Tag: Philippine Coast Guard
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Batangas Raid Nets P12.2 Million in Oil Products and Smuggling Gear, 26 Arrested
In a significant crackdown on smuggling, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) executed a raid in Batangas, seizing petroleum products and equipment valued at PHP12.2 million. The operation, which took place early Tuesday morning, led to the arrest of 26 individuals, including a Chinese national. CIDG Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III explained that…
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Philippine Coast Guard Repels ‘Monster Ship’ Further from Zambales Coast
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has successfully pushed the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, known as the ‘monster ship’ due to its massive size, further away from the Zambales coastline. According to Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG’s spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, the vessel was moved to a distance of 117 nautical miles…
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Philippine Coast Guard Saves Man After Overboard Incident at Lucena Port
In a dramatic rescue operation, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully saved a man who fell overboard at Lucena Port in Quezon on a Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred on February 2, 2025, prompted a swift response from the Coast Guard Sub-Station-Lucena’s search and rescue team, working alongside the Sea Marshal Unit of Southern…
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Philippine Red Cross Donates M/V Amazing Grace to Coast Guard for Humanitarian Missions
The Philippine Red Guard (PCG) has received a significant boost to its humanitarian efforts with the donation of the 55-meter vessel, M/V Amazing Grace, from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). The ship, previously owned by the PRC, was handed over in a ceremony at the PRC’s national headquarters in Mandaluyong City, led by PRC Chair…
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Philippine Coast Guard Halts Small Boat Travel in Sorsogon and Camarines Sur Amid Rough Seas
In response to hazardous sea conditions, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has put a stop to the voyages of small sea vessels in Sorsogon and Camarines Sur. The decision was made on Thursday, affecting the eastern seaboard of Sorsogon and the northern coast of Camarines Sur, where rough to very rough seas were anticipated. The…
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Philippine Coast Guard Halts Sea Travel in Northern Samar Amid Northeast Monsoon
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has issued a suspension of sea travel across several areas of Northern Samar, prompted by the anticipated impact of the northeast monsoon. The directive, announced on Thursday, January 30, 2025, affects all sea vessels operating along the northeastern sections of the northern and eastern coasts of the province. The affected…
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Philippine Coast Guard Notes Rise in Online Trolls Amid West Philippine Sea Transparency Push
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has observed a significant increase in online trolls targeting government social media accounts, a development that coincides with heightened transparency initiatives in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was highlighted by Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG’s spokesperson for the WPS, during the UTAK Forum held in Quezon City. Tarriela pointed…
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Philippine Coast Guard Faces Increased Online Trolls Amid West Philippine Sea Transparency Push
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has noted a significant rise in online trolls targeting its social media platforms, a development that coincides with heightened transparency initiatives in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was highlighted by Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG’s spokesperson for the WPS, during the UTAK Forum held in Quezon City. Tarriela pointed…
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Philippine Coast Guard to Provide Daily Updates on Chinese Vessels’ Illegal Presence in West Philippine Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has announced plans to closely monitor and report on the ongoing intrusions by China Coast Guard (CCG) ships in the waters off Zambales. Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, stated in a PTV interview that the public will receive regular updates on these Chinese activities.…
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Philippine Coast Guard Tackles Oil Spill in Laguna’s San Isidro River
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has sprung into action following the discovery of a 1,000-liter oil spill in the San Isidro River, located in San Pedro City, Laguna. The spill, which covers an area of approximately 100 square meters, was first reported on a Sunday morning, leading to immediate response efforts by the PCG. In…
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