09 February 2022 – Nine (9) of HMEPCOM’s Probationary Ensigns officially joined MEPCOM’s roster of Commissioned Officers as they took part in the Donning and Oath-Taking Ceremony for Newly Commissioned PCG Officers presided by CG ADM LEOPOLDO V LAROYA, Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard via online platform. The donning ceremony at HMEPCOM was led by CG VADM ROLANDO LIZOR N PUNZALAN JR, Commander, MEPCOM; CG CAPT FIDELES D SALLIDAO, Director, NOCOP with CG LCDR GRACE I CAMPOS Commander, MSIF which was held at the Wardroom, HMEPCOM, Coast Guard Base Farola, Binondo, Manila. The Commandant highlighted in his message that Junior Officers need to champion discipline and dedication to duty in service to the Filipino people and all those who are called to serve. The newly appointed CG ENSIGNS assigned at HMEPCOM are proud members of CGOC Class 26 “Bravo”.

CG ADM LEOPOLDO V LAROYA Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard presided over the Donning and Oath-Taking Ceremony of newly commissioned Officers of the PCG. Likewise, newly commissioned Officers at HMEPCOM joined the momentous event via virtual platform.

CG VADM ROLANDO LIZOR N PUNZALAN JR, C, MEPCOM lead the Donning Ceremony of newly commissioned Officers at HMEPCOM. CG CAPT FIDELES D SALLIDAO, D, NOCOP with CG LCDR GRACE I CAMPOS, C, MSIF attended the said event. Commander, MEPCOM pinning the shoulder loop of CG ENS FHARHANA H ABDURAJA, one of the newly commissioned MEP Officers.

The newly commissioned MEP Officers took their oaths as newly commissioned PCG Officers before the Commandant, PCG via online platform.

CG VADM ROLANDO LIZOR N PUNZALAN JR, C, MEPCOM; CG CAPT FIDELES D SALLIDAO, D, NOCOP and CG LCDR GRACE I CAMPOS, C, MSIF with newly Commissioned MEP Officers in a group photo taken in front of the HMEPCOM Building.