It wish to extend my sincerest

congratulations to all dedicated men and

women of CGETDC as you commemorate
the 19th Year Anniversary of your Command.

The anniversary theme, “CGETDC

@ 19: Getting Stronger and Relevant
by Touching Hearts and Transforming
Lives”, reflects well of CGETDC’s strong
determination and unrelenting commitment
to mentor our Coast Guardians to be
credible, reliable and accountable public
servants.

I commend the CGETDC Team –

the PCG Mentors for being true to their
mission to educate and train our people to
effectively perform the PCG core functions
and pursue a progressive coast guard
career. Thank you for your selfless service
and for continuously aiming for excellence in delivering quality education and training and
setting the standard in promoting respect, discipline and team work towards developing
our men who are ready to serve with humility and compassion.

I am hoping that you will continue to inspire our people to strive for excellence.

Your PCG Family is with you in celebrating your success as an institution of relevance
and great purpose. Once again, congratulations and you may you have a meaningful
anniversary celebration.

God Bless the CGETDC! Happy Anniversary!

ADMIRAL GEORGE V URSABIA JR PCG

 As the time goes by, the Coast
Guard Education Training and Doctrine
Command has always evolved and
advanced its Education and Training to
produce a world-class Coastguardsman
embodied with its inherent core values
of Professionalism, Commitment, and
Gallantry in the performance of the
mandated PCG functions.

The issue of the CGETDC

Anniversary Magazine 2020 is indeed
a successful and meaningful milestone
as it celebrates its 19th Founding
Anniversary with the theme of "CGETDC
@ 19: Getting Stronger and Relevant
by Touching Hearts and Transforming Lives". It is a strong manifestation that
CGETDC is always passionate and remarkable in conducting and participating in
various learning activities that will mold, motivate, inspire, and captivate the hearts
and minds of the coast guard community.

With these, I congratulate and thank all the men and women of the Coast
Guard Education Training and Doctrine Command for the commendable hard
work, dedication, and commitment in pursuing and advancing quality education
and training for the PCG organization.

VADM LYNDON F LATORRE PCG

 I would like to express my
warmest greetings to the Coast
Guard Education Training and
Doctrine Command (CGETDC)
for their 19 years of distinguished
contribution to the PCG Service.

Throughout the years,

CGETDC never fails to ensure that
training and education is paramount
to the Coast Guard way of life. Its
doctrines are truly exceptional and
adaptive to the changing times.
Your unit represent the thrust of
the PCG Leadership to mold and
inspire our personnel to uphold the
highest standard of discipline, respect and quality public service.

This year's anniversary theme, "CGETDC @ 19: Getting Stronger and Relevant
by Touching Hearts and Transforming Lives" is a manifestation of your commitment in
shaping the future of the PCG. We acknowledge the passion of your unit to constantly
create positive impacts on the lives of every PCG member and to inspire them to fulfill
a meaningful service to the nation.

I congratulate the men and women of CGETDC for their professionalism and
dedication as PCG Mentors. Keep up the good work!

VADM LEOPOLDO V LAROYA PCG
 As we celebrate our 19th Founding Anniversary
with the theme: "CGETDC @ 19: Getting Stronger and
Relevant By Touching Hearts and Transforming Lives", I
humbly exhort all the officers and non-officers of CGETDC
to be proud and steadfast in carrying the name as “PCG
MENTORS”. Everyone is a teacher and all of us are capable
of educating others, either through formal training or through
a simple act of sharing our own experiences. While I do
believe, that “Experience is the best teacher”, I also think
that having a MENTOR in us is indispensable in the course
of our everyday life.

No doubt that CGETDC serves as the prime mover

of the Coast Guard, because what CGETDC thinks, what
CGETDC says and what CGETDC does, the Coast Guard follows. It is imperative for us at CGETDC to be at
the forefront in establishing the culture of discipline, competence, respect, cohesiveness, teamwork and God-
centered life and readiness in every Coastguardsman to serve with humility and compassion. As MENTORS,
we are expected to enhance the capabilities of every coastguardians and to utilize their talents not just for their
personal advancement, but for the growth of the organization.

By establishing ourselves as MENTORS of the organization, we are not merely teaching others; we are
also changing their lives and leading them to the direction which we have envisioned for them to become credible
and relevant public servants. As mentors we can also educate by setting good examples, doing what is right
and performing duties with fidelity and enthusiasm. Besides changing lives, it is also our goal as MENTORS to
touch the hearts of our subordinates. Before we could indoctrinate and train them well, aimed at changing their
character and lives suited to that of a uniformed and armed serviceman, we need to show them that we are ready
and willing to extend our assistance when needed. Our sincerity that we care for their well-being must be very
evident.

This year's pre-anniversary activities are geared towards the professional and character enhancement
of the men and women of CGETDC; ranging from the conduct of Oratorical Contest, Debate Competition, Photo
Essay Writing Contest, Poster Making Contest, Comics Making and AVP Competition. I know that CGETDC
team members have done their best to make things happen. I appreciate even the simplest effort or contribution
of the most junior members of our team; they really count a lot.

As I usually say: “We are only as strong as the weakest member of our team.” I am aware that this spirit
is already ingrained in the hearts of every member of CGETDC Family, because even in the absence of orders,
everything works well. I am proud of all of you and it is my singular honor and privilege to be at the helm of the
CGETDC.

Happy Anniversary CGETDC, sail on PCG MENTORS!

RADM ARTEMIO M ABU PCG

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CGETDC
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THE CGETDC PERSONNEL
From a mere Training Center way back 1973 to a full-grown Command, the CGETDC is now complemented
with seventy-four (74) officers, six hundred ninety-one (691) non-officers and with five (5) non-uniformed personnel
that makes Coast Guard Education Training and Doctrine Command as one of the biggest Units of the Philippine
Coast Guard.

Currently, CGETDC has five (5) subordinate units, namely: Coast Guard Officers' School (CGOS), Coast
Guard Non-Officers' School (CGNOS), Leadership and Doctrines Development Center (LDDC), Coast Guard School
for Special Maritime Affairs (CGSSMA) and the CGETDC Installations and Service Support Group (CISSG).

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ACTIVATION OF FOUR (4) NEW REGIONAL TRAINING CENTERS

As a response to the continuous massive recruitment of PCG personnel and to meet the increasing train-
ing requirements, the CGETDC has activated the following Regional Training Centers (RTCs): RTC Masbate; RTC
Laguindingan; RTC Zamboanga; and RTC Hinoba-an. These are in addition to the existing RTC in Taguig, RTC in La
Union and RTC in Bataan.

RTC HINOBA-AN RTC ZAMBOANGA

RTC MASBATE RTC LAGUINDINGAN

CGETDC COURSES
Within the span of twelve (12) months reckoning from September 2019 to present, CGETDC has convened seven
(7) CGOC classes composed of four hundred thirty-seven (437) students and eight (8) CGMC classes with a total of Three
Thousand Three Hundred Forty-eight (3,348) trainees for Non-Officers. This is by far the biggest number of trainees
(CGMC and CGOC) sent by PCG for training in CGETDC in a yearly basis.

Aside from the basic courses, the CGETDC also convened thirty three (33) classes for the Career Advancement
Courses such as Coast Guard Command and Staff Course composed of twenty three (23) students, Coast Guard Station
Commanders' Course composed of eighteen (18) students, four (4) classes of Senior Chief Petty Officer Course composed
of one hundred twenty two (122) students, eight (8) classes of Advance Leadership and Management Course composed of
two hundred ninety six (296) students, twelve (12) Basic Leadership and Management Course composed of four hundred
seventy nine (479) students, two (2) classes of Drill Instructors' Course (DIC) composed of eighty three (83) students, two
(2) classes of PCG-NSTP-CWTS Training Package Course composed of sixty-six (66) students, and five (5) classes of
Course Management Training (CMT) for Training Staff composed of two hundred twenty nine (229) students.

To ensure that uniformed personnel joining the PCG will embrace the coast guard culture and understand our
unique function, the CGETDC has also conducted two (2) classes “Orientation Course for Lateral Entrants” (OCLE).

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SILENT DRILL COMPETITION

The Coast Guard Silent Drill Company made history after winning the 1st Runner-up Award during the 1st
Philippine Marine Core Silent Drill Competition conducted last 12 October 2019 aboard Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The
Coast Guard Officers' Course Class 23 “B” 2019 showcased their talent against other participants of Silent Drill Competition
from Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA); Philippine National Police (PNPA); and the Maritime Academy of
Asia and the Pacific (MAAP). The said competition was held in celebration of the Philippine Marine Corps’ 69th Founding
Anniversary.

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DISPATCH PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS

When the country started facing the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, the CGETDC has activated the
Crisis Management Center (CMC) to support manpower requirements of various PCG Task Groups to respond
to COVID-19 pandemic. On a daily basis since its activation, the CGETDC has already deployed a total of One
Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six (1,156) personnel and students to different task groups. This makes the CGETDC
the major force provider as regards to the effort of the PCG to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID 19.

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CONVENING OF PCG OFFICER SENIOR EXECUTIVE COURSE -

MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CLASS 01-2020
In cooperation with the Development Academy of the Philippines, the CGETDC has facilitated the
convening of the pioneering class of PCG’s own program for Masters in Public Management Major in Development
and Security with Specialization in Maritime Safety and Security composed of Fifteen (15) Officers. This PCG
Senior Executive Course has a duration of one (1) year and is equivalent to the General Staff Course of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines.

PRODUCTION OF BASIC REGULATION MANUAL AND REVISION OF

PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION AND COURSE FRAMEWORK
The Leadership and Doctrines Development Center (LDDC) has completed the CGETDC
Basic Course Manual and already reproduced and released fifty (50) copies for RTC Bataan. Also,
LDDC revised and submitted the proposed ten (10) weeks course outline for Basic Leadership and
Management Course, Advance Leadership and Management Course and Senior Chief Petty Officers
Course.

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VISIT OF COMMANDER, CGETDC TO DIFFERENT

REGIONAL TRAINING CENTERS

Upon the assumption of RADM ARTEMIO M ABU PCG as the Commander of

Coast Guard Education Training and Doctrine Command (CGETDC), he immediately
visited the different Regional Training Centers (RTCs) to emphasize to the troops the
Policy Guidance of the PCG Commandant, ADMIRAL GEORGE V URSABIA JR PCG
for all Coast Guardians to stand united and display the highest standard of discipline,
courtesy, respect to one another, belief to the Supreme Being and be ready to serve
with humility and compassion.

He also conducted lectures about Leadership in the

Service, Decision Making Process, Courtesy and Discipline,
Teamwork and Esprit-de-Corps, putting emphasis on the trend on
modern day governance; which says that leaders touch the heart
before asking for a hand.

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PCG MENTORS
LEADING THE WAY ...
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PCG MENTORS
SHOWING THE WAY ...

Touhic ng Hearts and Transof rming Lives

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LEARNERS TODAY
LEADERS TOMORROW
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Regional Training Center

BATAAN

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REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER

TAGUIG
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Regional Training Center

ZAMBOANGA

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REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER

MASBATE
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REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER

LAGUINDINGAN

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OUTREACH PROGRAM
ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
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CGETDC
TRANSFORMING LIVES , ONE STUDENT A TIME

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CGETDC
NURTURING TALENTS
ILAW SA KINABUKASAN
Tunay kang mapalad taong maunawa
Sa iyong kabutihang angking tinataglay Pagkat batid mo kung ang iba’y may dusa
Totoo ngang ilaw, mainam sa buhay Kabutihang taglay, tunay na may kusa
Ang pagkakataon para umagapay Pagbabagong dulot sa taong umasa
Biyaya sa iba, ginhawa ngang tunay
Taong nakaranas ng ilaw ng iba
Ang sinasabi ko, manalig kang sapat Maging sadyang ilaw para din sa iba
Kung nauuhaw ka sa kalingang tapat Ilaw na nagbibigay ng yaring pag asa
Sa Diyos ay umasa, mata ay imulat Sa kinabukasan, maging pagtamasa
para ang pagsubok sa iyo ay magulat
POEM BY:
Sa buhay na ito, ipagpatuloy ang laban CCGO CARRISA MEI D PERALTA PCG
Huwag indahing saklap yaring kabiguan
Ang lahat ng bagay sadyang dumaraan
Hanggat may bukas pa, pag asa’y makamtan

ORATORICAL COMPETITION WINNER :

CCGO REXY H PACULANANG PCG

DEBATE COMPETITION :
CGOC CLASS 26 - 2020

Tohinguc Hear ts and Troransf mig Liesv

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PHOTO ESSAY BY:

CCGO NEIL KARLO Z OLEGARIO PCG

TOGETHER WE MARCH ONWARD TO SHAPE THE FUTURE

“Pasulong… ‘Kad!”

The photo shows the execution of this customary command, which translates to “Forward, March!”
and orders the unit to commence moving. The preparatory command "Forward (Pasulong)" is mentioned
with the guidon bearer waiting for the executionary command "March (Lakad)" for the whole Company to
start moving forward. The command marks the start of an alteration of the position of the unit, which couldn’t
happen without a given order. As part of the daily activities of training centers, parades and drills are regularly
practiced by the Candidate Coast Guard Officers (CCGOs) in every formation with the supervision of their
tactical officers, drill instructors, and other training staff.

The scorching heat of the sun does not faze the trainees wearing their Battle Dress Attire during noon
formation. Alongside their drill instructors, the company commander navigates his unit as they traverse the
parade grounds. This group of strong-willed and brave men who came from different backgrounds, cultures,
and beliefs committed themselves in fully surrendering their old civilian ways and be transformed into Coast
Guardsmen imbued with Professionalism, Commitment, and Gallantry for the ultimate purpose of serving the
country, flag, and people. Each one of these marching trainees carries their own dreams and aspirations that
they are holding on while they hurdle each challenge of the training. The CGETDC plays an important role in
providing trainings and guidelines for its trainees as it helps them achieve their goals and makes them effec-
tive Coast Guardsmen.

Like the symbolic hoisting of the flag or guidon of the unit, the transformed and molded lives of each
trainee can confidently soar to reach new heights as they face the future – a future that they will face with
new perspectives and tools handed by those who have gone before them with the hope that they will march
onward together to shape the future that is entrusted to their generation for the next.

But all of these will start with the simple command: “Pasulong… ‘Kad!”

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The poster represents the

CGETDC as both a gear
and a funnel (embudo).
It serves as a shifter of
civilians into fully equipped
coast guardians. It filters
and trains aspiring coast
guardians so that only the
toughest and the finest will
remain to serve the country
as COAST GUARDIANS.

POSTER BY:
CCGO DONDON M ALMOITE PCG

FUN SHOOT COMPETITION SWIMMING MEET COMPETITION

WINNERS WINNERS

INDIVIDUAL : SN1 Jeff Lewell J Lopez PCG TEAM : CGETDC INSTALLATIONS AND
SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP
TEAM : CGETDC INSTALLATIONS AND
SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP

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"REAL TALK"

A TALE OF A FRONTLINER
IN THE EYES OF A FRONTLINER
“The fruit of love is service, which is compassion in action”
- Mother Teresa

It has been six (6) months since the coronavirus (COVID-19)

was declared a pandemic. Its onset did not only caused tremendous
crisis worldwide but it has significantly changed our way of life and
brought the “new-normal-way” of doing things. Without downplaying
how difficult and challenging this past days have been, the same
allowed me to experience and transformed me in different way.

It was middle of March, while we were busy drafting lecture FRONTLINER OF THE YEAR
materials, plotting courses and programs for the Coast Guard School LT GERCEL P GAMPONIA PCG
for Special Maritime Affairs (CGSSMA) that would be implemented for Superintendent, Coast Guard School
this year, when I received an order that I am being dispatched to join for Special Maritime Affairs (CGSSMA), CGETDC
the PCG Task Group to battle the relentless virus. As a trained Coast Dispatched at: PALACIO DE MAYNILA,
Guard Officer and a registered medical personnel, I immediately heed MEGA SWABBING CENTER IN NATIONAL REGION
the call. The first days were exhausting. There was no handbook or
established guide on how to deal with this new virus. There were times that we lack manpower, lack of sleep, and
barely have enough logistical resources, convenient billeting area and Protective Personal Equipments (PPEs).
We adapted the best practices as we deal with the situation. During my length of duty, I was assigned in different
PCG Task Force areas. Each task force requires different demands and responsibilities, but all gave me the same
significant learnings which transformed me to be a better person and of service to our country.

My first assignment in PCG Task Force was in Task Force Seaport (IACP-1). I remember vividly spending
my first few days with our Task Force Commander (IACP-1) organizing our Command Center, coordinating our
logistical requirements while we take turns on boarding vessels and meet fisher folks in order to conduct health
protocols, gather initial health data and educating them on different measures to be observed during this pandemic.
While I was in IACP 1, I got the chance to live and get to know the people surrounding our outpost. Most of the
community people we deal with were informal settlers whose livelihood depends on selling street foods and scrap
metals and being helpers at port areas. All of their livelihood were affected by pandemic. Everyday we hear their
whims, grievances and worries on how they will provide for their families. They do not worry anymore on contracting
the virus but on how to put food on their tables. As the government continue its efforts to help these affected
community people, we in our team, also decided to contibute to help them in their everyday struggle. From then on,
I appreciated more every sleep, every meal and every small liberties I get to have a chance with.

After almost two (2) months, I was transferred to PCG Task Force RT-PCR. In the first weeks of my duty, my
team and I were deployed in different facilities within Metro Manila where thousands of stranded Overseas Filipino
Workers (OFWs) were quarantined. Due to increasing number of people needed to be tested, I was also assigned
in one of the mega swabbing centre located at Palacio De Manila catering thousands of swab tests a day from the
different government sectors. During my duty in Task Force RT-PCR, I encountered OFWs who have been staying
for two (2) months in quarantine facility, locally stranded individuals (LSIs) who has been staying in streets since
lockdown and many of our countrymen who were hoping to see their families and loved ones longing for them.
Having a sister and a father who were once an OFW, it is a very fullfing task as I see the smile on their faces and
and hear their heartfelt “thank yous” as they feel the glimmer of hope of soon getting home which is only possible
after being tested.

My journey as a frontliner was a challenging one but trully rewarding. Through the various assignments I
have worked in as frontliner, I have been able to see, listen and witness different narratives and experiences of our
countrymen which helped me to be a better person and of better service for our country. As Oliver Wendell Holmes
once said, “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” I will never forget
this experience as it made me fully realize the relevance of my chosen profession in this crisis and the things I could
do and accomplish. It taught me to go beyond the service we have taken an oath with because in these times, a
simple act of kindness is the best way to inspire and to give hope to others!

Touhic ng Hearts and Transof rming Lives

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D.I SALUDO
CORNER