First Lady welcomes new Coast Guard Auxiliary members, urges patriotism and volunteerism
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos presided over the oath-taking ceremony for new members of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary. She emphasized the importance of volunteerism and patriotism in supporting the country's maritime safety and environmental protection efforts.
Why it matters
The event highlights the government's push to bolster civilian support for maritime operations amid ongoing regional security concerns.
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has urged the newest members of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) to uphold the values of patriotism, service, and volunteerism as they join the organization's volunteer force supporting the Philippine Coast Guard.
In a Facebook post after witnessing the oath-taking and donning ceremony at the Goldenberg Mansion in Manila on July 30, the First Lady congratulated the new auxiliary members as they embarked on what she described as a new journey in public service.
"Honored to witness your maiden voyage, as you join the ranks of the men and women sworn to protect our country's seas and coasts," she said.
"As you set sail on this new journey, may you continue to uphold the values of patriotism, service, and volunteerism that you've always had in you," she added.
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