The Philippine and the United States Coast Guards have collaborated on training maritime law enforcement authorities from other countries to enhance shared cooperation in addressing challenges at sea. At least 30 delegates from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam had participated in the...
MV Maria Oliva, a passenger ship, runs agroud in Romblon, Romblon on Nov. 11, 2024. All of the 156 passengers are deemed safe, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. (Photo: PCG) A passenger ship ran aground in Romblon, Romblon on Monday, Nov. 11, but all of its 156 passengers were saved due to...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the planned acquisition of 40 units of 35-meter fast patrol craft (FPC) will enhance the agency’s capability to protect the country’s maritime border, respond to calamity or any maritime emergency, and implement maritime laws. PCG Commandant. Admiral Ronnie...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Philippine Coast Guard Station Cagayan and its sub-stations in this province are closely monitoring typhoon "Marce" (international name “Yinxing”). They have implemented a “no sail policy” in their areas of responsibility as Marce approached and closely...
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel uses a telescope to locate M/V Sta. Monica during extensive aerial searches to the east of Taytay, Palawan and from San Jose town to Paluan town in Occidental Mindoro on Nov. 4, 2024. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) still could not find a cargo...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship BRP Malapascua sails en route to Pasacao Port in Camarines Sur on Nov. 2, 2024 to bring relief aid for victims of Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine". (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed three ships to transport 9,000 relief boxes to typhoon-hit...
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard-northern Negros Occidental has recorded 22,697 passengers who have travelled in the northern part of the province for “Undas.” PASSENGERS traveling for ‘Undas’ disembark at the Pulupandan port in Negros Occidental. (Photo courtesy of PCG-northern...
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard has recorded 16,138 passengers traveling in and out of seaports in northern Negros Occidental since Oct. 31 for “Undas” or All Saints’ Day. Seven-thousand, eight-hundred seventeen were outbound passengers, 8,321 were inbound passengers, and 3,298...
ILOILO CITY – Nine students were rescued after a small motor banca (wooden-hulled) boat capsized in Capiz province on Wednesday, Oct. 29, due to strong waves generated by super typhoon "Leon." The Ivisan Municipal Police Station (MPS) confirmed the incident but did not disclose the...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel assist passengers heading to their home provinces for the observance of "Undas" at the Ormoc City Port Terminal in Ormoc, Leyte on Oct. 31, 2024. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored more than 27,000 passengers bound for provinces in various...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Philippine Coast Guard suspended sea travel in northern Quezon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, as storm signal No. 1 was hoisted with the approach of tropical cyclone “Leon.” The PCG Station-northern Quezon issued notice to mariners CGSNQ 1024-028 affecting the towns of General...
BACOLOD CITY – Four fishermen were rescued from rough seas generated by severe tropical storm “Kristine” in Negros Occidental last week. Commander Jansen Benjamin, head of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-northern Negros Occidental, identified them as Robin Fajardo, 42, and Jose Carlo Jurial,...
