Coast Guard Education and Training Command (CGETC) in cooperation with other cognizant agencies, and partner nations such as Japan, Sweden, United States of America, Australia, Malta, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Korea, and other countries in terms of individual schooling or training, cross-training programs, conduct of combined training exercises and areas of cooperation in SAR, marine environmental protection, information exchange and technical assistance, among others.

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Four members of the Task Force Sea Marshall will receive International Maritime Organization (IMO) Certificates of Commendation at IMO Headquarters on November 24, 2010. Ambassador Efthimios Mitropoulos, IMO Secretary-General, said Task Force Sea Marshal members PO2 Samuel B. Boniol PCG, PO3 Anifer S. Bucao PN, SN1 Oliver S. Cogo PN, and SPO3 Loreto F. Justo PNP will receive Certificates of Commendation.The commendation is in recognition of their actions in the evacuation and disembarkation of more than 900 passengers from the M/V Super Ferry 9 last year near the Zamboanga Peninsula.

Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo, Commandant of the Philippines Coast Guard, pioneered the activation of Task Force Sea Marshal (TFSM) in March 2004 which is the PCG's major contribution to the government's campaign against terrorism following the Superferry 14 bombing incident. TFSM deploys a composite team of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, and ship's security personel on board passenger vessels departing from various ports and act as security for the vessel while on high seas. The TFSM is composed of about 200 officers and personnel and is under the operational control of Commodore Luis Tuason, the Commander of Coast Guard District National Capital Region-Central Luzon.

    The Philippines Cost Guard (PCG) will develop procedures in retrieving fisherman and their motorbancas from sea during typhoons in view of President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino's Directive. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo has directed all Coast Guard District Commanders to take more proactive steps or measures in notifying or recalling fishermen before the onset of or during severe weather conditions.

Coast Guard Districts were directed to ensure that Stations and Detachments initiate aggresive public information dissemination in warning costal residents, and local fishermen before Low Pressure Area develops in to storm or typhoon. Admiral Tamayo also directed all Coast Guard stations and detachments to seek assistance from the PCG Auxiliaries, LGUs, Office of Civil Defense, Provincial disaster Coordinating Council, and media groups in the dissemination of information.

It will be recalled that the last April 2009, a Memorandum of Agreement was forged involving the MARINA, PCG, PNP Maritime Group (PNG-MG), Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), and Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB) on the deputation of maritime enforcement functions. In 2004,Executive Order 305 devolved to City and Municipal Go-vernments the registration of fishing vessels three (3) gross tons and below. Said enforcement function was formerly performed by the PCG, as deputized by MARINA, prior to the said Executive Order.

Delegates of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Diplomatic Conference visited the training ships from China, The Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation while docked at the Pier 13 of the Manila South Harbor last June 2010.

IMO Secretary-General Admiral Efthimios Mitropoulos met and congratulated the cadets of the training ships for thier choice to join the maritime profession and encourged them to stay in the service of shipping following their gradution. Joining the delegates in photo are PCG Commandant Adm. Wilfredo Tamayo, JBLMU chairman and president Dr. Mary Lou Lacson-Arcelo and Ronald Sebastian, JBLMU Alumni President Capt. Rolando Ramos and JBLMU Alumnus Capt. Rolando Ramos of Vega Crew Management, Inc.

Bureau of Customs Commissioner Napoleon Morales (second from the left) and Philippine Coast Guard commandant Vice Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo (left) inspect Israeli-made Galli assault-rifles seized from a Panama-registered cargo ship after it docked at the Mariveles Port in Bataan of Thursday Afternoon.

A member of the Philippine Coast Guard’s medical assistance response team helps a colleague to cross a flooded national highway in Botolan, Zambales, with very strong currents by holding on to a rope placed across the road so rescuers could access those who need to be evacuated. Two hundred families are in elementary schools in Porac and Bucao villages in Botolan while 1,548 families were in the gym at the Botolan town proper. Evacuation is ongoing at press time. Soldiers are also helping in the rescue efforts.

Ipinakita ng mga tauhan ng Philippine Coast Guard sa pangunguna ni PCG Vice Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo ang kanilang mga kagamitan sa paghahanda sa nalalapit na tag-ulan sa kanilang headquarters sa Port Area, Maynila.

THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD (PCG) has sent “one billio thanks” to President Aquino for setting aside close to P3 Billion as the 2011 budget of what the PCG commandant acknowledged as “one of the world’s most over-challenged coast guards”

Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo, PCG Chief, said the P1 Billion increase in the agency’s budget (from P2 Billion this year) was a “big boost” to the Coast Guard.

Department of Transporation and Communications (DoTC) Secretary Jose ‘Ping’ P. De Jesus (at the rostum) leads the 109th founding anniversary celebration of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at the PCG Heaquarters in Port Area, Manila, October 22, 2010. De Jesus cited the PCG for its sterling jo as the country’s sea guardian, notably in search and rescue, anti-piracy and poaching, smuggling, illegal fishing, and marine environmental protection. With him are PCG Commandant Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo, PCG chaplain Fr. Edmund Desierto (a PCG lieutenant commander), other PCG top brass, including Vice Admiral Ramon Liwag, Rear Admiral Edmund Tand, Commodores Lino Dabi, Enrico Efren Evangelista, Athelio Ybanez, and members of PCB Auxiliary squadrons, PCG officers’ wives association and stakeholders in the maritime, shipping and fishing industries.

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo (right) hands over a copy of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) of the joint campaign and operations of the PCG and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) against illegal drug trafficking aboard ships and in seaports or terminals Dionisio R. Santiago (left), PDEA Director General, in MoA signing rites held at the PDEA national headquarters in Quezon City.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is a unique agency because of it multi-mission character as a humanitarian armed service under the Department of Transporation and Communications (DOTC) Said character is more relevant with the current advancement in maritime transportation, the increasing demand for the sea transport and marince resources and the rising maritime security threats. It is therefore necessary that the PCG, being a 24/7 service-oriented organization must effectively understand anything associated with the country’s maritime domain that could impact the security, safety and environment-Awareness.

It was unchristian for President Aquino to announce on Christmas eve a Cabinet revamp in January. Thirty Cabinet rank officials will be sleepless and uneasy for the next few weeks.

Reprtedly on the chopping block are DILG Secretary Jessie Robredo , DILG Usec Rico E. Puno, Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez and Presidential Legal Counsel Eduardo de Mesa, Cong.Irineo "Ayong" Maliksi (LP, Cavite 3rd Dist.) is the probable DILG Secretary. DFA Sec. Alberto Romuio has expressed a wish to chairman of the Commission on Audit(COA), Former Ambasador del Rosario  is in line to be the next DFA Secretary. CHRISTMAS WISHES. We hace two Christmas wishes for President Noynoy Aquino 1st that he finally finds this lady love and lifetime companion. 2nd that the Balay faction of Mar Roxas and the Samar faction now end thier infighting and quarrels and concentrate on helping the President achieve hos promised reforms.

Capacity Building Measures

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has embarked on a modest acquisition, equipment maintenance and infrastracture development program to be able to meet its mission requirements. The Coast Guard will continue to use lessone learned from previous operations, address the present challenges, and adapt to the changing needs in the maritime environment to be able to sustaine its longstanding service to our maritime nation.

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1560 issued in July 27 2008, the last Friday of September every year is celebrated as National Maritime Day “for the purpose of focusing the public attention on seafarer’s welfare and maritime concerns.”

The celebration is also in support of the annual worldwide observance organized by the International Maritime Organization. Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 556 that mandares the promotion of the maritime sector and the welfare of seafarers, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) leads this year’s celebration of Na-tional Maritime Week (September 21-27) with the theme “Partnership in Addressing Maritime Challenges toward National Development.”

Join the Philippine Coast Guard and be able to serve our Nation by ensuring safe, clean and secure maritime environment.

THE Philippine Coast Guard SMART was also organized under the DRG, whose members are mostly medical practitioners highly trained to save and assist people in distress.

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BENIGNO S. AQUINO III
PANGULO NG PILIPINAS
SA PAGPAPALIT-ATAS NG TANOD BAYBAYIN NG PILIPINAS

[Inihayag sa Philippine Coast Guard Compound, Manila sa ika-19 ng Abril 2011]

Ngayong araw, nagbababa tayo ng angkla upang magbigay-pugay at magpaalam sa isang tapat at mahusay na pinuno ng Tanod Baybayin ng Pilipinas o ang Philippine Coast Guard. Kasabay nito, sinasalubong din natin ang paglalayag ng PCG sa ilalim ng isang bagong kapitan. Ang change-of-command na ito ay sagisag ng ating paglingon sa mga tagumpay ng PCG sa pagtitimon ni Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo, at sa pagpapanatili sa kultura ng mahusay at tapat na serbisyo ng Coast Guard sa bagong pamunuan ni Admiral Ramon Liwag.

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The UPHSD College of Maritime Education is devising all measures to effectively assist its maritime cadets to enable them to undergo their on board training at the earliest possible time. While most cadets prefer to be accommodated on board international vessels for the conduct of their shipboard or on board training (OBT), domestic vessels likewise provide significant number of OBT berths for maritime cadets. 

On behalf of the Chairman of the Board and CEO, Dr./BGen.Antonio Laperal Tamayo, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome each and everyone of you to our Biñan campus which is one of the 9 campuses under the University of Perpetual Help System.

The Perpetualite Family is truly blessed and grateful to the Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions or PAMI, of course through its very capable President, Engr Felix Oca, and the other PAMI officers, Engineer Benito P Chiongbian, Vice President of R-NET NCR/Southern Luzon, Mr Sabino Czar C. Manglicmot II, PAMI’s Executive Vice President, and the member institutions’ Presidents, Deans, STOs, and Department Heads, for choosing Perpetual Biñan as the venue for this 2-day strategic programming.

Two (2) officials from the Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders (CAJS) comprised of its Managing Director, Mr Sekimoto, and Mr Takashi Shioiri, Director, Shipbuilding JETRO Singapore, will extend their follow-on visit to the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (Las Piñas Campus) on Oct 10, 2019 in preparation for the planned MOA signing between CAJS and UPHSD concerning internship program that will be implemented at the member shipyards of CAJS under the auspices of the Nippon Foundation.

UPHSD CME Maritime Days' 2019 celebration in observance of the 24th National Seafarers'Day. "Marinong Filipino-Kababaihan: Palakasin sa Industriya."

The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA will hold its traditional Maritime Week Celebration from Sept 22-29, 2019 in a simple but meaningful manner.

Timed with the observance of National Seafarer’s Day with the theme: “Marinong Filipino-Kababaihan: PalakasinsaIndustriya!”,Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo PCG(Ret), Senior Executive Vice President for Maritime Affairs (SEVPMA), and at the same time the Executive Director, International Student Affairs, has enjoined the College of Maritime Education, through its Deans-Capt Lexington Calumpang, ChiefmateDaniloLumbres, and Engr Verna Azucena to enliven the spirit of the week-long celebration in honor of seafarers around the world, often dubbed as the world’s silent or day-to-day heroes.

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Further strengthening UPHS DALTA educational consultancy partnerships in support of students from at least 45 countries, and counting.

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The District Director gave an overview about ongoing and upcoming projects, events and the importance of minutes of meetings, after activity reports and the directives of the National Auxiliary Director. 

Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo PCG(Ret), Executive Director for International Student Affairs (Las Piñas Campus) and at the same time, Senior Executive Vice President for Maritime Affairs, together with UPHSD CME Deans – Captain Lexington Calumpang, ChiefmateDaniloLumbres, andEngr Verna Azucena, QAM EngrLanieMorabe, Training Director C/M James Nikko Hosana, and Training Manager RosejoyMalalad, welcome school officials from Papua New Guinea yesterday, July 18, 2019 for prospective education consultancy partnership.

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The incident involving MV Super Ferry 9 hogged the headlines in the media placing PCG once again in the limelight. More or less 250MT of oil on board at the time of the incident is worrisome from our perspective. Our recommendation caused the deployment of air and floating assets to monitor the daily situation at the sinking site. On board the PCG TB Habagat 271, BRP Corregidor AE-891 and BRP Ilocos Norte SAR 3501 were Oil Spill Response Teams (OSRT) and the Science & Technical Team (STT) with necessary containment, recovery, mitigation and water quality equipment and sampling kits.

Today the regular district meeting took place at the HQCGDCV conference room at pier 3, Cebu City. The meeting was well attended by the District Leadership and some District staff, Squadron Directors and some of their officers, and by one District Board member. Various topics were discussed such as monthly reports, membership rosters and dues, membership compliance (NBI clearance and drug test beside others), issuance of Squadron IDs, Squadron organizational structure (minimum requirements), minimum time-in-grade for promotions and the latest directive of the PCG Commandant, Orientations/Indoctrination’s, CGADCV Anniversary, 2012 manual and its proposed amendments, and other matters.


Also clarified was the following: To make coordinations, projects planning, projects implementations, emergency situations, the conduct of orientations/indoctrination’s and inductions pertaining to administrative and operational matters easier, the CGADCV Director COMMO RALPH YAP PCGA announced that CAPT TED SEGURA PCGA takes on these responsibilities for Cebu Island and CAPT HOLGER HORN PCGA for Bohol Island.

Meeting with another group of potential Chinese partners. Office of the International Students' Affairs (OISA), UPHSD-LP, 18 June 2019. Internationalizing the University's IPVM.

Closing Ceremony of Basic NROTC CLASS 2018-2019 with LTCOL FILOMENO CARREON PN(M) (GSC), Commandant 279th NROTCU and CAPT Ruszell Apachecha, Dean of UPHSL CME on Apr 7, 2019.

Today the CGADCV together with the 203rd Squadron Director of Bohol CDR IVY BULAYBULAY KUNG PCGA conducted a pre-orientation at the barangay hall of Mag Tong Tong on Pangangan island (Cdr Ivy was informed and asked for this event only yesterday). The meeting was coordinated by Sepe Tutor Mark Paul and Cdr Kung. 
Present were 30 Sanggunian Kabataan - SK leaders from various Barangay’s of Calape presented by the federation chairman JT Wong. 
We thank Mr. Wong for the opportunity to give everybody a brief overview of what the PCGA is all about, the law behind the organization, the relationship in between PCG and PCGA, our mandated functions, a few comments on the duties and responsibilities, volunteerism, a brief on uniforms and other dress codes, divisions, squadrons and districts, what is expected from the members after the official orientation, indoctrination and induction and monetary involvements. 
The membership requirements were explained also by Cdr Kung. 
Looking forward to work with the future Calape division via the 203rd Squadron Bohol. 

CAPT HOLGER HORN PCGA 
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To promote safety of life and property at sea, safeguard the marine environment and resources, enforce all applicable laws within the Philippine waters, assist in maritime security operations, conduct search and rescue, and perform other activities in support of national development.

Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo of the Philippine Coast Guard leads to enhanced search and rescue (SAR) and disaster response capabilities together with the Philippine National Police (PNP). It  was ensured by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) represented by Director General Raul Bacalzo through a recent signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA).

The Memorandum of Agreement aims to strengthen cooperation among both uniformed and armed agencies in disaster response information sharing and cross-training exercises for their respective rescue personnel.

Leading in signing the MOA for their respective agencies last February were Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo and Director General Raul Bacalzo. The signing was attended and witnessed by other Coast Guard and National Police officers.

This signing of the MOA is in response over the pronouncement of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) that more than 20 tropical storms were expected to visit the country this year. The number of storms can possibly carry heavy and continuous rains as well as landslides around the country. Through the MoA the enhanced SAR can provide a big help for the public.

Wilfredo Tamayo expressed his thanks to Bacalzo for the initiative, stressing the public will undoubtedly benefit from the cooperation as this will improve the ‘capacity-building measures’ of both agencies to effectively respond to emergencies brought about by different natural calamities.

The inevitable  results due to “climate change” which is expected to result in rising sea level and storm surges have made it imperative for government agencies to “work together, develop their interoperability and strengthen their partnership”, said the Coast Guard Chief.

The PCG has been involved in various “water search and rescue cross-training” programs with other agencies. Last year, the Philippine Army units, PNP Maritime Group and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel underwent rubber boat operations training along Manila Bay near the PCG headquarters as part of water rescue and emergency evacuation procedures.

In addition, more than 500 civilian volunteers were taught disaster-response from various barangays and subdivisions Cainta, Rizal, Quezon City, Marikina City, Parañaque City and other metropolitan areas and nearby provinces, which were severely flooded by typhoon “Ondoy”.

A little more than a week back, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) led by its chairman former Sen.Richard “Dick” J. Gordon also brought newly-acquired amphibian vehicles to the PCG headquarters for joint training of PRC, PCG and the Philippine Marine Corps.

 

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) dragon boat team started as an all-male crew in March, 2007, during the incumbency of Commandant Admiral Damian L. Carlos (Ret.) It was, however, a brief existence, and the team went on hiatus until 2010, under the leadership of Vice-Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo (Ret.) By this time, there were both men and women paddlers. The PCG dragon boat team was formed with the mission to represent the command in both international and local races, to uplift the image of the PCG as a sea-going service and an active participant in water sports.

Initially, the teams were composed of seven PDBF national athletes and organic members of the PCG who qualified during the tryouts. These national athletes became draftees in March 2007 and became members of Coast Guardman’s Course (CGMC) Class 17-2008. In October 2010, six more national athletes applied for enlistment into the PCG. Satisfying all the requirements for applicants, they became members of CGMC Class 19-2010, making a total of 13 organic PCG personnel in the pool of national athletes in the PSC/POC. These PCG national athletes, together with organic PCG personnel, represented the command in various local/PDBF-sanctioned races. Together with the athletes from the other branches of service like the AFP and the PNP, the PCG represented the country in various international competitions such as the SEA Games, Asian Games and other IDBF-sanctioned competitions.

The PCG is the main government agency with the mandate to protect and care for our seas and other bodies of water. As such, the team does not only provide a well-rounder sports training program overseen by national athletes, but it also offers many opportunities for outreach activities and social responsibility. Joining the PCG dragon boat team opens up opportunities for paddlers to become proactive in their concern for the sea through coastal clean ups, water rescue and lifesaving trainings, and other awareness-raising activities for the maintenance and rehabilitation of our marine and coastal seas. Paddlers for the PCG are active participants in relief efforts during natural calamities.

Training days are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, starting at 0600H, at the PCG Headquarters Slipway facility. Civilians are welcome to join the team. Contact 527 84 81 loc. 6295 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for inquiries.

for more information https://dragonboat.ph/teams-archive/philippine-coast-guard-dragon-boat-team/


The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) published last week the revised rules on grounding of vessels during extreme weather conditions, with the shipping industry saying it would better facilitate trade and commerce. The revised rules, titled "Guidelines on Movement of Vessels During Heavy Weather," were in memorandum circular 01-09 issued on Feb. 5. It prohibits vessels less than 1,000 gross tons from sailing under public storm signal 1 within the point of origin, path and destination.

The rules would take effect 15 days after publication, or on Feb. 20, said Vice-Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo, PCG commandant. Mr. Tamayo Sunday said affected stakeholders such as Philippine Interisland Shipping Association (PISA), Philippine Liner Shipping Association, Filipino Shipowners’ Association, Alliance of Philippine Fishing Federations, Inc., Lighterage Association of the Philippines and the Masters and Mates Association of the Philippines and industry regulators Maritime Industry Authority and Philippine Ports Authority took part in crafting the new policy.

Mr. Tamayo said in an interview that all vessels are grounded if signal 2 is raised within the point of origin, path and destination. Vessels that have sailed under this weather condition would be advised to take shelter. The circular has lifted the interim rules that automatically prohibited all vessels from sailing under signal 1. "It’s a welcome development. It will help liners meet their scheduled trips. Passengers and cargo owners should also be able to plan their trips and meet their commitments with better accuracy," Josefina C. Maitim, PISA officer-in-charge, said in a text message. The new directive resulted from the review of an earlier policy issued by PCG on June 2007 that banned all vessels from sailing only when storm signal 3 and 4 are raised. Vessels with less than 1,000 gross tons are banned from sailing during signal 1, while vessels with less than 2,000 gross tons are not allowed to sail during signal 2. The earlier directive was reviewed following the sinking of Sulpicio Lines, Inc.-owned M/V Princess of the Stars last June 21 off Sibuyan island in Romblon province. The 23,800-ton liner sailed on June 20 as signal 1 was raised in Metro Manila and signals 2 and 3 were raised on its path. The vessel, which was en route to Cebu from Manila, carried over 850 passengers and crew, but only a little over 30 survived. - BusinessWorld

Oathtaking of Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo during his promotion to full-fledged Admiral (O-10) on June 2009 before Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. With Admiral Tamayo is his wife, Dr Anna Marie Parillas, and their children John Santeo, Jan Marlina, and Joshua William.

Admiral Tamayo presents the Quality Management System(QMS)/ISO 9001:2008 Certification of the Philippines Coast Guard to DOTC Secretary Jose Ping De Jesus. The PCG is the second Coast Guard in the world to be awarded such certification.

PMAAA Achievement AWARD. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant Vice Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo (center) receives an ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ as PCG commandant from CAV Bonifacio Lomotan Jr. (right), chairman of the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association (PMAAA), Inc. during the PMAAA general membership meeting at Camp Aguinaldo last Jan. 24. Looking on is CAV Samuel Pagdilao Jr., PMAAA president.

Admiral Tamayo is decorated with four (4) Coast Guard Legion of Honor Awards, three (3) Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medals, one (1) AFP Outstanding Achievement Medal, two (2) Coast Guard Out- standing Achievement Medals, two (2) Coast Guard Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medals, one Coast Guard (1) Bronze Cross Medal, twenty (20) Military and Coast Guard Merit Medals, six (6) Military and Coast Guard Commendation Medals, and several campaign me- dals, plaques, Certificates of Merit/Appreciation, and Letters of Commendations.

 

The Order of Lakandula

Four (4) Coast Guard Regions of Honor Awards

Thee (3) Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medals

One(1) AFP Outstanding Achievement Medal

Two (2) Coast Guard Outstanding Achievement Medals

Two (2) Coast Guard GawadsaKaunlaran Medals

One (1) Coast Guard Bronze Cross Medal

(20) Military and Coast Guard Maritime Medals

Six (6) Military and Coast Guard Commendation Medals

Several Campaign Medals, Plaques, Certificates of Mc Appreciation, and

Letters of Commendations

As Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard from 01 June 2008 to 22 April 2011, ADMIRAL WILFREDO D TAMAYO PCG exhibited exemplary dedication to his sworn duty as he carried out efficiently and effectively his immense duties and responsibilities. Endowed with high sense of responsibility, professional competence, and technical expertise, ADMIRAL TAMAYO successfully steered the Philippine Coast Guard towards new direction. Leading the PCG to the right course brings the organization the following landmark accomplishments:  

  • Setting new direction results to the enactment of Republic Act 9993, otherwise known as the Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009.
  • Awarding of Quality Management System (QMS/ISO 9001:2008 Certification to the Coast Guard Action Center. This makes the PCG the second Coast Guard in the world to be awarded such certification.
  • Imbued with administrative and operational expertise, ADMIRAL TAMAYO effectively led five (5) Major Support Commands, ten (10) Districts, fifty-five (55) Stations, three (3) Sub-stations and two hundred seven (207) Detachments towards the virtual attainment of the President’s Zero Casualty Program and relatedly, the SOTC’s Zero Maritime Accident Program.
  • Because of his strong commitment to carry out national policies, he immediately responded to the instruction of His Excellency President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III during the onslaught of typhoon Basyang last 14 July 2010 for the PCG to study and develop procedures in notifying or recalling fishermen during severe weather conditions. He initiated the crafting of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), thru the assistance of the DOTC, and held a series of interagency meetings and workshops which led to the approval and signing of said MOA essential to harmonizing and integrating the efforts of 12 government departments and agencies to enhance the safety of fishermen.
  • Following the onslaught of typhoon “Frank” in 2008, the PCG, after extensive consultation with PAGASA, partner government agencies, maritime stakeholders and expert groups, developed and formulated an improved sailing regulation for vessels. With the enactment and implementation of PCG Memorandum Circular No. 01-09 entitled, “Guidelines on Movement of Vessels During Heavy Weather”, the new sailing regulation integrated crucial safeguards and innovations to further improve maritime safety in the country including a new PAGASA forecasting graphical representation for easy reference of shipping in every weather bulletin of areas to be avoided by vessels during weather disturbances or typhoons.
  • In response to the clamor of the people of Guimaras and Boracay Islands, and considering the unique topographical characteristic of the said areas, the PCG after extensive study, enacted PCG Memorandum Circular 02-10 or the Interim Guidelines on Movement of Vessels and Motorboats Engaged in Short Distance Voyages in Special Areas thereby providing a long time solution to the problem affecting the movement of the populace in the said areas without sacrificing the promotion of safety of life at sea.
  • On the 1st year of tenure of Admiral Tamayo as Commandant, he spearheaded the establishment of Batangas Sealane and Traffic Separation Scheme aimed at regulating maritime traffic for the promotion of safety of navigation and the protection of marine sanctuaries in the area particularly Maricaban Strait.
  • Additionally, the PCG performed 1,844 search and rescue (SAR) missions, saved 18,645 lives, recovered 1,046 dead bodies, and provided assistance to more than 2 million persons during SAR, disaster response and maritime security operations. The PCG prominently figured in rescue operations at the height of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng through the deployment of highly-trained rescue divers and medical teams. The Coast Guard Aviation Group also conducted several evacuation missions for thousands of flood victims unreachable by land-based rescue personnel.
  • PCG Districts conducted several Water Search and Rescue (WASAR) and Lifesaving and Rubber Boat Handling training courses for LGUs, NGOs, and local communities. Cross-training programs with AFP and PNP units were likewise undertaken. Combined training exercises with Japan Coast Guard on SAR, maritime law enforcement and anti-piracy, with the USN/PN/USCG/PNP-MG on Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercises, and with PN/PNP-MG/CWS and RAN on RP-Australia Maritime Training Activity “MTA LUMBAS” were likewise undertaken.
  • During the start of ADMIRAL TAMAYO’s term of office, the PCG significantly improved the overall operational efficiency of its 556 lighthouses to 92%, from a low of 77%, thus continuing to effectively guide mariners and fishermen in their safe voyage to their destinations.
  • Admiral Tamayo conceptualized and created the PCG Deployable Response Group (DRG) comprised of SOG, Anti-Terrorist, K9, and MEPU personnel, sea marshals, Special Medical Advance Rescue Teams (SMART), and PCG Auxiliary volunteers as the PCG’s rapid reaction unit in search and rescue, disaster response, and maritime security operations.
  • Relatedly, during the height of typhoon Basyang last 13 and 14 July 2010, the PCG successfully averted great danger to the coastal populace and the marine environment thru the efficient supervision and safe handling of salvage operations on the grounded LPG Carrier MT Deborah Uno in Mariveles, Bataan. The PCG also successfully conducted oil spill clean-up operations at Petron Depot in Rosario, Cavite, as well as coal spill clean-up resulting from the grounding of Barge Gold Trans 306 in Nasugbu, Batangas, thus protecting the nearby coastlines and marine resources from serious destruction and safeguarding the very source of livelihood of local fishermen.
  • Also, the PCG successfully conducted oil spill containment and clean-up operations for some 100,000 liters of bunker oil reported to have spilled from MV Nam Yang 8 during the rage of typhoon Juan last November 2010, thus preventing further damage in the coastal areas of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.
  • The PCG has matured into a world-class maritime safety agency, whose competence to perform search and rescue, marine environment protection and vessel safety inspections on foreign ships. It has been regarded above par by no less than the International Maritime Organization in their post audit report after the country underwent the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme.
  • Admiral Tamayo successfully chaired the 4th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in October 2008 and the 11th Asia Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies Forum (APHOMSA) in June 2010.
  • Owing to his dedication to duty, the PCG was recognized internationally when it apprehended international pirates after 3 vessels were taken forcibly by pirates in international waters in two separate occasions. The pirated vessels were recovered intact and turned over to the owners. No less than the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (RECAAP) Information Sharing Center (ISC) based in Singapore, commended the PCG.
  • The PCG confiscated a total of 94 firearms, to include fifty (50) high-powered firearms (Israeli-type Galil SSI-VI, Cal. 5.56A-1) from the MV UFUK which was jointly apprehended in Mariveles, Bataan by the PCG and the Bureau of Customs (BUCUS).
  • Thru improved CG K9 capability, high-grade cocaine were recovered from several residents in the coastal municipalities of Eastern Samar which accounted for Php362,500,000.00. Seventy-two and a half (72 ½) brick packages of cocaine (weighing 1kg each) believed to have been dumped off the waters of Samar by the crew of a Chinese-registered fishing vessel FV King Yue were recovered. The crew allegedly disposed of the cocaine shipment after being tipped off that authorities were waiting for the arrival of the said fishing vessel in Hong Kong.
  • It is also during Admiral Tamayo’s tour of duty that the PCG apprehend a total of fifteen (15) foreign vessels involved in poaching in the different parts of the country together with the vessels’ ninety (90) crew members/ fishermen of different nationalities.
  • It is worth mentioning that PCG SAR vessels successfully sustained maritime patrols to protect the country’s right over 8 islands at the Spratlys by assisting said marine survey vessels and ensuring safety, security and environmental protection relative to the government’s contracted oil exploration projects following the reported harassment of the DOE-contracted marine survey vessel MV Veritas Voyager in the vicinity of Reed Bank, Palawan.
  • Admiral Tamayo’s deep sense of responsibility has inspired him to establish and serve as the pioneer Commander TF Sea Marshal which continues to operate as strong deterrence against terrorism on board passenger ships.
  • Also, he initiated and/or further developed Coast Guard Bases Taguig, Romblon, Mactan, Laguindingan, Farola and Cavite, with the support of the DOTC.
  • Admiral Tamayo further developed and ensured that more comprehensive logistics support systems are extended down to the frontline units ashore and afloat such as the Coast Guard Stations, Detachments, OPCON units, and vessels and aircraft deployed in the operational areas.
  • His utmost concern for operational effectiveness and morale and welfare of the organization resulted to significant increases in the budgetary allocations of respective units in terms of POL products, repair and utilities (R&U), and mandatory expenditures such as light and water, and communication services, among others.
  • The comprehensive and timely issuances of Personal Clothing and Individual Equipment (PCIE) of uniformed personnel and related requirements of civilian employees likewise resulted to greater efficiency and morale and welfare of personnel.
  • The equipment and equipage upgrade for specialized and highly-skilled personnel of the DRG such as speedboats, inflatable rubber boats, dive equipment, and major upgrade or rehabilitation of office/billeting quarters/ facilities for CG K9, SOG, FMIT, CG Medical/ Dental, and CG Ready Force (CGRF) have been undertaken.
  • Training facilities for Coast Guard Education and Training Command (CGETC) Annex at Coast Guard Base Taguig, Maritime Safety Services Command (MSSC) at Cavite Buoy Base, SOG at CG Base Farola, CG K9 at CG Base Taguig, and CGRF at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila, have been significantly upgraded.
  • Strategic operational facilities such as the Headquarters Philippine Coast Guard (HPCG) Command/ Action Center and respective District and Station Command/ Action Centers, Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) Centers in Manila, Batangas, and Misamis Oriental, and the HPCG Boat Ramp, Slipway and Waterfront intended to support the launching/ deployment of Fast Boats/ RHIB/RB/amphibian vehicles’ into the bay, rivers, lake, and other waterways have likewise been upgraded or constructed and manned 24/7.
  • In recognizing the role of women in nation building, he enhanced support to the Command’s Gender and Development (GAD) program thru dedicated enlistedwomen barracks/ female officers’ quarters at the HPCG and in every CG District/ Station, and in terms of their training, assignments, promotion, and health maintenance program have been provided.
  • It is also during the tour of duty of Admiral Tamayo that the PCG significantly enhanced its maritime communications system through the PCG-Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Communications Systems for Maritime Safety and Security Project and likewise upgraded the communications capability of all CG Stations and Detachments.
  • In line with the Command’s cost-saving measures, the repair of Coast Guard capital ships are directly referred to duly accredited shipyards. Likewise, shore-power connections for ships berthed at the HPCG Wharf, CGRF Wharf, and SAR Vessels’ Berthing Facility at Malacañang South Cebu Wharf were installed, thereby enabling the command to save some 30 million pesos every year.
  • In order to meet the Command’s various mission requirements, the PCG significantly improved the operational readiness of surface and air assets through credible ships’ and aircraft repair program based on well-established Deployment, Maintenance, Repair and Training (DMRT) Base or DMRT thereby maintaining the high state of readiness of PCG ships and aircraft.
  • It bears stressing that the PCG has embarked on greater self-reliance program through in-house repair and training capability employing respective Maintenance and Repair Group (MRG) of CGRF and CGAG, FMIT under the MSSC, MEPCOM Laboratory for water quality testing and/or the conduct of “finger printing” in cases of oil spills, Hazardous Noxious Substances (HNS) and other types of chemical spills, explosive substance detection, breeding/ training of material dogs and introduction of the “ASPINS” (Asong Pinoy) in the CG K9 program; and the Human Resource Development (HRD) program of the Coast Guard Education and Training Command (CGETC).
  • The Command has likewise significantly improved medical and dental services for PCG personnel and dependents through decentralization and upgrading of medical and dental clinics/ dispensaries in all Coast Guard Districts.
  • In order to strengthen the organization and to attain maximum presence of the PCG in every coastal area, the Command recruited some 2,000 additional personnel and likewise initiated the PCG Cadetship Program through the conduct of MOA with the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA). Under this pilot program of the PCG, 14 PCG cadets have already completed their first year at the PMMA and the next batch of 20 new cadets have already been screened. Through this initiative of the command, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has likewise welcomed PCG nomination of deserving Filipino cadet-candidates to the USCG Academy starting this school year.

By all these laudable achievements and attributes, ADMIRAL TAMAYO PCG earned the respect and admiration of his superiors, peers and subordinates, the Philippine Government and the Filipino people in general. These significant achievements of ADMIRAL TAMAYO have made a positive impact not only for himself but for the Philippine Coast Guard and the Department of Transportation and Communications which is in keeping with the finest tradition of the Coast Guard service.

SEARCH AND RESCUE

TOTAL

Maritime Incidents Monitored/ Reported

1,921

Number of SAR Missions

1,844

Number of Lives Saved

18,645

Number of Persons Provided Assistance

2,341,683

Number of Dead Bodies Recovered

1,046

Number of Vessels Provided Assistance

2,545

   

Vessel Safety

 

Port State Control Inspections

5,990

Mandatory Pre-Departure Inspections (MPDI)

1,128,135

Master’s Oath of Safe Departure Received (MOSD)

1,240,253

Permits Issued Re Carriage of Dangerous Goods

89,053

SOLAS Inspections

26,928

MVR Issued/ Adjudicated

3,426

   

Aids to Navigation

 

Number of Lighthouses Maintained and Operated

556

Number of Navigational Buoys Maintained and Serviced

30

Ship’s Routeing/ Traffic Separation Scheme Supervised

5

   

MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 

   

Marine Pollution Monitoring/ Response

 

Number of Oil/ Chemical Spill Incidents Monitored/ Reported

134

Number of Oil Spills Responded

86

Chemical Spills Responded

4

Number of Coal Spills Responded

1

   

MEP Activities Monitored/ Supervised

 

Bunkering

18,789

Deck Washing

5,132

Tank Cleaning

296

Vessel Inspections

20,449

Coastal Inspections

10,999

Length of Coastline Inspected (Kms)

38,602

   

Coastal River Clean-Up

 

Number of Coastal/ River Clean-up

916

Weight of Garbage Collected (Tons) 

5,320

Information Drive

1,257

 

MARITIME SECURITY

 

 

 

Maritime Surveillance and Security Operations

 

Port/ Harbor Security Operations Conducted

29,703

Number of Ships Voyages Provided with Sea Marshals

44,944

Number of Sea Marshal Missions

44,944

   

Seaborne Patrols

 

Number of Missions

42,662

Total Steaming Time (TST)

48,554

Total Miles Covered Time (TMC)

81,163

   

Number of Apprehensions

 

Transport of Illegal Firearms/ Explosives

29

Illegal Fishing/ Transport of Banned Marine Products

333

Illegal Intrusion and Poaching Activities

17

Smuggling

116

Drug Trafficking/ Interdiction

14

Human Trafficking

31

 

Born in Cavite City on April 22, 1955, Admiral Wilfredo D Tamayo 0-7868 PCG is the 22nd Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Willie, as his friends fondly call him, graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Connecticut in 1979 with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Determined to pursue a continuing professional education, Admiral Tamayo pursued a Masteral Degree in Business Administration and earned his MBA from the De La Salle University.

Like many other success stories of personalities in the country, Willie is also a product of the public school system having graduated from the Esteban Abada Elementary School in Project 7, Quezon City and the San Francisco High School along EDSA, Quezon City, as Salutatorian and First Honorable Mention, respectively He is also a recipient of the Gerry Roxas Leadership Award.

As Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard from 12 June 2008 to 22 April 2011 ADMIRAL WILFREDO D. TAMAYO PCG exhibited an exemplary dedication to his sworn duty as he carried out efficiently and effectively his immense duties and responsibilities. Endowed with high sense of responsibility, professional competence, and technical expertise, ADMIRAL TAMAYO successfully steered the Philippine Coast Guard towards the enactment of Republic Act 9993, otherwise known as the Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009, and the awarding of Quality Management System (QMSyiso 9001:2008 Certification to the Coast Guard Action Center. The PCG is the second Coast Guard in the world to be awarded such certification. Imbued with administrative and operational expertise, ADMIRAL TAMAYO effectively led five (5) Major Support Commands, ten (10) Districts fifty-five (55) Stations, three (3) Sub-stations and two hundred seven (207) Detachments towards the virtual attainment of the President's Zero Casualty Program and relatedly, the SOTC's Zero Maritime Accident Program.

Per instruction of His Excellency President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino IlI during the on- slough of typhoon Basyang last 14 July 2010 for the PCG to study and develop procedures in notifying or recalling fishermen during severe weather conditions or typhoons, the PCG thru the assistance of the DOTC crafted a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and held a series of interagency meetings and workshops which led to the approval and signing of said MOA essential to harmonizing and integrating the efforts of 14 departments and agencies to enhance the safety of fishermen.

The PCG performed 1,844 search and rescue (SAR) missions, saved 18,645 lives, recovered 1,046 dead bodies and provided assistance to more than 2 million persons during SAR, disaster response and maritime security operations. The PCG prominently figured in the rescue operations at the height of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng through the deployment of highly-trained rescue divers and medical teams. The Coast Guard Aviation Group also conducted several evacuation missions for thousands of flood victims unreachable by land-based rescue personnel.

PCG Districts conducted several Water Search and Rescue (WASAR) and Lifesaving and Rubber Boat Handling training courses for LGUs, NGOs and local communities. Cross-training programs with AFP and PNP units were likewise undertaken. Combined training exercises with Japan Coast Guard on SAR, maritime law enforcement and anti-piracy, with the USN/PN/ USCG/PNP-MG on Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Exercises, and with PN/PNP-MG/CWS and RAN on RP-Australia Maritime Training Activity "MTA LUMBAS" were likewise undertaken.

The PCG significantly improved the overall operational efficiency of 556 lighthouses to 92%, thus continuing to effectively guide mariners and fishermen safely to their destinations.

Admiral Tamayo conceptualized and created the PCG Deployable Response Group (DRG) comprised of SOG, Anti-Terrorist, K9, and MEPU personnel, sea marshals, special medical advance rescue teams, and PCG Auxiliary volunteers as the PCG's rapid reaction unit in search and rescue, disaster response, and maritime security operations.

During the height of typhoon Basyang, last 13 and 14 July 2010, the PCG successfully averted great danger to the coastal populace and the marine environment thru the efficient supervision and safe handling of salvage operations on the grounded LPG Carrier MT Deborah Uno in Mariveles, Bataan. The PCG also successfully conducted oil spill clean-up operations at Petron Depot in Rosario, Cavite, as well as coal spill clean-up resulting from the grounding of Barge Gold Trans 306 in Nasugbu, Batangas, thus protecting the nearby coastlines and marine resources from serious destruction and safeguarding the livelihood of local fishermen.

During the rage of typhoon Juan last November 2010, the PCG successfully conducted oil spill containment and clean-up operations for some 100,000 liters of bunker oil reported to have spilled from MV Nam Yang 8, thus preventing further damage in the coastal areas of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

The PCG has matured into a world-class maritime safety agency, whose competence to perform search and rescue, marine environmental protection and vessel safety inspections on foreign ships have been regarded above par by no less than the International Maritime Organization in their post audit report after the country underwent the Voluntary IM0 Member State Audit Scheme.

Admiral Tamayo successfully chaired the 4th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in October 2008 and the 11th Asia Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies Forum (APHOMSA) in June 2010.

The PCG was recognized internationally when it apprehended international pirates after 3 vessels were taken forcibly by pirates in international waters in two separate occasions. The pirated vessels were recovered intact and turned over to the owners. No less than the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (RECAAP) Information Sharing Center (ISC) based in Singapore, commended the PCG.

The PCG confiscated a total of 94 firearms, to include the 50 high-powered firearms (Israeli-type Galil SSI-VI, cal. 5.56A-1) from the MV UFUK which was jointly apprehended in Mariveles, Bataan by the PCG and the Bureau of Customs (BUCUS).

Thru improved CG K9 capability, high-grade cocaine was recovered from several residents in the coastal municipalities of Eastern Samar which accounted for Php 362,500,000.00. Seventy-two and a half (72 1/2) brick packages of cocaine (weighing 1 kg. each) believed to have been dumped off the waters of Samar by the crew of a Chinese-registered fishing vessel FV King Yue were recovered. The crew allegedly disposed of the cocaine shipment after being tipped off that authorities were waiting for the arrival of the said fishing vessel in Hong Kong.

During his tour of duty, the PCG apprehended a total of fifteen (15) foreign vessels involved in poach- ng in the different parts of the country together with the vessels' ninety (90) crew members/fishermen of different nationalities.

Following the reported harassment of the DOE contracted marine survey vessel MV Veritas Voyager in the vicinity of Reed Bank, Palawan, PCG SAR vessels successfully sustained maritime patrols to protect the country's rights by assisting said marine survey vessels and ensuring safety, security and environmental protection relative to the government's contracted oil exploration projects.

Admiral Tamayo has earlier established and served as the pioneer Commander of TF Sea Marshal which continues to serve as a strong deterrence against terrorism on board passenger ships.

Admiral Tamayo, with the support of the DOTC, initiated and/or further developed Coast Guard Bases Taguig, Romblon, Mactan, Laguindingan, Farola and Cavite. Admiral Tamayo further developed and ensured that more comprehensive support systems are extended down to the frontline units ashore and afloat such as the Coast Guard Stations, Detachments, OP CON units, and vessels and aircraft deployed in the operational areas.

Significant increases in the budgetary allocations respective units in terms of POL products, repair and utilities (R&U), and mandatory expenditures such as light and water, and communication services among others, have been rationalized.

Comprehensive and timely issuances of Personnel Clothing and Individual Equipment (PCIE) of uniformed personnel and related requirements of civilian employees resulted to greater efficiency and morale and welfare of personnel.

Equipment and equipage upgrade for specialized and highly-trained personnel of the DRG such as speedboats, inflatable rubber boats, dive equipment and major upgrade or rehabilitation of office/billeting quarters/ facilities for CG K9, SOG, FMIT, CG Medical/Dental, and CG Ready Force (CGRF) have been undertaken.

Training facilities for Coast Guard Education and Training Command (CGETC) Annex at Coast Guard Base Taguig, Maritime Safety Services Command (MSSC) at Cavite Buoy Base, SOG at CG Base Farola, CG K9 at CG Base Taguig, and CGRF at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila, have been significantly upgraded.

Strategic operational facilities such as the Headquarters Philippine Coast Guard (HPCG) Command/Action Center and respective District and Station Command/Action Centers Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) Centers in Manila, Batangas and Misamis Oriental, and the HPCG Boat Ramp, Slipway and Waterfront intended to support the launching/ deployment of Fast Boats/RHIB/RB/ amphibian vehicles' into the bay, rivers, lake, and other waterways have likewise been upgraded or constructed and manned 24/7.

More enhanced support to the Command's Gender and Development (GAD) program thru dedicated enlisted women barracks/ female officer’s quarters at the HPCG and in every CG District/Station, and in terms of their training, assignments, promotion, and health maintenance program have been provided.

During the tour of duty of Admiral Tamayo, the PCG significantly enhanced the maritime communications system through the PCG-Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Communications Systems for Maritime Safety and Security Project and likewise upgraded the communications capability of all CG Stations and Detachments. In line with the Command's cost-saving measures, the repair of Coast Guard capital ships are directly referred to duly accredited shipyards Likewise, shore-power connections for ships berthed at the HPCG Wharf, CGRF Wharf, and SAR Vessels' Berthing Facility at Malacañang South Cebu Wharf were installed, thereby enabling the command to save some 30 million pesos every year.

To meet various mission requirements, the PCG significantly improved the operational readiness of surface and air assets through credible ships' and aircraft repair program based on well-established Deployment, Maintenance, Repair and Training (DMRT) Base or DMRT thereby maintaining the high state of readiness of PCG ships and aircraft.

The PCG has embarked on greater self-reliance program through in-house repair and training capability employing respective Maintenance and Repair Groups (MRG) of CGRF and CGAG, FMIT under the MSSC, МЕРСОМ Laboratory for water quality testing and/or the conduct of "fingerprinting" in cases of oil spills, Hazardous Noxious Substances (HNS) and other types of chemical spills, explosive substance detection; breeding/training of material dogs and introduction of the "ASPINS" (Asong Pinoy) in the CG K9 program; and the Human Resource Development (HRD) program of the Coast Guard Education and

Training Command (CGETC). The Command has likewise significantly improved medical and dental services for PCG personnel and dependents through decentralization and upgrading of medical and dental clinics/dispensaries in all Coast Guard Districts.

The Command recruited some 2,000 additional personnel and likewise initiated the PCG Cadetship Program through the conduct of MOA with the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA). Under this pilot program of the PCG, 14 PCG cadets are now in their first year at the PMMA and the next batch of 20 new cadets have already been screened. Through this initiative of the command, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has likewise welcomed PCG nomination of deserving Filipino cadet-candidates to the USCG Academy starting this school year.

These significant achievements have made a positive impact for the Philippine Coast Guard and the Department of Transportation and Communications which is in keeping with the finest tradition of the Coast Guard service.

adm tamayoADMIRAL WILFREDO D TAMAYO PCG(Ret)
(Former Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard)

Present Positions

Senior Executive Vice President for Maritime Affairs
University of Perpetual Help System
 - UPHS DALTA College of Maritime Education (Las Piñas Campus)
 - UPHS JONELTA College of Maritime Education (Biñan Campus)
 - UPHSL Maritime Training Center, Inc. (Cabuyao, Laguna)

Executive Director for International Student Affairs
 - University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (Las Piñas Campus)

 

Contents

1.Education

2. Major Positions Held at Philippine Coast Guard

3. Sea Duty Assignments on Board PN and PCG Vessels

4. Earlier Assignments with PN and PCG

5. Major International Positions Held

6. Major Awards Received

7.Personal/ Family Profile

8. Plans

9. Contact information

 

Education


Graduated from the University of St La Salle
with Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy
with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
(New London, CT, USA- May 1979)

Studied at the Philippine Military Academy
(Baguio City - 1973-1974)

Graduated from San Francisco High School
(Quezon City - April 1971)

Graduated from Esteban Abada Elementary School 
(Quezon City - April 1967)

 

Major Positions Held at Philippine Coast Guard


Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (June 1, 2018 – April 19, 2011)
Vice Commandant for Operations
Vice Commandant for Administration
Commander of Coast Guard Operating Forces
Commander of Coast Guard Education and Training Command
Commander of Coast Guard District National Capital Region-Central Luzon
Commander of Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog
Commander of Coast Guard District Bicol
Chief of Coast Guard Staff
Pioneer Commander of Task Force Sea Marshal

 

Sea Duty Assignments on Board PN and PCG Vessels


Junior Billets served on board PN Vessels:
    BRP Sierra Madre (AL-57)
    BRP Marinduque (LF-36)
    On Board PCG Vessel:
    BRP Bessang Pass (SAR-75)

Executive Officer on Board PCG Vessel:
    BRP Corregidor (AE-891)

Commanding Officer of PCG Capital Ships:
    BRP Corregidor (AE-891) – Buoy and Lighthouse Tender
    BRP EDSA II (SARV-002) – Search and Rescue Vessel 

 

Earlier Assignments with PN and PCG


Pioneer Marine Environment Protection Officer (MEPO) of the National Operations Center for Oil Pollution (NOCOP)
Assistant Commander of Coast Guard Station Zamboanga
Commander of Coast Guard Station Bongao (Tawi-Tawi)
Commander of Coast Guard Station Bacolod (Negros Occidental)
Operations and Staff Intelligence Officer of the First Coast Guard District (now CGD NCR-CL)
Head of the Inventory Control and Systems Engineering Divisions of the Naval Logistics
Command Chief of Budget Branch of the Office of Naval Staff for Comptrollership    

 

Major International Positions Held


Chairman, 4th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies’ Meeting (HACGAM) – 2008
Chairman, 11th Asia Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies Forum (APHOMSA) - 2010

 

Major Awards Received


The Order of Lakandula
Four (4) Coast Guard Legion of Honor Awards
Three (3) Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medals
One (1) AFP Outstanding Achievement Medal
Two (2) Coast Guard Outstanding Achievement Medals
Two (2) Coast Guard Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medals
One (1) Coast Guard Bronze Cross Medal
Twenty (20) Military and Coast Guard Merit Medals
Six (6) Military and Coast Guard Commendation Medals
Several Campaign Medals, Plaques, Certificates of Merit/ Appreciation
Letters of Commendations
Ulirang Ama Awardee (2015)


Personal/ Family Profile


Admiral Tamayo was born in Cavite City on April 22, 1955. He is married to the former Miss Anna Marie Parillas, a practicing dentist, and they are blessed with three (3) children namely John Santeo, Jan Marlina, and Joshua William. He is the son of the late LT Teofilo Loyola Tamayo PN(Ret) and the former Marina Gonzales Doria of San Carlos City and Urbiztondo, Pangasinan, respectively. 

 

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  • Marine consultant
  • Maritime officer/official

 

Two (2) CAJS Officials visited the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Campus yesterday, June 26, 2019, specifically to look into the Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (BS NAME) Program of the University’s College of Maritime Education (CME). They were met by our UPHSD CME officials led by no less than Admiral Wilfredo D Tamayo PCG(Ret), the Senior Executive Vice President for Maritime Affairs, and concurrently, the Executive Director of International Student Affairs (Las Piñas campus), together with Capt Lexington Calumpang, Dean of the CME, ChiefmateDaniloLumbres, Dean of Discipline and Student Affairs, Engr Verna Azucena, Head of BSNAME Department, EngrLanieMorabe, Quality Assurance Manager, Engr Michael Burgos, OIC of Engine Room Simulator, and Capt Felix Bautista and ENS Rodolfo Corilla, Maritime Laboratory coordinators.

The meeting delved on the transition of CAJS Officials from the outgoing MrNagayuki Suzuki, Director- Shipbuilding JETRO Singapore to the Incoming Officer, MrTakashi Shioiri. Likewise, the documents for possible selection and opening of internship for students/ graduates of the BSNAME program at the Japan shipyards were reviewed, to include existing institution’s MOAs with the local shipyards.

After the meeting and short audio-visual presentation on the Facilities, Equipment, and Faculty of CME, the BSNAME laboratories together with the University’s engineering facilities and IT laboratory were shown to the CAJS officials.

The internship at Japan shipyards will be a good opportunity for deployment, training, subsequent employment, and professional development of BSNAME students and/or graduates not only of the UPHSD CME but of aspiring naval architects in the country.

Admiral Tamayo then presented the Certificates of Appreciation and tokens to the Japanese officials.

 

UPHS DALTACME, selected as one of the Top 10 Maritime Schools in the Country; UPHS DALTA and JONELTACMEs are included in the CHED-MARINA List of Accredited Maritime Schools

Both the UPHS DALTA College of Maritime Education (CME) and the UPHSJONELTACME made it to the CHED-MARINA list of accredited maritime schools in the country. This means that both UPHSCMEs can offer both BS Marine Transportation and BS Marine Engineering programs and SY 2019-2020.

The UPHS DALTACME also made it to the Top 10 Maritime Schools in the Country. The selection was based on compliance of schools to the International Convention on STCW, and the prescribed CHED-MARINA standards. The ratings were likewise based on the survey conducted by The Seamanship Philippines on maritime schools and the students.

Both the UPHS DALTACME and UPHSJONELTACME are under the capable leadership of Admiral Wilfredo D. Tamayo PCG(ret),SEVP for Maritime Affairs.

         Engr. Lanie C Morabe                         LT Crispin S Barnuevo PCG(ret)
Quality assurance manager, UPHS                Executive Assistant to SEVPMA

The University of Perpetual Help System Laguna-Maritime Training Center, Inc (UPHSL-MTCI) which is duly accredited by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and ISO-Certified by Bureau Veritas,  has further upgraded its capability to offer more training courses to seafarers, maritime students, and aspiring seafarers by offering the following MARINA-approved courses:

  1. Basic Training (BT),
  2. Ship Security Awareness Training and Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (SSAT-SDSD),
  3. Consolidated Marine Pollution 73/78 Annexes I-VI (Conso-MARPOL I-VI),
  4. Advanced Training in Fire Fighting (ATFF),
  5. Medical Emergency First Aid (MEFA), and
  6. Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB)

Situated in a 2-hectare land area along the lakeshore of Laguna De Bay in Cabuyao, Laguna which is around 50 kms from Manila, the UPHSL-MTCI prides itself with its STCW-compliant training facilities and equipment, and well-qualified instructors. Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo PCG(Ret), UPHS Senior Executive Vice President, has advised C/M Nikko James Hosana, the UPHSL-MTCI Training Director, and MsRosejoyMalalad, the Training Manager, to come up with a cost-effective and friendly training package for would-be trainees this coming school year. Admiral Tamayo said the UPHSL-MTCI lives up to its guiding principle that “Perpetual Training is the Key to Competence and Confidence Building”

Admiral added that the quality of UPHS maritime education and training programs provided by the University’s College of Maritime Education in both Las Piñas and Biñan campuses, and the Maritime Training Center enables the University of Perpetual Help System to contribute its humble share in the continuing development of knowledge, skills, and attitude of maritime students and seafarers for deployment as the Philippines continues to be the top supplier of competent and competitive seafarers to the global merchant marine fleet.    

The University of Perpetual Help System (UPHS) through its Colleges of Maritime Education (CME) in both Las Piñas and Biñan Campuses has graduated this School Year 2018-2019 a total of 15 Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (BSNAME) students and 2 NIMASA cadets, and at the same time recognized a total of 189 academic completers under Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) program, and 40 cadets under the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) program.

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The Guests of Honor and Speakers during the Graduation, Recognition, and Ringhop Ceremonies of UPHSD CME include Her Excellency Adekunbi Abibat Sonaike-Ayodeji-mni, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of the Philippines, and Chief Engineer Romeo Luzuriaga, MAEd, President and CEO of Competence Management and Consultancy, Inc. Dr Daisy Moran Tamayo, the Co-Founder of UPHSD and Chair of the Chief Executive Board also graced the occasion.

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On the other hand, Engineer Felix Oca, the President of the Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI), and concurrently, the Vice President of Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) was the Guest of Honor and Speaker in Biñan campus. In his welcome remarks, Admiral Wilfredo  Tamayo PCG(Ret), the UPHS Senior Executive Vice President for Maritime Affairs, and concurrently, the Executive Director for International Student Affairs, said the time has come for the UPHS to turn over its graduates and cadets to their benefactors in the shipping and shipbuilding industry. Admiral Tamayo reported that during the last 5 years alone, both Las Piñas and Biñan campuses have produced more than 2,000 combined graduates and academic completers which is the UPHS’ significant contribution to the Philippine Seafaring industry.

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Admiral Tamayo extended his gratitude to Dr/Brig Gen Antonio Laperal Tamayo, Chairman of the Board and CEO of UPHS, and his son, Mr Anthony Jose Moran Tamayo, President of UPHSD for their unwavering support in helping ensure that both CMEs of Las Piñas and Biñan campuses remain compliant to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers, and to the implementing Policies, Standards, and Guidelines under CHED Memo Nos. 67 and 70, series of 2017.

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In general, the Guest Speakers inspired the cadets to immediately pursue or undergo their shipboard training, eventually graduate, and subsequently take the licensure examination to realize their dream to become merchant marine officers. Dr Al Loreto, the UPHSD School Director together with the Deans of UPHSD and UPHSL CME – Captain Lexington Calumpang, C/M Danilo Lumbres, Engr Verna Azucena, and Capt Ruszell Apachecha added color to the said ceremonies.

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In his message, Dr/Brig Gen Tamayo reminded the graduates and academic completers to live up to the Perpetualites’ ideals and guiding principle that “Character Building is Nation Building” and to continue to be proud Perpetualite achievers in their respective areas of deployment.

The following are the list of seaman and maritime schools in the Philippines accredited by CHED and Maria as of 2019. If you dream to become a seaman or seafarer, you must know the accredited training centers and schools before you take your BSMT and BSMarE courses and programs. It is important that the institution is approved by Marina – Maritime industry authority in the country and CHED (commission on higher education). Having completed basic seaman training can make your dreams come true of working in the prestigious shipping companies here and overseas. You can also apply to the navy if you want. BSMT and BSMarE are just one of the keys to level up your marine career job.

Seaman Maritime Schools Philippines 2019

BSMT means bachelor of science in marine transportation while BSMarE is bachelor of science in marine engineering. You can aspire to positions such as merchant marine vessel officer or marine engineer officer and the like.

Benefits of Working as a Seaman or Seafarer:

  • Higher salary and compensation
  • Paid leave
  • The opportunity to travel
  • Stepping stone to higher rank/officer positions

 

If you are wondering how to become one. I recommend you to read our page about how to become a seaman in the Philippines. The page includes the requirements and processing too until getting your seaman’s book. In the meantime, know first where you want to enroll for your maritime job. The following are the list of accredited maritime and seaman schools nationwide. You can have your training and program to the school near you. There are also universities that offer more comprehensive and naval related degree of your interest.

 

Agro-industrial foundation college of the Philippines – Davao City

DMMA college of southern Philippines – Davao City

Regency polytechnic college – Koronadal City

St.Joseph institute of technology – Mantilla Blvd., Butuan City

Asian institute of maritime studies – Pasay City

FEATI university – Sta. Cruz, Manila

NAMEI polytechnic institute – Mandaluyong City

Our lady of Fatima university – Valenzuela City

Philippines merchant marine school – Las Pinas City

Technological institute of the Philippines – Quezon City

University of perpetual help system dalta – Las Pinas City

Westbay college – Muntinlupa City

 

Seam maritime schools for BS marine transportation BSMT

The following maritime higher education institutions (MHEI) are eligible to accept applicants who want to take up BS marine transportation course.

Lyceum northwestern university – Dagupan City

Northwestern university – Laoag City

Philippine College of Science and Technology – Calasiao, Pangasinan

Pangasinan Merchant Marine Academy – Perez Blvd. Dagupan City

Isabela College of Arts and Technology – Cauayan City, Isabela

University of Cagayan valley – Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Baliwag Maritime Academy – San Rafael, Bulacan

Central Luzon College of Science and Technology – San Fernando, Pampanga

Central Luzon College of Science and Technology – Upper Kalaklan, Olongapo City

Dr. Yanga’s College, Inc. – Bocaue, Bulacan

Maritime Academy of Asia and Pacific – Mariveles, Bataan

Midway Maritime Foundation Inc. – Cabanatuan city

Philippines Merchant Marine Academy – San Narciso, Zambales

Inter-Global College Foundation, Inc. – Lucena City

Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas Campus – Batangas City

Malayan Colleges – Laguna – Cabuyao, Laguna

Manue S. Enverga University Foundation – Lucena City

NYK-TDG Maritime Academy – Canlubang, Laguna

University of Perpetual Help System Jonelta – Binan, Laguna

Education Systems Technological Institute – Boac, Mariduque

Palawan Polytechnic, Inc. College – Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan

Bicol Merchant Marine College, Inc. – Piot, Sorsogon City

Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman – Canaman, Camarines, Sur

Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Legaspi City (Albay) Inc. – Legaspi City

University of Northestern Philippines – Iriga City, Camarines Sur

University of Saint Anthony – San Miguel Iriga City

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT
HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD
139 25TH STREET, PORT AREA
MANILA

This year, the Philippine coast guard celebrates its 108 years of dedicated service to our nation. On this note, let me extend my heartfelt felicitations to the officers, mend and women of the PCG for hurdling another year of public service as our country’s maritime guardians. The presence of an efficient, safe, secure and environmentally-responsible maritime transport is undoubtedly one of the major pillars of our national development.

Through effective law enforcement and enhanced security coverage along the country’s ports, harbors and maritime tourist destinations, we make sure that terrorism and other forms of illegal activities have no place in our seas and shores. Our effective coordination and interoperability with the other armed services and agencies of the government ensures that unlawful groups are provided neither haven nor refuge. We owe our modest success to our increasing capacity for synergy, cooperation, partnership and preparedness.

Armed with the wisdom and lessons of the past we look forward to strengthen our institutional capacities, operational competencies and international linkage as we face the challenges of the present and the future. With constant guidance from above and your unwavering support, together let us steer the coast guard to another year of dedicated and professional service.

Happy anniversary to us all. Mabuhay po tayong lahat!

WILFREDO D TAMAYO
ADMIRAL             PCG