CG Nursing Service Sub-Unit BARMM

LOOK | Courtesy Call for the Conduct of Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

The Coast Guard Nursing Service Sub-Unit BARMM, headed by ENS ALFAHDZLY J ABIDIN PCG Chief Nurse, together with ENS MALIKA M ABLERA PCG General Duty Nurse, conducted a formal courtesy call to LCDR JHON PAUL E CABARUBIAS PCG, Station commander Maguindanao, in line with the upcoming conduct of Basic Life Support (BLS) Training for station personnel.

The visit aimed to formally coordinate and strengthen collaboration between the Nursing Service Sub-Unit BARMM and Station Maguindanao in promoting lifesaving competencies among Coast Guard personnel. During the meeting, key matters were discussed including the training schedule, objectives, target participants, and logistical requirements to ensure the smooth and successful implementation of the activity.

The BLS training is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and confidence of personnel in responding effectively to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, choking incidents, and respiratory failure. Emphasis will be placed on early recognition of emergencies, high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and proper use of automated external defibrillators (AED), all of which are critical in increasing survival rates during emergencies both ashore and at sea.

The Station Commander expressed his full support for the initiative, recognizing the vital role of continuous medical training and emergency preparedness in strengthening operational readiness. This engagement reflects the strong collaboration and shared commitment of both units under the Philippine Coast Guard to uphold professionalism, competence, and excellence in public service.

Through proactive leadership and sustained partnership, the Coast Guard Nursing Service Sub-Unit BARMM remains steadfast in its mission to equip personnel with essential lifesaving skills in support of maritime safety and humanitarian response.

LOOK: A courtesy call and coordination meeting was conducted by CDR TUNGAN KANAPIA ALIMUDIN PCGA, with the Chief Nurse, Coast Guard Nursing Service Sub-Unit BARMM, ENS ALFAHDZLY J ABIDIN PCG, to discuss the proposed conduct of health-related training activities intended to enhance the capabilities and preparedness of all Coast Guard personnel in Coast Guard District BARMM, with due consideration for religious and cultural contexts, in support of culturally and faith-sensitive healthcare service delivery in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

A key agenda of the discussion was the proposed conduct of Post-Mortem Care Training in accordance with Islamic Janazah rites, aimed at strengthening the knowledge and competencies of Coast Guard personnel—particularly medical and nursing personnel—in the proper, dignified, and Shari’ah-compliant handling of the deceased. The training emphasizes adherence to Islamic principles such as taharah (cleanliness), preservation of human dignity, modesty, and timely burial, while ensuring observance of applicable medical, legal, and public health protocols.

The initiative underscores the importance of integrating healthcare delivery with Islamic values, recognizing that spiritual and cultural considerations are essential components of holistic and compassionate care, especially within Muslim communities. Through this training, Coast Guard personnel will be better equipped to render faith-sensitive and culturally appropriate services during death-related incidents, emergencies, and humanitarian operations.

The proposed activity is particularly significant in the BARMM region, where respect for religious practices is vital to effective community engagement and service delivery. It is likewise timely in preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, a period that emphasizes compassion, service, dignity, and respect for life and death.

The coordination meeting was held at the Office of ENS ALFAHDZLY J ABIDIN, PCG, Chief Nurse of the Coast Guard Nursing Service Sub-Unit BARMM, at Coast Guard District BARMM, Polloc Free Port Ecozone, Parang, Maguindanao, and reaffirmed the shared commitment of CDR TUNGAN KANAPIA ALIMUDIN PCGA, and ENS ALFAHDZLY J ABIDIN PCG, to advance inclusive, ethical, and values-based health and medical training in support of Coast Guard operations and continued service to the Bangsamoro people.

LOOK: LTJG JHON ERICKSON GLORIA PCG, Acting Executive Officer of BRP TUBBATAHA (MRRV-4401)paid a courtesy call to the Office of the Chief Nurse, Nursing Service Sub-Unit BARMM, as part of strengthening professional coordination and support within the Philippine Coast Guard.

The visit served as an avenue to discuss possible collaborative activities aimed at enhancing the health, welfare, and operational readiness of vessel personnel. Among the key areas discussed were the conduct of Basic Life Support (BLS) training, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) initiatives, and other health-related concerns of shipboard personnel, particularly those assigned to long-duration maritime operations.

This engagement underscores the shared commitment of both offices to proactively address the physical and mental well-being of PCG personnel, recognizing their vital role in sustaining effective maritime safety, security, and humanitarian missions.

Such visits further reinforce unity, cooperation, and a people-centered approach in the delivery of health services across PCG units.