All security measures were put in place for the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila on June 30 – even on water. Philippine Coast Guard personnel conduct a simulation exercise of their security operations in Manila on June 27, 2022 for the inauguration of President-elect...
Four fishermen died, one went missing, and 45 others were rescued when the fishing boat they were riding on suddenly turned turtle in Bagac, Bataan last week, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed Monday, June 27. Fishing boat Gra Twin Sister overturns in Bagac, Bataan on June 23, 2022 after...
All 165 passengers and crew members of the ill-fated motorbanca MBCA Mama Mary Chloe have been accounted for, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Monday, June 27. Distraught passengers of passenger boat Mama Mary Chloe gather at Port of Hilongos in Leyte after the vessel caught fire and sank...
A passenger boat carrying 165 passengers and crew members was razed by fire before it sank in Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol on Sunday afternoon, June 26. Distraught passengers of passenger boat Mama Mary Chloe gather at Port of Hilongos in Leyte after the vessel caught fire and sank in Pres. Carlos...
Military personnel stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre (LS 57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), Palawan got a much needed boost as they received fresh food and other supplies from their visiting comrades, the Western Command (WESCOM) said Saturday, June 25. The...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) congratulated former Philippine Airlines (PAL) President Jaime Bautista on Friday, June 24, after he was named as the next secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) by the incoming administration. Philippine Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Artemio Abu...
There is no monitored security threat for the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the National Museum in Manila on June 30 but the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vowed not to be complacent. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) showcases its assets along Pasig River near Malacanang...
Eighty-two students of the Philippine National Police - Special Action Force (PNP) have undergone rigid training on sea vessel assault from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) which culminated on Tuesday, June 21, in Manila. Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard The PCG said that it collaborated...
Final preparations are underway for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to help secure the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on June 30. Philippine Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Artemio Abu (Courtesy of PCG) Admiral Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, said more than 100 coast guardians...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) retrieved the body of a sexagenarian man who drowned in a freak accident in Samal Island, Davao del Norte early Saturday, June 18. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The PCG identified the fatality as Rogelio Tacder, 63, of Panabo, Davao del Norte. According...
To further boost its maritime capabilities, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is mulling to buy more 97-meter long multi role response vessels from Japan like the BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702). (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) Vice Adm. Eduardo...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) vowed to continue supporting the modernization and the capacity development efforts of the Philippine Coastguard (PCG). JICA Philippines Chief Representative Sakamoto Takema made the pledge during the June 12 commissioning of the last of two of the...
