CG Nursing Service Sub-Unit Southwestern Mindanao

EMPOWERING FRONTLINE PERSONNEL THROUGH BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING

The Coast Guard Nursing Service Sub-Unit Southwestern Mindanao successfully facilitated a Basic Life Support (BLS) Training for the personnel of the Marine Environmental Protection Enforcement and Response Group Southwestern Mindanao (MEPERG-SWM) on 25–26 March 2026 at the Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao (CGDSWM) Annex, Bagong Calarian, Zamboanga City.

The training aimed to improve participants emergency response skills by teaching essential life-saving techniques, including CPR, AED use, and management of airway obstruction. It combined lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on simulations to strengthen practical understanding.

The NSSU–SWM continues to uphold its commitment to safety, operational readiness, and the delivery of life-saving interventions in support of maritime operations.

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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES

The Coast Guard Nursing Service Sub-Unit Southwestern Mindanao successfully conducted a Basic Life Support (BLS) Training to the personnel of the Coast Guard Human Resources Management Unit Southwestern Mindanao (HRMU-SWM), Coast Guard Finance Unit Southwestern Mindanao (FSU-SWM), and Civil Relations Group Southwestern Mindanao (CRG-SWM) held on 10–11 March 2026 at the Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao (CGDSWM) Annex, Bagong Calarian, Zamboanga City.

The activity aimed to enhance personnel competence in responding to medical emergencies by providing essential life-saving knowledge and skills. The training included CPR, proper use of the AED, and management of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on simulations to improve practical skills and emergency preparedness.

The NSSU SWM steadfastly promotes safety, operational preparedness, and lifesaving capability for maritime missions.

-SWM

𝐄𝐍𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

The Coast Guard Nursing Service Sub-Unit Southwestern Mindanao successfully conducted Basic Life Support (BLS) Training to the personnel of Coast Guard Medical Station Southwestern Mindanao (MEDS-SWM) and Coast Guard Logistics and Finance Management Center Southwestern Mindanao (LFMC-SWM) from 03–06 March 2026 at Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao (CGDSWM) Annex in Bagong Calarian, Zamboanga City.

The activity aimed to strengthen the personnel ability to respond to medical emergencies by providing them with essential life-saving knowledge and skills. The training covered Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), proper use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and management of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO). Through lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on simulations, participants gained valuable experience in delivering timely and effective emergency care.

This initiative reflects the Philippine Coast Guard’s continuous commitment to protecting lives, ensuring maritime safety, and maintaining a high level of operational readiness among its personnel.

-SWM

𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑪𝑮𝑵𝑺!
Happy Birthday, 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗟 𝗟 𝗚𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗖𝗚!

The Coast Guard Nursing Service proudly greets our Commandant, ADMIRAL RONNIE GIL L GAVAN PCG, on his special day. Thank you for your inspiring leadership and steadfast dedication to service. May you be blessed with continued strength, good health, and success as you lead with integrity and excellence.

Happy Birthday, Sir!

The Coast Guard Nursing Service – Southwestern Mindanao, and Coast Guard Nursing Service RTC Zamboanga together with the Coast Guard Medical Station – Southwestern Mindanao rendered necessary medical assistance to the victims and survivors of the incident involving the sunken M/V Trisha Kerstin 3.

Rescue operations were carried out relentlessly, providing immediate medical care to survivors, while subsequent operations involved the recovery of those who tragically lost their lives. Throughout the entire operation, the team consistently demonstrated compassion, and efficiency, ensuring the continuous delivery of essential services to those in need.

In addition, the team also assisted in transporting stranded individuals and delivering essential relief supplies to the victims of the fire incident in Bongao Tawi-Tawi, further extending humanitarian support to affected communities.

-SWM
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𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: The Philippine Coast Guard achieved another significant milestone with the Joint Inauguration of the PCG Animal Bite Treatment Center (PCG-ABTC), PCG Screening Drug Testing Laboratory, and PCG Diabetes Wellness Center on 09 December 2025 at 53 M.L. Quezon St., New Lower Bicutan, Taguig City.

The ceremony was led by ADMIRAL RONNIE GIL L GAVAN PCG, Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard, together with COMMODORE LYSAMYRA MARIE N GAVAN PCG, The Chief Nurse, Philippine Coast Guard. Also present were REAR ADMIRAL ALLEN J DALANGIN PCG, Coast Guard Health Service Administrator, who expressed strong support for the continuous enhancement of PCG’s healthcare capabilities.

The establishment of these facilities marks a major advancement in the PCG’s medical capability. The PCG Animal Bite Treatment Center will provide timely, lifesaving rabies management, especially crucial for PCG K9 unit personnel and those deployed in high-risk environments. The PCG Screening Drug Testing Laboratory strengthens the organization’s commitment to discipline, integrity, and operational preparedness through efficient and reliable testing services. Meanwhile, the Diabetes Wellness Center promotes early detection, lifestyle management, and continuous monitoring to support the long-term health of PCG personnel.

With these new healthcare facilities in place, the PCG continues to elevate its support systems, ensuring that every personnel remains protected, healthy, and mission-ready as they fulfill their duty to serve the nation.

[Photos by: SN2 Sumer PCG/CGPAS and ASN Alcaide PCG/CGNS]

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: On 06 November 2025, the 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗖𝗚𝗡𝗦) celebrated its 𝟴ᵗʰ 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 with the theme “𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: 𝟴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲” held at the National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila.

The momentous occasion was graced by 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗔𝗥 𝗬𝗕𝗔Ñ𝗘𝗭, 𝗣𝗖𝗚 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱, and 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗬𝗥𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘 𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗖𝗚, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, 𝗣𝗖𝗚. The event highlighted CGNS’s unwavering dedication to professional growth, compassionate service, and its vital role in advancing maritime healthcare within the organization.

As part of the celebration, awards of recognition were conferred upon outstanding CGNS personnel who have exemplified excellence, leadership, and commitment to the Service’s mission of caring for the Coast Guard family and the communities they serve.

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬:

Senior Officer of the Year: 𝗖𝗗𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗟 𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟 𝗟𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗖𝗚

Junior Officer of the Year: 𝗟𝗧𝗝𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗨𝗘𝗟 𝗦 𝗟𝗢𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗖𝗚

Striker of the Year: 𝗦𝗪𝟭 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗘 𝗠 𝗠𝗢𝗝𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗣𝗖𝗚

Sub-unit of the Year: 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯-𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴

DAISY Awards (honoring nurses for their extraordinary compassion and clinical excellence):

𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧 𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗡 𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗢 𝗣𝗖𝗚 – Daisy Award for Nurse Leader

𝗟𝗧𝗝𝗚 𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗣𝗖𝗚 – Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurse

𝗟𝗧𝗝𝗚 𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢 𝗕 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗖𝗚 – Daisy Award for Nurse Educator

𝗟𝗧𝗝𝗚 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗘 𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗖𝗚 – Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurse

𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗘𝗨𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘 𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗣𝗖𝗚 – Daisy Team Award

BEE Awards (recognizing individuals who support nurses and uphold the spirit of teamwork and compassion):

𝗟𝗖𝗗𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗛 𝗠 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗣𝗖𝗚
𝗠𝗖𝗣𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗬𝗡 𝗣 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗕𝗜𝗢 𝗣𝗖𝗚
𝗦𝗡𝟮 𝗝𝗔𝗬𝗩𝗘𝗘 𝗣 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗭 𝗣𝗖𝗚
𝗔𝗦𝗪 𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔 𝗣𝗖𝗚

In recognition of their invaluable partnership and steadfast support to the CGNS mission, plaques of appreciation were also presented to its esteemed institutional partners whose enduring collaboration continues to inspire excellence and compassion in maritime healthcare service.

As CGNS marks this meaningful milestone, it continues to stand as a pillar of compassion and professionalism—strengthening the Coast Guard’s commitment to service, readiness, and care for every life it touches.

[Photos by: ASN Alcaide PCG / CGNS & ASN Dela Cruz PCG/ CGPAS]

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𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨: 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

Bilang pagkilala sa kahalagahan ng propesyon ng pag-aalaga, ang 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 ay buong pusong nakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, bilang pagpupugay sa lahat ng 𝙉𝙖𝙧𝙨, lalo na sa mga miyembro ng 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙂𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚, na patuloy na nagbibigay-buhay, malasakit, at pag-asa sa kanilang serbisyo.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁 sa inyong hindi matitinag na sakripisyo at pagmamahal sa propesyon! 💙

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🎉 Happy Birthday to The Chief Nurse, Philippine Coast Guard — 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗬𝗥𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘 𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗖𝗚! 🎉

Your unwavering leadership, compassion, and dedication continue to inspire the men and women of the Coast Guard Nursing Service.

May your special day be filled with joy, peace, and the same warmth you so generously share with everyone you lead.

Here’s to another year of purpose, excellence, and meaningful service to our nation. 🇵🇭

The Coast Guard Nursing Service salutes and celebrates you today and always. Thank you for being the heart that guides us.

Happy Birthday, Ma’am! ❤️⚓️