PH, US Coast Guard finishes month-long training series to strengthen maritime law enforcement
Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have completed training courses facilitated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) instructors to strengthen maritime law enforcement in the country.
The PCG personnel have completed the training series, which includes the Boarding Officer Course, Outboard Motor Maintenance training, and Small Boat Operations event from March 8 to May 14.

“ focused on developing the capability of prospective PCG instructors who can plan and conduct similar courses in the future,” the US Embassy said in a statement.
The theoretical phase of the month-long training was conducted at the Outboard Motor Center of Excellence located in Balagtas, Bulacan, while the practical phase was held at the Coast Guard Surface Support Force (CGSSF) Headquarters in Port Area, Manila.
The training series also highlighted the Coast Guard personnel’s ability to continue critical training activities while maintaining operational priorities and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response commitments.


The PCG said the initiative was made successful in collaboration with the Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the US Embassy and the USCG Mobile Training Team.
"These events showcased the enduring bilateral efforts to enhance PCG’s operational capability and strengthen the USCG-PCG partnership. The series will be followed by an advanced instructional training later in 2021,” the US embassy added.