The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday, July 19, reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with National Security Adviser (NSA) Clarita Carlos to uphold and protect the country’s territorial integrity and maritime domain. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) This came after Carlos...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) escorted back home 24 Filipinos who are victims of human trafficking after they were saved by the authorities from being sent to Malaysia. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) PCG Station Isabela personnel assisted the Department of Social Welfare and...
Two crew members were injured when a fire suddenly broke out in a ship docked in Lapu Lapu City, Cebu before dawn Saturday, July 16. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that MV Trans Asia 1 was docked in the vicinity waters off Barangay Punta Engaño...
A ferry boat has encountered engine trouble while sailing in the vicinity waters of Liloan, Cebu but all the 158 passengers and crew members managed to safely disembark, thanks to the timely response of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the agency said Tuesday, July 12. (Photo courtesy of...
Senior high school students who are qualified dependents of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel and interested in pursuing a career in the maritime industry can now avail of a scholarship program provided by the PCG. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The PCG and the Maritime Academy for...
The mentor-student tandem of Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez and presidential son, Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos is seeking the institutionalization of free legal assistance to military and uniformed personnel (MUPs) who have pending cases involving service-related...
A man who was supposed to receive social pension got arrested instead after authorities found out he was allegedly storing illegal substances used in making dynamite in Tubigon, Bohol on Thursday, July 7. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) Local government officials of Tubigon town were...
Science and technology will now play a part in addressing growing challenges in safe maritime transport, cleaner seas, and maritime defense and jurisdiction in the country through an agreement signed by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday, July 4, to address the growing and evolving challenges in the maritime sector using innovative and scientific solutions. Adm. Artemio Abu (right), Commandant of...
More than 9,000 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) were promoted to the next higher rank on Monday, July 4, the single biggest promotion in the history of the organization. More than 9,000 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) are promoted to the next higher rank in a ceremony...
A man was rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after he allegedly jumped off the Mabini Bridge and into the Pasig River in Manila on Sunday, July 3. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) A report reaching the PCG Headquarters in Port Area, Manila identified the man as 29-year-old Jessie...
A cargo ship carrying 24 crew members ran aground in Masinloc, Zambales on Saturday, July 2, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported. (Screenshot from Philippine Coast Guard video) A report from the PCG said cargo ship LCT Aviva 80 was traversing Bajo de Masinloc when it suddenly encountered...