Owen R Adao
November 2025
Owen R
Adao
,
RN
Philippine Coast Guard Nursing Service
Manila
Philippines
His style of leadership reminds us that accountability and compassion can coexist and that true leadership means guiding others toward doing what is right, not what is easy.
In every organization, there are leaders who command through authority, and there are those who inspire through integrity and compassion. CAPT Owen R. Adao, PCG, belongs to the latter. As one of the pillars of the Coast Guard Nursing Service, he embodies the essence of a true DAISY Nurse Leader: firm in purpose, yet gentle in approach; decisive in action, yet deeply human in his care for others. His leadership is not defined by position, but by the trust and respect he earns every single day.
CAPT Owen R. Adao, PCG, is a leader who commands both respect and trust. He may be firm when the situation calls for it, but behind that firmness is a deep concern for the people he leads. His style of leadership reminds us that accountability and compassion can coexist and that true leadership means guiding others toward doing what is right, not what is easy.
Whenever conflict arises, CAPT Adao, PCG, takes charge with composure and fairness. He listens, analyzes the situation carefully, and provides sound, practical solutions that bring back balance and teamwork in the workplace. His goal is never to point fingers, but to restore harmony and ensure that everyone learns from the experience.
He creates an environment where trust, respect, and professionalism are lived every day. Under his supervision, we are encouraged to think critically, decide wisely, and work together as one team. He motivates us to improve, not through pressure, but through his example of dedication and integrity.
CAPT Owen R. Adao, PCG, also genuinely cares for the well-being of his subordinates. He often checks on how we are doing, especially during high-pressure times. He knows when to push us to do better and when to remind us to take care of ourselves. That balance of strength and empathy is what makes him such an effective and inspiring leader.
To many of us, CAPT Owen R. Adao, PCG, is more than a superior; he is a mentor who guides, a motivator who challenges, and a role model who demonstrates what it truly means to serve. Through his leadership, the image of nursing within the Philippine Coast Guard continues to be uplifted: a profession that embodies compassion, discipline, and excellence.
His leadership brings out the best in people and strengthens the heart of the Coast Guard Nursing Service.
CAPT Owen R. Adao, PCG, is a leader who commands both respect and trust. He may be firm when the situation calls for it, but behind that firmness is a deep concern for the people he leads. His style of leadership reminds us that accountability and compassion can coexist and that true leadership means guiding others toward doing what is right, not what is easy.
Whenever conflict arises, CAPT Adao, PCG, takes charge with composure and fairness. He listens, analyzes the situation carefully, and provides sound, practical solutions that bring back balance and teamwork in the workplace. His goal is never to point fingers, but to restore harmony and ensure that everyone learns from the experience.
He creates an environment where trust, respect, and professionalism are lived every day. Under his supervision, we are encouraged to think critically, decide wisely, and work together as one team. He motivates us to improve, not through pressure, but through his example of dedication and integrity.
CAPT Owen R. Adao, PCG, also genuinely cares for the well-being of his subordinates. He often checks on how we are doing, especially during high-pressure times. He knows when to push us to do better and when to remind us to take care of ourselves. That balance of strength and empathy is what makes him such an effective and inspiring leader.
To many of us, CAPT Owen R. Adao, PCG, is more than a superior; he is a mentor who guides, a motivator who challenges, and a role model who demonstrates what it truly means to serve. Through his leadership, the image of nursing within the Philippine Coast Guard continues to be uplifted: a profession that embodies compassion, discipline, and excellence.
His leadership brings out the best in people and strengthens the heart of the Coast Guard Nursing Service.