PCG extends condolences over death of officer

A photo of late Philippine Coast Guard Ensign Genard Santos. (Photo courtesy of Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao/Facebook)

By Trisha Casabar

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) expressed condolences on Wednesday, June 21, to the loved ones of Genard Santos, a PCG officer who died after being gunned down in Lower Calarian, Zamboanga.

CG Ensign Santos was 29.

According to the PCG, Santos was shot by an unidentified suspect when he was about to ride his motorcycle on June 15.

He was brought to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Santos had been involved in PCG’s anti-smuggling operations in Zamboanga.

He was also a member of the Coast Guard Officers’ Course Class 25-2020 Duha Limara. –ag

Popular

PBBM ‘all ears’ to public concerns amid weakening Peso, various challenges

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In a briefing late Thursday, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro assured Filipinos that President Ferdinand...

PBBM: Balanga Green Mobility Hub to kick-off nationwide transition towards sustainable mobility

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the ensuing global energy crisis accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels towards...

PBBM reaffirms respect for BARMM Parliament’s autonomy

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Reinforcing his support for long-lasting peace in Mindanao, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated his respect for the Bangsamoro region’s autonomy...

PBBM hails 46-medal haul of Filipino fencers at 2026 SEAFF Championships

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet With a renewed focus on sports, the administration maintains its steadfast commitment to supporting Filipino athletes and providing them with adequate...