The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is anticipating the delivery of the future BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), the second 97-meter multi-role response vessel that it procured from Japan, next month. The Philippine Coast Guard is set to welcome the future BRP Melchora Aquino, a 97-meter long...
As Chinese vessels continue to be monitored in Philippine waters, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said that President Duterte would continue to fight for the rights of the country in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to the final day of his term. “Alam niyo si Pangulo, 'yung independent foreign...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have coordinated with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to help evacuate residents in Batangas who were displaced by Taal Volcano’s eruption, officials disclosed on Wednesday, March 30. Lt. Gen. Erickson Gloria, vice...
A China Coast Guard (CCG) ship was spotted sailing dangerously close to a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel in Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales earlier this month, authorities reported. A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel with bow number 3305 sails danherously close to Philippine Coast Guard's BRP...
Thousands of residents in at least five barangays in Batangas were evacuated when “short-lived” phreatomagmatic bursts occurred at Taal Volcano on Saturday morning, March 26. Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) evacuate residents in Batangas after Taal Volcano's phreatomagmatic...
There is an increasing number of Filipino fishermen who are casting their nets in Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales to earn a living despite the steady presence of China Coast Guard (CCG), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday, March 25. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) "The Philippine Coast...
Admiral Artemio Abu, commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), has been elected as the new chairperson of an inter-government council that seeks to combat at-sea piracy and armed robbery in the entire Asia. Admiral Artemio Abu, Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (Courtesy of PCG) Abu...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade has appointed Vice Admiral Eduardo D. Fabricante as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officer-in-charge following the retirement of Admiral Leopoldo V. Laroya. (Photo from DOTr) Tugade announced the appointment on Feb. 10 during the Change...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) teamed up with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday, Feb. 7, as a final push to meet President Duterte's deadline and eliminate all threat groups, particularly the communist insurgents, and secure the May 9...
As officers and personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sustain their relentless efforts to bring relief items to victims of typhoon "Odette," more assistance from the private sector continue to pour in, too. One prime example is the continuing support of the OB Montessori, headed by...
Despite more and more personnel of Philippine Coast Guard getting infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the PCG leadership assured that their relief operations in areas affected by typhoon "Odette" last month will still continue. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel and members of the...
As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases continue to rise in the country, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed some of its personnel in Metro Manila to assist in the swab testing of people suspected to be carrying the deadly virus. A member of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Task Group...
