Manila, Oct. 16 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to build on its 125-year legacy by strengthening its capabilities, professionalism, and readiness to confront increasingly complex maritime challenges.

Speaking during the PCG's 125th founding anniversary celebration at the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal in Manila, Marcos said the occasion should serve not only as a tribute to generations of Coast Guard personnel but also as a reminder of the institution's responsibility to prepare for the future.

"Each generation must be ready to carry that mission forward," Marcos said.

The President emphasized that the country's evolving maritime environment requires a Coast Guard capable of prote...