Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Maritime Safety Services, CG-8

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒! 🎖️✨
The Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Maritime Safety Services, CG-8, under the leadership of CAPT JOMARK U ANGUE PCG, proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to the following Non-Officers for their well-earned promotions. 👏⚓

This significant milestone is a reflection of your hard work, dedication, and professionalism. It highlights the discipline and perseverance you have shown throughout your service—qualities that embody the highest ideals of the Philippine Coast Guard.

Your achievement does not only mark personal success but also strengthens the legacy of excellence within CG-8. Each promotion is a reminder that growth in rank is matched by a greater responsibility to serve with integrity, uphold safety, and inspire others to do the same.

May this new chapter in your careers motivate you to continue striving for excellence and to further contribute to the mission of ensuring safe, secure, and efficient maritime operations for our nation. 🇵🇭

Bravo Zulu to our newly promoted PCG Non-Officers! 🌟🙌

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)'s Office of the Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Maritime Safety Services (CG-8), under the leadership of CAPT JOMARK U ANGUE PCG, successfully conducted its CG-8 Sportsfest on 10 July 2025, a one-day event filled with enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and unity among personnel.

This initiative aimed to strengthen camaraderie, promote physical wellness, and enhance teamwork within the unit—reflecting CG-8’s commitment not only to maritime safety services but also to the holistic development of its officers, non-officers, and non-uniformed personnel.

The event featured various team-building games and sports activities that highlighted the values of discipline, cooperation, and resilience, which are essential both on the field and in the fulfillment of CG-8’s mission.

Through this Sportsfest, CG-8 continues to promote a culture of wellness, inclusivity, and esprit de corps—anchored in the PCG's core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)'s Office of the Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Maritime Safety Services (CG-8) under the leadership of CAPT JOMARK U ANGUE PCG, successfully concluded a three-day Troop Information and Education (TI&E) activity from April 28, 2025 to April 30, 2025, held at Villa Excellance Beach Resort, Tanza, Cavite. This initiative reflects CG-8’s unwavering commitment to advancing maritime safety services while also ensuring the well-being, inclusivity, and empowerment of its personnel.

Day 1: Annual Planning Performance Review and Organizational Assessment (APPROA)
The first day of the TI&E was dedicated to the conduct of the Annual Planning Performance Review and Organizational Assessment (APPROA). This comprehensive review enabled CG-8 officers, Non-Officers, and Non-Uniformed Personnel to critically evaluate the accomplishments and challenges encountered over the past year. Through collaborative discussions and strategic analysis, the participants identified key areas for improvement and set clear, measurable targets aligned with the vision and mission of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

This activity also served as a platform for strengthening unity within the office, promoting transparency in operations, and reaffirming CG-8’s commitment to the PCG's core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty. The assessment was guided by the principles of accountability, performance excellence, and the continuous enhancement of maritime safety services.

Days 2 and 3: Gender and Development (GAD) Activities
The second and third days of the TI&E focused on Gender and Development (GAD), reinforcing CG-8’s role in advocating gender sensitivity, equality, and legal literacy within the organization. A series of lectures, interactive sessions, and workshops were conducted to deepen understanding and compliance with key national laws and policies concerning gender and family rights, including:

The Solo Parent Act

The Magna Carta of Women

The Anti-Sexual Harassment Law (RA 7877)

The Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313)

The Anti-Rape Law (RA 8353)

The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act (RA 10354)

These sessions were facilitated by subject matter experts and resource persons with extensive experience in gender rights advocacy and policy implementation. The discussions emphasized the importance of creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment that supports the holistic development of all PCG personnel—regardless of gender or personal circumstance.

Through these GAD initiatives, CG-8 reaffirmed its dedication to promoting awareness on gender-related issues, preventing workplace harassment and discrimination, and fostering a culture that recognizes the vital role of every member in nation-building and maritime governance.

Moving Forward
This 3-day activity not only fulfilled its goal of informing and educating the CG-8 team but also served as a venue for reflection, empowerment, and unity. By integrating organizational development with social responsibility and legal education, the Office of the Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Maritime Safety Services continues to uphold the highest standards of service, discipline, and inclusiveness.
🇵🇭