BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) participated in the simultaneous donning and oathtaking of newly promoted Officers while underway for its Tri-Country Port Visit to Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia on 28 March 2025.
A total of eight officers onboard BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) took their oath and received their new ranks as Captain, Lieutenant, and Lieutenant Junior Grade.
The promotees were:
- Captain Martin Bernabe PCG
- Captain Erwin Nacario PCG
- Lieutenant Alvin Carl Dulatre PCG
- Lieutenant Junior Grade Mark David Ariola PCG
- Lieutenant Junior Grade Dexter Carandang PCG
- Lieutenant Junior Grade Johanna Lumawag PCG
- Lieutenant Junior Grade Julius Caesar Reburiano PCG
- Lieutenant Junior Grade Jay ar Fuentes PCG
- Lieutenant Junior Grade Dianne Shyn Porcelin PCG
In his speech, Captain Bernabe PCG thanked his colleagues, mentors and crew members for the trust, encouragements and shared commitments to the ideals of the organization.
βTogether with unity, perseverance, and faith in our mission, we will continue to serve our beloved nation with pride and honor,β he emphasized.
βAs we celebrate this significant milestone, let us remember that true leadership is not defined by the position and the rank we hold, but by the impact we make,β he furthered.
Also present during the event were Chief of Coast Guard Staff of CGFLEET, Captain Glen Daraug; Commanding Officer of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), Captain Eleizer Ibarrientos; Alternative Commanding Officer of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), Captain George Maganto PCG; Communications Officer of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), Captain Wynchester Florentino PCG; Operations Officer of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), Captain Restituto Concio Jr.; Executive Officer of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), Commander Noel Ramos; Acting Admin of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), Commander Christopher Rey Poblacion; and other senior officers and ship riders of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301).
Photos by PO1 Flores PCG and SN1 Manabat PCG/CGPAS
