Amid the persistent shadow of Chinese maritime presence, a new symbol of Filipino resilience is taking root in the sand of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG). The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that local officials and ranking dignitaries gathered on Pag-asa (Thitu) Island, a remote outpost in the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) placed all its operating units on a heightened alert on Saturday, March 28, as it rolled out “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa 2026,” deploying 17,000 personnel to secure ports and coastal areas nationwide. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the...
Two ranking prosecutors of the Department of Justice (DOJ) have been bestowed the rank of auxiliary commodore by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Senior Assistant State Prosecutors Gilmarie Fe S. Pacamarra and Marmarie P. Satin-Vivas were honored as auxiliary commodore of the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA)...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) declared on Tuesday, March 24, that the country 's sovereignty under international law is “non-negotiable” as the government deployed vessels to counter fresh Chinese aggression at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal). PCG Commandant, Admiral...
A multi-role response vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) caught fire early morning on Monday, March 23, after a suspected electrical problem in its laundry room. The fire onboard BRP Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411) while it was docked under the Coast Guard District (CGD) Palawan in Puerto Princesa...
A fisherman from Zambales was found alive after drifting at sea for five days as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) carried out search and rescue operations off Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), it was reported on Sunday, March 22. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemi Cayabyab identified...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US Indopacom) carried out joint maritime drills in Manila Bay and waters off Mariveles, Bataan over the weekend to improve their interoperability. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, chief of AFP...
CALATAGAN, Batangas – Thirty-two persons were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from a fishing banca that sunk in the sea of Barangay Punta here on Thursday afternoon, March 19. Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Balayan said FBCA Prince encountered distress due to water ingress after being...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday, March 21, condemned the dangerous provocation by Chinese forces after flares were fired near one of its aircraft over Panganiban (Mischief) Reef, a militarized atoll in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela said the incident happened...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will place all its units on heightened alert and deploy 17,000 personnel nationwide for the expected surge of passengers during the Holy Week break and summer vacation. PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemi Cayabyab said the alert status will run from March 28 to April 5...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is not part of any discussions regarding a potential maritime cooperation agreement with China, including rumored plans for joint patrols in contested waters, a ranking official said. “As far as the PCG is concerned, based on my last conversation with the...
What was supposed to be a routine maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight turned into a high-stakes encounter when a Chinese military aircraft and warship challenged a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol plane at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea on...
