The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disclosed Saturday, Dec. 6, that it has expanded its patrol presence off Zambales with the deployment of BRP Cape San Agustin (MRRV-4408), which took over maritime operations after BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) returned to port for resupply and crew rest, Commodore Jay...
BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701), the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) flagship vessel, sustained its patrol operation in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) on Friday, Nov. 28, where a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship was operating. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for West...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) clarified that one of its helicopters spotted landing multiple times at the roof deck helipad of St. Luke’s Medical Center–Global City in Taguig City on Wednesday, October 29, was engaged in a planned training exercise, not a medical evacuation or VIP escort as...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela on Sunday, Oct. 26, fired a pointed response to Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte’s recent remarks questioning the loyalty of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff...
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Inc. subsidiary Potato Corner (PC), a global leader in flavored fries from the Philippines, marked its expansion to Taiwan with the opening of its first Taipei store last month. Since its acquisition in 2022, PC has scaled its presence in key international markets,...
TACLOBAN CITY – Police Regional Office-8 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jay Cumigad led the blessing and turnover of 54 4G high-definition body worn cameras (BWCs) in Camp Kangleon, Palo, Leyte, on Wednesday. Sixteen were given to the Ormoc City Police Office, 10 to the Tacloban CPO, five each to...
Efficient movement of goods is no longer just a back-end task but it’s a driver of growth, quietly powering economies from the ground up. One such site, Robinsons Logistix and Industrials (RLX) Calamba 2D, is now the newest base of operations for Bi-Chain Science and Technology, a third-party...
A cyberlibel complaint was filed by Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela against a social media personality for allegedly spreading “baseless, malicious, and deeply personal online attacks” against him. Tarriela filed the charge against...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz denied reports that he would be replaced as the chief of the administration 's communications arm. Ruiz also belied reports that he will be moved to a different agency. However, the PCO chief said that whatever happens, he is...
President Marcos has reappointed Henry Aguda as head of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Jay Ruiz as acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed on Tuesday, June 17 that Ruiz was reappointed to...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will launch an environmental damage assessment after a Chinese vessel ran aground near Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the weekend. PCG spokesperson for WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela said the vessel, a...
Three media organizations urged President Marcos to retain Jay Ruiz as the secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) amid the ongoing Cabinet revamp. The Justice Reporters’ Organization (JUROR), the SOCSKSARGEN Press Club, and the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc....
