President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reminded the PCG to always be ready and aware in guarding the country’s boundaries. | DYGalvezINQ
Marcos noted that many duties that once belong to the Navy have been transferred to the PCG, which expands from their primary role of search and rescue and patrolling the boundaries.
“The reason for this is very simple. We do that so that we will not raise the tensions by putting in units and assets of the Philippine military into the area. At because sinasabi natin these are not military vessels, they are Coast Guard,” he said. “But as many of the incidents have started to show over the past few years, that mission has become more, shall we say, intense. Now you are expected to defend not only the coastline, but to defend our nationals,” the President added.
Due to PCG’s mission, Marcos said his administration has continued to upgrade the agency’s capabilities, facilities, and equipment. “This is something that is critical to the safety of the citizens of the Philippines. It is critical in the defense of the Republic. It is critical to the defense of our territory,” he said.
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