An off-duty member of the Philippine Coast Guard rescued a child from a near-drowning incident at Eco Park in Agoo on 2 May.
Senior Chief Petty Officer Aldrine Cordero was at the beach when he noticed a commotion near the shoreline and rushed to assist.
Cordero coordinated with bystanders to call for emergency services before performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the unconscious child, who later regained consciousness due to the immediate intervention.
Responders from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office arrived shortly after and brought the child to a local hospital, where the patient was declared in stable condition.
The Philippine Coast Guard said the incident highlights the importance of emergency preparedness among its personnel, noting that the officer’s actions reflect the agency’s commitment to public safety even while off duty.