The National Maritime Council (NMC) flagged the presence of Chinese maritime surveillance research vessels in three areas off Luzon, particularly those allegedly conducting scientific research near Pag-asa Cay. "Kinokondena ng National Maritime Council ang presensya ng mga MSR vessels na ito...
The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday, May 19, highlighted longer endurance at sea and growing fleet strength as it steps up its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), noting that modern platforms now allow sustained patrols and wider maritime coverage compared to previous years. PN-Philippine...
The Philippine Navy (PN) has welcomed its newest offshore patrol vessel (OPV), the future BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21), during an arrival ceremony in Zambales over the weekend. The warship was delivered to the country on May 4 and was welcomed at the Naval Operating Base-Subic on May 8. She is...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said it will deploy a landing craft vessel (LCV) in Batanes later this year to improve patient transport across its island municipalities. In a statement, PCSO General Manager Melquiades “Mel” Robles described the LCV as a “mini RORO” that...
CALATAGAN, Batangas – Thirty-two persons were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from a fishing banca that sunk in the sea of Barangay Punta here on Thursday afternoon, March 19. Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Balayan said FBCA Prince encountered distress due to water ingress after being...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Fifteen persons were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard and a fishing boat from a distressed vessel in the sea of Baluk Baluk Island in Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan on Monday, March 2. MV Sheryl, with seven crew members and eight passengers on board, was transporting water cargo...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued two fisherfolk after their eight-meter fishing boat capsized due to rough seas in Lantawan, Basilan on Sunday. In a situation report on Monday, the PCG said the two fishers were left adrift for two hours before they were sighted at 11 a.m. by a passing ship,...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Twelve people were rescued after their boat sank in the sea of Simunul and Bongao municipalities in Tawi-Tawi province on Monday, Jan. 19. The Philippine Coast Guard said they were among the 50 passengers of M/L Sitti Nur that departed Manok Mangkaw Pier in Simunul on Monday...
The Philippine Navy’s (PN) newest offshore patrol vessel, the future BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS20), has arrived in the country from South Korea to add another major asset to the military’s expanding modern fleet. The vessel was met in waters off Zambales by missile-capable frigate BRP Jose Rizal...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Armed Forces Western Mindanao Naval Command rescued 30 crew and passengers of a motor launch stranded in the sea of Taganak Island, Tawi-Tawi province last Friday night, Jan. 16. A Philippine Navy vessel, the BRP Magluyan (PC392), monitored a flashing light in the area....
CEBU CITY – A group of Korean tourists was rescued after their motorized banca encountered engine trouble in the sea of Olango Island, Cebu on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 4. According to the Coast Guard District Central Visayas, MBCA Black Pearl was carrying 61 Koreans when its engine failed. The boat...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) flagged the presence of a Chinese research vessel detected off the coast of Cagayan in Northern Luzon on Tuesday, Dec. 30. PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela said the Chinese research vessel (CRV) “Tan Suo Er Hao” was spotted...
