Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement and Response Group STL

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"Save Our Seas: A Collaborative Effort for Oil Spill Prevention and Mitigation"

15-17 October 2024, the Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement and Response Group Southern Tagalog led by LTJG Gerna Rogena SB Sondia PCG, spearheaded the conduct of the Oil Spill Awareness and Emergency Response Training (OSAERT) to the members of emergency response team of the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (SLTEC) held at SLTEC, Calaca, Batangas.

This will provide them with the essential knowledge and skills in oil handling, spill prevention, containment, and recovery to ensure an effective and efficient response to an oil spill incident.

Oil spill awareness and emergency response training are critical for effective stakeholder collaboration. By involving local communities, government agencies, and companies we can improve readiness and ensure a coordinated response to oil spills. We can share knowledge, resources, and best practices to protect the environment and public safety.

𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐆, 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐏 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒
𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: As part of the 25th National Maritime Week celebration, the Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog conducted a coastal clean-up along a 10-kilometer stretch in Barangay Dela Paz Proper and Barangay Dela Paz Pulot Aplaya, Batangas City, collecting 147 sacks of primarily plastic waste.
Various government agencies, maritime stakeholders, and civilian volunteers participated in this impactful activity, including:
Government Agencies
•BFP R4A TAYSAN BATANGAS
•MARPSTA BATANGAS
•CENRO BATANGAS
•PDRRMO BATANGAS
•PNP 4A MARIG
•59TH INFANTRY BATTALION PA
•BFP PROVINCIAL OFFICE
•BPPO Batangas POLICE PROVINCIAL Office
Maritime Stakeholders
•Montenegro Shipping Lines
•JG SUMMIT PETROCHEMICALS CORP
•STARLITE FERRIES INC
•MARINA
Civilian Volunteers
•Brgy. Dela Paz Proper Residents
•Brgy. Dela Paz Pulot Aplaya Residents
•509th ,511th, 516th and 519th PCGA Squadrons
Coastal clean-ups like this play a crucial role in Marine Environmental Protection, reducing pollution, protecting marine life, and promoting community involvement. This initiative also highlighted women’s empowerment, with women from various organizations taking active roles in the clean-up. Their participation promoted leadership, inspiring women to become advocates for the environment and role models for both environmental stewardship and gender equality.
Marine environmental protection is a shared responsibility. Together, we can make a lasting impact and move toward a plastic-free environment!

𝐏𝐂𝐆, 𝐏𝐂𝐆𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐎, 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐒
𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: In celebration of National Maritime Week 2024, the Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog (CGDSTL) successfully carried out a series of eco-friendly activities at Lawas Seaside, Barangay Olo-Olo, Lobo, Batangas, on 27 September 2024.
The initiative was carried out in collaboration with 511th PCGA Squadron and Soroptomist International Batangas Downtown, and was attended by the Municipal Police Station Lobo, along with barangay officials and residents of Barangay Lobo.
These initiatives focused on maritime conservation and environmental sustainability which included the Scubasurero operation (a specialized underwater clean-up effort), and installation of artificial coral reefs.
The installed artificial reefs are designed to replicate natural marine habitats, fostering coral growth and providing safe habitat for various fish species. This project aims to rehabilitate damaged coral areas, enhance fish populations, and promote eco-tourism in the region.
This collaborative effort highlights the growing recognition of the importance of protecting and restoring marine habitats for the benefit of both the environment and coastal communities.
Together, we can build and restore a sustainable marine environment for future generations.
Photos courtesy by: Apprentice Seaman Marqueses PCG/PIO-STL, Soroptemist International Batangas Downtown

"Conservation: Our Sea-rious Commitment 🌊"

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: Sa pagdiriwang ng ika-123 anibersaryo ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), ang Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog (CGDSTL), Coast Guard Station Batangas (CGSB), Coast Guard Sub-Station Batangas (CGSSB) at Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) ay aktibong nakilahok sa isang coastal clean-up activity sa Brgy. Simlong, Batangas City ngayon ika-21 Septyembre 2024.

Sa pangunguna ng JG Summit Olefins Corporation at Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement and Response Group Southern Tagalog (MEP ERG STL), ang nasabing inisyatibo ay nakakolekta ng mahigit 1,460 kilo basura. Ang mga ito ay kinabibilangan ng plastic, styrofoam, at iba pang mga kalat na nakakapinsala sa ating karagatan at mga ekosistema.

🌊✨ Transforming Communities Together! ✨🌊

On August 14, 2024, a powerful collaboration took place at Barangay San Agapito, Isla Verde. MEP ERG-STL, MSI Gru STL, MEP ERU Batangas, CGDSTL D9, and CGSS Isla Verde joined forces for a day dedicated to environmental care and community support!

The event featured:
📚 Engaging Lecture on Solid Waste Management – Empowering locals with knowledge!
🌿 Coastal Clean-Up – Working together to keep our shores pristine.
🔍 MEP Surveillance – Ensuring sustainable practices.
🗑️ Donation of Garbage Bins – Making waste management easier and more efficient.

With 40 participants, including Barangay Officials and Bantay Dagat volunteers, the initiative showcased our collective commitment to a cleaner, greener Isla Verde.

Thank you to everyone who took part and made a difference! 💪🌍

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: Ang Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ay nagpapahayag ng taos-pusong pasasalamat sa mga komunidad ng Nasugbu, Lian, at Calatagan sa Batangas, gayundin sa Lubang sa Occidental Mindoro, para sa kanilang walang sawang suporta at pagsisikap sa paglikha ng mga indigenous oil spill booms na gawa sa bunot ng niyog. Ang mga ito ay magsisilbing alternatibong estratehiya upang mabawasan ang epekto ng anumang oil spill sa bahagi ng Southern Tagalog.

Ang CGSS Nasugbu at Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement and Response Group-Southern Tagalog (MEP ERG-STL) ay nagsagawa ng information and education campaign sa munisipalidad ng Nasugbu, Batangas upang magbigay ng kaalaman sa mga lokal na residente at mga kinauukulang katuwang.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Total of 52 personnel successfully completed the two-day Oil Spill Response and Awareness Seminar designed to enhance their skills and knowledge in handling oil spill incidents at Headquarters Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog (CGDSTL), Brgy Sta Clara, Batangas City on 01-02 August 2024.

The seminar was led by CG LTJG GERNA ROGENA SB SONDIA and experts from the Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement and Response Group-Southern Tagalog (MEP ERG STL), provided in-depth presentations and hands-on exercises, ensuring that participants gained practical experience in managing oil spill situations.