00:00A measure seeking a three-year fixed term for the chief of the Philippine Coast Guard or PCG
00:04for more stability has passed the third reading of the Senate. Senate President Francis Jesus
00:10Guterres says that with the challenges the country is facing in the West Philippine Sea,
00:14it would be better to have continuity in the PCG leadership. Under the proposed measure,
00:20the term of office of the PCG Commandant will be fixed to three years. Meanwhile,
00:25Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino says that the said measure could not just help
00:30with the term limit, but also in the PCG's strategic modernization program.
00:35The PCG continues to expand its fleet. It will improve its technical capabilities,
00:44enhance its personal training, and have a stable leadership
00:47that modernization efforts aligns with long-term national goals.
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