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(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed a response team to inspect a dredger that ran aground off Zambales last Sunday, June 14. In a statement, the PCG said it deployed the team also to conduct survey operations after the Chinese-registeres MV Zhong Hai 69 Alfa dredger was grounded approximately 200 meters off Barangay Bangan in Botolan. Based on their initial findings,the vessel’s engine room and its compartments have been flooded with seawater. The PCG […]
(Eagle News)–Newly-appointed Philippine Coast Guard commandant Vice Admiral George Ursabia Jr. emphasized the role of the PCG in ensuring the health and safety of the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the PCG said Ursabia outlined five aspects where he said the Coast Guard played a crucial role. According to the statement, he said PCG men and women should first continue to provide support for the relief operations of the Department of Social […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard has a new commandant. This was after President Rodrigo Duterte officially appointed Vice Admiral George V. Ursabia Jr. to the post left vacated by Admiral Joel Garcia, who retired on Monday, June 1. Ursabia is the 27th PCG commandant. His appointment is effective today. Earlier, the PCG said it had recommended three senior flag officers to Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, who would make the recommendation for the next PCG […]
(Eagle News)–The no-sail policy remains in effect in the Visayas region. This was the clarification issued by the Philippine Coast Guard following erroneous reports that sea travel in Bohol and Cebu has resumed. According to the PCG, the policy covers all passenger vessels and private watercafts. Cargo vessels, fishing boats, tugboats, and government vessels are allowed to sail, but crew members onboard are subjected to strict health protocols. Passengers and crew members of watercrafts navigating […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the promotion of several Philippine Coast Guard officials. The PCG said the promotion of the following was based on the recommendation of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade: 1) Rear Admiral Eduardo D Fabricante; 2) Rear Admiral Oscar C Endona; 3) Rear Admiral Josel William Isaga; 4) Rear Admiral Allen T Toribio; 5) Rear Admiral Artemio M Abu; 6) Rear Admiral Robert N Patrimonio; 7) Rear Admiral Rolando Lizor N Punzalan; […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard will have a new commandant. President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Deputy Commandant for Administration Vice Admiral Joel Sarsiban Garcia to the post, which will be left vacant by Admiral Elson Hermogino, who is leaving the service. Garcia, who will assume office on Oct. 24, will be the 28th commandant of the Coast Guard. Garcia, a licensed master mariner, is also the Executive Director of the National Coast Watch Center under […]
Orders them to pay a P100,000 fine each (Eagle News)–A Manila court has found eight members of the Philippine Coast Guard guilty of homicide in connection with an encounter between them and Taiwanese fishermen off Balintang channel in Batanes in 2013. Commanding officer Arnold Enriquez dela Cruz, Seaman 1st Class (SN1) Edrando Aguila, SN1 Mhelvin Bendo II, SN1 Andy Gibb Golfo, SN1 Sunny Masangcay,SN1 Henry Solomon, SN2 Nicky Renold Aurello and Petty Officer Richard Fernandez Corpuz […]
(Eagle News)–The death toll in the Guimaras, Iloilo sea tragedy has risen to 31. The Philippine Coast Guard said more bodies were retrieved from the seas where three motorboats capsized over the weekend after they were hit by a sudden gust of wind and strong waves. Earlier, the Office of the Civil Defense said 26 fatalities had been so far recorded. Those that capsized were Chi-Chi, which had 43 passengers and 4 crew members; Keziah, […]
(Eagle News)–A Manila court has ruled the Coast Guard officers accused in the death of a Taiwanese fisherman off Batanes in 2013 should go to trial. In denying the motion for reconsideration filed by Commander Arnold dela Cruz, Seaman Second Class Nicky Aurelio, and Seamen First Class Edrando Aguila, Mhelvyn Bendo II, Andy Gibb Golfo, Sonny Masangkay, Henry Solomon and Richard Corpuz, Branch 15 said their arguments against the homicide charges filed against them for the […]
(Eagle News) — A member of the Philippine Coast Guard was arrested after the officer allegedly extorted money from businessmen for supposedly lacking the necessary documents for the yacht they owned. In a statement on Thursday, Feb. 21, the Department of Transportation said Ensign Allison Tindog, operations officer of the Coast Guard District of Palawan, was nabbed in an entrapment operation conducted by National Bureau Investigation operatives in Puerto Princesa on Tuesday, Feb. 19. This […]
(Eagle News) — Nakapagtala ng mas mataas na bilang ng mga pasaherong bumiyahe noong Disyembre 31, 2018 ang Philippine Coast Guard kumpara noong nagdaang mga taon. Sa datos ng PCG sa kanilang Oplan Ligtas Biyahe, noong Disyembre 31, 2018 nakapagtala ng 220,355 na outbound passengers sa iba’t ibang mga pantalan sa bansa. Mas mataas ito ng 8.25 percent kumpara sa naitalang bilang ng mga pasahero noong Disyembre 31. 2017. Pinakamaraming bilang ng mga bumiyaheng pasahero […]
(Eagle News)—More than 3000 passengers are stranded in ports across the country due to the bad weather, the Philippine Coast Guard said. According to the PCG, the 3678 passengers are scattered in 15 ports. Over 300, or 356 rolling cargoes, 28 vessels, and seven motorbancas have also been prevented from traveling. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Usman” weakened into a low pressure area yesterday, after making landfall over Eastern Visayas, but […]
