Over 22,000 passengers still stranded in ports on Christmas Eve

Daphne Galvez - Inquirer.net 12/24/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Over 22,000 passengers remain stranded at several ports in the country on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, due to the inclement weather brought about by Typhoon Ursula. As of 4 p.m., a total of 22,717 passengers…

Dinagat-bound boat runs aground, 20 passengers rescued in Surigao City

Erwin Mascariñas - Inquirer Mindanao 12/24/2019

SURIGAO CITY – A boat carrying 20 passengers bound for Dinagat Island for Christmas were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after its engine ran aground, buffeted by strong winds and heavy rains brought about by…

2K passengers stranded in Cebu, Bohol ports

Rosalie Abatayo 12/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They may have to spend Christmas away from home. More than 2, 000 travellers were left stranded in the different ports in Cebu and Bohol provinces this afternoon, December 23, 2019, after the…

Sea travels in Cebu, other parts of Visayas suspended due to Typhoon Ursula

Doris C. Bongcac 12/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Philippine Coast Guard has ordered the cancellation of sea travels in areas placed under Tropical Storm signal no. 1. In a Notice to Mariners issued on Monday afternoon, December 23, 2019, Commander Alvin Dagalea…

Signal No. 1 up over northern, central Cebu as TS Ursula intensifies

Rosalie Abatayo 12/23/2019

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES — While the skies of Cebu have remained clear, Cebuanos are urged to already prepare for the effects of Tropical Storm Ursula. As of 11 a.m., the northern and central parts of Cebu province…

2 fishermen from Oslob rescued from capsized motorbanca

Alven Marie Timtim 12/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7) rescued two fishermen from Oslob town shortly after their motorbanca capsized Friday night, December 13, 2019. Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael John Encina, PCG-7 spokesperson, said…

PCG pushes Medal of Valor for man, who saved 62 lives from sinking ship off Sibonga waters

Rosalie O. Abatayo 11/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Single-handedly saving 62 lives from the sinking of MV Siargao Princess  may earn  Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Petty Officer III (PO3) Ralph Barajan the highest honor in the uniformed service. Commodore Ronnie Gil Gavan,…

‘Porky Pochie’ the Golden Retriever tabbed to help guard Cebu from ASF 

Rosalie Abatayo 10/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An 18-month-old Golden Retriever is the new addition to the team tasked to secure Cebu’s borders against the entry of Luzon-sourced hogs and pork products. The Golden Retriever, named Porky Pochie, is formerly…

Coast Guard eyes substation in Talisay City to deter lawlessness, improve emergency response

Rosalie Abatayo 09/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To deter illegal sea activities and facilitate more prompt responses during emergencies, a substation of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Cebu is set to be established in Talisay City in two weeks. Lieutenant…

Pagasa Lifts Gale Warning: Sea travels to Olango Island, rest of Cebu and the Visayas resumes

Doris C. Bongcac and Futch Anthoy Inso 08/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels were already allowed to depart the Hilton Wharf in Barangay Punta Engaño shortly before noontime today, August 10,  after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced the lifting of the…

Gale Warning Still Up In Cebu: Lapu sends food packs to Olango Island families

Futch Anthony Inso 08/10/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – With sea travels still suspended, Mayor Junard Chan already started sending food packs to families in Olango Island who were unable to cross to mainland Lapu-Lapu City to buy their supplies. City Hall…

Coast Guard: Five more sea trips cancelled

Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Five more passenger vessels in Bohol suspended their trips bound for the cities of Cebu and Dumaguete on Sunday afternoon, August 4, due to rough sea conditions. The suspended trips were that of…

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