The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen operational cooperation amid rising regional maritime security challenges. The commitment was underscored during the official visit of USCG Pacific Area Commander Vice Admiral Joseph...
The Philippine Navy (PN) marked its 128th anniversary on Tuesday, June 9, with its top commander saying the service has become a “backbone” not only for defending the country’s vast maritime borders but also for disaster response across the archipelago. The anniversary, themed “Philippine...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has installed a new commander of the Western Command, a Palawan-based unit responsible for operations in the country’s western maritime territories, including the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. presided over the change of...
Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command, Vice Adm. Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta answers questions from the media during a press briefing at the Navy's headquarters in Manila on March 18, 2025. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Navy (PN) will hold a live fire exercise in...
President Marcos has expressed confidence that the new commander of the Philippine Navy would lead the Navy with integrity, and surpass any challenges that he might encounter. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine Navy change of command ceremony on Nov. 15, 2024. (RTVM Screenshot)...
Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos (Senate PRIB photo) Embattled military officer Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos was rotated to the General Headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP GHQ) at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City after being booted out of his post as the commander of the Palawan-based...
Former commander of the Western Command (Wescom) Alberto Carlos denies he knew a telephone conversation he had with a Chinese attaché known as “Col. Li” was being recorded. Carlos told senators during a public hearing conducted by the Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace,...
More Filipino fishermen are now casting their nets in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to earn a living as a result of the intensified presence of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the area. *(File photo) * This was pointed out by Vice Adm. Alberto Carlos, commander of the Palawan-based...
President Duterte has appointed Vice Admiral Artemio M. Abu as the 29th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) effective Tuesday, Feb. 28. Abu is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1992. CG Vice Admiral Artemio M. Abu is the 29th Commandant of the Philippine Coast...
After 37 years of service, a senior officer of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) credited for reforms in the agency bowed out of the uniformed service. PCG Rear Admiral Jose William U. Isaga was honored in a retirement ceremony held on Monday in Cebu. During his stint at the District Central Visayas...
The Philippine Coast Guard has effected a top-level revamp as part of the regular re-organization involving six of its senior officers. Capt. Romeo P. Pulido took over the position of Office of Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Operation from Capt. Marco Gines while Capt. Neftali Castillo was...
China’s action to impose reporting requirements for ships going through what it claims to be its territorial waters, including in the South China Sea, is “very concerning” and could trigger “instability and potential conflict” if implemented, a ranking United States Coast Guard official...
