Philippine Coast Guard

Also known as PCG

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) plays a crucial role in maritime safety and security, recently appointing its first female spokesperson, Capt. Noemie Guirao-Cayabyab, to enhance information dissemination. The PCG has also received a donated Islander aircraft for maritime patrols and disaster response, alongside acquiring new Cessna utility planes through the national budget to support various operations.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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PN, US Navy conduct live-fire exercise off Zambales

Personnel from the Philippine Navy (PN) and United States Navy conducted a live-fire gunnery exercise off the coast of Zambales on Friday as part of Balikatan 2025.
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OCD issues blue alert for May 12 elections

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) urged Filipinos to stay vigilant as preparations for the May 12 midterm elections intensify.
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Rep Rodriguez calls for treason charges against Infinitus over pro-China narratives

Rep. Rufus Rodriguez called for legal action against officers and board members of Infinitus Marketing Solutions, a Makati firm allegedly contracted by China to spread pro-China narratives during the West Philippine Sea dispute.
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Coast Guard continues search for missing British diver

The Philippine Coast Guard in Dumaguete City continues its surface and coastal search for British national Mark David Morris who went missing after diving in Dauin, Negros Oriental on Tuesday.
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Molasses spill from BISCOM affects four barangays in Negros Occidental

A molasses spill from a sugar mill in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, has affected four barangays: San Juan, Canmoros, Marina, and Progreso.
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BRP Gabriela Silang returns from 26-day mission to Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam

The BRP Gabriela Silang returned to the Port Area in Manila on Monday after its 26-day mission to Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
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2.3 million Filipinos travel through ports during Holy Week, marking 37% increase

More than 2.3 million Filipinos traveled through ports during the Holy Week period, marking a 37.14% increase from the same period in 2024.
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PCG rescues 506 from grounded MV Lite Ferry 5

The Philippine Coast Guard successfully rescued and transferred all 506 passengers from MV Lite Ferry 5 after it ran aground in shallow waters off Jagna Port in Bohol province on Saturday night, April 19.
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MV Hong Hai 16 capsizes, killing nine, two missing

The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed on Sunday that nine people have died and two remain missing following the capsizing of MV Hong Hai 16 near Barangay Malawaan, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro.
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PCG appoints first female spox Captain Noemie Cayabyab

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) appointed Captain Noemie Guirao-Cayabyab as its first female spokesperson on Easter Sunday, April 20.
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