MANILA, Aug. 29 -- Malacanang on Friday allayed public concerns over reports that a Filipino-Chinese businessman had joined the Philippine Coast Guard's (PCG) Auxiliary unit, stressing that the delisted personnel had no access to maritime operations.

Citing the PCG's statement, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said prompt action has been undertaken and investigation into the enlistment of Chinese nationals in the Coast Guard Auxiliary is underway.

"Huwag pong mag-alala ang taumbayan dahil ang PCGA ay isang civil organization at kung sinuman po ang mapapasok dito kahit foreigner po, ito naman po ay paggawa lang naman ng pagtulong, pagbibigay ng relief, pagtulong sa PCG (The public should not worry because the PCGA is a civil organizati...