Manila, May 3 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) honored the ship crew of BRP Bagacay (MRRV-4410) with the Coast Guard Merit Medal and Ribbon in recognition of their bravery during the water cannon attack by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) near Bajo de Masinloc on Tuesday.

The PCG said the 38 ship crew members and their leader, Captain Jane Gesulgon, received the recognition from PCG officer in charge, Vice Admiral Rolando Lizon Punzalan Jr. in a ceremony in Port Area, Manila on Thursday.

Gesulgon and his crew members were praised for accomplishing their mission while ensuring everyone's safety amid a water cannon attack from two Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels that damaged their ship during the incident.

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