Mindanaotoday.com | 1st joint PCG-PCGA bay watch patrol team launched in MisOr
By: Jan Albert Araña
OPOL, Misamis Oriental – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Northern Mindanao together with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) 1001st Squadron successfully launched the 1st Joint PCG-PCGA Bay Watch Patrol Team in the region at Opol, Misamis Oriental, February 12.
The PCG and PCGA are working together to start and run the Bay Watch Patrol Team. This is because the PCG has heard that people have drowned or were close to drowning in these areas.
“This project will help the community in terms of response. The establishment of this Baywatch team will eventually prevent the incident of drowning,” CG Commander (CDR) Patrick John Cabasag said.
Aside from keeping the public safe, the project also aims to further educate the public, especially beachgoers, on water safety and the beach owner’s responsibilities when it comes to water safety.
Informational leaflets that contain safety precaution instructions will also be handed down by the team to individuals to help enhance their knowledge of water safety.
Meanwhile, the PCGA 1001st Squadron, as a partner of the PCG in the implementation of environmental preservation and maritime safety and rescue, pledges its full support and commitment to the endeavors and mandates of the PCG.
Both PCG and PCGA urge the public to be aware of the safety procedures to avoid drowning or near-drowning incidents. They also encourage the beach owners to strictly follow the coast guard’s rules and regulations and always place an on-duty lifeguard in their respective watch towers to keep their customers safe. (JAKA | PIA-10 | Misamis Oriental)
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