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| Photo Courtesy || Julius Maguiwe |
Cordillera - An Igorot officer made the Philippines proud when he graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Connecticut in the United States.
Julius Maguiwe from Mankayan, Benguet was sponsored by the Philippine Coast Guard and was appointed as an international officer to the USCGA.
In his Facebook post Maguiwe thanked the academy and the PCG for the opportunity bestowed to him.
"My sincere gratitude to United States of America for a fulfilled American dream experience. Thank you PCG for the trust and confidence for giving me the opportunity to represent the Philippines," Maguiwe said.
"I'm humbled to be the first Igorot to complete a Course in this Academy, Leadership Development Center. Thank you to all my seniors and leaders out there who inspired me so that I can also inspire others in my own little way," he added.
Maguiwe also noted his achievements at the Officer Indoctrination School 2019 where he received the highest grade in Survival at Sea, highest grade in marksmanship and earned the US Pistol Sharpshooter.
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He also got the highest grade in Physical Fitness Test (FPT).
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| Photo Courtesy || Julius Maguiwe |
The United State Coast Guard Academy is the service academy of the United States Coast Guard located in New London, Connecticut.
It was founded in 1876 and it is the second smallest of the five federal service academies and provides education to Future Coast Guard officers.
It was founded in 1876 and it is the second smallest of the five federal service academies and provides education to Future Coast Guard officers.
The PCG has announced that they are looking for qualified civilian applicants nationwide to study for the International Cadet Program of the USCGA Class of 2024.
Successful candidates will be provided with free tuition, monthly pay and allowances, free board and lodging, transportation expenses and government benefits, according to PCG.
10 Comments:
Congratulations sir for your achievement. Salute for being the first igorot who graduated/ completed tgat course. Nakakaproud.. Keep it up sir. God bless.
congrats sir...salute and proud of u.. kabayan...
Congratulations sir!
Congrats sir, truly inspiring.Proud Mankayan here
congrats Kabsat mi ah nagapo t kabildatan/kanenguetan may God Bless you always and give more strength to help and do your responsibility in this world once again Congratulations ! you are one of the Igorot's Pride 😇😇
Congratulations sir!
“Congratulations and good luck to a wonderful career!!” 👍🏼🙏🏽🕊✌🏼
Wow..Congratulations po sir..isistarem ti agtrabaho sir..tapno adu ti mainspire po..Message from CONCEPCION ADVETIST ACADEMY CONCEPCION, GREGORIO DEL PILAR, ILOCOS SUR..
Congratulation Sir,, Proud to be IGOROT.....
Congrats sir.you deserve it.
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