CITY OF TAGUM, DAVAO DEL NORTE, Ocotber 17, 2013 (PIA) — Members of the city’s rescue team, Bantay Dagat forces, and some employees of the local government will soon become enlisted as members of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA).
This after Mayor Allan L. Rellon signified his commitment to support the application of some of the local government employees to the PCGA during the orientation last October 15, 2013, attended by the personnel from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, members of the Bantay Dagat and employees from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office and the City Information Office.
The orientation was conducted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary District Southeastern Mindanao led by District Director Commodore Beethoven Sur and Deputy Director for Administration Efren Elbanbuena, who is also the regional director of the Philippine Information Agency.
The Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian support group of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) under the Development of Transportation and Communication (DOTC). The Coast Guard Auxiliary assists the PCG in the enforcement of maritime laws at seas.
The local chief executive cited that it is timely that the personnel of the local government, especially those tasked in disaster quick response teams and those guarding the coastal areas, be part of the civilian support group of the Coast Guard.
The PCGA is mandated under Republic Act 993 or the Philippine Coast Guard Act.
The PCGA is involved in the assisted enforcement of maritime laws in the country, especially the promotion of Maritime Safety. It is also involved in maritime search and rescue (SAR) missions, as well as the protection of the marine environment. (Louie Lapat of CIO Tagum)
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