The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will soon have its first female commodore from its rank of general line officers following the recent promotion of a Davaoeña personnel. CG Commodore Mitzie Silva-Campo will take oath next week before Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugarde...
"This kind of treatment to Filipinos must stop." Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) This was the statement of presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo as she condemned the recent "harassment" by Chinese Coast Guard vessels on Philippine supply boats in Ayungin Shoal on Tuesday, Nov. 16....
Senator Richard Gordon said on Thursday, Nov. 18, the President should lead in protecting the country's troops after the Ayungin Shoal incident involving members of the Chinese Coast Guard. President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Richard Gordon (Photos from Malacañang/ MANILA BULLETIN) "As...
A shared outrage with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. was expressed by Senator Risa Hontiveros to the actions made by the Chinese Coast Guard vessels who blocked and water cannoned Philippine boats that were on their way to supply food for military personnel....
President Duterte has promoted four captains of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) based on the recommendation of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade. From the rank of captain, Ramon S. Lopez, Joeven L. Fabul, Edgar L. Ybañez and Mitzie S. Silva-Campo were promoted to the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has stepped up its campaign against illegal fishing following the arrest of 36 individuals allegedly engaged in such prohibited acts. The latest incident happened last Wednesday when three fishermen were collared by the PCG Sub-Station Cajidiocan for alleged...
President Duterte has approved the promotion of the commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard and also gave the green light for the promotion of two other officers. From Vice Admiral, Duterte promoted Leopoldo V. Laroya to Admiral effective Nov. 5. He also signed the promotion of two Coast Guard...
President Duterte has approved the appointment of former Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral George Ursabia as Undersecretary for maritime affairs of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade made the announcement during the inauguration on Monday, Nov. 8,...
Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have conducted a joint operation with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) against illegal fishing activities off the waters of Cavite City. During the operation on Oct. 25, at least 21 fish cages locally called "safras" and...
Three fishermen onboard a distressed motorboat in the vicinity waters of Benham Rise have been rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the agency reported Saturday, Oct. 23. They were identified as Romeo Bernardo, 59, Freddie Lubiano, 54, and Glen Lopez, 44, whose motorboat F/BCA BENEDICT UNO...
After 37 years of service, a senior officer of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) credited for reforms in the agency bowed out of the uniformed service. PCG Rear Admiral Jose William U. Isaga was honored in a retirement ceremony held on Monday in Cebu. During his stint at the District Central Visayas...
A total of 573 recruits of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have started their journey Tuesday, Oct. 19, as their six-month training began at the Regional Training Center in San Ramon, Zamboanga City. New recruits participate in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) training in Zamboanga City on Oct....
