(Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) MANILA - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) established command observation posts (COPs) on Likas Island, Lawak Island, and Parola Island last May 17, expanding the maritime domain awareness in the West Philippine Sea. "Through these COPs, we improve our capabilities in promoting maritime safety, maritime search and rescue, and marine environmental protection," PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Artemio Abu said. The PCG's Task Force Kaligtasan sa Karagatan also built a smart house and installed radio communications on the islands during the deployment of the largest Coast Guard contingent in the WPS. "The activation of these COPs complies with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Department of Transportation Secretary Art Tugade's guidance to support the country's maritime transportation and shipping industry by promoting maritime safety and maritime security," Abu said. "These COPs will optimize the strategic deployme
“The significant increase of Filipino fishermen in the WPS proves that the PCG’s intensified presence boosts their confidence and makes them feel safe and protected while fishing in these areas' waters,” PCG Commandant Admiral Artemio Abu said.
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