More than 7,000 individuals were stranded in seaports on Saturday, Oct. 29, as trips were suspended due to the inclement weather brought by Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng,” the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) distribute hot meals and water to around 100 stranded...
Several children were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) using an old styro box and a dilapidated refrigerator in Zamboanga City and Leyte on Saturday, Oct. 29, after Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng” inundated the Visayas and Mindanao. (Photo by PCG) The PCG said that some children were...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended several sea trips in Bicol (Region 5), Southern Tagalog, and Eastern Visayas (Region 8) on Friday, Oct. 28, due to Tropical Cyclone “Paeng." Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Philippine National Police (PNP) check on passengers at...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has completed the four-day National Marine Pollution Exercise (MARPOLEX) on Thursday, Oct. 27, which it said, aims to advance the country’s preparedness and capacity in combatting large-scale oil spillage at sea. PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Artemio M Abu said this...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is placed on a heightened alert on Monday, Oct. 24, in preparation for the anticipated increase in the number of port passengers who will visit their dearly departed for the commemoration of the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on Nov. 1 and 2 respectively....
In a span of 10 days, Cagayan was devastated by three powerful typhoons, the latest of which – Tropical Depression “Obet” – forced more than 100 residents to evacuate and caused flooding in nearly a dozen areas. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel rescue residents in Brgy. Dodan, Aparri,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reiterated Wednesday, Oct. 19, its commitment to secure the country’s maritime territory amid continued reports of intrusion by foreign vessels. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. graces the 121st founding anniversary of the Philippine Coast Guard with PCG Commandant,...
Like the 1963 hit song, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) that it would never sail alone as it fulfills its mandate of protecting the country's maritime territory, economic zones, and baselines. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (ANC...
The United States vowed to increase its maritime engagements with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as a sign of a strengthened foreign relations with the Philippines. Photo by PCG This was revealed by the PCG during the recent courtesy visit of US Department of State deputy director for foreign...
A motor banca sank off Rapu-Rapu, Albay on Friday, Oct. 14, but the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) came just in time to rescue all 15 passengers and one boat crew onboard. Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard Motor banca “Rocenz 3” was traversing the vicinity waters of Brgy. Batan en route to...
A man who jumped from a roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessel allegedly to take his own life was rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) off Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) A report from the PCG dated Friday, Oct. 14, identified the rescued man as Jomer Castillo, 23,...
Authorities arrested an alleged fixer and her cohort who victimized Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) applicants in an entrapment operation in Paranaque City on Monday night, Oct. 10. File photo: Philippine Coast Guard The PCG identified the arrested suspects as Princess Sandra Macapeges alias...
