The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed a team of doctors, nurses, and teachers to Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to improve community welfare and education in the remote area. The team is comprised of a doctor, two doctor assistants, a nurse, two nurse assistants, and at least two educators. They arrived in the island last March 18 and their deployment will last for one month.

Sadongdong, M. (2024, April 1). PCG deploys medical team to Pag-asa Island. Tempo, pp. 1, 2.