20/07/2026
The 102nd Squadron conveys our sincerest and deepest condolences to the family and Squadron members of our dearly departed Capt Galza.
Our hearts broke when we learned of the tragic news of his passing. Heโs been a very good friend and comrade long before the 102nd and 107th Squadrons were formed. He served bravely as part of the Task Force Malasakit at the height of COVID-19 pandemic, rescued and retrieved so many of our fellowmen, instrumental in protecting the marine environment, leading in creating more QRT members through relevant and stringent trainings. He is one of the true unsung heroes of the PCGA.
He passed while showing others the beauty of the marine environment.
As he recently said to one of our Division Directors -- "kung sa dagat ang buhay mo, sa dagat ka din uuwi". We just didn't realize, it will be this early.
Taps Capt Galza, sir! You have our admiration, respect, and love up to the end.
๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐จ ๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐.
The Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, Director Auxiliary Squadron of the 107th CGAS.
More than an officer, we are grieving the loss of a great man who has spent a good part of his journey toeing the line between life and death in the name of service and compassion.
Capt Galza is leading one of the Rescue Squadrons of CGADNCR-CL. He has rescued and recovered countless fellowmen during his time in the PCGA, often rushing to the side of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to lead SAR operations regardless of the time, location, or weather situation.
When duty called, he was always there.
Striving.
Leading.
Rescuing.
Silently, behind the scenes.
He was among the handful of PCGA operatives who braved the unseen enemy that was COVID-19 pandemic at the height of its onslaught.
He was tireless in protecting the marine environment, diving with fellow PCGA and marine environmentalists in planting, monitoring, and enhancing coral reefs.
He was a tough trainer; glowering, yelling, and drilling his students with the principles and practice of Search, Rescue, Retrieval, and Life Support. He produced hundreds of capable Rescuers and Disaster Response Group (DRG) members for CGADNCR-CL -- all of whom respected his wisdom and loved him like a father.
He kept on doing what he did best, always by the sea.
He lived for it.
Sought joy and brotherhood in it.
And right at the very end, he was still on it.
He was showing diving students the beauty of the marine environment when he was called Home.
What better epitome of a perfect maritime volunteer and marine environmental warrior there is than our dearly departed, Capt Galza?
Our unsung hero has gone Home. Fare well, sir.
Taps. Taps. Taps.