MANILA, Philippines — The off-duty personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard who helped rescue the passengers and crew of the fastcraft that capsized last week in Cebu would get promoted. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said that Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) Ralph Barajan will be promoted to PO2 and will be eligible for commissionship to become a Coast Guard officer. READ: Coast Guard personnel hailed for helping to rescue 60 persons in Cebu boat mishapLast Nov. 7, the MV Siargao Princess, which carried over 60 persons, capsized some three to five nautical miles off the coast of Sibonga town, some 53 kilometers south of Cebu City, due to strong waves. READ: Fastcraft capsized off Sibonga; rescue on for 53 passengers, 7 crewAccording to the PCG, Barajan was on board the fastcraft bound for Southern Cebu when he noticed the “worsening condition” of the vessel due to strong waves. The PCG Commandant said that Barajan “lived up PCG’s core values of professionalism, commitment, and gallantry.”ADVERTISEMENTRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 12, 2019 11:22 UTC