Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral Artemio Abu, graced the donning of ranks and oath-taking ceremony of nearly 200 newly promoted commissioned officers at the National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila on Thursday.
Abu congratulated the 72 commissioned officers who received the next higher rank of “Lieutenant Senior Grade” and 123 public servants who took an oath with their new rank of “Lieutenant Junior Grade.”
In his speech, the Coast Guard Commandant reminded the promoted PCG personnel that their recent milestone is a sign of three critical S’s: Sincerity, Sacrifice and Success.
Hence, he challenged them to prepare themselves for greater responsibilities.
“We work, we sacrifice, and we dedicate ourselves to our careers in the PCG, not for fame or fortune, but to provide a better life and
better future for Filipinos,” CG Admiral Abu emphasized.
The families and loved ones of the newly promoted PCG commissioned officers also witnessed the ceremony.