PCG examines yacht routes linked to P366M kush haul

Joanna Rose Aglibot 09/06/2026

OLONGAPO CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday (Sept. 5) said it is seeking access to the sailing yacht Lindsy to investigate possible clues about maritime routes allegedly used to smuggle illegal drugs into the…

LOOK: PCG rescues 6 from half-submerged motorbanca off Malapascua Island

Doris C. Bongcac 08/29/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Six individuals were rescued from a half-submerged motorbanca floating off Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan, Cebu. In a report released on Friday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station North Cebu said the rescue was…

PCG retrieves suspected rocket debris from Cagayan island

08/08/2026

TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Calayan, Cagayan, recovered suspected rocket debris along the coastline of Barangay Babuyan Claro on Thursday. The debris was found floating in the waters off the barangay…

Underwater drones, anti-drone systems coming to PH from Australia

Gabryelle Dumalag 07/21/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Underwater drones and counter-drone systems under a new P413-million assistance package are coming from Australia for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aimed at boosting the agency’s maritime surveillance, the Australian Embassy in Manila announced…

NegOr floods: Search on for missing victim as 2 towns suspend classes

Mary Judaline Partlow 06/30/2026

DUMAGUETE CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Oriental on Tuesday intensified its search and rescue operations for an elderly man who went missing after being swept away by flash floods in Barangay Maloh, Siaton. Lt.…

Smuggled cigarettes worth P80-M seized by PCG Central Cebu

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/13/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – About P80 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were intercepted by the Philippine Coast Guard Central Cebu following an operation that began on May 11 near the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City. Captain…

Batangas passenger drowns after falling overboard

Delfin T. Mallari Jr. 05/02/2026

Rescuers and medical personnel attempt to revive a male passenger after he was retrieved unconscious from the waters off Batangas City on May 1, 2026. The victim was later declared dead on arrival at a hospital, according…

PCG suspends sea travels in Surigao Norte, Dinagat due to rough seas

Alexander Lopez 03/14/2026

BUTUAN CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard has ordered the temporary suspension of travel of sea vessels and watercraft with 250 tonnage and below in Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, and Siargao Islands on Saturday morning. In an…

Commodore Tarriela, fierce China critic, promoted to rear admiral

Gabryelle Dumalag 03/01/2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has promoted one of the government’s most outspoken officials in its maritime dispute with China. In a letter dated Feb. 23, cting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto informed Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez of the…

China thanks PCG for rescue of Chinese national in Basilan Strait

Joyce Ann Rocamora 01/08/2026

MANILA – The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Thursday expressed its gratitude to the medical assistance extended by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to an electrocuted Chinese national transiting the Basilan Strait. In a social media post, Embassy…

PCG monitors over 60K passengers in seaports Sunday morning

Keith Clores 12/28/2025

MANILA, Philippines – A total of 64,342 passengers were recorded at seaports nationwide as of early Sunday morning, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Based on data recorded from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m., 35,346 are…

PCG eyes putting additional stations in Cebu province

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To ensure timely response during emergencies, the Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7) plans establishing additional coastal stations all over the province. Commander Rear Admiral Agapito Bibat, director at PCG-7, met with…

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