The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will implement a “No Leave Policy” for its personnel beginning Dec. 15, 2022 to Jan. 7, 2023 as part of their Christmas holiday duty. Adm. Artemio Abu, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant (Photo by PCG) Adm. Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, said the policy will...
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo received a challenge coin from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), marking the commencement of her “plan to be part of the PCG Auxiliary force.” PCG Auxiliary is a civilian volunteer organization...
Hunk actor and reservist Gerald Anderson recently participated in an outreach program conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Zambales. On his social media account, he uploaded some behind-the-scenes photos. He wrote: "Mission Complete - Outreach program with @coastguardph for the Aeta...
The 25,000-strong Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be on heightened alert to ensure peace and security during the celebration of the Christmas festivities, its top official disclosed Monday, Dec. 5. Adm. Artemio Abu, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant (Photo by PCG) The heightened alert...
Despite the tension created by the overlapping maritime claims in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippines is seeking to promote peace and good working relationship with neighboring countries in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly with China, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)....
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) facilitated Monday, Dec. 5, the oath taking of 850 draftees who will undergo a six-month training to become full-fledged Coast Guardians after successfully passing the initial screening and selection process. A total of 850 draftees, all of them are males, take oath...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo is welcomed by Philippine Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao Commander, CG Commodore Marco Antonio Gines in Zambaonga City. (Photo credits to PCG) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has renewed...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard rescued nine passengers from a distressed motor banca in the sea of Zamboanga del Norte province at dawn on Friday, Dec. 2. THE Philippine Coast Guard rescues nine passengers of a distressed motor banca in the sea of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte....
Nine crew members of a motorbanca were rescued from a nearly nine-hour ordeal after their vessel encountered a sea mishap off Zamboanga del Norte on Friday, Dec. 2, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. Photo by PCG The PCG identified the rescued individuals as Henry Burong, 35; Diego Burong, 35;...
The welfare and needs of Filipino seafarers, such as up-to-date training and certification, must be prioritized by the government if they are to be at par with the rest of the world. (Photo by PCG) This was highlighted by Adm. Artemio Abu, Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), during the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has ordered all port officers to conduct passenger background check in all ports to prevent the exploitation of Badjao by some groups that bring them to Metro Manila. In a statement, PCG spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo said they have coordinated with the...
Authorities have rescued 11 fishermen on board a commercial fishing boat that capsized off the waters of Tictabon Island and Mampang in Zamboanga City on Wednesday, Nov. 30. A report from the PCG Station Zamboanga said they received a phone call from a resident of Mampang informing them about the...
