PCG: Commodore Joel S Garcia PCG Ph.D., H.D, Al-Haj, Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine Coast Guard graced the shakedown ceremony of newly promoted Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) this afternoon, May 5 at the Headquarters Philippine Coast Guard.

Senior Chief Petty Officer Marzo J Adones PCG of the Coast Guard District South Western Mindanao was the most senior promotee among 49 newly CPOs. 

Said activity was also attended by First Master Chief Petty Officer (FMCPO) Fernando R Umandap PCG, Command Master Chief and other senior and junior officers and non-officers of the PCG.