The United States has turned over to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) a P250-million facility in Bulacan province that will help enhance its capability to address maritime challenges by training its personnel on navigation, law enforcement, and ship maintenance. PCG deputy commandant for administration Vice Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan and US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson led the ceremonial turnover and blessing of the facility at the PCG’s Fleet Training Center of Excellence in Balagtas, Bulacan, on Monday. “The building serves as an important instrument for the enhancement of the capabilities of our sailors, which will fortify the PCG’s mandate,” Gavan said.

Mangosing, F., Lazaro, J., & Gascon, M. (2023, September 13). PCG gets ₱250-M training facility from US gov't. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A3.