The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States government launched a P140 million program on Friday, Oct. 17, which seeks to strengthen the operational readiness and capacity for maritime law enforcement of the Coast Guard Fleet. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan and US Ambassador to the...
PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan welcomes the crew of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) upon its arrival at Pier 13 in Manila, on April 21, 2025. The vessel had just concluded a 26-day landmark tri-country port visit mission to Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. (Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN)...
PCG Commandant, Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan (second from left) and OCEA Representative Monsieur Jacques Briand (second from right) shake hands after the signing of a contract aimed at strengthening the operational readiness and sustainability of its fleet of French-built patrol vessels, in Makati City on...
(Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) is visiting three countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for a three-week long port visit. Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, PCG commandant, led the send-off ceremony of the 83-meter...
BRP Gabriela Silang (right) challenges the presence of China Coast Guard (CCG) ship "5901" approximately 60 to 70 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales on Jan. 17, 2025. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) Another coast guard vessel was deployed by China to the coast of Zambales to replace its...
BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) returns to Manila on Dec. 9, 2024 following a five-day port visit in Manado, Indonesia. (Photo courtesy of PCG) Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) safely returned to the country on Monday, Dec. 9, after completing a five-day port visit in...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed on Monday, June 6, the BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) after its “successful” maiden mission in Makassar, Indonesia last month. BRP Teresa Magbanua (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The PCG held an arrival ceremony for BRP Teresa Magbanua at...
The United States (US) civilian military training unit and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recently completed a three-day training that aims to improve the capability of the crew of the biggest Coast Guard ship in the country in responding to medical emergency situations at sea. US-PCG TRAINING--...
After conducting several maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last month, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) embarked on another voyage for a new mission on Friday, June 18. In a statement, the PCG said the offshore patrol vessel is set to participate...
After conducting maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) safely arrived in Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila on Monday, May 3. (Photo courtesy of the PCG) Last April 23, the PCG and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources...
