24/03/2026
ICYMI: On 17 March 2026, the Office of the Coast Guard Dental Surgeon rendered an appreciation ceremony for COL RUEL P BALDEO DS (GSC), Commanding Officer, 1301st Philippine Navy Dental Dispensary. The said event consisted of a pinning ceremony at CGETDC, Coast Guard Base Farola, and a Farewell Program on board BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV 8301).
Upon arrival at CGETDC, COL BALDEO DS (GSC) was accorded appropriate honors and thereafter, proceeded to the pinning of the PCG Honorary Instructor’s Badge graced by Commander, CGETDC, VADM TITO ALVIN G ANDAL PCG. The said pinning signified recognition of COL BALDEO’s expertise that has played a vital role beyond clinical care and by contributing significantly to the Coast Guard Dental Service’s Training and Doctrine Development. The said honoree was exemplary served as the long-time guest instructor of this Unit since 2010.
Immediately after the pinning ceremony, COL BALDEO DS (GSC), together with COMMO INGEL JR (DS) PCG, was escorted to BRP GABRIELA SILANG (OPV 8301) for the continuation of the activity who warmly welcomed by CAPT VINCENT S LACA PCG, Operations Officer, BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV 8301) together with LT MC ENLEY J FABIA PCG, Executive Officer of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV 8301). Upon arrival, unit briefing was rendered followed by a ship tour which was accompanied by CAPT LABERNY M IKAN PCG, Commanding Officer, BRP GABRIELA SILANG (OPV 8301).
The abovementioned event aimed to formally recognize COL RUEL P BALDEO DS (GSC) for his years of effort in supporting and guiding the CG Dental Service through the sharing of his knowledge and expertise, thereby strengthening professional relations and inter-service collaboration between the Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy.
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS, SIR!