Two crew members were injured when a fire suddenly broke out in a ship docked in Lapu Lapu City, Cebu before dawn Saturday, July 16. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that MV Trans Asia 1 was docked in the vicinity waters off Barangay Punta Engaño...
A ferry boat has encountered engine trouble while sailing in the vicinity waters of Liloan, Cebu but all the 158 passengers and crew members managed to safely disembark, thanks to the timely response of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the agency said Tuesday, July 12. (Photo courtesy of...
Senior high school students who are qualified dependents of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel and interested in pursuing a career in the maritime industry can now avail of a scholarship program provided by the PCG. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The PCG and the Maritime Academy for...
Science and technology will now play a part in addressing growing challenges in safe maritime transport, cleaner seas, and maritime defense and jurisdiction in the country through an agreement signed by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday, July 4, to address the growing and evolving challenges in the maritime sector using innovative and scientific solutions. Adm. Artemio Abu (right), Commandant of...
More than 9,000 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) were promoted to the next higher rank on Monday, July 4, the single biggest promotion in the history of the organization. More than 9,000 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) are promoted to the next higher rank in a ceremony...
A man was rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after he allegedly jumped off the Mabini Bridge and into the Pasig River in Manila on Sunday, July 3. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) A report reaching the PCG Headquarters in Port Area, Manila identified the man as 29-year-old Jessie...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) engaged its Indonesian and Malaysian counterparts in a high-level meeting on Tuesday, June 28, to discuss new ways to sustain the peace and security in the Sulu and Celebes Seas, which provide crucial pathway in the tri-border region. (Photo courtesy of the...
CEBU CITY – All passengers of the ship that caught fire and sank off Bohol Sunday, June 26, have been accounted for, the Philippine Coast Guard-Central Visayas (PCG 7) said Monday, June 27. MV Mama Mary Chloe (PCG photo) Lt. Junior Grade Krysta Bergantin, spokesperson of PCG 7, said M/V Mama Mary...
All security measures were put in place for the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila on June 30 – even on water. Philippine Coast Guard personnel conduct a simulation exercise of their security operations in Manila on June 27, 2022 for the inauguration of President-elect...
Four fishermen died, one went missing, and 45 others were rescued when the fishing boat they were riding on suddenly turned turtle in Bagac, Bataan last week, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed Monday, June 27. Fishing boat Gra Twin Sister overturns in Bagac, Bataan on June 23, 2022 after...
All 165 passengers and crew members of the ill-fated motorbanca MBCA Mama Mary Chloe have been accounted for, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Monday, June 27. Distraught passengers of passenger boat Mama Mary Chloe gather at Port of Hilongos in Leyte after the vessel caught fire and sank...
