31/07/2026
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"๐โ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ก๐ข๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก ๐กโ๐ ๐ก๐ข๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐โ๐๐ก ๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ก ๐ค๐๐กโ ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ฆ'๐ ๐๐๐๐๐." โ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ท๐๐ข๐๐๐๐
HIGHLIGHT: On 30 July 2026, the CGWCEISC Training Institute, under the leadership of its Superintendent, Commodore Pamela Dela Cruz Dolina PCG successfully conducted the seminar "Maritime Cybersecurity: Protecting the Digital Maritime Domain from Emerging Cyber Threats" at the HCGWCEISC New Building, Mandaluyong City, gathering nearly 300 participants from various CGWCEISC offices/units and specialization courses.
The seminar featured Mr. Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo, former Party-list Representative, former Deputy Director General for Cyber and Emerging Threats of the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), and currently a Non-Resident Fellow of the Stratbase Institute, as the resource speaker.
The Coast Guard Cybersecurity Specialization Course (CGCSSC) Class 01-2026 participated in the seminar onsite, while students from the Coast Guard Information System Technician Specialization Course (CGISTSC) Class 06-2026, Coast Guard Gunner's Mate Specialization Course (CGGMSC) Class 06-2026, Coast Guard Radio Operations and Maintenance Specialization Course (CGROMSC) Classes 26, 27, and 28-2026 joined virtually. Also participating were CGWCEISC personnel from various offices, units, Regional Centers, and personnel from the Coast Guard Cyber Command, bringing the total attendance to nearly 300 participants.
The seminar aimed to enhance participants' understanding of the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape and its implications for the maritime domain. During his lecture, former Party-list Representative Acedillo discussed emerging cyber threats affecting maritime operations and emphasized the need to secure critical information infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity awareness, and adopt proactive measures to protect digital assets vital to national security and maritime operations.
The discussion likewise underscored the essential role of every Coast Guard personnel in building cyber resilience through responsible information management, adherence to cybersecurity best practices, interagency collaboration, and continuous professional development. As maritime operations become increasingly technology-driven, maintaining a secure and resilient digital environment remains indispensable to ensuring operational readiness and mission success.
The successful conduct of the seminar reflects the CGWCEISC Training Institute's continuing commitment to delivering relevant and competency-based education that enhances the knowledge, preparedness, and professional competence of Philippine Coast Guard personnel. Through initiatives such as this, the CGWCEISC, under the leadership of its Commander, Vice Admiral Arnaldo M Lim PCG, continues to develop adaptive, technologically proficient, and mission-ready Coastguardians capable of safeguarding the nation's interests across both the physical and digital maritime domains.
The CGWCEISC Training Institute likewise conveys its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Mr Acedillo for his invaluable contribution to the success of the seminar. His expertise, extensive experience, and commitment to advancing cybersecurity awareness have greatly enriched the learning experience of the participants and further strengthened the Philippine Coast Guard's efforts to build a resilient and secure maritime cyber workforce.