The filing of a diplomatic action is now being considered by the government against China as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday, Jan. 21, that it has received a report from Palawan fishermen that they were driven away by a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is eyeing to purchase additional ships from Japan that will complement BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), its biggest and most advance assets. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Artemio Abu gives a token to Japan...
The Department of National Defense (DND) is looking into the latest case of alleged harassment of Palawan fishermen by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, West Philippine Sea (WPS). Screenshot from DYPR Palawan video / Facebook An undated video of the incident circulated...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the United States’ Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) have agreed to strengthen their cooperation on maritime law enforcement and bilateral efforts to combat transnational organized crimes. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG This was...
NIGHT OWL I started the year 2023 wearing something I am very proud of — the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) uniform. Last Jan. 2, I was formally inducted as Auxiliary Commodore (one-star rank) of the PCGA Executive Squadron. I took my oath to carry out PCGA’s mission...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will build housing units for its personnel within the next five years which is seen to benefit many coast guardians. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG To realize the project, Adm. Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Reynaldo...
A cargo ship from Malaysia ran aground and went half-submerged in the vicinity waters off Tanjung Pier in Indanan, Sulu on Monday, Jan. 16. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) The PCG said that MV Melyn Express departed from Malaysia and was bound for Jolo, Sulu when it accidentally navigated in...
A sea vessel that was supposed to transport mineral ore from Sta. Cruz, Zambales to China has been ordered to stop its operations due to alleged violations of environmental laws. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday, Jan. 16, that its Task Force Aduana...
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship was used to carry the image of the Child Jesus on Saturday, Jan. 14, as part of the fluvial procession for this year’s celebration of the 458th Fiesta Senor Santo Nino and Sinulog Festival along the Mactan Channel in Cebu. Photo: Basilica Minore del Santo Nino...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues the comprehensive modernization of its assets and manpower as its workforce increased from 7,000 several years ago to over 26,000 today, according to Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista. "We will continue to help the Coast Guard in...
Around 100 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel were mobilized to secure devotees who attended the “Walk of Faith” parade on Sunday, Jan. 8, as part of this year’s celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG The PCG contingent was composed of...
Authorities have intercepted a container van loaded with allegedly undeclared onions and carrots with an estimated worth of P7,860,300 in Tondo, Manila. Photo: PCG In a statement Friday, Jan. 7, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the undeclared agricultural products were seized during a...
