After conducting several maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last month, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) embarked on another voyage for a new mission on Friday, June 18. In a statement, the PCG said the offshore patrol vessel is set to participate...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will build another substation in San Narciso, Zambales to strengthen its enforcement of maritime security in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The PCG said Sub-Station San Narciso is set to be constructed approximately 250 kilometers from Bajo De Masinloc or...
Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and volunteer divers conducted sea grass monitoring and also installed improvised marker buoys off the waters of Barangay Patungan, Maragondon, Cavite on Tuesday, June 15. The PCG said the initiative aims to conserve and protect the natural resources of...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued at least 14 passengers aboard a distressed boat which encountered engine trouble in Semirara Island, Antique on Tuesday, June 15. In an incident report on Thursday, June 17, the PCG said the passengers while traveling to Barangay Dawis, Caluya, Antique their...
At least 70 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have participated in the blood donation drive in celebration of the World Blood Donor Day on Monday, June 14. In a Facebook post, the PCG said a total of 70 members have donated their blood in the blood donation drive conducted by the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is continuously conducting water sampling to assess the environmental damage of the fire that engulfed a cargo vessel in Delpan Bridge, Tondo, Manila. PCG spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo said the water sampling is to determine and prevent the possible oil spill...
An emergency evacuation was conducted for a Filipino seafarer, who fell from a five-meter-high elevator shaft off the waters of Marabut, Western Samar on Tuesday, June 15. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel conducted an emergency medical evacuation to Roland Campañero, who fell from a...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) search and rescue personnel found on Monday, June 14, a cadaver in the area of the burnt and sunken cargo vessel MV Titan 8 in Delpan Bridge, Tondo, Manila. PCG Commodore Leo Panopio, commander of the PCG National Capital Region (NCR), said the Coast Guard Special...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted water sampling on Sunday, June 13, to determine the extent of the damage of the fire that engulfed a cargo vessel near Delpan Bridge in Tondo, Manila. PCG personnel laid absorbent pads to cover the thick “oil sheens” and oil spill blooms and prevent a...
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...
An emergency medical evacuation was conducted for ailing personnel of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) personnel in the vicinity waters off Likas Island, Kalayaan Island Group, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Wednesday, June 9. The PCG Medical Service...
