The Philippines officially activated a new Coast Guard Command in the Kalayaan Island Group, reinforcing its presence in the disputed territory.

The Philippine Coast Guard District Bicol seized 630 boxes of undocumented cigarettes, valued at an estimated P15.75 million, during a routine inspection at Mobo Port in Masbate.

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales – A 35-year-old fisherman went missing while fishing about 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers) off the capital town of Iba, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Zambales confirmed on…

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has distanced itself from a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation with the China Coast Guard, with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stating it will be discussed at the next South China Sea meeting with Beijing.

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri is calling for a Senate investigation into the stalled plan to locally build a P2.5 billion Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, after its allocated budget was returned to the treasury due to bureaucratic issues.

Sensitive information leaked by an alleged Chinese-recruited spy with ties to a Philippine Coast Guard personnel likely compromised the Philippines' resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal, PCG spokesperson Jay Tarriela confirmed Friday, March 6.

Personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard and local divers removed 1,300 crown-of-thorns starfish from reefs off Southern Leyte to prevent further damage to coral ecosystems.

TACLOBAN CITY— Two teenagers were reported missing on Saturday afternoon, February 28, after they were swept away by strong currents while swimming off the waters of Calicoan Island in Guiuan town, Eastern Samar. In a Notice to Mariners issued by the Philippine Coast Guard through the Coast Guard Sub-Station Guiuan, authorities said the incident was

PAGADIAN CITY—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has dismissed four enlisted personnel assigned to its Zamboanga City station following the findings of its investigation into the sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan province early on Jan. 26. Another personnel was demoted by one rank, while two officers were suspended for one year. READ: Sunken

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — After 27 days of underwater operations, the Philippine Coast Guard’s Technical Diving Group (TDG) has completed its full search of the ill-fated MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank off Baluk-Baluk Island in Basilan on January 26. The Coast Guard announced on Monday that the underwater mission, which began on January 28, was completed

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is continuing its investigation into a passenger vessel that ran aground off Lubang on Sunday, as the ship’s operator issued a public…

The Philippine Coast Guard reported monitoring 195,257 outbound passengers and 167,690 inbound passengers on Sunday morning, April 5. The statement did not specify the reason for the high traffic.

A 59-year-old fisherman, Condrado del Rosario, who was reported missing in Cabangan town, Zambales, Philippines, has been found safe, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

The Philippine Coast Guard rescued a fisherman after his boat sank in waters off Mauban, Quezon, on Saturday, March 21. The incident was reported on Monday.

Two hikers were successfully rescued after becoming stranded on a mountain trail near Anawangin Cove in Zambales, Philippines, by the Philippine Coast Guard.

MANILA, Philippines — A habal-habal (informal motorcycle taxi) driver was arrested for the alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl in Cebu, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Tuesday. After receiving information from the Philippine Coast Guard that the suspect was en route by boat to Manila, the police intercepted the suspect in

A Chinese national allegedly obtained sensitive information about Philippine Coast Guard missions in the West Philippine Sea in 2023 through a Filipino contact.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto was conferred the rank of auxiliary vice admiral of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), reiterating the government's commitment to defending the country's territories.

A major promotion within the Philippine Coast Guard has put the spotlight on one of the country’s most vocal figures in maritime security.

MANILA, Philippines — The INQUIRER.net has been recognized by the Philippine Coast Guard – West Philippine Sea Transparency Group (PCG-WPSTG) for its vital role in covering matters in the WPS.  The award was presented during the celebration of the PCG-WPSTG’s second founding anniversary on Thursday. The recognition was personally received by its Editor-in-Chief, Abelardo Ulanday.  In recognizing the INQUIRER.net as

Philippine Coast Guard officials on a trip to a strategically important outpost in the disputed South China Sea received a 'Welcome to CHINA' roaming alert on their phones as their plane descended.

China has been accused of a 'clear, deliberate act of bullying' after firing flares at a Philippine Coast Guard plane flying over Panganiban and Zamora reefs in the West Philippine Sea, which China has militarized.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded over 23,000 passengers in ports early Good Friday as it continued monitoring nationwide travel during Holy Week.

A three-year-old boy was successfully rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard after accidentally falling from a boat about five meters off Baracca Pier in Subic town, Zambales.

The Philippine Coast Guard has denied claims by the Chinese ambassador of a maritime cooperation deal with China, including joint patrols in the West Philippine Sea, distancing itself from such an agreement.

Sea travel in northern Quezon resumed on Saturday afternoon after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) lifted the gale warning. The Philippine Coast Guard had previously halted small-vessel trips due to rough seas.

The Philippine Coast Guard suspended operations for small vessels on the northern and eastern coasts of Northern Samar due to strong winds caused by the northeast monsoon.

The Philippine Coast Guard apprehended five individuals for alleged illegal fishing using a compressor in the waters off Isabel Island in Banton town, Romblon province.

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has committed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s full support for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to defend the country’s waters as he formally joined the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) with a rank of Auxiliary Vice Admiral. The PCG conferred the rank to Recto during a donning and oath-taking ceremony aboard BRP

Inquirer.net has been recognized by the Philippine Coast Guard-West Philippine Sea Transparency Group (PCG-WPSTG) for its significant contributions to covering maritime issues in the West Philippine Sea.

The Philippine Coast Guard has fired, demoted, and suspended personnel in connection with the Basilan ferry tragedy. Underwater operations by the PCG Technical Diving Group are set to conclude.