(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard has inaugurated its first-ever search and rescue base in the country. In a statement, the PCG said the base, which was opened on May 12, is located in Siargao. It is a 600-square-meter and four-story building constructed in a 5,000-square-meter lot on Siargao Island donated by the provincial government. It is equipped with an automatic identification system (AIS) monitoring equipment, watch tower, helipad, and an elevated base defense […]