The Philippine Military Academy rendered a Testimonial Honors for Vice Admiral Robert Noble Patrimonio PCG, Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command (MARSLEC) Commander, in Baguio City on 23 February 2025.

The 10th MARSLEC Commander was born on 12 May 1969 and raised in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. A dedicated, experienced, and well-rounded officer who values education, family, and physical fitness. He is portrayed as a humble and respected leader of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Owing to his admiration for his older brother, he was inclined towards taking part in the PMA where he graduated as a member of class “Sambisig” of 1991. He was called to active duty in the Philippine Navy (PN) and was assigned to different PN ships finishing the Executive Officer Billet prior joining the PCG in 1996.

He served as the Branch Chief for Non-Officers Affairs and the Secretary of the Chief of Coast Guard Staff at the PCG Headquarters. He then was given the opportunity to command three Coast Guard Stations: Coast Guard Station Dumaguete, Coast Guard Station Iligan, and Coast Guard Station Catbalogan, prior his assignment back to the PCG Headquarters as Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Comptrollership (CG-6) under three Commandants and two Officers-in-Charge. He also served as the Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Weapons, Communications, Electronics and Information System (CG-11).

A well-balanced officer and one of the few Coast Guard Officers who was able to serve almost all of the support commands and functional commands of the PCG. He served as the Superintendent, Coast Guard School of the Coast Guard Education, Training and Doctrine Command; Commander, Coast Guard Logistics Command; and Commander, Coast Guard Weapons, Communications, Electronics and Information Systems Command. He also served as Deputy Commander, Coast Guard Maritime Safety Services Command; Commander, Marine Environmental Protection Command and currently as Commander, Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command.

He enjoys working silently at the background unnoticed. Because of his determination, perseverance and dedication, MARSLEC was able to activate Maritime Security Law Enforcement Group (MARSLEG) and deploy personnel in 16 Districts of the PCG that is tasked to secure ports and ships, protect borders, and increase maritime domain awareness. Upon his assumption, this Command has conducted numerous summit activities which resulted into the creation of policy procedures. One of his visions, a remarkable conclusion to the year 2024, MARSLEC had met the International Standard as ISO Certified that offers a framework to operate efficiently and effectively. This has become successful through his unwavering guidance and support to the men and women of MARSLEC.

He is an advocate of continuing education and he finished two post graduate degrees; Master’s in Public Administration at the Mindanao State University, Marawi City and Masters of Science in Maritime Affairs major in Maritime Safety and Environment Protection at the World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden. Currently, he is about to finish his Doctorate Degree in Public Safety and Security Governance at the Public Safety College, Quezon City.

Vice Admiral Patrimonio’s aspiration was rooted from his parents, Mrs. Mary Macias Noble and the late Judge Victor Cornelia Patrimonio, reflecting his dedication as son. Despite the demands of his profession that may have led to his absence, he remains a devoted husband to Ms. Phee Margaret Anne Langes Legaspi and a nurturing father to their four children namely Timothy Robert, Paul Andrew Victor, Patrick Stephen and Pheeby Mary Eillen.

He will formally retire on 09 May 2025 after 34 years of transparent and remarkable Public Service.