The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here turned over a monitoring boat and oil spill booms to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to strengthen coastal surveillance and maritime response operations in Bataan.
DENR Regional Executive Director Ralph Pablo reported that the donated 108-linear meter oil spill boom and a monitoring boat, equipped with a 40-horsepower outboard motor, will be used by the Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGS) Bataan for maritime patrol, search and rescue operations, and the monitoring of waterways in the province.
He underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration in advancing environmental governance and public service.
“Through stronger partnerships with our fellow government agencies, we are able to further enhance our collective capacity to protect the environment and respond to the needs of our coastal communities,” Pablo said.
Bataan provincial head Raul Mamac added that the donation will also strengthen field response during coastal and marine incidents, including oil spills and other threats to marine resources.
For his part, Coast Guard District National Capital Region-Central Luzon Deputy Commander Captain Francisco Achilles Acedillo thanked the DENR for the support, noting that the donated motorboat and oil spill booms will help improve the PCG’s operational readiness in safeguarding coastal areas and responding to maritime incidents.
This initiative also supports law enforcement and environmental monitoring efforts in Bataan’s waterways, being one of the provinces along the Manila Bay stretch.