Retired Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant George V. Ursabia Jr. was appointed as the new undersecretary for maritime of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Newly appointed Department of Transportation Undersecretary for Maritime George V. Ursabia Jr. (Photo from Philippine Coast Guard)...
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 appointed Vice Admiral Leopoldo Laroya as the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Vice Admiral Leopoldo Laroya (Photo courtesy of the PCG / FILE PHOTO) Laroya replaced Admiral George Ursabia Jr. who retired on Wednesday, after reaching the mandatory retirement...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. is set to retire on Wednesday, Sept. 8, after 38 years of service in the uniformed service. PCG Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. (Photo courtesy of the PCG / FILE PHOTO) A member of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Hinirang...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is gaining respect in the West Philippine Sea as it continues to challenge and drive away foreign vessels intruding in the country's waters. PCG Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. said the Coast Guard assets deployed in the WPS are actually becoming the “main...
“Be role models and inspire them. Do not waste this opportunity.” This was the remark of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. during the graduation ceremony of 226 trainees who completed the Coast Guard Non-officers’ course in Zamboanga on Friday, July 16. At...
After the successful week-long anti-piracy and anti-terrorism drills, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to deploy more personnel, equipment, and strengthened humanitarian activities for the residents in far-flung areas in Tawi-Tawi. PCG Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. and Mrs. Agnes...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has inaugurated its first-ever search and rescue (SAR) base located in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) inaugurates its first-ever search and rescue (SAR) base located in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on May 12, 2021. (Photo...
