Philippine Coast Guard

04/06/2026

𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) holds a send-off ceremony for BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) as it prepares to represent the Philippines in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 Exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii, today, June 4, 2026.

This marks the first-ever participation of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) in the world’s largest international maritime exercise highlighting the PCG’s growing role in regional and global maritime cooperation.

🇵🇭

02/06/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted the Joint Change of Command Ceremony of Coast Guard District Palawan (CGDPAL) and Coast Guard District Kalayaan Island Group (CGDKIG) at the Headquarters Coast Guard District Palawan, Puerto Princesa City on June 1, 2026.

The ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Commandant for Operations, Vice Admiral Edgar Ybañez PCG and was attended by Coast Guard personnel, stakeholders, and partner agencies.

During the ceremony, Rear Admiral Weniel Azcuna PCG formally relinquished his duties as Commander of CGDPAL and CGDKIG, concluding a tenure marked by dedicated leadership and service, and strengthened maritime operations.

Meanwhile, Commodore Jane Gesulgon PCG officially assumed command of CGDPAL and CGDKIG, ushering in a new chapter of leadership, dedicated to sustaining operational excellence, strengthening maritime governance, and advancing PCG’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s maritime interest.

The Change of Command Ceremony underscored the PCG’s enduring tradition of professionalism, seamless leadership transition, and steadfast commitment to public service in support of the Bagong Pilipinas vision.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄: https://web.facebook.com/share/p/1CddKUxTvm/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🇵🇭

02/06/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) held an awarding ceremony in honor of United States Coast Guard (USCG) Captain Jason Lehto at the National Headquarters in Manila on May 29, 2026.

PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan, led the ceremony and conferred the Coast Guard Outstanding Achievement Medal and Ribbon to Captain Lehto in recognition of his significant contributions to enhancing the PCG’s operational capabilities, institutional development, and personnel expertise, during his tenure as the USCG Attaché to the Philippines from July 2024 to June 2026.

Captain Lehto shared that, while his departure is bittersweet, he will always carry the PCG family in his heart and looks forward to sustaining the strong bond between the two coast guards across the seas.

He also acknowledged the leadership and dedication of Admiral Gavan as instrumental to their collective accomplishments and conveyed his sincere appreciation for the opportunity to contribute to the PCG’s continued developments.

[Photos by: ASN Gaac PCG and ASN Bueno PCG/CGPAS

🇵🇭

01/06/2026

𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒!

Simula bukas, Hunyo 2, 2026, at sa mga susunod pang Martes, samahan kami mula 1:00 PM hanggang 2:00 PM para sa mga makabuluhang talakayan, mahahalagang impormasyon, at pinakabagong balitang hatid ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Alamin ang mga programa, serbisyo, at inisyatiba ng PCG na nakatuon sa kaligtasan, seguridad, at kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino.

🎙️ SERBISYONG COAST GUARD
📻Live sa Radyo Pilipinas Radyo Publiko 738 kHz
⏱️Tuwing Martes | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Serbisyong Coast Guard: Talakayan at balitang maaasahan, hatid sa sambayanan!

🇵🇭

01/06/2026

𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃, 𝐁𝐔𝐊𝐀𝐒 𝐍𝐀! 🇵🇭

Pormal nang ilulunsad ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at Presidential Broadcast Service–Bureau of Broadcast Services (PBS-BBS) ang programang “Serbisyong Coast Guard” na tututok sa pagpapalaganap ng impormasyon ukol sa kaligtasan, seguridad, at iba pang mahahalagang usapin na may kaugnayan sa ating mga karagatan.

Tatalakayin sa programa ang iba’t ibang paksa, kabilang ang Maritime Security and Law Enforcement o mga operasyon laban sa ilegal na aktibidad sa dagat; Maritime Safety & Search and Rescue o mga paalala sa ligtas na paglalayag at pagtugon sa panahon ng sakuna; Marine Environmental Protection o pangangalaga sa yamang-dagat; at mga Advisories at Polisiya na magbibigay-linaw ukol sa mga patakaran sa dagat.

Ang programang ito ay bunga ng bagong pirmahang Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) nina PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan PCG at PBS-BBS Officer-in-Charge, Mr. Allan Allanigue upang mas ilapit ang gobyerno sa mamamayang Pilipino.

Inaanyayahan ang publiko na tumutok tuwing Martes ng hapon sa “Serbisyong Coast Guard” upang mapakinggan ang mga pinakabagong ulat at impormasyon mula sa mga tagapaglingkod ng bayan sa dagat.

Makinig, matuto, at maging kabahagi ng ligtas na bansa.

Serbisyong Coast Guard: Talakayan at balitang maaasahan, hatid sa sambayanan.

https://web.facebook.com/share/p/1BPz7ZzKc6/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🇵🇭

ABANGAN | 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃, 𝐁𝐔𝐊𝐀𝐒 𝐍𝐀!

Mga Ka-RP, may bagong kakampi sa himpapawid pagdating sa kaligtasan at balita sa ating mga karagatan!

Hatid sa inyo ng Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at Presidential Broadcast Service–Bureau of Broadcast Services (PBS-BBS), pormal nang ilulunsad ang programang tututok sa inyong seguridad at kaalaman:

🌊 Ano ang Inyong Mapapakinggan?
Huwag magpahuli sa mga pinakabagong ulat diretso mula sa mga bayani ng dagat!

Tutukan ang mga segments:
• 🚨 Maritime Security & Law Enforcement – Mga operasyon laban sa ilegal na aktibidad sa dagat.
• 🛟 Maritime Safety & Search and Rescue – Mga paalala sa ligtas na paglalayag at responde sa panahon ng sakuna.
• 🐠 Marine Environmental Protection – Paano natin mapoprotektahan ang mga yamang-dagat.
• 📋 Advisories at Polisiya – Direktang sagot sa mga tanong ng bayan ukol sa mga patakaran sa dagat.

🤝 Ang programang ito ay bunga ng bagong pirmahang Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) nina PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, at PBS-BBS OIC, Mr. Allan Allanigue, upang mas ilapit ang gobyerno sa mamamayang Pilipino.

I-set na ang inyong mga alarm tuwing Martes ng hapon! Huwag palampasin ang unang salang ng Serbisyong Coast Guard!

Makinig, matuto, at maging kabahagi ng ligtas na bansa. 🇵🇭

01/06/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) organized a three-day Swimming Clinic for children in Siquijor from May 26 to 28, 2026.

The activity gathered children in Siquijor from aged six to 12 years old, providing them with an opportunity to learn basic water safety and proper swimming techniques in a safe and supervised environment.

The swimming clinic aimed to equip the young participants with essential swimming skills, including proper swimming strokes, water confidence, and basic survival techniques. Through the guidance and supervision of Coast Guard personnel, the children actively participated in various practical exercises designed to promote discipline, teamwork, and awareness on water safety, especially important in maritime communities.

At the closing program, certificates were awarded to all participating children in recognition of their active participation and newly acquired skills. PCG remains committed to promoting water safety awareness and community development through meaningful youth-centered activities.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Pch9ea5xJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🇵🇭

01/06/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍: Narito ang panayam kay Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson, Commodore Noemie Cayabyab, patungkol sa operasyon ng PCG at PNP kung saan nasabat ang mahigit 27 milyong pisong halaga ng hinihinalang “smuggled” na sigarilyo sa Sultan Kudarat.

Tinalakay din dito ang anti-illegal drug operation sa Occidental Mindoro, at ang patuloy na pag-mo-monitor ng PCG sa lagay ng panahon upang maitaguyod ang kaligtasan at seguridad ng mga byahero sa karagatan.

🇵🇭

31/05/2026

𝐏𝐂𝐆-𝐊𝟗 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), together with partner agencies, recovered four bodies from Sectors 1 and 2 of the collapsed building site in Angeles City while continuing search and rescue (SAR) operations today, May 31, 2026.

The recovery followed positive indications provided by Coast Guard K9 Working Dogs (CGWDs) UXO, Travis, and Summit during thorough search and marking operations in the affected sectors.

All participating agencies continue to work closely together to ensure the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of ongoing rescue and retrieval operations.

Guided by the PCG’s Intensified Community, Assistance, Awareness, Response, and Enforcement (iCARE) initiative, Coast Guard personnel remain committed in supporting rescue efforts and working tirelessly to account for all individuals involved in the incident.

[Photos by: CGK9 Force]

31/05/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) rendered a Testimonial Parade and Review in honor of the Commander, Coast Guard Civil Relations Service, Rear Admiral Teotimo Borja Jr PCG, at Fort del Pilar, Baguio City on May 30, 2026.

Rear Admiral Borja Jr PCG is a proud member of the PMA Tanglaw-Diwa Class of 1992, where embarked on a lifelong commitment to public service and excellence.

Hailing from the historic land of Tanauan, Leyte, he was shaped by the enduring values of discipline, honor, and service. Demonstrating academic excellence and leadership potential, he graduated 20th in his class before being commissioned into the naval service.

His extensive career began onboard PCG vessels from 1993 to 1997, where he served with dedication and professionalism.

As a distinguished officer of the PCG, he built a remarkable career across the archipelago, commanding key stations and intelligence offices in Palawan, Davao, Zamboanga, Ozamis, and Tacloban.

Commitment to continuous professional development, Rear Admiral Borja Jr pursued advanced studies in Sweden, where he earned his Master’s Degree that further strengthened his expertise in maritime safety and strategic planning.

His international footprint expanded through his service as the Philippine representative to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) in Singapore.

Upon his return to the Philippines, he played a pivotal role in the PCG’s modernization efforts through the Project Management Office, overseeing the acquisition of vessels that now serve as key assets of PCG fleet.

Through his visionary stewardship in civil-maritime operations and community relations, Rear Admiral Borja Jr has fostered stronger partnerships between the PCG and maritime stakeholders, advancing public trust and collaboration.

A highly decorated officer, he has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Taiwan Medal of Honor, the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal, Outstanding Achievement Medal, and the Bronze Cross Medal.

Beyond his professional achievements, Rear Admiral Borja Jr draws inspiration from his family. He is a devoted husband to Jasmin Udtuhan, and a proud father to Loi Janelle and Lieutenant Junior Grade Timothy Laurence PCG.

As he stood before the Cadet Corps on the hallowed grounds of Fort Del Pilar, the ceremony paid tribute to his 37 years of dedicated public service, steadfast integrity, and significant contributions to the continuing transformation and modernization of the PCG.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18drsb7eXt/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[Photos by: ASN Dela Cruz PCG and ASN Jumawid PCG/CGPAS]