Coast Guard Special Operations Force

01/06/2026

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈 | The Coast Guard Special Operations Force (CGSOF), led by 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢 𝗝𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗬 𝗕 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗 𝗣𝗖𝗚, Commander, CGSOF, paid a courtesy call and participated in the command conference with the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) headed by 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗘𝗟 𝗬 𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗠𝗠𝗔 on 26 May 2026.

The visit highlighted CGSOF's commitment to strengthening partnerships with key maritime institutions through meaningful discussions on maritime security, leadership development, operational excellence, and future collaborative initiatives. The engagement also provided an opportunity to reinforce institutional ties and promote shared efforts in advancing the country's maritime interests.

Joining Commander, CGSOF were 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗦 𝗝𝗥 𝗣𝗖𝗚, Deputy Commander, CGSOF; 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧 𝗝𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗖𝗚, Chief of Staff, CGSOF; 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧 𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗖𝗚, Commander, Maritime Security Response Group; 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧 𝗝𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗢 𝗣𝗖𝗚; and other PCG officials.

Through engagements such as this, CGSOF continues to foster cooperation, enhance interoperability, and uphold its mission of safeguarding the nation's maritime domain.

26/05/2026

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐎𝐂 𝐂𝐋 𝟑𝟕-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐃𝐂 𝐂𝐋 𝟏𝟏-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢 𝗝𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗬 𝗕 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗 𝗣𝗖𝗚, Commander, CGSOF, led the Joint Convening Ceremony of the Basic Underwater Special Operations Course (BUSOC) Class 37-2026 and Coast Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course (CGEODC) Class 11-2026 on 22 May 2026 aboard the Special Operations School (SOS), Brgy Pamplona, General Nakar, Quezon Province.

BUSOC CL 37-2026, composed of thirty-eight (38) trainees, includes eight (8) officers and thirty (30) non-officers from the Philippine Coast Guard. The course molds students into competent military divers by focusing on underwater search, recovery, rescue, and special operations. It further develops physical endurance, mental toughness, and mission readiness in support of maritime law enforcement and disaster response operations.

Meanwhile, CGEODC CL 11-2026, composed of eighty-one (81) trainees, includes nineteen (19) personnel from the Philippine Army, six (6) from the Philippine National Police, ten (10) from the Philippine Marine Corps, forty-five (45) from the Philippine Coast Guard, and one (1) from the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the detection, identification, rendering safe, and disposal of explosive ordnance both on land and underwater.

Also present during the event was 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗢 𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗬𝗢 𝗣𝗖𝗚, Superintendent, Special Operations School (SOS), who formally welcomed the trainees and emphasized the importance of discipline, resilience, and professionalism as they undergo rigorous and specialized training in preparation for future operational deployments.

The convening ceremony marked the beginning of another challenging journey for the trainees as they strive to uphold the highest standards of excellence, courage, and service in support of the Philippine Coast Guard’s mission.

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18/05/2026

𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐇𝐒: 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐗 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤: The Coast Guard Special Operations Force (CGSOF), through the Technical Diving Group (TDG), formally conducted the Graduation Ceremony of 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐱 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟎𝟏-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 composed of ten (10) students led by 𝗟𝗧𝗝𝗚 𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗘 𝗔 𝗛𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗣𝗖𝗚.

The rigorous ten-month course, conducted under the supervision of Dive Instructor 𝗖𝗣𝗢 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗧 𝗖𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴 𝗝𝗿 𝗣𝗖𝗚, the Course Director, and the leadership of 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗞𝗔 𝗥 𝗝𝗔𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗟 𝗣𝗖𝗚, Commander, TDG, developed highly specialized operators capable of performing deep diving and underwater special operations missions.

The course was further tested through actual operational deployments during the Search and Retrieval Operations for the missing Sabungeros in Taal Lake, Batangas, in July 2025, and the operations involving the sunken vessel M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 in Basilan, near Zamboanga City, in January 2026.

Serving as Keynote Speaker, Commander, CGSOF, 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢 𝗝𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗬 𝗕 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗 𝗣𝗖𝗚, emphasized that “the underwater domain is unforgiving” and that success beneath the surface demands competence, courage, discipline, and absolute trust in one another.

Congratulations, Coast Guard Trimix Diver Course Class 01-2025!

13/05/2026

𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗨𝗧𝗬

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: Today, 11 May 2026, an awarding ceremony was held for SCPO ALDRINE CORDERO PCG at the Agoo Farmers Multi-purpose Building, Brgy. Sta. Barbara, Agoo, La Union, in recognition of his heroic rescue during a drowning incident that transpired at Agoo Eco Park on 02 May 2026 while he was off-duty. The ceremony was presided over by the Municipal Mayor of Agoo, La Union, HON. FRANK O. SIBUMA.

Demonstrating courage, presence of mind, and unwavering commitment to public service, SCPO Cordero immediately responded to the emergency situation and successfully rescued the victim from imminent danger. His selfless actions reflect the true spirit of the Philippine Coast Guard — always ready to serve and protect, even beyond official duty hours.

The recognition serves as a testament to the dedication, bravery, and professionalism of Coast Guard personnel whose actions continue to inspire the community and uphold the highest ideals of honor, service, and humanitarianism.

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08/05/2026

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04/05/2026

The Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Force Dragon Boat Team headed by head coach PO2 FLORENCE A CARO PCG carried out Gratuitous Dragon Boat Experience to “SEA SCOUTS” of the Christian Community Scouting, headed by its Scoutmaster AUX CDR LEWIS LIM PCGA accompanied by AUX CDR VINCENT ONG PCGA together with parents at Manila Bay, April 25, 2026.

Boating activities in Sea Scouting Program is a popular activity, designed to be both educational and fun, helping scouts develop a range of skills, adventure, personal growth and build confidence in water-based environments.

The Coast Guard Dragon Boat Team complements this by providing personal hands on one-on-one training on body conditioning, rowing skills, paddle / breathing techniques to future potential athletes and young leaders.

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04/05/2026