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
JM De Guzman helped in giving assistance to stranded passengers at the Pier in Manila. JM De Guzman was part of the Philippine Coast Guard’s relief operations at Manila North Harbor as they wanted to help passengers who were stranded at the pier. This, as JM shared videos and photos on his Instagram account showing … Read more
PH-registered cargo vessel caught fire in Batangas, according to the PCG. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday said that a Philippine-registered cargo vessel caught fire at the vicinity of Marikaban Island in Batangas. This, as Commodore Armand Balilo, the spokesperson of the Philippine Coast Guard, identified the said vessel as M/V Moreta Venture. According … Read more
