{"id":3266,"date":"2024-06-11T17:47:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T09:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gqq.gfl.temporary.site\/website_23b9925e\/21-year-old-pinay-graduates-with-highest-honors-from-us-coast-guard-academy\/"},"modified":"2024-06-11T17:47:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T09:47:42","slug":"21-year-old-pinay-graduates-with-highest-honors-from-us-coast-guard-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energetic-pink-donkey.109-123-235-239.cpanel.site\/?p=3266","title":{"rendered":"From Iligan City To USCGA Honors: Filipina Excels In Naval Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"

Victoria Gil Echavez Regalado has made history as the first Filipina to graduate with a specialized degree and magna cum laude honors from the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). On May 22, she graduated with top honors in naval architecture and marine engineering, becoming the first Filipino to complete this prestigious program.<\/p>\n

Victoria at 21, began her journey in 2020 when she was selected by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as an international cadet for the USCGA\u2019s International Cadetship Program. She took her oath in Manila and joined the academy in New London, Connecticut. <\/p>\n

Throughout her time at USCGA, she was active in Women\u2019s Water Polo, the International Council, and the Genesis club, showing her commitment to both academics and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n

The PCG celebrated her achievement on Instagram, stating, \u201cThe Philippine Coast Guard congratulates CG Probationary Ensign Victoria Gil Regalado for graduating from the United States Coast Guard Academy with the highest honors. We are proud of her dedication and service.\u201d<\/p>\n

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