DAGUPAN CITY – More packs of suspected shabu were found floating in the West Philippine Sea in Pangasinan, authorities said on Saturday, June 7. Twenty-one additional packs of shabu were discovered and turned over by fishermen, bringing the total to 28, days after seven packs valued at ₱1.17...
A total of 123 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel will participate in a trilateral maritime exercise with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Kagoshima, Japan two weeks from now. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan led the send-off ceremony for the crew of...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will participate in a trilateral maritime exercise with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Japan Coast Guard (LCG) in Kagoshima, Japan from June 16 to 20. In a statement, the PCG said it would deploy its 97-meter multi-role response vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) expressed confidence on Monday, May 26, that the civilian convoy of the civic-society group Atin Ito Coalition will not be subjected to water cannon harassment by Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Despite its notoriety for firing water cannon at...
A whale shark (butanding) died after being stranded in shallow waters in Balayan, Batangas despite rescue efforts mounted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and local officials on Sunday, May 25. A report from the Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog said a concerned citizen alerted authorities...
The civil society coalition “Atin Ito” is all set for its third civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) beginning Monday, May 26, which is expected to last until May 30 and will feature yet another unprecedented initiative – a sea concert to promote peace, unity, and solidarity in...
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) scholar finished studies at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) with flying honors recently and will return to the Philippines to serve, armed with the skills and knowledge he learned from the prestigious learning institution abroad. Probationary Ensign...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) signed a P25.8-billion contract with French shipbuilding company, OCEA, on Thursday, May 22, for the acquisition of 40 units of 35-meter fast patrol craft, sealing the largest single-purchase in the PCG’s modernization. The contract was signed by Department of...
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...
The family of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officer who was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) two weeks ago disclosed that the bus driver responsible for the incident has been released from detention after posting bail. Teodoro Merjan, driver of a...
The European Union is looking to bolster maritime cooperation with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by fostering opportunities for a deeper and more strategic partnership. This, as EU head of delegation to the Philippines Mariomassimo Santoro and EU First Secretary and Political Officer Frederic...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded 26,323 passengers in all ports nationwide on the day of midterm elections on Monday, May 12. The PCG said it monitored 13,691 outbound and 12,632 inbound passengers in various seaports from 12 midnight to 6 a.m. A total of 5,437 frontline personnel were...
