The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to build additional stations and sub-stations in Malimono and Socorro in Surigao del Norte in a bid to strengthen maritime law enforcement in the area.
The construction of an additional station, according to the PCG statement, was made possible after the municipality of Malimono donated a 250 square-meter land area located in Punta Beach, Barangay Tinago, Malimono, Surigao del Norte.

PCG Station Surigao del Norte Commander Elaine Pangilinan and Malimono Mayor Wallace Sinaca have signed the deed of donation on March 17.
Meanwhile, Pamosaingan Barangay Captain Leo Faron has approved the Coast Guard’s utilization of a 350-square-meter lot located in Purok 5, Barangay Pamosaingan, Socorro, Surigao del Norte.

PCG District Northeastern Mindanao Commodore Inocencio C Rosario Jr. and Faron have signed the deed of donation on March 12.
The Coast Guard said the construction of additional stations will govern and protect the waters of Caraga region.
“The expansion of Coast Guard presence in Surigao del Norte will further enhance maritime law enforcement, maritime security, maritime safety, maritime search and rescue, and marine environmental protection in the Caraga region,” the PCG said in a statement.