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In compliance with the directive from President Ferdinand Marcos, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, is firmly asserting the Philippines’ sovereign rights in light of the unlawful ...

In response to recent aggressive maneuvers by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a maritime ...

At approximately 0700 hours today, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) conducted a Maritime Domain Awareness Flight over the territorial airspace of Bajo De Masinloc, accompanied by personnel ...

This morning, the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Bagacay took over from BRP Cabra to maintain continuous vigilance against the illegal presence of Chinese Coast Guard vessels off the coast ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Cabra, has vigilantly maneuvered to drive away the China Coast Guard vessel CCG-3304, which was observed approaching within 43 nautical miles off the ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Cabra, has successfully deterred the Chinese Coast Guard vessel CCG-3304 from approaching the Zambales coastline. Despite its smaller size, the BRP Cabra has ...

BRP Teresa Magbanua Upholds Philippine Sovereign Rights Against Illegal Presence of China Coast Guard In compliance with the directive from President @bongbongmarcos, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), BRP Teresa Magbanua, ...

BRP Cabra Shadows Chinese Coast Guard Until Departure from Exclusive Economic Zone The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409), undertook a vigilant operation yesterday, closely shadowing Chinese Coast ...

Philippine Coast Guard Tracks China Coast Guard Vessels off Pangasinan Coast The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has detected the movement of two China Coast Guard vessels approximately 34 nautical miles ...

BRP Teresa Magbanua Successfully Pushes Chinese Coast Guard Vessel Further from Zambales The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully pushing the ...

PCG Provides Medical Assistance to Filipino Fishing Boat The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Cabra, promptly responded to a distress call from a Filipino fishing boat situated 70 nautical ...

BRP Cabra Effectively Holds Back Chinese Coast Guard from Zambales Coastline The BRP Cabra, despite its smaller size compared to the China Coast Guard vessel CCG-3103, has been successful in ...

BRP Cabra Vigilantly Challenges Illegal Presence of the Chinese Coast Guard Vessels In a demonstration of vigilant maritime patrol, the BRP Cabra successfully prevented China Coast Guard 3103 from getting ...

Philippine Coast Guard Maintains Vigilance Amidst Illegal Deployment by China Coast Guard Vessel The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has relieved BRP Gabriela Silang (8301) with the 44-meter Multi Role and ...

Philippine Coast Guard Continues to Challenge Illegal Presence of Chinese Coast Guard Vessel 5901 The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), is actively monitoring and challenging the ...

Philippine Coast Guard Monitors Illegal Presence of China Coast Guard Off Zambales The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Offshore Patrol Vessel, BRP Gabriela Silang, is actively overseeing the illegal deployment of ...

PCG Islander Continues Vigilant Monitoring of Chinese Coast Guard Vessel In response to the derangement of BRP Teresa Magbanua, which has returned to Bataan for minor repairs, the Philippine Coast ...

BRP Teresa Magbanua Sustains Vigilance Against China Coast Guard Illegal Presence The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701), remains deployed in the vicinity where the Chinese Coast ...

9701 Vigilantly Challenges Illegal Presence of Chinese Coast Guard Vessels The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, has successfully conducted ongoing monitoring of the illegal presence of Chinese ...

Based on the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) current monitoring, the China Coast Guard vessel 5901, “monster ship,” has departed from the coastline of Zambales and is now approximately 90 nautical ...

Today, the @coastguardph vessel, BRP Cabra, has maintained its vigilant monitoring of the illegal presence of the China Coast Guard vessel 5901, which continues to operate 60-70 nautical miles from ...

Philippine Coast Guard Continues Vigilant Monitoring of Illegal Presence of China Coast Guard Vessel As of 1900H today, the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409), is maintaining its vigilant ...

BRP Cabra Maintains Vigilant Monitoring of Chinese Coast Guard Monster Ship On its second day of patrol, the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Cabra continues to actively monitor the movements ...

When the Philippine Coast Guard detected the presence of the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5901, positioned 54 nautical miles off the coast of Capones Island, Zambales, using Canada’s Dark Vessel ...

The right track of resolving issues is by adhering to international law rather than resorting to aggression against ordinary civilian fishermen who are simply trying to make a living within ...

As reported yesterday, the PCG vessels and BFAR aircraft conducted legitimate patrols in our waters at Bajo De Masinloc to ensure the safety and security of our Filipino fishermen. We ...

PCG and BFAR Conduct Routine Patrol in Bajo De Masinloc Today, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in collaboration with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has successfully conducted a ...

Such statements coming from the Ministry of Defense are clear evidence of bullying. The People’s Republic of China aims to suppress the patriotic spirit of Filipino fishermen from accessing our ...

It is clear that the Chinese Coast Guard is engaging in AIS spoofing to mislead the international community, confuse authorities, and instigate public concern. It is particularly ironic that maritime ...

Such a statement is fundamentally incorrect for three reasons: First, we do not infringe upon our own Exclusive Economic Zone; it is China that violates our maritime jurisdiction. China’s fictitious ...

Dealing with an authoritarian regime that disregards human rights and freedom is very challenging. The China Coast Guard views the fishing activities of a group of Filipino fishermen as an ...

Dealing with an authoritarian regime that disregards human rights and freedom is very challenging. The China Coast Guard views the fishing activities of a group of Filipino fishermen as an ...

On November 28, the Philippine Coast Guard received video footage and photographs from a fishing boat that returned to Quezon, Palawan, which captured the harassment of Filipino fishing vessels by ...

On November 26, 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully conducted an operation that led to the discovery of thirteen undocumented Chinese nationals aboard the dredger vessel Harvest 89 that ...

Any threat to the life of the President is always considered a national security concern because it puts the country’s stability and governance at risk. The President’s safety is crucial ...

Statement of the National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo M. Año 04 October 2024 | Manila, Philippines   We strongly condemn the violent and illegal actions of Chinese maritime authorities against ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) proudly commends the Officers and men aboard BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV 9701) who have been deployed at Escoda Shoal for over five months. Their steadfast ...

Statement of the Philippine Coast Guard “CCG ILLEGALLY BLOCKS PCG HUMANITARIAN MISSION” Today, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) undertook a humanitarian mission involving the BRP Cabra and BRP Cape Engaño, ...

Today, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, BRP Datu Sanday (MMOV 3002), encountered aggressive and dangerous maneuvers from eight Chinese maritime forces while operating from Hasa-Hasa Shoal to ...

On August 22, during a Maritime Domain Awareness Flight conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the People’s Republic of China (PRC) launched flares from their militarized ...

STATEMENT OF THE NTF-WPS ON SENATE APPROVAL OF THE ARCHIPELAGIC SEA LANES (ASL) BILL ON THIRD AND FINAL READING   We express our deep gratitude to the Senate for their ...

The Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5303 is registered by the People’s Republic of China on the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Register of Authorized Inspection Vessels. However, since ...

NSC PRESS RELEASE12 August 2024 Statement of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NT WPS) strongly condemns the irresponsible, unprofessional, ...

In support of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ (BFAR) initiative to distribute fuel assistance to Filipino fishing boats in Escoda Shoal, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan has ...

DFA SPOKESPERSON’S RESPONSE TO THE MFA SPOKESPERSON’S STATEMENT REGARDINGTHE 27 JULY 2024 RORE MISSION IN AYUNGIN SHOAL (Manila, 28 July 2024) – It is unfortunate that the MFA Spokesperson has ...

Yesterday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with the support of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully carried out a Rotation and Resupply (RORE) mission to the BRP Sierra ...

Earlier today, the Philippine Coast Guard, using Canada’s Dark Vessel Detection technology, detected the Shucha II-class China Coast Guard Vessel 3301 traveling at a speed of nine knots approximately 62.08 ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) successfully completed a Joint Passing Exercise (PASSEX) yesterday in the waters of Lubang Island. The exercise involved the ...

Using Canada’s Dark Vessel Detection technology, the Philippine Coast Guard was able to successfully track the movements of the Chinese Coast Guard’s 165-meter monster ship, CCG-5901. On July 1st, the ...

Using Canada’s Dark Vessel Detection technology, the Philippine Coast Guard was able to successfully track the movements of the Chinese Coast Guard’s 165-meter monster ship, CCG-5901. On July 1st, the ...

Yesterday, the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, MRRV-4407, successfully rescued a Filipino fishing boat after its engine exploded during a fishing expedition in Bajo De Masinloc. However, during the rescue operation, ...

Using Canada’s Dark Vessel Detection technology, the Philippine Coast Guard was able to track the movement of the Chinese Coast Guard’s monster ship (CCG 5901) for the past ten days. ...

During the press conference at “Kapehan sa Dapo” this afternoon, as the NTFWPS Deputy Spokesperson, I discussed four key points. First, I emphasized that the Rotation and Resupply (RoRe) mission ...

This is how barbaric the Chinese Coast Guard is in the recent RoRe mission of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. These videos show how blatantly they use physical attacks ...

STATEMENT OF THENATIONAL TASK FORCE FOR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA17 June 2024 | Manila Today, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a ...

They never had any comments when the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard were subjected to inhumane and barbaric harassment while carrying out a medical evacuation ...

NSC PRESS RELEASE08 June 2024Office of ADG Jonathan MalayaStrategic Communications Statement of the National Security AdviserSecretary Eduardo M. AñoManila, Philippines | 08 June 2024 We reaffirm our commitment to uphold our sovereign ...

On May 19, 2024, in support of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan decisively deployed the High Speed Response ...

Statement of the National Security AdviserSecretary Eduardo M. AñoManila, Philippines | 10 May 2024 We join Secretary Gilberto Teodoro in his call for the Department of Foreign Affairs to take ...

Statement of the National Security AdviserSecretary Eduardo M. AñoManila, Philippines | 05 May 2024 The Chinese Embassy’s claim of a “new model” or “common understanding” is absolutely absurd, ludicrous, and preposterous. ...

Statement of the NTF WPS Today is a sad day for Filipino fishermen. That China would go to great lengths to obstruct a Philippine humanitarian mission to assist our fishermen ...

Yesterday, the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, BRP BAGACAY (MRRV-4410), and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel, BRP BANKAW (MMOV-3004), were assigned to carry out a legitimate maritime patrol ...

STATEMENT ON THEG7 FOREIGN MINISTERS’ COMMUNIQUE ON ADDRESSING GLOBAL CHALLENGES, FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS19 APRIL 2024 The Philippines welcomes the G7 Foreign Ministers’ reiteration of their collective commitment to the rule of ...

Statement of the National Security AdviserSecretary Eduardo M. AñoManila, Philippines | 20 April 2024 The persistent discourse about alleged, unsubstantiated or imaginary promises; of secret non-binding gentleman agreement or deals ...

Since yesterday and continuing until now, the China Coast Guard vessel 5303 has persistently engaged in provocative actions and illegal monitoring of our ongoing hydrographic survey, which is situated 110.46 ...

While the Philippine Coast Guard vessel and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources were dropping floating aggregate device (payao) in the vicinity of Rozul Reef, the two Chinese Coast ...

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES STATEMENT RELEASED BY THE DFA SPOKESPERSON25 MARCH 2024 The Department of Foreign Affairs summoned the Charge d’affaires, ai. of the Chinese Embassy ...

STATEMENT OF THENATIONAL TASK FORCE FOR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA23 March 2024, Manila, Philippines This morning, a routine rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to BRP SIERRA MADRE (LS 57) at ...

As of 0720H on March 23, 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, MRRV 4409, has been impeded and encircled by one (1) China Coast Guard vessel with bow number ...

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) strongly refute the false narrative being peddled once again by the China Coast Guard (CCG) regarding ...

Department of Foreign Affairs Statement on the Remarks of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson 17 March 2024 – The 14 March 2024 statement of the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry ...

Statement of the National Task Force-West Philippine Sea This morning, China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) vessels harassed, blocked, deployed water cannons, and executed dangerous maneuvers in ...

This morning, coastguardph vessels, BRP CABRA and BRP SINDANGAN, were deployed by the Commandant, CG Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, to support the Rotation and Reprovisioning Operation of the Armed Forces ...

Before addressing the source of the problem in Bajo De Masinloc, it is important to highlight that there is no provisional arrangement between China and the Philippines. Filipino fishermen have ...

These Filipino fishing boats are waiting in line to receive fuel subsidies from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources boat, BRP Datu Sanday. We are not like China that ...

Statement of the National Security AdviserSecretary Eduardo M. AñoManila, Philippines | 21 February 2024 The Philippines rejects China’s assertion that joint patrols with US forces in the WestPhilippine Sea constitute ...

Statement of the National Security AdviserSec. Eduardo M. Año on thePhilippines’ Rotational Deployment of PCG and BFAR Vessels in Bajo De Masinloc (BDM) In line with the vision of “Bagong ...

The 97-meter Philippine Coast Guard Vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, has successfully concluded her nine-day maritime patrol in the vicinity of Bajo De Masinloc. On February 1, 2024 the deployment of ...

STATEMENT OF THENATIONAL SECURITY ADVISERSECRETARY EDUARDO M. AÑOON THE RECENT OCTA RESEARCH SURVEY RESULTSManila, Philippines | 24 January 2024 We welcome the findings of the Tugon ng Masa Fourth Quarter ...

Regarding the circulating videos depicting the harassment of Filipino fishermen by the China Coast Guard in BDM, the PCG have successfully identified the origin of the videos and have taken ...

Statement of the National Security AdviserSecretary Eduardo M. AñoManila, Philippines05 January 2024 We have taken note of the recent statements from the Chinese Foreign Ministry expressing concerns about the joint ...

On 10 December 2023, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) faced aggressive actions from the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) during a routine resupply mission to the ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has expressed deep appreciation for the generous support from civil society, as donations of essential supplies such as clothing, medicine, and goods continue to be ...

On October 26, 2023, the Coast Guard District Palawan initiated a rescue operation in the West Philippine Sea following reports of two missing fishermen.The fishing vessel FB Lantis Andrei was ...

October 22, 2023 – The typical Rotation and Resupply (RORE) mission to the BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) resulted in two major encounters involving Chinese naval vessels, which escalated tensions in ...

22 October, 2023  In a serious escalation of tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Chinese vessels dangerously obstructed a Rotation and Resupply (RORE) mission to the BRP SIERRA MADRE (LS57) ...

On 18 September 2023, Monday the Philippine Coast Guard said and supported the report from Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command (WESCOM) that their surveys have revealed “extensive” ...

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully completed a resupply mission for the troops stationed aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal on 8 September 2023. This operation was supported ...

The statement from CG Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), emphasizes unity among Filipinos amid heightened tensions following a recent incident ...

The Philippine Coast Guard successfully completed the patrol flight in the West Philippine Sea, using Cessna Caravan 2801, on 6 June 2023. The deployment of Cessna Caravan 2801 plays a ...

On June 5, 2023, a local fisherman, Mr. Alvin Menez y Gerance, made a startling discovery approximately 10 miles off Napot Point, Barangay Nagbalayong. While at sea, Menez encountered a ...

On May 18, 2022, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) marked a significant achievement by installing five 30-foot navigational buoys featuring the Philippine flag in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). These ...

In a significant demonstration of maritime sovereignty, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) installed navigational buoys marked with the Philippine flag from May 10 to 12, 2023. Key vessels involved included ...

The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed the presence of at least 20 unidentified Chinese and Vietnamese vessels at Sabina Shoal during the conduct of Maritime Patrol mission on 16-21 March 2023. ...

“On 9 March 2023, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) flight over key areas in the West Philippine Sea, where vessels from the Chinese Maritime ...

The Philippine Coast Guard said that Chinese ships shadowed and obstructed its vessels in a support mission in the West Philippine Sea. On 30 June 2023, BRP Malabrigo and BRP ...

04 March 2023 – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel stationed on Pag-asa Island today, reported the presence of multiple Chinese vessels, including a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA) vessel, ...

The PCG received a complaint on January 20, 2023, regarding an event that occurred on January 09, 2023, from Mr. Lito Al-os, the captain of the Filipino fishing vessel KEN-KEN. ...