10 iKalinga Coast Guard officers return home after commissioning, vow to serve with honor, integrity, dedication

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Ten iKalinga sons and daughters have returned to the province after completing the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Officer Course, vowing to serve the country with honor, integrity and dedication.

The newly commissioned officers, members of PCG Officer Course Class 31-2025, “SIMLAYAG,” were presented to their fellow iKalingas during the inter-agency flag-raising ceremony at the Kalinga Sports Center on November 9.

The 10 officers are among the 649 graduates of the class. They are Ens. Jeremy Igo of Tabuk City, who ranked first; Ens. Ron Godfrey Bawalan of Pasil, who ranked 10th; Ens. Wila Faye Itay, Ens. Dymple Gumabay, Ens. Shivone Guinaban and Ens. Dave Lester Orpiano, all of Tabuk City; Ens. Mark Joshua Taguinay of Balbalan; Ens. Rouell Dumalan and Ens. Karl Ike Suma-al of Tanudan; and Ens. Jarry Delfin Ganggangan of Pinukpuk.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Igo said their achievement was made possible by the people who believed in and supported them throughout their journey.

"This milestone which depicts our achievement are not ours alone, but also belongs to the people who believed in us, guided us, and supported us throughout our journey," he said, acknowledging their families, mentors and other supporters, including the provincial government under Governor James Edduba.

As they begin their service in the PCG, Igo said the officers would carry with them the values they learned in Kalinga and remain committed to protecting the Filipino people.

"As we take on this new chapter as officers of the Philippine Coast Guard, we promise to serve our duty with honor, integrity, dedication, and commitment to our country and our fellow Filipinos," he said.