TOPIC

Philippine Coast Guard

The latest news and top stories on Philippine Coast Guard. A prominent Manila-based governmental body, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is the Philippines’ third armed uniformed service, attached to the Department of Transportation. Its primary mission encompasses maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, maritime safety, and marine environmental protection. The PCG is crucial for safeguarding life and property at sea, enforcing laws within Philippine waters, and protecting marine resources. It plays a vital role in asserting national maritime interests, notably in the West Philippine Sea, and is undergoing significant modernisation.

Philippine Coast Guard

New gas find prompts Philippines to step up defence of energy frontier

The move to boost security around Malampaya East-1 is seen as a test case for protecting future offshore energy projects in contested waters.

.css-rcruog{color:#C79A00;}Video | Parents lose baby in Philippine ferry sinking

At least 18 dead after ferry sinks in southern Philippines

Filipino crew head home after China Coast Guard rescue near Scarborough Shoal

Chinese vessels transfer 15 survivors and the remains of two others to Philippine ships on Sunday afternoon.

‘Game changer’: Philippines eyes French boost for maritime defence

The project is expected to significantly expand the coastguard’s fleet at a time of growing operational demands in Philippine waters.

Claims of lies, coercion in Beijing-Manila war of words over South China Sea

On Monday, a Manila maritime council accused China of aggressive tactics; the next day Beijing said the Philippines was ‘provoking trouble’.

Philippine navy ‘up to the challenge’ of defending territory in South China Sea

Manila is banking on modern ships and global alliances to challenge China’s increasing presence in the contentious waters.

Philippines investigates claims of Chinese dredger using ‘30 identities’

A US-based maritime monitoring group has alleged a Chinese ship used different identities and flags while working in Philippine waters.

China accuses Philippines of ‘premeditated’ provocations near Sabina Shoal

Meanwhile, Manila says Philippine fishing boats were targeted by Chinese coastguard water cannons near disputed South China Sea reef.

Philippines boosts deterrence in South China Sea by tripling its patrol area

Manila also aims to improve maritime coordination among Philippine agencies in disputed areas such as the Scarborough Shoal.

Filipinos rally behind coastguard amid sea tensions, US alliance debate

A poll revealed high ratings for the force despite pro-Duterte lawmakers disparaging it over growing Manila-Washington defence ties.

Grounded: Philippines bans politician’s 13-plane fleet from resale amid scandal

A Gulfstream jet and two helicopters linked to Zaldy Co have been found overseas amid attempts by authorities to freeze his assets.

Philippine military fires back as Duterte’s son takes potshot at US ties

Paolo Duterte’s claims of the military ‘showing off for America’ are aimed at undermining the current administration, analysts say.

Why the US is eyeing Philippines’ coastguard with 3-year training plan

The multimillion-dollar plan, while seemingly a routine partnership, will deepen Washington’s regional footprint under a non-military banner.

China deploys new floating barrier at Scarborough Shoal, satellite image shows

Barrier seen blocking entrance to lagoon at the contested atoll where tensions between Beijing and Manila have intensified.

PLA tanker ‘spotted resupplying coastguard vessel’ near Scarborough Shoal

Philippine maritime domain awareness report suggests PLA replenishment ship Qinghaihu was part of multi-vessel manoeuvre with coastguard.

Doubts greet Philippines-China coastguard deal to calm disputed waters

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about the proposed pact as past efforts to lower the temperature in the waterway have had limited success.

Tropical Storm Fengshen kills at least 7 in Philippines, heads for China

More than 22,000 people were evacuated as the storm, known locally as Ramil, brought torrential rain, floods, and landslides.

China begins drills near Scarborough Shoal as US-Philippine naval exercises end

Combat rehearsals follow recent confrontations between Beijing and Manila over disputed territories in resource-rich South China Sea.

China says it expelled Philippine planes from disputed South China Sea reef

Beijing says the aircraft had ‘illegally entered’ Chinese airspace over Scarborough Shoal, but Manila said its planes had been put in danger.

South China Sea tensions spike again as Chinese, Philippine ships collide

China claims ‘illegal intrusion’ into waters near contested Sandy Cay, while the Philippines condemns ‘clear threat’ and bullying tactics.

Chinese coastguards ‘committed to sacred mission’ in Scarborough Shoal dispute

National Day message for state television says patrols will resume around the South China Sea reef that is also claimed by the Philippines.

Philippine coastguard finds itself outmatched by politician’s private air fleet

Disgraced congressman Zaldy Co’s US$81 million private fleet has become a symbol of chronic underfunding in the Philippines’ defence sector.

South China Sea tensions downplayed as Manila warmly farewells Beijing envoy

Exchange resurrects diplomatic language that stresses maritime issues are ‘not the sum total’ of bilateral relations.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Asian Angle | Will China’s marine reserve gambit push the Philippines to breaking point?

The best path to de-escalation at Scarborough Shoal would be a joint stewardship agreement, not China’s unilateral marine park.

Fishing for intelligence: US plan puts Filipinos at risk in South China Sea

Filipino fishermen expressed both concern and support for Washington’s proposal to turn them into intelligence assets.

Philippines warns China not to cross ‘red line’ over grounded warship

The Philippine military says it has noted a surge in Chinese maritime activity near BRP Sierra Madre in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

‘Alice Guo Part 2’? Arrest of Philippine businessman rekindles security fears

Sy is being investigated for purportedly having acquired citizenship illegally, with his fingerprints matching those of a Chinese citizen.

Video | Parents lose baby in Philippine ferry sinking

Asian Angle | Will China’s marine reserve gambit push the Philippines to breaking point?