The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan PCG was re-elected as Chairperson for another three-year term from 12 March 2025 to 11 March 2028 during the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC) Governing Council Meeting in Singapore on 13 March 2025.
During the Council Meeting, the Governors and official representatives of the ReCAAP ISC Contracting States unanimously supported the nomination of Admiral Gavan which include: Australia, Peopleβs Republic of Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Kingdom of Cambodia, Peopleβs Rebublic of China, Kingdom of Denmark, Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lao Peopleβs Democratic Republic, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Singapore, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Kingdom of Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The Commandantβs re-election as the Chairperson of the Council reflects the continued trust and confidence of ReCAAPβs contracting parties in the Philippinesβ ReCAAP Governorβs leadership and vision in strengthening regional maritime security.
The meeting which also served as a platform to deliberate key maritime security concerns subsequently reviewed, formulated, and approved the Centreβs proposed future initiatives and recommendations, reinforcing the Member Statesβ shared commitment to safeguarding waters in the region.
The contracting parties explored ways to shape the strategic direction and operational framework of ReCAAP ISC.
Further, the discussions focused on enhancing regional cooperation, addressing emerging maritime security challenges, and promoting information sharing among member states to protect maritime interests and ensure the safety and security of sea lanes across the Asia-Pacific.
