To assert the country's claims, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in celebration of the National Flag Day on Friday, May 28. Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) increased its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to assert...
The Kalayaan sheltered port in Palawan is now underway as part of the Philippine Coast Guard's continuous monitoring and mitigating risks of maritime incidents in the area. During his visit at the Kapayaan Island, PCG Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. has inspected the ongoing construction of...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) apprehended nine passengers who allegedly bribed their way into Zamboanga City without a negative test result for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In an incident report, the PCG said the unauthorized passengers boarded the Zamboanga City-bound passenger vessel MV...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed floating assets to retrieve the debris of the aircraft that crashed in the vicinity waters off Caba, La Union on Wednesday, May 26. In a statement, the PCG confirmed that the body of the 25-year-old student who piloted the Tecnam P-2010 aircraft...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has focused on humanitarian activities in Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan, Palawan as part of its second phase of capability enhancement training in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Ito nga yung pinaka-highlight ng maritime exercise itong pangalawa bukod sa training...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is planning to establish an operations base in El Nido, Palawan to intensify the sovereignty patrols and safeguard the Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo said the location of El Nido, Palawan is the nearest...
A total of 216 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) trainees have completed their training in Bagac, Bataan last Friday, May 21. Commodore Roben de Guzman, acting commander of the Coast Guard Education, Training and Doctrine Command (CGETDC), graced the recognition ceremony of the trainees under the Coast...
As youth residents of Pag-asa Island aspired to become law enforcers in the future, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral George Ursabia Jr. encouraged them “to study hard and be the future” for their community. To help the students in their preparation for the upcoming school year,...
As part of the second phase of maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has also pledged to protect the coastal areas in the tension-filled waters. Personnel of the BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) and BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409), who are currently on the second...
No matter how far and whatever the threat is, love will always find a way. This was proven by a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) senior enlisted personnel who threw a heartwarming surprise for his wife in time for her birthday celebration. (Photo courtesy of the PCG) PCG Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Ariel...
As the second phase of maritime drills started last week, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday, May 24, that it has furthered strengthened its exercises in the West Philippine Sea, which includes life support training. In a statement, the PCG medical crew members of the BRP Sindangan...
Medical personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have provided medical assistance for Filipino soldiers deployed in an island located in a disputed area in the West Philippine Sea on Saturday, May 22. The PCG said its medical members have checked the health conditions of the soldiers that were...