CGOC Alab Magat Class 20 Inc

Happy 10 years in the service, mates!

MARSLEC JUNIOR OFFICER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT

LT Cyril Pearl P. Castroverde, PCG stands as one of the most decorated and trailblazing women in the Philippine Coast Guard—proving that leadership, courage, and excellence know no gender.

Her career is marked by pioneering assignments: the first Commanding Officer of the Maritime Safety Services Unit – South Western Mindanao, Assistant Superintendent of the Special Operations School, and Deputy Commander of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group—an elite and male-dominated field. Today, she serves as the Acting Deputy Commander of the Coast Guard CBRN Force, leading efforts to address highly specialized security threats.

Beyond operations, LT Castroverde has become a champion of education and international cooperation. She completed the prestigious Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course, Combat Medic Course, advanced CBRN training, and international programs such as the Boarding Officers Course at the U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. At NAVSCIATTS in Mississippi, she graduated with distinction as Honor Graduate on Instructor Development Course, excelling among students from seven countries.

Her expertise has taken her to the global stage—representing the Philippines in Vietnam, Thailand, and the United States, and serving as the only female PCG instructor in international boarding officer courses under the Southeast Asia Training Team (SEATT). Her role was instrumental in Vietnam’s Women in Maritime Law Enforcement Initiative, inspiring female officers to rise in a field long dominated by men.

She has also played vital roles in national security and crisis planning, contributing to multilateral exercises like Tempest Wind 2024, the Whole-of-Government Crisis Response SME Exchange, and Kamandag exercises with international partners.

For her outstanding service, she has received numerous awards, including the Coast Guard Outstanding Achievement Award, Coast Guard Superior Achievement Medal and Ribbon, Coast Guard Bronze Cross Medal and Ribbon, and was named CGSOF Staff Officer of the Year (2022).

As a decorated officer, mentor, and devoted mother, LT Castroverde’s journey is proof that when women rise, we all rise—inspiring future generations to break barriers and take their rightful place in maritime security and defense.

A snappy salute to LT DINA MAE B HERRERA PCG for graduating Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership not only with High Honors but also with the prestigious Leader Impact Award at IGSL International Graduate School of Leadership.

Your CGOC Alab Magat Class 20 is rejoicing with you in this achievement.

CGOC CLASS 20’s FIRST CHECK OUT PILOT

CGOC Class 20-2015 proudly congratulates LT PATRICK JAY F CASTILLA PCG for successfully passing his Pilot Qualification Course checkride and officially checked-out as First Pilot of the PCG H145 Helicopter.

Hailing from San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, he completed his education at PATTS College of Aeronautics with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology. LT CASTILLA PCG is also a graduate of Masters in Public Administration specializing in Government and Airport Administration at PHILSCA.

He became a member of Coast Guard Officer’s Course (CGOC) “Alab Magat” Class 20-2015 and underwent his Basic Helicopter Pilot Course and became a member of BHPT Class 02-2018 “Mario Brothers”.

According to LT CASTILLA PCG, “This humble achievement will always be one of my most treasured events and inspirations. Above all, I am grateful to our All-Powerful God for his incalculable blessings and for giving me the courage and strength to accomplish my goals. Flying takes hard work, dedication, and a love for flying. To succeed, keep learning, stay focused, and be ready to adapt. Surround yourself with supportive people and never give up on your goals.”

During the Press Briefing at Provincial Election Monitoring Action Center, Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office yesterday, 12 May 2025, LT MARIONNE ABIGAIL F ENOPIA, Station Commander of CGS Negros Oriental, reported zero incidents and the deployment of PCG personnel in 85 polling precints in coastal areas in partnership with the police and in ports for passenger help desk.