Three more bodies were retrieved by search and rescue (SAR) personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from a capsized fishing boat off Santa Ana, Cagayan amid the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Nando”, a spokesperson for the agency confirmed on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The recovery of more...
A fisherman died while six others were missing when a fishing boat capsized off Santa Ana, Cagayan on Tuesday, Sept. 23, amid the onslaught of Super Typhoon “Nando”. Fishing boat “Jobhenz” was carrying 13 fishermen while anchored at the coastal waters of Barangay San Vicente when it was...
Three people have died due to the combined effects of Super Typhoon “Nando”, tropical cyclone “Mirasol”, and the southwest monsoon (habagat), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Tuesday, Sept. 23. A situational report showed that one fatality in...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) carried out pre-emptive evacuations and rescue operations in Northern Luzon on Monday, September 22, due to the impact of Super Typhoon “Nando”. In Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur, personnel of the Coast Guard Sub-Station Sta. Catalina, in coordination with the Bureau...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Coast Guard District Northwestern Luzon is ready to ensure the safety and security of people in Northern Luzon as typhoon ‘’Nando’’ approaches. District commander Capt. Mark Larsen Mariano said all stations and sub-stations in Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur,...
To strengthen disaster resilience, environmental stewardship, and community service training in higher education programs, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday, September 17, signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). CHED Chairperson...
A personnel of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) was injured when a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship fired water cannon at a Philippine vessel during a humanitarian mission in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Tuesday, Sept. 16. A...
(UPDATED) A new maritime confrontation unfolded in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) after Philippine and Chinese vessels reportedly figured in a collision in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) on Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, according to the China Coast guard (CCG). CCG spokesperson Gan Yu...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reiterated its firm stance against misconduct within the ranks as it vowed zero tolerance for personnel found engaging in illegal activities. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan made the emphasis as he condemned a personnel of the Coast Guard Station (CGS) Manila...
A dream of joining the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) went down the drain for an applicant who was caught with illegal drug paraphernalia as he was about to undergo a neurological examination in Batangas. The PCG said the male suspect was subjected to a routine inspection by personnel of the Coast...
BATANGAS CITY – A bomb threat rocked the Batangas City Integrated High School here on Wednesday morning, Sept. 3. Authorities secured the area and conducted paneling and clearing operations. More than 1,000 students, faculty, and staff were evacuated as a precautionary measure. The Coast Guard...
The Discaya family 's legal counsel maintained his clients ' innocence and transparency in purchasing multiple luxury vehicles following the Bureau of Customs ' (BOC) raid on the family 's residence on F. Manalo Street in Pasig City -- which also serves as the headquarters of...
