The government of Japan will donate ¥210 million or about P82.8 million to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to enhance the operation and maintenance capabilities of the latter's patrol vessels. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko (right) and Department of Foreign Affairs...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko formalized the P289.6 million worth of grant aid—P204 million for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and P85.6 million for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)—under...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) boosted its maritime and aerial capabilities after acquiring two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) donated by the Federal Republic of Germany on Thursday, June 9. The Federal Republic of Germany donated two units of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Philippine...
The Philippine Coast Guard fielded its Deployable Response Group (DRG) to Juban, Sorsogon on Monday, June 6, to help in the clearing operation and evacuation of residents in areas affected by the phreatic eruption of Mt. Bulusan. The Philippine Coast Guard sends its Deployable Response Group (DRG)...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed on Monday, June 6, the BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) after its “successful” maiden mission in Makassar, Indonesia last month. BRP Teresa Magbanua (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The PCG held an arrival ceremony for BRP Teresa Magbanua at...
Twelve government officials and private individuals led by outgoing Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea were among the newest members of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Executive Squadron. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) Admiral Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, led the donning...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy three Filipino cadets to New London, Connecticut in the United States to undergo a four-year training at the US Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) this month. Adm. Artemio Abu (second from front right), Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, administers the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced Wednesday, June 1, that it has filed criminal charges against four officers of MV Happy Hiro, the cargo vessel that collided with a Filipino fishing boat in Agutaya, Palawan. MV Happy Hiro (File photo courtesy of PCG) Admiral Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officially welcomed the BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), its newest floating asset, at the PCG headquarters in Port Area, Manila on Wednesday, June 1. BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) arrives at the Philippine Coast Guard headquarters in Port Area, Manila on June 1,...
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III has approved the donation to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) of fuels that were seized by the Bureau of Customs and forfeited in favor of the government. The Customs will turn over a total of 41,356.8 liters of...
A highly combustible material was found in the deck of MV Mercraft 2 which possibly became the source of the fire that burned the fast craft vessel while sailing in Real, Quezon last week, killing seven passengers. MV Mercraft 2 catches fire while sailing at sea in Real, Quezon on May 23, 2022....
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) tapped the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday, May 30, to expedite the search and rescue (SAR) operation for the seven fishermen who went missing after their boat collided with a cargo vessel in Agutaya, Palawan. MV Happy Hiro (File photo courtesy of...
