The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) expressed confidence on Monday, May 26, that the civilian convoy of the civic-society group Atin Ito Coalition will not be subjected to water cannon harassment by Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Despite its notoriety for firing water cannon at...
A whale shark (butanding) died after being stranded in shallow waters in Balayan, Batangas despite rescue efforts mounted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and local officials on Sunday, May 25. A report from the Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog said a concerned citizen alerted authorities...
The civil society coalition “Atin Ito” is all set for its third civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) beginning Monday, May 26, which is expected to last until May 30 and will feature yet another unprecedented initiative – a sea concert to promote peace, unity, and solidarity in...
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) scholar finished studies at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) with flying honors recently and will return to the Philippines to serve, armed with the skills and knowledge he learned from the prestigious learning institution abroad. Probationary Ensign...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) signed a P25.8-billion contract with French shipbuilding company, OCEA, on Thursday, May 22, for the acquisition of 40 units of 35-meter fast patrol craft, sealing the largest single-purchase in the PCG’s modernization. The contract was signed by Department of...
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Stratton conducted a port visit on May 16 to 19 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan to participate in a series of activities with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to strengthen maritime partnership and bilateral relationship. The United States Coast Guard...
The family of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officer who was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) two weeks ago disclosed that the bus driver responsible for the incident has been released from detention after posting bail. Teodoro Merjan, driver of a...
The European Union is looking to bolster maritime cooperation with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by fostering opportunities for a deeper and more strategic partnership. This, as EU head of delegation to the Philippines Mariomassimo Santoro and EU First Secretary and Political Officer Frederic...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded 26,323 passengers in all ports nationwide on the day of midterm elections on Monday, May 12. The PCG said it monitored 13,691 outbound and 12,632 inbound passengers in various seaports from 12 midnight to 6 a.m. A total of 5,437 frontline personnel were...
BACOLOD CITY – The Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV) has deployed 310 personnel to augment police securing the May 12 mid-term elections in the Negros Island Region (NIR). Commodore Ludovico Librilla Jr., commander of PCG District Southern Visayas, said that 97 were sent to Negros...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has mobilized BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and an aircraft to monitor, challenge, and escort a Chinese research vessel suspected of conducting illegal marine scientific research off the coast of Ilocos Norte. Tan Suo 3 was detected entering the country’s...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) introduced its very own criminal investigation manual on Friday, May 2, aimed at enhancing its law enforcement capabilities. PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan said the manual is intended to strengthen the capabilities of coast guard law enforces by providing...
