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(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard held joint communication and anti-piracy drills with its Japanese counterparts in Sibutu Passage on Thursday, Nov. 18. The PCG said its BRP Bagacay (MRRV-4410) and BRP Malamawi (FPB-2403) held the exercises with the Japan Coast Guard’s (JCG) Tsugaru (PLH-02) and its carrier helicopter, in particular. The PCG said during the drills, the JCG helicopter looked for suspicious boats and reported them to the PCG and JCG through vessel […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard rescued four fishermen from a half-submerged motorbanca in Palawan, the PCG said on Tuesday, Nov. 16. According to the PCG, the four had departed from Puerto Princesa City to conduct a fishing venture off Seven Lines when they lost the boat rudder and were hit by huge waves. The rescued individuals were ferried to Barangay Tagpait Wharf. Meanwhile, their relatives assisted in towing the motorbanca for needed repairs. […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard is set to construct a substation in Malalag, Davao del Sur. The PCG made the announcement following the signing of a deed of donation between the PCG and the municipality on Oct. 21. “Through this donation, PCG personnel could further uphold maritime security and maritime safety, especially along the economic area of the municipality – the Malalag Bay,” Coast Guard Commodore Allan Corpuz said. Mayor Peter Paul Valentin, […]
(Eagle News) — Seven fishermen were rescued off Iloilo waters amid “Maring,” the Philippine Coast Guard said on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The PCG said the seven were on board FBCA ARIANNE that departed from Estancia, Iloilo for a fishing venture when the vessel encountered engine trouble in the vicinity of Sicogon Island and Bayas Island due to the strong winds and big waves. The boat captain sought the help of PCG, which immediately sent a […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard rescued three passengers of a distressed motorbanca off the waters of Zambales on Friday, Oct. 8. The PCG said Joey Lescano, 38; Jessabel Semella, 29; and Jhon Larence Reyes, 16; were rescued from their vessel that drifted 5 nautical miles west of Capones Island, San Antonio, Zambales after it encountered engine trouble. The three had departed from Mariveles, Bataan and were on their way back to Noveleta, Cavite […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard on Monday, Oct. 4, rescued two distressed fishermen off Aklan waters as Tropical Depression “Lannie” brought strong winds and big waves in parts of the country. The PCG said Vincent Cunihar and Sonny Tayco were on their way home from fishing around 4 a.m. when they encountered engine trouble. Their boat ended up drifting towards the vicinity waters between Sta. Fe, Romblon and Nabas. The PCG said it sent out […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard is on heightened alert as Typhoon “Kiko” heads towards Batanes. In a statement, the PCG said PCG Commandant Vice Admiral Leopoldo V Laroya has directed the PCG District Northeastern Luzon and Northwestern Luzon to ensure that their deployable response groups (DRGs) and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) are all-set for swift evacuation and rescue operations, most especially in flood-prone residential communities in Batanes, Cagayan, and Northern Isabela. In its […]
(Eagle News) — Coast Guard personnel intercepted a 32-year-old man upon entry into Zamboanga Del Norte after he presented swab test results that showed he was positive for COVID-19. In a statement, the Philippine Coast Guard said the man was discovered to be positive for the virus at the Port of Dapitan upon his arrival on board a RoRo vessel from Dumaguete City during the required checking of arriving passengers to curb the transmission of […]
(Eagle News) — Authorities escorted a a distressed vessel off Surigao City to safety, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Friday, July 23. According to the PCG, it dispatched a Deployable Response Group to search for MV Vince Gabriel, which had reported seawater entering its deck. The PCG said the vessel carrying 57 people had left Dapa Port, Surigao del Norte for Surigao Baseport, Surigao City, but, while off Hinatuan Island, encountered huge waves and […]
(Eagle News) — Authorities rescued two fishermen off Batangas after the motorbanca they were on capsized due to strong waves and winds, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Wednesday, July 21. According to the PCG, the rescue in the waters off Cape Santiago Light Station in Calatagan was launched following information from the Vessel Traffic Monitoring System (VTMS) in Batangas about a capsized motorbanca. The PCG said a search and rescue team was deployed on […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard drove away a Chinese Navy warship spotted in Marie Louise Bank in Palawan. In a statement on Monday, July 19, the PCG said BRP Cabra saw the warship bearing the Chinese flag 147 nautical miles from the El Nido shoreline last week. The PCG vessel issued a radio challenge and approached the foreign ship to be able to monitor its activities. The PCG did not receive a verbal […]
(Eagle News) — Twenty-one passengers from a distressed vessel off Corregidor Island were rescued by authorities, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Saturday, July 17. According to the PCG, the rescued individuals were passengers of MBCA LADY TRICIA, which had capsized after being hit by big waves and encountering engine trouble. The owner and one of the passengers, 37-year-old Delfin Mabesa, told the PCG they were en route back to Rosario, Cavite from Corregidor Island […]
