What was supposed to be a fun swimming event turned out tragic as five children went missing in Balete, Batangas on Tuesday, May 3. In an incident report, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the children took a dip at the vicinity waters off Barangay Looc that is part of Taal Lake when they went...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a capacity building activity with the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) recently to enhance their cooperation on maritime law enforcement. (Courtesy of Japan Embassy) The week-long training, held from April 24 to 30, proved...
A cargo vessel suddenly exploded and caught fire in the vicinity waters of Talisay City, Cebu on Easter Sunday, April 17, killing one person and injuring three others. Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard M/v General Romulo, a container ship and domestic vessel, caught fire while anchored at sea in...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored more than 33,000 passengers in various ports nationwide on Good Friday, April 15. Passengers await for instructions at the Port of Romblon as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspends all sea trips to Eastern Samar, the rest of Samar, Northern Samar,...
After the onslaught of Tropical Depression “Agaton” in Visayas, all vessel trips from Roxas City, Capiz to Bogo, Cebu and vice versa have resumed effective Tuesday, April 12, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced. Philippine Coast Guard Commander Jose Jacinto Jr., station commander of...
More than 9,000 individuals were still stranded in various ports nationwide despite the improving weather condition in parts of Bicol (Region 5) and Northeastern Mindanao, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Tuesday, April 12. Passengers at the Batangas Port in Batangas province wait for...
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Two male passengers of a motorized banca that capsized in Isabela City waters were rescued by Philippine Coast Guard Basilan personnel on Monday, April 11. Coast Guard Basilan search and rescue personnel with the two passengers of a capsized banca who were rescued in seas off...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday, April 11, that it was monitoring a passenger roll on-roll off (ro-ro) vessel that sank due to typhoon “Agaton” off Camotes Island in Cebu as fears of a possible oil spill were raised. Commodore Armand Balilo, PCG spokesperson, said that strong wind...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on Sunday, April 10, the cancellation of all trips of sea vessels en route to Eastern Samar, the rest of Samar, Northern Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Camotes Islands due to tropical storm “Agaton.” Passengers await for instructions at the...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced Friday, April 8, that all the necessary security measures were put in place to ensure the safe travel of motorists and commuters during the Lenten season and the summer break. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) A...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has committed to forge stronger collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to maintain peace and order in Western Mindanao. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Artemio Abu (left) pays a courtesy visit to Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr.,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is anticipating the delivery of the future BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), the second 97-meter multi-role response vessel that it procured from Japan, next month. The Philippine Coast Guard is set to welcome the future BRP Melchora Aquino, a 97-meter long...
