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) has temporarily suspended sea trips of vessels and watercraft in affected areas due to tropical depression “Jolina”. (FLICKR / FILE PHOTO) The PCG said all types of vessels plying the route in Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, Bucas Grande Island, and Siargao...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has welcomed more than 2,000 newly-appointed applicants on Friday, Sept. 3, as it continuously push for modernization to effectively enforce maritime laws of the country. During a joint donning and oath-taking ceremonies, over 2,000 newly-appointed applicants took...
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...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) planted over 500 mangrove propagules and conducted simultaneous coastal clean-up drives in Cagayan, Aurora, and Batanes last Saturday, Aug. 28. ​​Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) planted over 500 mangrove propagules in Cagayan, Aurora, and...
The United States Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755), together with its counterparts from the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), have concluded bilateral operations and security exercises in the West Philippine Sea. Munro, a 418-foot national security...
Actress Julia Barretto has joined the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Auxiliary K9 Squadron on Wednesday, Sept. 1, officially making her and her boyfriend Gerald Anderson as a star Coast Guard couple. Barretto took her oath at the National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila in a ceremony presided by PCG...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) have conducted joint maritime drills in Subic Bay, Zambales on Tuesday, Aug. 31. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) have conducted joint maritime drills off Subic Bay, Zambales on Tuesday,...
Authorities have apprehended seven local fishermen for illegal fishing off Loay, Bohol on Sunday, Aug. 29. In an incident report released on Tuesday, Aug. 1, personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Philippine National Police (PNP) have conducted a joint seaborne patrol in response to a...
Former Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral Reuben Lista passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Former Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral Reuben Lista (Photo courtesy of the PCG) Lista’s death was confirmed by PCG Spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo on Tuesday. The PCG...
After 20 days stranded at-sea, a French national survived the harsh weather condition and was eventually rescued from a distressed yacht in Sulu Sea on Thursday, Aug. 26. In an incident report , the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said French boat captain Peter Niklaus had encountered engine trouble...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) installed its first-ever radio repeater center in Central Luzon on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Personnel of the PCG District National Capital Region (NCR) – Central Luzon, PCG Station Cavite, and PCG Communications, Electronics, and Information Systems Command have...
