A total of 573 recruits of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have started their journey Tuesday, Oct. 19, as their six-month training began at the Regional Training Center in San Ramon, Zamboanga City. New recruits participate in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) training in Zamboanga City on Oct....
The Philippine Coast Guard has effected a top-level revamp as part of the regular re-organization involving six of its senior officers. Capt. Romeo P. Pulido took over the position of Office of Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Operation from Capt. Marco Gines while Capt. Neftali Castillo was...
Seven community leaders and boat operators have been appointed to become auxiliarists of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Batangas. They are Elmer Mendezabal, Luisito Macalalad, Peter Alcantara, Wilfredo Pormison, Jorge Cantos, ​Juanito Magpantay and Nelson Calingasan Jr., who will join...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) confiscated some P9 million worth of smuggled agricultural products in a raid in a warehouse in Valenzuela City. The joint team from the MICP-CIIS and PCG (Manila International Container Port-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (MICP-CIIS) and operatives of...
The U.S. military and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recently completed their first-ever joint tactical combat casualty care training to boost the country's capability in maritime security and rescue operations. CASUALTY CARE TRAINING-- The U.S. Civilian Military Support Element-Philippines and the...
Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have evacuated at least 10 people who were trapped in their house due to the massive flooding that hit Sta. Teresita town in Cagayan on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The rescue operation in Sta. Teresita town was among the initiatives made by the PCG as it also...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified it restrictions on sea travel due to rough sea condition spawned by tropical storm "Maring". Based on the its data, the PCG said a total of nine passengers, drivers, and cargo helpers, as well as four vessels, nine ‘motorbancas’ and two rolling...
Three individuals have been rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after their motorboat bound for Cavite encountered engine trouble due to strong winds and big waves caused by tropical depression "Lannie." PCG on Friday rescued Joey Lescano, 38; Jessabel Semella, 29; and Jhon Larence Reyes,...
The alleged leader of a robbery group operating in the Manila Bay was arrested by joint members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine National Police on Monday night, Sept. 27. According to PCG report, Mark Montilla was arrested in Baseco Compound in Port Area, Manila around 7:30...
One person died and nine fishermen were reported missing following two separate sea mishaps in the Visayas over the weekend. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday, Sep. 25, that 33-year-old Raquel Alo was found dead after two-and-a-half hour of search and rescue operation (SAR) under...
Taking inspiration from his family of military generals, the newly-installed Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant has shared his challenges, plans, and future vision in the succeeding years of his public service. PCG Vice Admiral Leopoldo Laroya was appointed as the new commandant of the PCG...
A cargo vessel ran aground after towing its sister vessel that encountered engine trouble off the waters of Lobo, Batangas on Thursday, Sept. 16. Based on the initial investigation of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the cargo vessel MV Seaborne Cargo 6 with 23 crew members on board departed from...
