Coast Guard Station Northern Samar

Happy Birthday to our dedicated and inspiring Station Commander of Coast Guard Station Northern Samar! Your steadfast leadership, professionalism, and commitment to duty continue to guide and motivate all personnel under your command. We are grateful for your unwavering support and the example you set in serving with integrity and excellence.

On this special day, may you be blessed with good health, continued success, and happiness in all aspects of your life. May the year ahead bring even greater achievements and fulfillment in both your personal and professional endeavors. Your Coast Guard family proudly stands with you in celebrating this meaningful occasion. Happy Birthday, Sir! 🎉

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𝐂𝐆𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 (𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐀) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: Coast Guard Station Northern Samar, together with its Sub-Stations and OPCON Units, successfully conducted the Annual Planning, Performance Review, and Organizational Assessment (APPROA) 2026 on 06 March 2026 at Casa Miguel, Catarman, Northern Samar.

The activity commenced with the arrival of the team, followed by an opening program which set the tone for a comprehensive evaluation of the station’s performance. The Station and Sub-Stations presented their Accomplishment Report for CY 2025, highlighting key achievements in operations, maritime safety and security, law enforcement, and iCARE Program related activities.

A Performance Review was conducted to assess targets versus accomplishments, evaluate performance indicators, and identify strengths as well as areas for improvement. This was followed by an Organizational Assessment focusing on personnel complement, administrative management, logistics, training status, and resource utilization.

The activity also served as a platform to address issues and concerns raised by Sub-Station Commanders within their respective Areas of Responsibility (AOR), and to discuss plans and operational priorities. Emphasis was likewise given on maintaining high standards of morale and discipline among personnel to ensure professionalism, unity, and commitment within the unit.

In his closing message, 𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐑𝐇𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐊𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐀 𝐆𝐀𝐂𝐎 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Station Commander, CGS Northern Samar, expressed his sincere appreciation to all CGS Northern Samar personnel for their dedication, teamwork, and unwavering commitment in carrying out their mandated responsibilities.

CGS Northern Samar and its Sub-Stations reaffirm their commitment to remain mission-ready and to continuously deliver efficient and responsive maritime services in support of maritime safety, security, and marine environmental protection.

Photos Taken by: ASN Reynante S Tima PCG

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𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘
As of 05:00 P.M. of 15 March 2026

In reference to the published Gale Warning No. 08 issued by Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) at 05:00 P.M. of 15 March 2026, this Station is 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 of all vessels/watercraft of 250 GT and below plying within Northern and Eastern coasts of Northern Samar (Mondragon, San Roque, Pambujan, Laoang, Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay, Lapinig) due to “𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙚-𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣” and the possible effect of the inclement weather in accordance to the Department Memorandum Circular No. 03-01 (Guidelines on Movement of Motorboats/Vessels in the absence of Weather Bulletin in the Locality) and as a proactive measure of this station in order to avert maritime incident in the area.

Further, all vessels are reminded to take precautionary measures and be extra vigilant in monitoring the movement of gale-force winds if deemed to be affected by said weather disturbance. The voyage of vessel will resume until further notice and upon improvement of weather and sea condition.

For information and widest dissemination.

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