The one-day Inter-Agency Maritime Exercise that was
facilitated on Friday is seen to improve the law enforcement and security
operations of various government agencies in the maritime domain of Davao
Region.
Hosted by the Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines, the maritime exercise held at the seaside of Panacan
in Davao City was participated in by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Naval
Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM), Tactical Operations Group XI (TOG-11);
Philippine National Police in Davao Region (PNP PRO-11); PNP Maritime Group;
Davao City Central 911; 10th Infantry (Agila) Division of the Philippine Army;
Task Force Davao and the EMC.
Major Ezra Balagtey, the acting spokesperson of EMC, said
the exercise was based on probable scenarios that covered five major aspects
that include communications interoperability, reconnaissance, interdiction,
rescue operations and scene of the crime operations.
“The activity was primarily meant to strengthen the
inter-operability of the different law enforcement agencies in securing the
maritime domain of Davao Region and its environs,” Balagtey said.
He added that the exercise was also conducted as part of
security preparation for the Kadayawan Festival in Davao City
“The activity was also aimed to showcase and develop the
capabilities of each agency to gain the support of the stakeholders,
particularly in the maritime sector and the concerned local government units (LGUs),”
he added.
The activity was witnessed by Councilor Nilo Abellera, the
chairperson of the Peace and Order Committee of the City Council of Davao City;
Lt. Gen. Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero, commander of EMC; and Chief Supt. Manuel
Gaerlan, director of PNP PRO XI.
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