The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) vowed to continue supporting the modernization and the capacity development efforts of the Philippine Coastguard (PCG). JICA Philippines Chief Representative Sakamoto Takema made the pledge during the June 12 commissioning of the last of two of the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officially commissioned into service the BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), a multi-role response vessel, in a ceremony held at Pier 15, South Harbor in Manila on Sunday, June 12. (Photo courtesy of PCG) President Duterte led the ceremony which coincided with the...
President Duterte asked the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) if it could invite him when they sail to the West Philippine Sea even after his term ends on June 30, citing the need to assert the country's rights amid waning resources. President Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Duterte said this after the...
As the nation commemorated the 124th Philippine Independence Day, President Duterte led the commissioning of Barko ng Pangulo ng Pilipinas (BRP) Melchora Aquino, the Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV) 9702 of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at Pier 15, South Harbor in Manila. President Duterte...
The government of Japan will donate ¥210 million or about P82.8 million to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to enhance the operation and maintenance capabilities of the latter's patrol vessels. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko (right) and Department of Foreign Affairs...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) boosted its maritime and aerial capabilities after acquiring two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) donated by the Federal Republic of Germany on Thursday, June 9. The Federal Republic of Germany donated two units of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Philippine...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed on Monday, June 6, the BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) after its “successful” maiden mission in Makassar, Indonesia last month. BRP Teresa Magbanua (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The PCG held an arrival ceremony for BRP Teresa Magbanua at...
Twelve government officials and private individuals led by outgoing Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea were among the newest members of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Executive Squadron. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) Admiral Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, led the donning...
BATANES -- The Philippine Coast Guard responded to a distressed motorized boat Sto. Thomas III laden with 91 passengers and 12 crew after it encountered mechanical trouble, approximately one nautical mile away from the port of destination in Radiwan, Ivana, Batanes on Monday morning, May 30. Photo...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy three Filipino cadets to New London, Connecticut in the United States to undergo a four-year training at the US Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) this month. Adm. Artemio Abu (second from front right), Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, administers the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced Wednesday, June 1, that it has filed criminal charges against four officers of MV Happy Hiro, the cargo vessel that collided with a Filipino fishing boat in Agutaya, Palawan. MV Happy Hiro (File photo courtesy of PCG) Admiral Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officially welcomed the BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), its newest floating asset, at the PCG headquarters in Port Area, Manila on Wednesday, June 1. BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) arrives at the Philippine Coast Guard headquarters in Port Area, Manila on June 1,...
