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Filipino scholar graduates with top honors from US Coast Guard Academy

Published May 24, 2025 04:45 pm
Probationary Ensign John Rex Adong Gaviola (left) poses with Rear Admiral Tito Alvin Andal, acting commander of the PCG Coast Guard Education, Training and Doctrine Command (CGETDC), during the United States Coast Guard Academy's (USCGA) 144th commencement exercises in New London, Connecticut, USA on May 21, 2025. Gaviola earned the distinction of magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering as part of the USCGA Class of 2025. (Photo: PCG)
Probationary Ensign John Rex Adong Gaviola (left) poses with Rear Admiral Tito Alvin Andal, acting commander of the PCG Coast Guard Education, Training and Doctrine Command (CGETDC), during the United States Coast Guard Academy's (USCGA) 144th commencement exercises in New London, Connecticut, USA on May 21, 2025. Gaviola earned the distinction of magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering as part of the USCGA Class of 2025. (Photo: PCG)

A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) scholar finished studies at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) with flying honors recently and will return to the Philippines to serve, armed with the skills and knowledge he learned from the prestigious learning institution abroad.

Probationary Ensign John Rex Adong Gaviola earned the distinction of magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering as part of the USCGA Class of 2025.

Gaviola marched alongside 262 graduates during the USCGA’s 144th commencement exercises held in New London, Connecticut, USA last May 21.

The ceremony was graced by US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and US Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant, Admiral Kevin Lunday.

Meanwhile, Rear Admiral Tito Alvin Andal, acting commander of the PCG Coast Guard Education, Training and Doctrine Command (CGETDC), accompanied Gaviola and his family during the ceremony.

Gaviola, who hails from Cavite, has been a scholar under the PCG’s International Cadetship Program since 2021. He graduated from the Philippine Science High School Main Campus with honors in 2021.

Together with another Filipino cadet, he was selected from a pool of 111 applicants for the international scholarship program.

“Upon his return to the Philippines, P/ENS Gaviola will be commissioned into the Coast Guard service with the rank of Ensign,” the PCG said.

Gaviola will deliver at least eight years of continuous active service with the PCG after his graduation.

The PCG congratulated Gaviola and hopes that he will be an excellent Coast Guard officer in the future.

Further, the PCG said that President Marcos Jr. supports career development and capacity-building programs of coast guardians towards becoming efficient public servants of the Filipino nation. 

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