The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has conducted the Senior Enlisted Leaders' New Year's Call and First Quarter Forum in Intramuros, Manila, yesterday, 23 January 2024.

PCG Command Master Chief, CG First Master Chief Petty Officer (FMCPO) Virgilio Casamar, hosted the said events.

During the forum, Coast Guard Legislative Liaison Affairs Acting Commander, CG Captain Oliver Tanseco, discussed updates on the military and uniformed personnel (MUP) Retirement Law and Republic Act No. 9993 or the PCG Law amendment.

Moreover, CG Senior Chief Petty Officer Dhandy Paiton presented the proposed circular entitled "PCG Non-Officers Rank and Rating Specialist" and the "Revised Guidelines on PCG Titles."

All MCPOs from major units and districts also tacked their respective units' issues, concerns, and plans.

Presiding over the forum was Deputy Commandant for Operations, CG Vice Admiral Rolando Lizor Punzalan Jr, who provided the participants with an opportunity to uphold long-standing traditions and express their courtesy and loyalty to the PCG Commandant and the organization.

Also present during the event were Assistant Command Master Chief for Operations, CG Master Chief Petty Officer Orlando Baldovino; Assistant Command Master Chief for Admin and Support Units, CG Senior Chief Petty Officer Ricky Unay; and Assistant Command Master Chief for Women's Affairs, CG Senior Chief Petty Officer Marie Fe Hayagan.