𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) participated in the opening program of BALIKATAN Exercise 40-25 Integration Training together with the U.S. Coast Guard at NHQ-PCG Function Hall on 25 March 2025.
Commander, Coast Guard Fleet, Commodore Arnaldo Lim PCG, spearheaded the said program and welcomed the Commanding Officer, Port Security Unit 305, Commander John Elkins USCG, and other participants of the said training.
“The PCG’s participation underscores the growing importance of the law enforcement dimension in this partnership, particularly in areas such as humanitarian assistance, maritime safety, and environmental protection,” Commodore Lim PCG highlighted.
“This training enables us to share best practices, organize capabilities and foster professional relationships that will prove vital and actual operations. To our partners from the U.S. Coast Guard, we are grateful for your presence, continued support, and of course for the friendship. Your commitment to this alliance helped elevate the standards of cooperation and capability development between our services,” he added.
For his part, Commander John Elkins USCG, extended his gratitude to the PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan PCG, and to the Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Education and Training, CG-12, Captain Noemie Cayabyab PCG, for the assistance given in the preparation of this undertaking.
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