Two days before election, the Philippine Coast Guard is now stationed for coastal security and patrol. 

PCG personnel and assets have been deployed throughout the country to assists the AFP and PNP in the peace and security for the 2019 midterm election this Monday, May 13.

Proactive measures have already been lay-out in all ports for exodus of passengers who will be returning to their provinces starting this weekend to vote. Other sea travels will take the advantage to spend long weekend in beaches since Malacanang has declared Monday as a special (non-working) holiday. 

Admiral Elson E Hermogino, Commandant of the PCG has reminded all PCG personnel to remain apolitical in the performance of their duties. He also directed the unit commanders to closely monitor all movement and deployment of personnel and assets which at any instance should be covered by appropriate orders. They are also encouraged to consult and coordinate with the local Commission on Election (COMELEC) officials should any question arises in the course of the deployments.

PCG team and assets are all set in case COMELEC request for assistance in the transport of personnel and materials to inter islands with polling precincts.