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The House Committee on Transportation, chaired by Antipolo City Representative Romeo Acop, approved House Bill (HB) 11433 which seeks to introduce policy and organizational reforms in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). HB 11433 which shall be entitled the “Revised Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Law” when enacted, would amend certain provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9993 […]
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received resources to augment its assets in protecting the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and bolster its search and rescue missions during calamities.Joining First Lady and Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Vice Admiral Liza Araneta Marcos, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon witnessed Philippine Red Cross Chairman Dick Gordon turn over the […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero said the legislation fixing the term of office of the commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to three years will provide stability to the service in the face of challenges confronting the country in the West Philippine Sea. According to Escudero, who sponsored the committee report on House Bill No. […]
Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan strongly condemned the latest incident of harassment by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) against a patrol vessel of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) at Bajo de Masinloc. According to reports, the CCG used water cannons and collided with the BFAR vessel BRP Datu Pagbuaya. The Philippine Coast Guard […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo has received Arrival Honors and recognition by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at their National Headquarters in Port Area, Manila. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services, the legislator said he aims to ensure that all government agencies covered by his committee can properly perform their duties for the public. […]
For enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the Philippines’ presence in the West Philippine Sea, the crew of the BRP Teresa Magbanua were saluted by Senator Robin Padilla. In Senate Resolution 1202, Padilla cited the BRP Teresa Magbanua’s crew for their “crucial and immeasurable contribution” to maintaining our sovereignty. “The crucial and immeasurable contribution of […]
Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan has welcomed the plan of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to acquire a new hospital ship, and to build a new first responder station for its marine search and rescue operations. “We understand that in the proposed 2025 national budget, the PCG is seeking an allocation of P385.7 million to […]
Amid the recent maritime tragedy off the shores of Corcuera, Romblon, where a 55-year-old woman tragically lost her life, Senator Bong Go is demanding accountability and pushing for a modernization program to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The incident occurred on August 5 after passenger vessel MB King Sto. Niño 7 became half-submerged near […]
Senate President Migz Zubiri denounced the actions of the Chinese Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), after the Philippine Coast Guard revealed that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel aimed a military-grade laser on a PCG vessel near the Ayungin Shoal. “We stand completely behind our Coast Guard and we protest vigorously against the […]
To help replenish blood reserves in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) collaborated with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Man is Brother Unto Man Organization in holding a bloodletting activity at Manila’s Port Area. The blood drive, which generated a whopping 247 blood units, was organized by PRC Governor Jennifer Ann Munar […]