16/06/2026
First Igorota US Coast Guard Academy graduate from Sagada meets with Governor Lacwasan
A proud daughter of Sagada, ENS Arlyn P. Bangsoy, paid a courtesy call to Gov. Bonifacio C. Lacwasan Jr. at the Governor’s Mansion on June 10, 2026.
During the visit, ENS Bangsoy shared with the Governor her academic journey, recounting that while she was a first-year student at the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), she was granted a scholarship by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to study at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Connecticut. She subsequently completed the academy’s four-year academic, military, and leadership training program. She graduated from the USCGA Class of 2026, becoming the first Igorota to graduate from the United States Coast Guard Academy. Following her graduation, she was commissioned as an Ensign in the Philippine Coast Guard.
“You have brought pride and honor not only to Sagada but to the entire province of Mountain Province. Your achievement demonstrates that with perseverance, hard work, and humility, our youth can excel on the international stage. We hope that your story will inspire more young people to pursue their dreams for the country,” Governor Lacwasan said.
Meanwhile, during the visit, joining ENS Bangsoy were her parents, Leticia Bangsoy and Johnny Bangsoy. By HMP
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