The Philippine Coast Guard rescued and assisted a woman in distress in the town of Balete, Batangas, following a report from local village officials.

A 23-year-old man has been reported missing after being swept away by strong waves while swimming off Masinloc town in Zambales, Philippines, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

A 19-year-old fishing crew member died aboard a fishing banca along a river in Barangay Balansay, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, on August 20, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) arrested eight fishermen in Tingloy, Batangas, on Saturday, Aug. 15, on suspicion of fuel smuggling.

Rear Admiral Jay Tristan Tarriela, Coast Guard spokesman for the West Philippine Sea, and PMA Superintendent Michael Logico warned cadets about disinformation and urged them to keep the maritime dispute above partisan politics.

The United States is rotating four fast-response cutters for patrols with the Philippine Coast Guard in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that more than 200 passengers were left stranded on Sunday, August 9, due to inclement weather conditions caused by the 'Habagat' (southwest monsoon).

The Philippine Coast Guard in Biliran suspended small vessel operations due to rough sea conditions caused by the southwest monsoon, impacting routes linking the island province.

Lithuania's Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys announced plans to share maritime security technologies developed during the war in Ukraine with the Philippine Coast Guard, as part of an expanding security partnership between the two nations.

Philippine Coast Guard personnel rescued 20 residents, including children, who were trapped by floodwaters during separate operations in Guimaras and Antique due to relentless rains.

The Australian government has pledged A$10 million (P413 million) worth of advanced drone technology and operator training to the Philippine Coast Guard, as announced by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela has warned local officials about visits from Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, citing a recent controversy that arose after the envoy toured Batanes.

The Philippine Coast Guard has issued temporary maritime restrictions in Cagayan and Ilocos regions, warning of possible debris from China's upcoming Long March 7A rocket launch.

The Chinese Embassy in Manila rejected Philippine Coast Guard Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela's defense of a government transparency initiative, accusing him of cherry-picking facts and using the campaign to attack China.

SUBIC, Zambales — Twenty-three fishermen were rescued after their fishing vessel suffered an engine failure in the waters off this province, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Thursday.

The Philippine Coast Guard deployed an aircraft to monitor and challenge the unauthorized marine scientific research activities of the Chinese vessel Xiang Yang Hong 33 near Pag-asa Island.

The Philippine coast guard reported that one of its aircraft issued a warning to a Chinese vessel, which was sailing with approximately 40 other ships in the South China Sea, amidst a dispute over the presence of a research vessel.

Senator JV Ejercito co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 2116, the Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law, to strengthen maritime security. He reaffirmed his support for uniformed personnel and frontliners amidst growing challenges.

Nine passengers were rescued after their motor banca partially submerged off Mamburao town, Occidental Mindoro. The Philippine Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Mamburao confirmed the rescue operation.

The Philippine Coast Guard District Southern Visayas is implementing stricter security protocols in Dumaguete and Siquijor ports following a weekend of travel disruptions and chaos.

The Philippine Coast Guard intercepted a truck carrying approximately 5,400 liters of petroleum products without the required permit at Tabaco Port in Tabaco City, Albay.

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.

LUCENA CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard assisted a passenger-cargo vessel after one of its crew members died while the vessel was sailing from Real town to Polillo Island in Quezon province on…

The Philippine Coast Guard deployed additional personnel and oil spill response equipment to retrieve a tugboat that sank off Bucao River in Botolan, Zambales. An underwater assessment is underway.

The Philippine Coast Guard conducted pre-emptive evacuations in Paluan and Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon caused water levels to rise in flood-prone areas.

A man identified as Clark Aaron Domelon dela C was found dead after being swept away by a strong river current while crossing a river in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

Sea travel off Palawan's coastal waters was temporarily suspended by the Philippine Coast Guard due to rough conditions caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon.

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the country’s critical infrastructure.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) seized suspected smuggled cigarettes valued at over P3 million from a passenger vessel in Zamboanga City. The assorted cigarettes were found concealed in various locations aboard the ship.

Eight fishermen were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard after their fishing boat capsized off Culasi, Antique, while they sought shelter from deteriorating weather conditions.

Water cannons, typically associated with maritime provocations, were successfully used by the Philippine Coast Guard to save a vital lighthouse in Baler, Aurora, from a threatening grass fire. This incident highlights their diverse operational capabilities.

The Chinese Coast Guard has used water cannons against Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ships.

The Philippine Coast Guard in Batangas evacuated a crew member from a passenger vessel after he reportedly suffered symptoms of a mild stroke while the ship was sailing off Batangas.

Five fishermen were arrested by the Philippine Coast Guard off Banton, Romblon, and their equipment and catch, valued at over P183,000, were confiscated during a maritime law enforcement operation.

A piece of metallic debris bearing foreign markings, believed to be Chinese, was discovered along the shoreline of Lian, Batangas, in the Philippines. The Philippine Coast Guard is investigating the origin of the aluminum object.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the provision of a decommissioned US Coast Guard cutter to the Philippine Coast Guard, aiming to strengthen the Philippines' regional defense capabilities.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confronted a China Coast Guard ship near Zambales waters, following a recent incident involving a Chinese research vessel.

The Chinese Embassy in Manila responded to Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela with a cartoon, aiming to portray China's actions at sea as helpful, amidst ongoing tensions with Filipino fishers.

The Philippine Coast Guard reported spotting over 40 Chinese vessels, including a research ship, in the vicinity of the Kalayaan Island Group within Philippine waters.

The Philippine Coast Guard is preparing to deploy vessels and aircraft to challenge Chinese research ships operating within Philippine waters.

The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed the suspension of two of its personnel who were arrested in separate anti-drug operations conducted in Cebu and Davao.

Six personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard and one driver have been arrested on allegations of cigarette smuggling. The PCG has launched an investigation into the incident.

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

Authorities have deployed oil spill response teams and equipment following the sinking of a tugboat carrying approximately 15,000 liters of diesel off the coast of Botolan, Zambales.

Two fishermen who were reported missing in Balayan Bay, Batangas, on Thursday were found safe nearly 20 hours later, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.

The Philippine Coast Guard and Air Force are continuing their search for a 64-year-old fisherman who has been missing off Isla Verde, Batangas, since August 5.

A Chinese crew member sustained injuries during ore-loading operations on a bulk carrier off Homonhon island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, prompting a response from the Philippine Coast Guard.

The Philippine Senate has passed on third reading Senate Bill No. 2116, or the Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law, which aims to strengthen and modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by expanding its authority in maritime security.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has suspended the operation of small vessels in parts of Southern Leyte due to rough sea conditions caused by the typhoon-enhanced southwest monsoon, or 'habagat'.

The Philippine Coast Guard suspended voyages for small vessels in Maasin City, Limasawa Island, and Padre Burgos in Southern Leyte. The suspension was enacted due to deteriorating sea conditions.

A 48-year-old fisherman from Borongan City, Eastern Samar, was found safe after drifting at sea for several hours due to an engine malfunction, prompting a search and rescue operation led by the Philippine Coast Guard.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating a foul-smelling substance found off a Subic beach, tracing its origin to a port terminal drain. The PCG has taken samples for laboratory analysis to identify the pollutant.

Australia announced nearly P1.2 billion in new maritime assistance to the Philippines, including new drones for the Philippine Coast Guard, reflecting shared concerns over China's conduct at sea.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intercepted a shipment of contraband cigarettes valued at P1.32 million at Dapitan City port. The cigarettes were found concealed inside a passenger bus traveling from Zamboanga City to Bacolod City.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confiscated 336 boxes of illicit cigarettes, valued at P13.4 million, during an anti-smuggling operation in Misamis Oriental.

The Philippine Coast Guard's BRP Gabriela Silang and a Philippine Navy vessel joined a multinational group sail from Guam to Hawaii to participate in the world's largest maritime warfare exercises, alongside ships from four other countries.

FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list Rep. Brian Poe was formally inducted as an Auxiliary Commodore of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Executive Squadron.

The Philippine Coast Guard deployed an aircraft and a patrol vessel on Tuesday, May 19, to challenge a China Coast Guard ship found "drifting" roughly 48 nautical miles west of Pandaquit, Zambales.

The Philippine Coast Guard deployed aircraft to issue radio warnings to a Chinese research ship operating in a disputed area of the South China Sea, which was reportedly surrounded by vessels from Beijing's maritime militia.

Senator Raffy Tulfo, as chair of the Senate committee on public services, is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill 2116, aimed at revising the Philippine Coast Guard Law to strengthen its manpower.

The Philippine Coast Guard has initiated a search and rescue operation for a 48-year-old man who disappeared while swimming along the Gasan town shoreline in Marinduque province.

The Philippine Coast Guard rescued six individuals from a capsized motorbanca off Occidental Mindoro. Separately, the Icelandic Coast Guard retrieved an injured sailor 185 nautical miles southwest of the country.

A new attempt at 'open communication' by the Philippine Coast Guard is being questioned for its potential to prevent danger in the West Philippine Sea.

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.