The fishing methods of some foreign fishermen and the island building and construction activities in the West Philippine ​Sea are causing destruction in the country's marine environment, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said. In the first in a series of biodiversity...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) belied claims that there were irregularities in the bidding process for a program involving the procurement of pistols for its personnel. In a statement on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the PCG denied the “malicious, irresponsible, and sensationalized” reports circulating...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has expressed concern over the various violations he encountered after a surprise inspection at Binangonan Port, Rizal where a motorbanca capsized last year and resulted to the deaths of 27 people. Senator Raffy Tulfo conducts a surprise inspection at Binangonan Port, Rizal....
A Philippine Coast Guard personnel looks at six fishermen needing rescue after they got stranded off Banton, Romblon on Oct. 6, 2024. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued six fishermen whose motorboat was stalled in the middle of the sea in Banton, Romblon on Sunday, Oct. 6. The...
A Philippine Navy (PN) personnel aboard BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) observes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) during the Philippines-Japan maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo: AFP) Due to the maritime disputes...
Commodore Algier Ricafrente (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) named Commodore Algier Ricafrente as its new spokesperson on Friday, Sept. 27, succeeding Rear Adm. Armando Balilo who is retiring on Sept. 30 after completing his mandatory service of 30 years. Adm. Ronnie Gil...
MV Palawan is apprehended by Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Palawan (FPB-2401) in the vicinity of Manila Bay on Sept. 26, 2024 while carrying alleged smuggled disel fuel. (Photo: PCG) A motor vessel allegedly engaged in fuel pilferage or “paihi” system was apprehended by the Philippine Coast...
Troops stand on the edge of M/V Lapu-Lapu as it approaches BRP Sierra Madre during a successful resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Sept. 27, 2024. (Courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully held a rotation and...
BRP Teresa Magbanua (Photo by PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed Sunday, Sept. 22, that it has deployed a new ship to Escoda (Sabina) Shoal to replace BRP Teresa Magbanua and maintain the country’s presence in the tense maritime feature in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducts a wreath-laying and flower-offering activities onboard one of its vessels to n honor of the slain or missing seafarers and fishermen as it marks the celebration of the 25th National Maritime Week (NMW) and 29th National Seafarers Day (NSD) on Sept. 22, 2024...
Fisherman Robin Dejillo, 49, (wearing blue shirt), is rescued after he went missing for 46 days and apparently drifting for 635 kilometers – from Quezon province to Batanes – in the vicinity waters of Basco on Sept. 19, 2024. (Photo by PCG) A fisherman who went missing for 46 days and...
Authorities inspect a tanker allegedly engaged in oil smuggling activities at the Navotas Port on Sept. 18, 2024. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) took custody of two tankers that were allegedly engaged in oil smuggling activities at the Navotas Port. In a statement Friday, Sept. 20,...
