The maritime drill titled “Alalayan 2023” commenced in Manila Bay, organized by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in collaboration with various government entities.
The main objective of this exercise is to simulate possible maritime threats, evaluating and improving the nation’s readiness for real-life scenarios.
Bringing together eleven government agencies on August 11, 2023, the event aims to showcase the capabilities of the National Watch Coast Guard Center (NCWC) by identifying and addressing potential maritime threats in the Philippine Sea.
The participating organizations include the NCWC, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Armed Forces of the Philippines Command Center (AFPCM), Bureau of Immigration (BI), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Bureau of Customs (BOC), Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ), Intelligence Service of the AFP (ISAF), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine Navy (PN), and the Philippine National Police – Maritime Group (PNPMG).
Led by the Philippine Coast Guard, this inter-agency exercise also aims to evaluate the level of cooperation and coordination among these entities.
Vice Admiral Roy Echeverria, the Director of NCWC, highlighted that the “Alalayan 2023” maritime drill has the crucial role of ensuring that all agency personnel participating in the training are fully prepared for potential maritime incidents. (ai/mnm)
