The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued two fishermen from their sunken motorbanca after being hit by a waterspout off Maasim, Sarangani waters on Saturday, July 3. In an incident report on Tuesday, July 6, the two fishermen were on board MBCA Helena when a waterspout formed near the area where...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted seaborne patrol to assist local fishermen in checking their fish cages at the Taal Lake, amid the Volcano’s magmatic unrest on Saturday, July 3. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted seaborne patrol to assist local fishermen, who checked their...
Local fishermen lend a helping hand to the members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as they delivered food and medical supplies in Maimbung, Sulu on Tuesday morning, June 22. Local fishermen lend a helping hand to the members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as they safely delivered relief...
As the rainy season officially started in the country, dangers posed by rain showers and thunderstorms can be avoided if proper precautions will be followed especially for those going and sailing at sea. Motorized outriggers rest on the shore of a coastal village in Davao City. (Photo via Keith...
Five local fishermen were arrested by the personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for illegal fishing in Candijay, Bohol on Wednesday, June 9. Five local fishermen were arrested by the PhilippineCoast Guard (PCG) for illegal fishing in Candijay, Bohol on Wednesday, June 9. (Photo courtesy of...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued six fishermen in a suspenseful operation after they were left stranded aboard three distressed fishing bancas amid the onslaught of tropical storm (TS) “Dante” in Nabas, Aklan on Thursday, June 3. In an incident report, the PCG identified the rescued...
The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) has batted for a P15,000-subsidy for farmers and fishermen following the approval the House of Representatives on second reading the proposed Bayanihan 3, the government's third economic stimulus package. In a statement, the KMP called out the House of...
Thirty-one fishermen aboard a damaged boat were rescued by the Philippine Navy (PN) at the vicinity of Nares Bank in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the military disclosed on Tuesday, May 25. (Photo courtesy of Naval Forces West) Commodore Donn Anthony Miraflor, commander of the Naval Forces West...
As the second phase of maritime drills started last week, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday, May 24, that it has furthered strengthened its exercises in the West Philippine Sea, which includes life support training. In a statement, the PCG medical crew members of the BRP Sindangan...
After the successful enforcement of maritime laws against Chinese militia vessels, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced Friday, May 21, that it has intensified its exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to further defend the country’s territory and protect Filipino fishermen in the...
"Stay there." This was what Malacañang told Filipino fishermen despite China's fishing moratorium over the South China Sea, assuring them that they will be protected from those who may try to drive them away. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential...
China’s unilateral imposition of a fishing moratorium in the South China Sea under its new coastguard law can curtail and put at risk the legitimate rights of Filipino fishermen to fish in Philippine territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and the Philippines does not recognize such...
