MANILA, Philippines — Gerald Anderson has received the ‘Search and Rescue’ medal from the Philippine Coast Guard Thursday following his service during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina in the National Capital Region.
During Super Typhoon Carina, Anderson went viral after photos circulated online showing him rescuing trapped residents amid massive flooding at Barangay Santo Domingo, Quezon City.
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PCG Spokesperson, CG Rear Admiral Armando Balilo, said Auxiliary CDR Anderson has been an “active partner” of the Command, especially during humanitarian and disaster response operations.
“He is always present during the Coast Guard’s relief operations and disaster rehabilitation. He continues to help Aetas in Zambales, recovering families in Marawi and even donated medical supplies and tents during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together with Auxiliary Ensign Julia Barretto and other PCGA members, Auxiliary CDR Anderson also donated bags filled with school supplies for the children of Pag-Asa Island,” CG Rear Admiral Balilo said.
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