On Saturday, April 11, 2020, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted their regular seaborne patrol from Panacan to Toril aboard MRRV-4408 Cape San Agustin. The sea patrol was done to ensure that the guidelines of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) were being followed. The PCG has been conducting daily seaborne patrols even before the 2019 novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hit Davao Region.
Captain Edgar Ybañez, Commander Garry Laynesa, and their crew went about their duties, monitoring the coastal areas of Davao City. Under ECQ, fishing boats are prohibited from ferrying passengers and residents aren’t allowed to go swimming in the water. The PCG made sure no one was violating any of the ECQ guidelines in addition to the regulations already in effect.
Councilor Mabel Acosta serves as the chair and representative of Mayor Sara Duterte in the Davao City Maritime Coordinating Council (DCMCC). During the patrol, Team Acosta witnessed how diligent and disciplined the Coast Guard operate despite regularly conducting these patrols 24/7. The PCG and the other peace keeping forces have been serving as front-liners during this health crisis, along with health care professionals and service industry workers. They have been risking their lives to protect us and to contain the virus. We owe it to them, to our loved ones, and to ourselves to follow the law, especially the ECQ guidelines.
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