Maritime Security Law Enforcement Group Central Visayas

06/03/2026

The Maritime Security Law Enforcement Group – Central Visayas (MARSLEG-CV) headed by LTJG DUKE HOLDEM M SABA PCG, with the support of the Coast Guard District Central Visayas, Facilitated the lecture on a Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP) and the Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 conducted by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 7 today 06 March 2026.

The activity was held at Hawanan ni Lapu-Lapu, Coast Guard District Central Visayas, Cebu City, and was attended by personnel from Coast Guard District Central Visayas and Maritime Security Law Enforcement Group-Central Visayas. The lecture aimed to enhance awareness on the dangers and negative effects of illegal drugs, while promoting a safe, healthy, and drug-free working environment among Coast Guard personnel.The above mentioned lecture also emphasized the rule of uniformed personnel in supporting the government’s anti- illegal drugs campaign.

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03/03/2026

Congratulations to your well deserved promotion!
LTJG DUKE HOLDEM M SABA PCG

03/03/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑
The Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command formally extends its sincerest congratulations to 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐉 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐂𝐆 (𝐌𝐍𝐒𝐀), 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐂, for his well-deserved promotion.
This significant milestone stands as a testament to his distinguished career, exemplary leadership, and steadfast dedication to maritime security and public service. His promotion reflects the confidence and trust placed in his capability to lead with integrity, professionalism, and excellence.
The men and women of MARSLEC express their pride and full support as he continues to steer the Command toward greater operational effectiveness and strengthened maritime law enforcement initiatives.
𝑺𝑰𝑻𝑬:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYsZmuiTBk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑

The Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command formally extends its sincerest congratulations to 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐉 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐂𝐆 (𝐌𝐍𝐒𝐀), 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐂, for his well-deserved promotion.

This significant milestone stands as a testament to his distinguished career, exemplary leadership, and steadfast dedication to maritime security and public service. His promotion reflects the confidence and trust placed in his capability to lead with integrity, professionalism, and excellence.

The men and women of MARSLEC express their pride and full support as he continues to steer the Command toward greater operational effectiveness and strengthened maritime law enforcement initiatives.

𝑺𝑰𝑻𝑬:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYsZmuiTBk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

20/01/2026

Marsleg-CV together with its unit under the leadership of ENS DUKE HOLDEM M SABA PCG, commander, Maritime Security Law Enforcement Group-Central Visayas successfully provided operational support to the Coast Guard District Central Visayas during the Fluvial Procession of the Senior Santo Nino In connection with 461st Sinulog Celebration, Held on 17 January 2026 at the Cebu -mactan channel . The mission focused on strengthening maritime safety, security, and inter-agency coordination amid the heightened movement of vessels and passengers throughout the celebration. This collaborative effort underscored the commitment of all participating units to public safety, security, and the peaceful celebration of the country’s largest cultural and religious events.

27/11/2025

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗖 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧
𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦:The Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command (MARSLEC) recently concluded its pivotal Fourth Quarter MARSLEC Summit, bringing together top command personnel to evaluate the year's maritime security initiatives, refine operational policies, and strengthen crucial inter-agency coordination.
As part of the guidance of the Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan PCG to enhance, capacitate, and develop the security and law enforcement capabilities of the PCG as the premier maritime law enforcement agency of the country, the summit served as a strategic platform not only to enhance future maritime law enforcement strategies but also to conduct a comprehensive year-end review of MARSLEC's accomplishments and the performance of its forces. Discussions centered on a detailed assessment of operational successes, identified shortcomings, and strategies for continuous improvement moving forward.
The conference drew key officials, including MARSLEC Force Commanders, Maritime Security Law Enforcement Group (MARSLEG) Commanders, HMARSLEC Staff Officers, and Senior Non-officers of the Command, ensuring representation from both strategic and operational levels.
A notable attendee was Captain Jane J Gesulgon PCG, the Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Maritime Security Law Enforcement (CG-14), who discussed the cascading of CATCH procedures and other maritime security law enforcement related policies namely: Safety Security and Environmental Numbering System (SSEN), Coastal Security Patrol (CSP), Mission Order Law Enforcement Activity (MOLEA) and Coast Guard Law Enforcement Afloat Detachment (CG-LEAD) among others. Underscoring the strategic importance of the Command in the nation's overall maritime security framework.
The outcomes of this summit are expected to dictate the Command's operational and developmental priorities for the coming year, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and clean maritime environment.
𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRhM70wklFQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

05/11/2025

“MARSLEG CENTRAL VISAYAS PARTICIPATED THE DEPLOYMENT OF DEPLOYABLE RESPONSE GROUP FOR THE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES CAUSED BY TYPHOON TINO”

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: In response to Typhoon Tino, The Maritime Security Law Enforcement Group Central Visayas, under the leadership of ENS DUKE HOLDEM M SABA PCG, Commander MARSLEG- CV, participates in the deployment of Deployable Response Group (DRG) of Coast Guard District Central Visayas in conducting deployment operations to assist and facilitate the evacuation of affected communities amid the severe flooding caused by the typhoon.

09/10/2025

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐂 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑳𝒂𝒘 𝑬𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 (𝑯𝑴𝑨𝑹𝑺𝑳𝑬𝑪) underwent an Audit Engagement conducted by the Coast Guard Internal Audit (CGIA) on 07 and 09 October 2025, focusing on the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System at Headquarters MARSLEC, Coast Guard Base Taguig, Barangay New Lower Bicutan, Taguig City.
The audit aimed to evaluate HMARSLEC’s adherence to the standards of International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ensuring that its operations and management systems remain effective, consistent, and aligned with the principles of quality and continual improvement.
Through this activity, MARSLEC reaffirmed its strong commitment to operational excellence, organizational efficiency, and continuous improvement across all areas of its mandates.
[𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒇𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒔 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆, 𝑴𝑨𝑹𝑺𝑳𝑬𝑪]
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPlkEZeEo_J/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

09/10/2025

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐂 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐃𝐄𝐀 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 ₱𝟏𝟔 𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐄
LOOK: 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐉 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐂𝐆 (𝐌𝐍𝐒𝐀), Commander, Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command (MARSLEC), joined the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-led destruction of over ₱16 billion worth of dangerous drugs on 09 October 2025 at the Integrated Waste Management Inc. (IWMI) facility in Trece Martires City, Cavite.
The undertaking highlights the Philippine Coast Guard’s unwavering support for inter-agency efforts in intensifying the campaign against illegal drugs—reinforcing its commitment to a safe, disciplined, and drug-free Philippines under the Bagong Pilipinas initiative.
Also present was 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐨 𝐏 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Commander, Coast Guard K9 Force, together with representatives from various government law enforcement agencies.
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPliXiYkkVA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

02/10/2025

LOOK: MARSLEG-CV Deployed CGK9 SAR Working Dogs to Bogo City, Cebu in relation to the recent Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake.

In response to the recent earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9, the Maritime Security Law Enforcement Group – CV (MARSLEG CV), under the leadership of Commander, MARSLEG-CV, ENS DUKE HOLDEM M SABA PCG, and Deputy Commander, MARSLEG-CV, ENS JOAN C MORIGO PCG deployed the Coast Guard K9 Teams to Bogo City to assist in search and retrieval operations.

The deployment Composed of Nine (9) Search and Rescue Working Dogs with CGK9 SAR Handlers of the different Field Operating Unit of CGK9 Force to aid in locating and retrieving victims affected by the earthquake.

The operation demonstrates the continued commitment of the Philippine Coast Guard and MARSLEG CV in providing timely and effective disaster response support to affected communities.

18/09/2025

12/09/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command (MARSLEC), through the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, M-3, spearheaded the Two-Day Communications and Operations Crash Course 2025 on September 10-11, 2025 at Headquarters MARSLEC, Coast Guard Base Taguig.
The two-day crash course covered key topics such as:
• Scenario-Based Exercises (Legal Context) and Narrative Making (Report and Storylines) discussed by 𝑳𝒊𝒆𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐀 𝐒𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝑷𝑪𝑮, 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, MARSLEC; and • Case Study and Panel Discussion with Senior Officers Panel and Legal Officers of MARSLEC.
The final day of the session concluded with a panel discussion, where MARSLEG Commanders shared their valuable insights, perspectives, and recommendations based on the exercises and case studies. This interactive exchange of ideas fostered a deeper understanding of the realities of leadership, accountability, and legal decision-making in maritime operations, while also highlighting practical approaches to address real-world challenges.
Through these integrated activities—scenario-based exercises, narrative making, case study analysis, and panel discussion—the participants not only gained technical knowledge but also developed practical skills in documentation, critical analysis, and collaborative problem-solving.