Philippine Coast Guard

Also known as PCG

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitors and safeguards the country's maritime interests, recently intercepting unauthorized Chinese research vessels in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The PCG also coordinated with local government units to ensure safety during tsunami warnings and assisted passengers after a RoRo vessel encountered engine trouble off Oriental Mindoro.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about PCG

Phil Coast Guard: Chinese release of old Ayungin Shoal footage misleading

Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela clarified that footage showing a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel and a Philippine Navy boat at Ayungin Shoal is an 'old video' from June of the previous year.
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DND denies Chinese Coast Guard towing Philippine vessel in Ayungin Shoal

The Department of National Defense (DND) has not confirmed reports that a Chinese Coast Guard ship towed a Philippine vessel in Ayungin Shoal, with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) stating these claims are false and based on old footage.
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PCG monitors Chinese research vessels in EEZ

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is monitoring multiple Chinese research vessels that entered the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) without authorization.
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PPA suspends port ops after tsunami alert

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) suspended port operations in high-risk coastal areas following a tsunami advisory issued after a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Kamchatka, Russia.
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Coast Guard finds human remains in Taal Lake during search for missing cockfighters

The Philippine Coast Guard discovered a skull and other human remains in Taal Lake on Tuesday, July 29, as part of an ongoing search for missing cockfighting enthusiasts.
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23 Chinese ships spotted in WPS; PH Navy patrols continue

A Philippine Navy official reported on Tuesday that 23 Chinese naval and coast guard ships were monitored in key areas of the West Philippine Sea from July 14 to 27, marking a resurgence after a brief lull due to severe weather.
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PCG rescues over 5,000 from floods in Metro Manila and Luzon

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued and evacuated 5,076 individuals from flooding caused by tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon across Metro Manila and parts of Luzon as of Thursday.
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FV Unity World sinks off Batangas with 40,000 liters of diesel

A fishing vessel carrying 40,000 liters of automotive diesel sank early Wednesday morning off Sitio Talim in Barangay Luyahan, Lian, Batangas.
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3 barges laden with molasses run aground in Batangas

Three barges laden with molasses ran aground near Barangay Talisay in Calaca City, Batangas last Saturday due to bad weather caused by Tropical Storm Crising.
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VP Sara criticizes admin over floods, Palace calls her 'confusing and amusing'

Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the government's approach to persistent flooding across the country during an interview in The Hague, Netherlands on Monday.
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