Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, CG Admiral Artemio M Abu, formally opened the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 (𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐗) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 in Manila yesterday, 26 October 2022.

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman graced the opening ceremony.

The 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐗 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 showcases the PCG's capability in oil spill response, firefighting, search and rescue, and response to various incidents occurring in the country’s maritime jurisdiction.

The activity will test, evaluate, and enhance the effectiveness of the PCG's working relationship with other government agencies and maritime stakeholders.

CG Commodore Hostillo Cornelio of the PCG District NCR-Central Luzon and Police Lieutenant Coronel Randy Naval of the Philippine National Police-Maritime Group (PNP-MG) Third Special Operations Unit signed the official declaration of the exercise's formal opening.

PCG's Marine Environmental Protection Commander, CG Rear Admiral Robert Patrimonio, and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Manila Fire District Director, Senior Superintendent Crosbee Gumowang, also joined the ceremony.