Coast Guard Internal Audit

FYI: In line with its commitment to safeguard the health and well-being of all personnel, the Coast Guard Internal Audit through the Coast Guard Nursing Service and Coast Guard Medical Service, conducted a comprehensive Troops Information and Education on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

The discussion was conducted by CDR MELISA M ACOSTA PCG and LTJG ABIGAIL DG TORRES PCG, whose expertise guided personnel through an engaging and informative lecture that addressed common facts, misconceptions, and best practices related to HIV prevention and overall wellness. The discussion aimed to enhance understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage responsible health behaviors among CGIA personnel.

Following the educational briefing, CGIA personnel participated in voluntary HIV testing provided by Coast Guard Medical Service. This included confidential, rapid HIV testing administered on-site, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s commitment to accessible health services and early detection.

This initiative forms part of the Coast Guard’s broader preventive health program, which strives to equip uniformed personnel with accurate, science-based information on HIV transmission, prevention, testing, and treatment, while promoting a mission-capable and healthy workforce.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Coast Guard Internal Audit Unit successfully conducted a Troops Information and Education (TI&E) on 24 February 2026 focusing on the proper management of Donated Plant, Property, and Equipment (PPE), reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and strengthened audit practices across all units.

Thel lecture was led by 𝐌𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐃 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐔𝐏, who delivered an in-depth discussion on policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in the acceptance, recording, monitoring, and reporting of donated assets. His lecture emphasized the critical role of accurate documentation, internal controls, and compliance with established government standards.

Beyond enhancing current procedures, the TI&E is expected to significantly impact future audit engagements by improving audit preparedness, minimizing compliance gaps, strengthening internal controls, enhancing audit efficiency, and promoting a culture of accountability.

The activity also provided a venue for open dialogue, allowing participants to clarify procedural concerns and align operational practices with audit expectations. By bridging operational units and audit oversight, the TI&E serves as a preventive measure that supports more effective, transparent, and value-adding audit engagements moving forward.

The Coast Guard Internal Audit Unit remains committed to conducting educational initiatives that not only address present compliance requirements but also build a strong foundation for future audit excellence and organizational integrity.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐈&𝐄) 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

The Coast Guard Internal Audit successfully conducted a Troops Information and Education (TI&E) on 23 February 2026, regarding the activation of the Kalinga Center for its personnel. The activity aimed to formally inform, educate, and align all concerned personnel on the purpose, structure, and operational framework of the newly activated center.

During the lecture ENS NAMRAH M SATTAR PCG, Commander of the Human Resource Management Unit–CGIA, provided a comprehensive overview of the center’s mandate, operational processes, and its role in enhancing administrative efficiency within the organization.

The Kalinga Center is envisioned as a vital support and coordination hub designed to streamline and facilitate the efficient processing of administrative matters for Coast Guard personnel, ensuring timely, organized, and responsive services.
The activation of the Kalinga Center underscores the organization’s continued efforts to modernize its systems and reinforce internal controls, in line with national standards and best practices in public service.

CGIA personnel expressed full support for the initiative, recognizing its importance in promoting accountability and sustaining public trust in the Coast Guard’s mission and operations.