The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Stratton conducted a port visit on May 16 to 19 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan to participate in a series of activities with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to strengthen maritime partnership and bilateral relationship. The United States Coast Guard...
President Marcos has told newly-promoted officers of the Philippine Coast Guard to lead with purpose and serve the country with courage. "Your promotions are not merely steps in your careers—they are steps forward for yourselves, for the Coast Guard, but also for the nation," Marcos said as he...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has mobilized BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and an aircraft to monitor, challenge, and escort a Chinese research vessel suspected of conducting illegal marine scientific research off the coast of Ilocos Norte. Tan Suo 3 was detected entering the country’s...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) introduced its very own criminal investigation manual on Friday, May 2, aimed at enhancing its law enforcement capabilities. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan said the manual is intended to strengthen the capabilities of coast guard law enforces by providing...
A female Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel was among the 10 individuals who died in a multi-vehicle road crash at the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) in Tarlac City, a ranking official confirmed on Friday, May 2. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan said that Seawoman 1 Dain Janica...
The government’s efforts to fight for the country’s sovereignty and sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) will not end up in a war with China, a spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday, April 29. PCG spokesperson for WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela said the belief...
(Courtesy of Domingo Quilindrino / Facebook) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is reaching out to local fishermen in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte after reports surfaced that their traditional fishing grounds are being frequented by Vietnamese fishing boats. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan...
Personnel from the Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, and Philippine National Police-Maritime Group display the Philippine flag on Sandy Cay (Pag-asa Cay 2) during an inter-agency maritime operation on April 27, 2025 to counter China's narrative that it seized the cay. (Courtesy of NTF-WPS)...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday, April 28 slammed China’s attempt to muddle the truth stating that Sandy Cay belongs to the Philippines. “China should stop creating drama,” said Hontiveros, in a statement. “Sandy Cay belongs to the Philippines and no...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Sunday, April 27 condemned China’s declaration of “sovereign jurisdiction” over Sandy Cay in the West Philippine Sea saying it is an outrageous assault on the country’s sovereignty. Sen. Francis Tolentino (MB file photo) “The illegal...
PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemie Guirao-Cayabyab (Screenshot from PTV livestream) The emergence of women as spokespersons in the military, police, coast guard, and fire bureau is a clear recognition of the trust and confidence that senior female officials have gained, particularly in the crucial and...
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)...
