In a nation characterized by thousands of islands and extensive coastlines, the role of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is crucial for our national security. Mainly, it is tasked to safeguard our territorial waters and ensure the safety of our people as they navigate our seas. The...
The Philippines will continue to increase its maritime capability in order to defend its territory amid the problems the country is facing in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) President Marcos made the statement on Tuesday, Oct. 17, after...
President Marcos has recognized Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officers who were at the frontline of several incidents, including those against China Coast Guard, in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the awarding of Philippine Coast Guard officers during the...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go called for immediate justice in connection with the recent maritime tragedy off Bajo de Masinloc that claimed the lives of three Filipino fishermen. Go has extended assistance to the bereaved families, and emphasized the need for accountability and protective measures...
Senators on Wednesday, Oct. 4 condemned the recent incident wherein a foreign vessel rammed a Filipino fishing boat within Bajo de Masinloc, resulting in the death of three fishermen. Philippine Coast Guard personnel and residents of Infanta, Pangasinan carry the remains of the three crew...
President Marcos conveyed his sympathy over the deaths of three Filipino fishermen whose boat was rammed by a commercial vessel in Bajo de Masinloc. (Photo courtesy of Bongbong Marcos X/PCG) Marcos assured their families that an investigation is now underway to shed light on the sea incident that...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called the floating barriers installed by the China Coast Guard (CCG) an outright disrespect to the country's sovereign rights. Fishermen cast their net as a floating marker serving as a barrier is installed by Chinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc near Zambales...
China on Thursday told the Philippines to stop making "political drama" after the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) raised the idea of filing a complaint against Beijing over the destruction of coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea. Mao Ning, spokesperson of the Chinese...
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard is keeping a close eye on a foreign vessel with Chinese crew onboard anchored in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. Capt. Michelle Ursabia, spokesperson of Coast Guard District Southern Mindanao, said Coast Guard sub-station personnel in the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has asked the Senate for a supplemental budget in adherence to the directive of President Marcos to have a sustained and continued presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG Commandant Adm. Artemio Abu disclosed that the agency requires a supplemental budget of...
China on Friday, Sep. 8, confirmed that its coast guard shadowed two Philippine vessels on resupply mission in the Ayungin Shoal, a part of the Philippine territory, because they entered the waters “without the permission from the Chinese government.” China's coast guard is caught in a video...
MV Joegie 5 runs aground off Calaviti Point in Paluan, Occidental Mindoro on Sept. 1, 2023 while carrying 28,020 bags of cement. All 14 crew members of the cargo vessel were rescued, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. (Photo by PCG) A cargo vessel carrying 28,020 bags of cement ran aground...
