115th Anniversary of the Philippine Coast Guard (Speech) 10/13/2016 HD

Philippine Coast Guard Headquarters, Port Area, Manila October 12, 2016 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte formally commissioned the MRRV Tubbataha during the 115th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at the PCG Headquarters in Port Area, Manila. The MRRV Tubbataha is the first of ten ships financed by Japan to assist the Philippines in its efforts to rescue those in danger at sea, protect marine life, stop piracy, smuggling, illegal fishing and support the war on illegal drugs of the administration. In his speech, the President expressed his gratitude to Japan for the financing of the MRRV Tubbataha plus nine other ships being built for the Philippines. He also addressed the government forces present saying, “As a prosecutor, I am aware of the travails that a law enforcer has to go through… In my 22 years as Mayor I have never allowed a military man, a policeman to go to jail. I fought, tooth and nail…” President Duterte encouraged the people present to read "Gangsters Warlords" by Ioan Grillo, a book showing the history of illegal drugs in Latin America, and something that would help them understand narco-politics in the country. He said that the standard he wants for the country is to have people walk at night undisturbed and unmolested, and that a strong economy would follow after safety has been ensured and corruption erased. The President also led the presentation of awards to four (4) PCG officers, eight (8) PCG units, and five (5) individuals who received special awards. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Kazuhide Ishikawa, was also present in the event to express the strong bond between Japan and the Philippines. The President was accompanied in the event by PCG Commandant, Rear Admiral (RADM) William Melad. *** Connect with RTVM Website: http://rtvm.gov.ph Facebook: www.facebook.com/presidentialcom Twitter: @RTVMalacanang Google+: google.com/+RTVMalacanang Instagram: @RTVMalacanang