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(Eagle News) — Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. formally took his oath as the 27th commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard. President Rodrigo Duterte personally administered his oath in Malacanang on Monday night. Ursabia was accompanied by his wife, Agnes and daughter, Angela. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade also witnessed the event. Prior to his designation as the PCG Commandant, Ursabia served as Commander of the PCG – Marine Environmental Protection Command; commander of Coast Guard […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has promoted Philippine Coast Guard Commandant George Ursabia Jr. to admiral. Ursabia, who was vice admiral before the promotion, now has the highest rank of a PCG commissioned officer with the approval based on the recommendation of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade. The promotion is effective July 6, but Ursabia’s formal oath-taking at the Malacañang Palace is pending. Ursabia is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy’s “Hinirang” Class of 1987. He […]
(Eagle News)–Newly-appointed Philippine Coast Guard commandant Vice Admiral George Ursabia Jr. emphasized the role of the PCG in ensuring the health and safety of the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the PCG said Ursabia outlined five aspects where he said the Coast Guard played a crucial role. According to the statement, he said PCG men and women should first continue to provide support for the relief operations of the Department of Social […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard has a new commandant. This was after President Rodrigo Duterte officially appointed Vice Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. to the post left vacated by Admiral Joel Garcia, who retired on Monday, June 1. Ursabia is the 27th PCG commandant. His appointment is effective today. Earlier, the PCG said it had recommended three senior flag officers to Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, who would make the recommendation for the next PCG […]
