At least 5.9 million passengers traveled by sea nationwide during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, one of the highest volumes monitored by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in recent years. PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said the passenger traffic is expected to further increase as...
Five alleged thieves were intercepted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) while attempting to steal from a roll-on/roll off (RORO) vessel anchored off Bauan, Batangas on Saturday night, Jan. 3. The PCG said that the incident occurred around 10 p.m. during a seaborne patrol by Coast Guard personnel....
The Philippine Coast Guard reported on Saturday, Jan. 3, the recovery of an alleged rocket debris with Chinese markings floating off the waters of Pangutaran, Sulu. The PCG said a fisherman first spotted and recovered the object in the vicinity waters of Barangay Suang Bunah on Dec. 30, 2025 which...
Three Filipino fishermen were rescued by a United States Navy vessel off the coast of Pangasinan after their boat submerged on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. The fisherfolk were identified as Michael Lebios, Michael John Lebios, and Lorjun Lupague, who are all residents of Sitio Pocdol, Barangay Cato,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are bracing for a surge of travelers returning to cities as post-holiday land and sea travels ramp up starting Saturday, Jan. 3. PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said the agency expects nearly...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported smooth and orderly port operations nationwide on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, as no passengers were stranded in any major or minor port despite heavy holiday travel. PCG spokesperson Capt. Noemie Cayabyab said the Coast Guard did not receive any report of...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) warned the public to stay away from possible rocket debris that may fall in waters off Northern Luzon following the launch of China’s Long March 7A rocket on Wednesday morning, Dec. 31. China launched the Long March 7A rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday, Dec. 31, revealed that it has ordered a total ban on celebratory gunfire by its personnel ahead of the New Year revelry. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan said the discharge of firearms for celebration is strictly prohibited and violators will face...
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...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) marked the commemoration of the 129th Rizal Day on Tuesday, Dec. 30, by honoring Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom while drawing parallels between the national hero’s ideals and the military’s role as it marked its 90th anniversary this year. The...
CEBU CITY – Eighteen persons were rescued after a motorized banca sank off Gilutungan Island, Cordova, Cebu on Sunday, Dec. 28. Initial findings revealed that the motorized banca sailed from Getafe, Bohol for Cebu City when it became unstable near the waters off Gilutungan Island. The boat...
(UPDATED) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued nine individuals aboard a motorbanca that lost power while sailing off Big Lagoon, a popular tourist destination in El Nido, Palawan on Sunday, Dec. 28. A report from the PCG said a distress call was received by personnel of the Coast Guard Station...
