Richard Garin took his oath as Philippine Coast Guard Auxillary (PCGA) Commander.

Administered by Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr.

Philippine Coast Guard Commandant.

The PCGA is a service-oriented, uniformed, voluntary organization. It is non-government, non-political organization whose membership adhere to the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) customs and traditions. Its organizational structure is parallel to PCG and has its own chain of leadership and management.