The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has completed the four-day National Marine Pollution Exercise (MARPOLEX) on Thursday, Oct. 27, which it said, aims to advance the country’s preparedness and capacity in combatting large-scale oil spillage at sea. PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Artemio M Abu said this...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has vowed support to environmental protection to achieve the country’s economic sustainability. During the opening ceremony of the National Marine Pollution Exercise (MARPOLEX) 2022 on Wednesday, Oct. 26, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is placed on a heightened alert on Monday, Oct. 24, in preparation for the anticipated increase in the number of port passengers who will visit their dearly departed for the commemoration of the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 1 and 2 respectively....
In a span of 10 days, Cagayan was devastated by three powerful typhoons, the latest of which – Tropical Depression “Obet” – forced more than 100 residents to evacuate and caused flooding in nearly a dozen areas. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel rescue residents in Brgy. Dodan, Aparri,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reiterated Wednesday, Oct. 19, its commitment to secure the country’s maritime territory amid continued reports of intrusion by foreign vessels. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. graces the 121st founding anniversary of the Philippine Coast Guard with PCG Commandant,...
President Marcos will lead the switch-on ceremony for the P80-million Spark San Juanico aesthetics light and sound show at the San Juanico Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 19. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the President) The San Juanico aesthetic lighting and...
The United States vowed to increase its maritime engagements with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as a sign of a strengthened foreign relations with the Philippines. Photo by PCG This was revealed by the PCG during the recent courtesy visit of US Department of State deputy director for foreign...
A motor banca sank off Rapu-Rapu, Albay on Friday, Oct. 14, but the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) came just in time to rescue all 15 passengers and one boat crew onboard. Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard Motor banca “Rocenz 3” was traversing the vicinity waters of Brgy. Batan en route to...
A man who jumped from a roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessel allegedly to take his own life was rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) off Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) A report from the PCG dated Friday, Oct. 14, identified the rescued man as Jomer Castillo, 23,...
Authorities arrested an alleged fixer and her cohort who victimized Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) applicants in an entrapment operation in Paranaque City on Monday night, Oct. 10. File photo: Philippine Coast Guard The PCG identified the arrested suspects as Princess Sandra Macapeges alias...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) evacuated 103 distressed passengers from a ship that ran aground off Camiguin on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 9. Photo by Philippine Coast Guard Capt. Ian Sumaylo, captain of Super Shuttle Ferry 21, said they were traveling in the vicinity waters of Benoni Port in...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will facilitate the oath-taking of 321 trainees who will officially become commissioned officers of the force on Monday, Oct. 10. Photo by PCG Adm. Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, congratulated the 221 male and 110 female draftees who will take their oath at the PCG...
