Manila, March 19 -- The Philippine Coast Guard's (PCG) disaster response nationwide has been boosted with the addition of rescue and connectivity assets, an official said on Wednesday.

This after the PCG received the M/V Amazing Grace from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), two Barracuda rigid-hulled inflatable boats from Grab Philippines, and 100 units of Starlink kits from SpaceX at the South Harbor in Manila on Tuesday.

First Lady and PCG Auxiliary Vice Admiral Liza Araneta Marcos, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan, and PRC Chairman Dick Gordon led the turnover rites.

In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, PCG spokesperson Commodore Algier Ricafrente said the additional maritime assets would be part...