The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Northwestern Luzon has celebrated its 38th Founding Anniversary with PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Leopoldo V Laroya at Poro Point, City of San Fernando, La Union yesterday, 28 January 2022.

The conferment of the following awards to the district’s units and personnel in recognition of their invaluable service was the highlight of the said celebration:

1. Station of the Year: Coast Guard Station La Union headed by CG Captain Noriel P Ramos

2. Sub-Station of the Year: Coast Guard Sub-Station Infanta headed by CG PO1 Rolly De Guzman

3. Coast Guard Non-Officer of the Year: CG PO2 Julius C Guray

4. Lighthouse Keeper of the Year: Administrative Aide 1 Danilo Fajardo

5. Non-Uniformed Personnel of the Year: Ms. Chizet S San Andres

Partner stakeholders and organizations that contributed to the accomplishment of the district’s functions were also accorded plaques of recognition and appreciation.

1. Hon. Pablo Ortega – Congressman, San Fernando, La Union

2. Hon. Francisco Emmanuel Ortega III – Governor, Province of La Union

3. Hon. Hermenegildo Gualberto – City Mayor, San Fernando, La Union

4. Hon. Edward Quilala – Municipal Mayor, Currimao, Ilocos, Norte

5. Hon. Rafael Ralph Benemerito II – Municipal Mayor, Pagudpud, Ilocos, Norte

6. Hon. Philip Caesar Crispino – Municipal Mayor, Caba, La Union

7. Hon. Arturo Valdriz – Municipal Mayor, San Juan, La Union

8. Hon. Ericson Singson M.D. – Municipal Mayor, Candon City, Ilocos Sur

9. Hon. Ray Elaydo II – Municipal Mayor, San Esteban, Ilocos Sur

10. Hon. Brigido Camarillo Jr. – Municipal Mayor, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur

11. Hon. Edgar Rapanut CPA - Municipal Mayor, Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur

12. Hon. Edgardo Cobangbang II - Municipal Mayo, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur

13. Hon. Marvin Martinez - Municipal Mayor, Infanta, Pangasinan

14. Captain Francisco Tagamolila Jr PN (GSC) – Commander, Naval Forces, Northern Luzon

15. Rosario Segundina Gaerlan – OIC-Regional Director, BFAR Regional Fisheries Office 1

16. Eugene Cabrera, CESO V – Regional Director, Office of Civil Defense, R1

17. Engr. Marieta Odicta – Philippine Ports Authority / PMO Region 1

18. Aurellano Rulloda III – Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer, La Union

19. Hon. Grace Singson – City Administrator, LGU of Candon City, Ilocos Sur

20. Engr. Antonio Mati, Jr. – City Engineer, LGU of Candon City, Ilocos Sur

21. Engr. Florante Galang – CDRRMO, LGU of Candon City, Ilocos Sur

22. AUX Commo Ramon Ortega PCGA – Director, Auxiliary District

23. AUX Commo Lourdes Calacal PCGA – Deputy Director, Auxiliary District for Administration

24. AUX Capt Alfredo Ortega PCGA – Squadron Director, 704th Auxiliary Squadron

25. Mr. Genaro Cacho – Barangay Captain, Pasungol Santa, Ilocos Sur

26. Mr. Efren Fajardo – Punong Barangay

27. Ms. Adeline Ramos – Manager, Landbank, San Fernando, La Union

28. Mr. Niño Gadingan – Individual, Candon City, Ilocos Sur

29. AUX Cdr Paul Asterio Cabasal PCGA – Director, 702nd Auxiliary Squadron, Ilocos Sur

30. Engr. Hernane Balinas Jr – Director, Business Development GIGAMARE Inc.

31. Atty. Monday Samson – Regional Director, NAPOLCOM

32. Capt Antonio Kho – Operations Manager, OMNICO Natural Resources Inc.

33. Mr. Eduardo Posadas MD, MPM - Provincial Health Officer II

34. Dr. Eduardo Badua, MD, FPSP – Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center

35. Mr. Ignacio Richie Balicanta IV – President, He Sha Prime and Gravel Aggregates Phils. Inc

36. Mr. Michael Chan – PDRRMC Officer, Ilocos Sur

37. Mr. Joselito Cruz – Sales Manager, Philcement Corporation

38. Mr. Kevin Klein Agoo – Ciasi Pasuquin Chapter Adviser

39. Mr. Renato Balderas – MENRO – Agoo

40. Ms. Behilda Miana – Fishery Coordinator, Municipality of Aringay, La Union

41. Mr. Samson Villarosa – LDRRMO Aringay

42. Mr. Andres Ninobla Jr. – Bantay Dagat Aringay

43. Mr. Arnulfo Eslao – President, Fisherfolks of Municipality of Sto. Tomas, La Union

44. Ms. Maricris Milanes – OIC, Audit Team Leader, Commission of Audit

45. Ms. Dolly Cristita Lingbaon – Regional Supervising Auditor, Commission of Audit

46. Mr. Cesar Gavina – Chief Treasury, Operations Officer II, Bureau of Treasury - Region 1

47. Mr. Mark Chester Rey – Terminal Operation Supervisor

48. Mr. Valmar Valdez – Environment Management Specialist, City of San Fernando, La Union

49. Mrs. Marlene Corpuz – Seahawks 12 Fishing Services, San Esteban, Ilocos Sur

50. Ms. Keith Lynn Sison – Organizer, team LUcal

51. Engr. Decson Galvez

52. Mrs. Beverly Kim

53. Mrs Crisanta Aurora Gallardo

54. Mr. Nereo Daproza

During his speech, CG Admiral Laroya commended the PCG District Northwestern Luzon headed by its Commander, CG Commodore Inocencio C Rosario Jr for its successful thrust in responding to various maritime situations, challenges, adversities in the northern part of the archipelago. He also recognized them for becoming the sentinel in securing the country’s maritime domain in the northwestern part of the country which gives pride to the whole PCG organization and also intensifies the presence of the government, especially in far-flung areas.

“To the committed and dedicated men and women of the PCG District Northwestern Luzon, your teamwork is a proof of resiliency. At times you may have been bombarded with work but with the help of one another, you are able to contribute to the success of our organization. I am in high hopes that you will continue to assist one another and bridge gaps among yourselves. Now, I urge you to continue serving the people without hesitation and reservation,” CG Admiral Laroya expressed.

Coast Guard flag rank officers who also attended the event included PCG Deputy Commandant for Operations, CG Vice Admiral Eduardo D Fabricante; Commander of the Maritime Safety Services Command, CG Vice Admiral Artemio M Abu; Commander of the Marine Environmental Protection Command, CG Vice Admiral Rolando Lizor N Punzalan; Commander of the Coast Guard Inspector General and Internal Affairs Service, CG Rear Admiral Christopher T Villacorte; Commander of the Coast Guard Weapons, Communications, Electronics, and Information System Command, CG Rear Admiral Charlie Q Rances; Chief of Coast Guard Staff, CG Commodore Ferdinan B Picar; Commander of the Coast Guard Intelligence Force, CG Commodore Allen J Dalangin; Commander of the Special Operations Force, CG Commodore Edgardo T Hernando; and Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Community Relations Service (CG-7), CG Commodore Glenda T Pereyra (DSC).

CG Admiral Laroya's spouse, Mrs. Rowena S. Laroya, other PCG officers, PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) members, and local officials also supported the said celebration.

[Photos by CG PO2 Dandy V Quiacos of the Coast Guard Public Affairs]