The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has congratulated 32 paralegal specialists who were part of the Coast Guard Paralegal Specialization Course Class 15-2025 “PARA-BAKKBAS” at National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila, today 05 June 2025.

The successful pursuit of this course is in alignment with the vision of President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. for the PCG to intensify the competencies and knowledge of its personnel pertaining to Philippine Laws thereby contributing to the advancement of its operational effectiveness.

Said activity was presided over by the Acting Commander, Coast Guard Education Training and Doctrine Command (CGETDC), Rear Admiral Tito Alvin Andal PCG.

During his speech, Rear Admiral Andal PCG expressed his gratitude to the graduating class for selecting the Paralegal Specialization Course.

“Your roles as Paralegals are essential in upholding justice and maritime law enforcement. The duties you will perform from assisting legal officers in drafting complaints and investigate reports to playing a key role in maritime incident inquiries and court filings require diligence, precision, and an unwavering commitment to ethical practice. The law is more than words on a page it is the foundation of justice, and today, you stand as its stewards,” Rear Admiral Andal PCG expressed.

Also present during the event were, Acting Commander, Coast Guard Legal Service (CGLS) and Acting Director, Coast Guard Institute for Legal Studies, Captain Jera Decolongon PCG; Chief of Staff, CGLS and Assistant Director, Commander Lovely Rose Catayen PCG; Chief of Staff, Coast Guard Institute for Legal Studies and Course Director, Lieutenant Flor-Ann Cajayon-Orias PCG; and Assistant Course Director, Paralegal Specialization Course Class 15-2025, Lieutenant Gervilyn Dotollo-Soriano PCG.