US, PHL Coast Guards to hold maritime enforcement training

From GMA News (Mar 9): US, PHL Coast Guards to hold maritime enforcement training

Starting Monday, March 11, the Coast Guards of the Philippines and United States will undergo in Manila a 10-day training on maritime law enforcement.

The Philippine Coast Guard said the joint maritime enforcement curriculum development course is part of its aim to prioritize maritime security in the country.

A news release on the PCG's website quoted commandant Rear Admiral Rodolfo Isorena as saying the course's goal is to "help prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their missile delivery system, conventional weapons, and related items by assisting foreign governments to establish and implement effective export control system that meet international standards."

Isorena said he expects the training to enhance the PCG’s capability in maritime security and increase levels of awareness for better performance.

The training will be funded by the US Export Control and Related Border Security Program (EXBS) and will be facilitated by USCG experts to step up the PCG standards in the conduct of export and border control.

It will be held at the Coast Guard Ready Force (CGRF) Headquarters in South Harbor, Manila.

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