A key player and stakeholder in ensuring maritime safety, the Philippine Coastguard (PCG) is aided by social media in accomplishing the day-to-day tasks that prevent maritime disasters.
Ensign Harvey Marmol (second from right), along with enlisted personnel of CGS El Nido and Coast Guard K9 Unit El Nido, with their working dogs, conducting a patrol on their ships: FB Northwind, Aluminum Boat 040, and Aluminum Boat 041. They are equipped with smartphones, along with other standard Coast Guard equipment.