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...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Sunday, August 27 said he has no qualms supporting the proposal to allocate P100-million in next year’s budget to fund the construction of permanent structures in Ayungin Shoal. But Angara said he sees the need to ask the Department of...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, August 16 said he will push for an increase in the intelligence fund of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the proposed 2024 national budget to help the agency perform its mandate better in defending the country’s territorial waters. Sen....
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, August 9 renewed his push for the modernization of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to better safeguard maritime welfare and security in the country. Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go (MB File Photo) Go raised his call after...
Senator Grace Poe has filed a resolution to investigate the capsizing of MB Aya Express off the waters of Binangonan, Rizal which resulted in 27 deaths. Senate Resolution No. 704 seeks to determine accountability for the July 27 tragedy and to find out whether maritime regulations have been...
Sen. Grace Poe on Sunday, July 30 reiterated her call for authorities to pursue a thorough and airtight investigation on the capsizing of a boat off the waters of Binangonan, Rizal and hold those responsible for the accident accountable. ...
The Philippine Coast Guard has transported fishing boats and fresh supplies to fishermen at the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as part of their commitment to support the community there. *(Photo: Philippine Coast Guard) * PCG spokesperson Rear Adm. Armando Balilo said...
