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Philippines intensifies monitoring against illegal drug smuggling

MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday that it will heighten monitoring measures to fight against illegal drug smuggling. PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan issued the order after its force recovered 122.7 million pesos (about 2.2 million U.S. dollars) worth of suspected cocaine in the waters off and shorelines of central and southern Philippines this month. Gavan ordered.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Marcos orders PCG, BFAR to maintain presence in Bajo de Masinloc

Marcos orders PCG, BFAR to maintain presence in Bajo de Masinloc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

2 dead, 2 injured in sea collision in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Two Filipinos died and two foreign travelers were wounded in a sea collision off Batangas province, south of Manila, around noontime on Wednesday, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. local time near Matoco Point in Batangas City and involved the passenger ship MV Ocean Jet 6 and a water taxi. The PCG said the three oth.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

2 dead, 2 injured in sea collision in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Two Filipinos died and two foreign travelers were wounded in a sea collision off Batangas province, south of Manila, around noontime on Wednesday, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. local time near Matoco Point in Batangas City and involved the passenger ship MV Ocean Jet 6 and a water taxi. The PCG said the three oth.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

PCG: 204 ka sea vessels moapil sa seaborne procession

PCG: 204 ka sea vessels moapil sa seaborne procession.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

PCG eyes transfer to Bilibid

The Philippine Coast Guard is looking into the possibility of transferring its headquarters from Port Area, Manila to the New Bilibid Prison reservation in Muntinlupa City, a PCG official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

PCG: Chinese vessel shadowed Philippines ships in Kalayaan

A Chinese vessel was seen “shadowing” two ships of the Philippine Coast Guard that conducted rotation and resupply missions to their outposts in the Kalayaan Group of Islands in the West Philippine Sea from Jan. 3 to 9, according to the PCG......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

216 personnel deployed for Ramadan security

AFTER a month-long celebration of Ramadan, the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has deployed 216 personnel across 54 mosques in the jurisdiction starting March 12, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Sara reveals she will run in next polls

Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Marcos Jr. eyes stronger maritime ties with India

The Philippines is seeking stronger maritime security cooperation with India to ensure the safety of seafarers from both nations as the world’s oceans are becoming more dangerous for commercial shipping, President Marcos said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Why the Maritime Zones Act is the next crucial step for national sovereignty

As an archipelagic and maritime nation, the Philippines' waters are pivotal to its food and economic security and overall national interests......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Marcos in Vietnam for maritime, rice pacts

Enhancing maritime security cooperation and agriculture is high on President Marcos’ agenda during his two-day state visit here, which began yesterday with meetings with business executives and later with the Filipino community......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

PBBM pinalakas depensa sa WPS

Naglabas ng executive order si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos upang palakasin ang maritime security at maritime domain ng Pilipinas sa harap ng mga banta ng China sa West Philippine Sea. The post PBBM pinalakas depensa sa WPS first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Marcos creates maritime council amid escalating tensions in West Philippine Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the strengthening of the country's maritime security and domain awareness as tensions between the Philippines and China escalate over territorial disputes. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Philippines, Australia boost collab in maritime security, cyber technology

The Philippines and Australia on Thursday signed agreements to strengthen their civil and defense maritime commitments, and cooperation on cyber technology. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Expanding scope of national security: From maritime to digital domains

As it continues to rise as a middle power in the Indo-Pacific region, the Philippines is faced with asymmetric challenges in the maritime and digital domains......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

DCPO assures security on Edsa commemoration

THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) assures the public of the strict security implementation for the commemoration of the 38th Edsa People Power Revolution this Sunday, February 25, 2024, as around 290 police personnel will be deployed in several areas where rallies are staged......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

PCG: China practices doublespeak regarding maritime actions

By saying one thing at official meetings and doing another in Philippine territorial waters, China has exposed its true self as a “bully and untrustworthy,” Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

PCG sends vessel to Philippine Rise

Amid reports that two Chinese research ships were spotted in the Philippine Rise, the Philippine Coast Guard yesterday deployed one of its biggest vessels, the BRP Gabriela Silang, to conduct a maritime domain awareness patrol in the area......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Cebu City legislators want probe on unregistered motor bancas

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The privilege speech of Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover, Jr. during the council’s regular session on Jan. 24 led the other legislators to meet with the representatives of Naval Forces Central (Navforcen), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). In Alcover’s privilege speech, he recalled the incident that happened on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024