BACOLOD CITY – “We stand prepared to confront any potential disasters that may threaten our nations with absolute confidence.” This was stressed by Coast Guard Vice Admiral Rolando Lizor Punzalan Jr., deputy commandant for operations of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), as he cited participants for giving their best in meeting the objectives of the Regional Marine Pollution Exercise (MARPOLEX) held in this city this week.
COAST Guards from the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia perform maritime exercises in this year’s Regional Marine Pollution Exercise (MARPOLEX) at the Bredco Port in Bacolod City on Wednesday, June 26. (Photo courtesy of PCG) Punzalan, during the closing ceremony of the event on Thursday, June 27, said that the contingents’ proper training has molded them to become capable leaders. “As we have all witnessed, our men demonstrated courage, capability, preparedness, and readiness in their dedication to oil spill response,” Punzalan said, noting that previous MARPOLEX conducted over the years has helped them become experts in combating oil spill incidents.
Looking ahead, Punzalan noted that vast development in technology seems promising in the maritime industry, as this technological progress serves as a valuable asset, enhancing the efficient management of oil spill responses, firefighting, and search and rescue operations. He stressed that this will reduce the burden on the personnel while delivering equal or even better results. Negros Occidenta.
