The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received resources to augment its assets in protecting the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and bolster its search and rescue missions during calamities.
Joining First Lady and Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Vice Admiral Liza Araneta Marcos, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon witnessed Philippine Red Cross Chairman Dick Gordon turn over the PRC M/V Amazing Grace to PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan.
The M/V Amazing Grace was commissioned by the PRC as the country’s first humanitarian vessel built to provide emergency relief, medical assistance, and disaster response in the Philippines.
Billed as the PRC’s vessel which symbolizes humanitarian aid and maritime resilience, the M/V Amazing Grace was commissioned by the PRC as the country’s first humanitarian vessel built to provide emergency relief, medical assistance, and disaster response in the Philippines.
Dizon described the donation from PRC as an “act of love and respect to the PCG”.
High-speed network provider Starlink and ride-sharing and delivery service Grab Philippines donated 100 units of Starlink Kits and two 8.8-meter Barracuda boats, respectively.
Meanwhile, high-speed network provider Starlink and ride-sharing and delivery service Grab Philippines donated 100 units of Starlink kits and two 8.8-meter Barracuda boats, respectively.
The Starlink kits will provide the PCG network high-speed network connectivity in remote maritime regions to carry out its vital missions, improve coordination during search and rescue operations, and enhance maritime safety activities.
Facilitated by the First Lady, the two 8.8-meter Barracuda boats, on the other hand, will be instrumental in strengthening the PCG’s efforts in coastal patrols, search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and maritime environmental protection.
“Maraming salamat po, Tito Dick [Gordon], sa Red Cross, sa Grab, sa Starlink at sa inyong lahat po; Madam First Lady, thank you for always being there for the Philippine Coast Guard,” Dizon concluded.
