Terazona named new Coast Guard northern Negros Occidental head
BACOLOD CITY – Commander Jan Terazona has been designated as the new head of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-northern Negros Occidental.
Terazona, deputy commander of Coast Guard District Southern Visayas, replaced classmate Commander Jansen Benjamin during the turnover of command ceremony presided over by Commodore Ludovico Librilla Jr., commander of Coast Guard District Southern Visayas, at the PCG-northern Negros Occidental headquarters in Barangay Banago here on Sunday, Nov. 24.

COMMODORE Ludovico Librilla Jr., commander of Coast Guard District Southern Visayas, presided over the turnover of command of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-northern Negros Occidental, with Commander Jan Terazona (right) as the new commander, replacing Commander Jansen Benjamin (left) at the PCG-northern Negros Occidental headquarters in Barangay Banago, Bacolod City on Sunday, Nov. 24. (Photo courtesy of Coast Guard District Southern Visayas)
Terazona said that he will intensify maritime security and safety in the province.
He added that he will continue Benjamin’s programs as the previous administration was doing well and that he will make room for improvement if necessary.
Terazona said that he will conduct training to enhance the skills of personnel and replicate the guidelines he had implemented during his previous stint as commander of Coast Guard-Iloilo.
He said that Librilla directed him to conduct a substation visit to check the morale of the personnel and identify the vulnerabilities of each area for assessment.
Librilla commended Benjamin for his dedication and service. Benjamin served northern Negros Occidental for four months and he is due for schooling.
Librilla noted the importance of the change in leadership as it serves as a moment to show gratitude for the efforts of the past leadership and to welcome a new leader who is ready to face future challenges.