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1450 PCG draftees take oath to undergo training; largest number in recent history

Published Sep 12, 2022 11:43 am

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) facilitated Monday, Sept. 12, the oath-taking of 1,450 individuals who will undergo intense training to be part of the organization.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) facilitated the oath-taking of 1,450 individuals who will undergo intense training to be part of the organization at the Coast Guard Fleet Parade Ground in Port Area, Manila on Sept 12, 2022. Accordingly, this is the single biggest number of PCG draftees in recent years. (Photo by PCG)

Adm. Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, led the ceremony at the Coast Guard Fleet Parade Ground in Port Area, Manila in what was deemed as the single-biggest oath-taking of trainees for enlistment in the recent history of the PCG.

“To say that being a coast guard is tough would be a huge understatement. There are days when duty demands you to be weeks or even months away from your loved ones. When disaster strikes, we are first on the scene. While others run away from maritime threats, we charge ahead to address them. Work can be physically and mentally exhausting. But the toughest part is having to put your life on the line, in order to save another,” Abu told the draftees in a speech.

“Needless to say, being a coast guard isn't for everyone. It's for those with a brave soul and a mind of steel, but at the same time possess a tender heart. It is for those who truly love the country and are genuinely committed to public service,” he added.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) facilitated the oath-taking of 1,450 individuals who will undergo intense training to be part of the organization at the Coast Guard Fleet Parade Ground in Port Area, Manila on Sept 12, 2022. Accordingly, this is the single biggest number of PCG draftees in recent years. (Photo by PCG)

The draftees are consisted of 1,283 males (88 percent) and 167 females (12 percent) who passed the initial selection process.

They need to undergo physical training such as military exercises and drills, lectures, and training on PCG traditions and mandates. These will be conducted in different PCG training centers nationwide including Taguig, La Union, and Zamboanga among others.

The start of the training is tentatively set on Oct. 10 and it will last for six months.

“The training to become official PCG enlisted personnel will be arduous as it is meant to bring out the soldiers among civilian trainees. You will be busy following orders, performing one task after another. Days will be long, and your tenacity will be put to the test. You may even find yourself being pushed to your limits. But I hope you will not break,” Abu said, giving a glimpse of what the draftees’ lives would look like in the coming months.

Adm. Artemio Abu, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, facilitates the oath-taking of 1,450 individuals who will undergo intense training to be part of the organization at the Coast Guard Fleet Parade Ground in Port Area, Manila on Sept 12, 2022. Accordingly, this is the single biggest number of PCG draftees in recent years. (Photo by PCG)

Once the draftees hurdle the obstacles, they will officially be enlisted into the PCG force and deployed in different Coast Guard stations to perform their mandates. So far, the PCG has a total strength of 22,380 personnel: 2,647 are officers and 19,733 are non-officers.

Abu encouraged the draftees to remain strong and remember the reason why they decided to join the PCG especially in times of great difficulties so they wouldn’t give up.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) facilitated the oath-taking of 1,450 individuals who will undergo intense training to be part of the organization at the Coast Guard Fleet Parade Ground in Port Area, Manila on Sept 12, 2022. Accordingly, this is the single biggest number of PCG draftees in recent years. (Photo by PCG)

“Our members are not linked by blood, but bound by a common mission to save lives, ensure safe maritime transport, and secure the Philippine maritime jurisdiction,” Abu said.

“Thank you for choosing to be one with our noble cause. You have my respect,” he added.

The large-scale recruitment of the PCG is part of its comprehensive modernization program as it is poised to acquire more modern vessels, air assets, and other equipment.

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