BRP Teresa Magbanua Crew Faces Harsh Conditions Amid China’s Blockade in WPS BRP TERESA MAGBANUA – A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel endured harsh conditions while stationed at Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. Due to persistent harassment by the China Coast Guard (CCG), the crew was unable to receive adequate supplies. As … Read more
PH Says China Vessels Rammed, Damaged Its Boats CHINA – The Philippine officials alleged that Chinese ships intentionally collided with and caused damage to its vessels in the South China Sea. On a rotation and resupply (Rore) mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal on Monday, Chinese ships hit and towed Philippine boats, causing damage and … Read more
Here’s Video of China Ship Ramming Boat Carrying Sick PH Soldier CHINA – Watch the video of the Chinese vessel ramming the boat transporting a sick Philippine soldier. A vessel from the China Coast Guard (CCG) “intentionally rammed” a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) boat transporting a sick Philippine Navy member from Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. … Read more
PCG Prefers Damage from Chinese Water Cannons Over Retaliation PCG – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said they prefer enduring Chinese water cannon damages over a counterattack. Commodore Jay Tarriela, representing the Philippine Coast Guard, underscored the importance of abstaining from retaliating against Chinese water cannon attacks. He highlighted that reciprocating could furnish the Chinese with … Read more
After a collision with a China ship, a vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard sustained “minor damage” PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD – The maritime law enforcement agency reported that one of its vessels sustained damage after purportedly encountering obstruction from Chinese ships during a resupply mission on Friday morning. According to PCG spokesperson Cmdr. Jay Tarriela, … Read more
During a training in Cavite, a PCG member tragically passes away PCG – A member of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) died while undergoing training in Cavite. “Caguay was swimming towards a rubber boat, but after a minute, the training staff noticed he was unresponsive,” according to the statement from the PCG. Caguay was immediately … Read more
During training in Palawan, a personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard passed away PALAWAN – A personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) tragically passed away during a water search and rescue (WASAR) training. The incident occurred on November 15, when a 27-year-old Apprentice Seaman from the Palawan district lost consciousness while attempting a 100-meter … Read more
Actor Gerald Anderson donated relief goods for “Odette” victims through Coast Guard. GERALD ANDERSON — The Kapamilya actor recently donated relief goods to be delivered in areas affected by typhoon “Odette”. On Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said in a Facebook post that it thanked PCG Auxiliary Commander Gerald Anderson for doing his part … Read more
Honest PCG personnel A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel was honored after returning a large amount of money and a cellphone he found while on duty at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) yesterday, June 2. PCG Seaman Second Class Ramir Greg Locsin returned the wallet found containing P185,000 and the cellphone of Joliza Wanason, … Read more
PCG would construct its own MEPTI in Bataan The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that it would construct its own Marine Environmental Protection Training Institute (MEPTI) in Bataan. This, as PCG Commandant Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. and PCG Auxiliary Commodore Mario U. Rabang signed the Deed of Usufruct for the use of 3.7 hectares … Read more