The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has welcomed 314 Coast Guardians into the service at the Regional Training Center - Bataan, on 08 August 2024.

The Coast Guard Officer's Course (CGOC) Class 30-2023, "Hayag-Dilaab," completed a ten-month mental and physical training program to develop the right attitude, commitment, character, discipline, and patriotism.

Deputy Commandant for Operations, CG Vice Admiral Rolando Lizor Punzalan Jr., graced the graduation ceremony.

During his speech, CG VADM Punzalan congratulated the newest Coast Guard officers and highlighted the essence of selflessly serving the Filipino people, particularly in varying circumstances. He further challenged the graduates to be the best versions of themselves, giving their full effort as junior PCG officers, and expressed hope that they would become an inspiration to those aspiring to join the organization.

Coast Guard Education, Training and Doctrine Command (CGETDC) Commander, CG VADM Charlie Rances; Deputy of the CGETDC, CG Commodore Agapito Bibat; PCG Academy Superintendent, CG Captain Paolo Abejuela and other key officers and non-officers of the PCG were also present during the event.

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