Pinangunahan ng Kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Transportasyon, Secretary Jaime Baustista, ang panunumpa ng labinlimang newly promoted Commodores ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) kahapon, ika-23 ng Disyembre 2022.

Inihatid ng kalihim ang kanyang taus-pusong pagbati sa mga promotees na kinabibilangan nila:

1. CG Commodore Romeo Pulido Pulido Jr.

2. CG Commodore Rejard Villegas Marfe

3. CG Commodore Prudencio Cabreros Patricio Jr

4. CG Commodore Geoffrey Gana Espaldon

5. CG Commodore Jay Tristan Tarriela

6. CG Commodore Alexis Javier Calderon

7. CG Commodore Lysamyra Marie Nonato Gavan

8. CG Commodore Geronimo Bautista Tuvilla

9. CG Commodore Lowie Anacta Palines

10. CG Commodore Fideles Doclan Sallidao

11. CG Commodore Fedelyn Agua Santos

12. CG Commodore Christopher Mancera Meniado

13. CG Commodore Dominador Prudenta Senador III

14. CG Commodore Vincent Bingbong Duruin Fiesta

15. CG Commodore Algier Dagatan Ricafrente

"This rich customs and traditions of this 121 year old institution includes this double ceremony that aims to boost the morale of PCG's men and women so they got to become more effective in their respective roles. A new chapter leadership that open for this new Commodores, this chapter is filled with greater responsibilities and accountability," wika ni DOTr Secretary Bautista na dumalo sa seremonya bilang Guest of Honor and Speaker.

Hinikayat ng kalihim na maging mabisang pinuno ang mga nasabing opisyales lumalawak na tungkuling ginagampanan at nakaatas sa kanila.

"Your leadership style will determine if your subordinates will get motivated to do their best. You can either inspire to be a Commodore is not a license to be over daring, I urge you to be humble yet resolute as accomplishing the goals you have set for your team and for yourselves," dagdag ng kalihim.