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House Speaker joins Marcos at Philippine Coast Guard's 125th anniversary
Speaker Faustino Dy III attended the Philippine Coast Guard's founding anniversary celebration alongside President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who reiterated the administration's commitment to bolstering the agency's maritime capabilities.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA – House Speaker Faustino G. Dy III joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday for the Philippine Coast Guard's 125th founding anniversary ceremony held at the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal in Manila.
During the commemoration, President Marcos reaffirmed the administration's dedication to strengthening the PCG's operational capacity and resources as the country navigates increasingly complex maritime challenges in the region.
Speaker Dy's attendance underscored legislative support for government initiatives aimed at enhancing the coast guard's role in protecting Philippine waters and maritime interests. The House has backed several reform measures to bolster the agency's modernization efforts.
The anniversary milestone reflects the PCG's 125 years of service in safeguarding the nation's coastal waters and maritime domain. The agency plays a critical role in maritime security, disaster response, and law enforcement operations across Philippine territorial waters.
Photo: The Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua arrives at the Port Area, Manila, February 2022. Philippine Coast Guard via Wikimedia Commons (public domain).