27/07/2026
๐๐๐๐๐: The Civil Relations GroupโCentral Visayas (CRG-CV), together with the Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV), attended the celebration of the 219th Squadron Founding Anniversary held at Parklane International Hotel, Cebu City.
The celebration featured Mess Night 2026, carrying the theme, โFive Years Strong: United in Service, Committed to Excellence, Anchored on Integrity.โ The event served as a testament to the squadronโs enduring commitment to service, camaraderie, professionalism, and integrity while recognizing the invaluable contributions of its officers and members in advancing the mission of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA).
One of the highlights of the evening was the promotion of Auxiliary Captain Antonio Sulay II, PCGA, along with the donning of ranks and oath-taking ceremony of six (6) PCGA members. The ceremony underscored the organizationโs commitment to developing competent leaders and honoring individuals whose dedication and exemplary service continue to strengthen the Auxiliaryโs role in supporting the Philippine Coast Guard.
The event was graced by Auxiliary Vice Admiral Manolita T Faelnar, PCGA, National Director of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, who served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. In her message, she emphasized the importance of unity, integrity, and unwavering commitment to public service as the foundation of a stronger and more responsive Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Also present during the celebration were Acting Chief of Staff, Coast Guard District Central Visayas, LT Howard Dwight Q Dolino, PCG; Auxiliary Commodore Ludwig P. Amandoron, PCGA (NAMO Officer); Auxiliary Commander Rosemarie Pateรฑo, PCGA; together with other distinguished District Auxiliary Squadron (DAS) officers and PCGA members, who gathered to celebrate five years of dedicated service and organizational achievements.
The successful celebration not only honored the accomplishments of the 219th Squadron over the past five years but also reaffirmed the organizationโs shared commitment to excellence, volunteerism, and nation-building in support of the Philippine Coast Guardโs mission.