Despite being barely half the height of her vaulting pole, Sea Woman First Class Riezel Buenaventura of the Coast Guard Special Service Center stands confident and mighty among taller colleagues. With her strong, youthful presence, few would guess that she has spent almost three decades in pole vaulting, competing in numerous prestigious local and international events, most notably her international breakthrough at the 2011 Southeast Asian Championships, where she cleared a lifetime personal...

At a crowded resort pool or along a busy beachfront, an emergency can unfold without a shout. A person experiencing drowning may be unable to call for help or wave their arms. By the time distress is noticed, the lifeguard, security officer, pool attendant, or guest service employee nearby may become the first person expected to act. Recognizing this vital role, Bell-Kenz Pharma will bring its Sagip CPR training initiative to Cebu’s hospitality sector on August 27 at the University of...

Bell-Kenz Pharma joins the Coast Guard Special Service Center (CGSSC) in honoring and sending off Coast Guard athletes who will represent the Philippines in major international competitions across Asia, underscoring a shared commitment to health, readiness, and national pride. Pole vaulter Riezel Buenaventura, representing the Enplus Gold brand, is set to compete at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, from August 22 to September 3. Buenaventura has won...