PH Coast Guard asking for another base in Mindoro, facing WPS

The Philippine Coast Guard is seeking support from Congress for another base and a training center that would be built in Occidental Mindoro, a province in Southern Luzon that faces the West Philippine Sea. | FMangosingINQ

“We are confident that our trustworthy lawmakers will consider his proposals for us to boost our capability in securing the country’s 37,000-kilometer coastline, safeguarding our local fishermen, conducting maritime law enforcement operations, protecting our rich marine resources, and providing our fellow Filipinos with humanitarian assistance in times of emergencies,” PCG chief Adm. Artemio Abu said on Thursday.

Only 4,000 trainees could be accommodated currently by all five regional training centers per recruitment cycle.‘Staging point’ It will have enough space for the Coast Guard’s biggest ships, including the two 97-meter patrol vessels built by Japan. It will also be a “sheltering area” for the increasing number of Coast Guard vessels and other boats during inclement weather, according to Tarriela.

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