The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday received a speedboat and personal watercraft, commonly called ‘jet skis,’ from the provincial government of Cavite.

In a Facebook post, the PCG said the donations include a twin-engine 150-horsepower speedboat and four Yamaha VX-C WaveRunner personal watercraft.

It said the maritime assets will be used in enforcing maritime laws and in search and rescue operations in vicinity waters off Cavite to “ultimately ensure the safety of lives and properties at sea”.

The PCG said Commodore Leovigildo Panopio, commander of the PCG District National Capital Region (PCG)–Central Luzon, thanked Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla for the donation in a courtesy visit.

Panopio said the new water assets will “greatly help” in intensifying the presence of the PCG in the province and to better serve the locals through upholding maritime security, safety, and environmental protection. (PNA)