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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.

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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

Filipinos rally behind coastguard amid sea tensions, US alliance debate

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.

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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.

South China Sea: Beijing asserts ‘control measures’ against Philippine ships

Philippine military says there is an increase in Chinese vessels, including coastguard and militia ships, near shoal.

Philippines assures China of restraint after ship clashes – will tensions ease?

The recent collision involving two Chinese vessels and other developments have led to a risky situation in the South China Sea, analysts say.

Philippines reports surge in Chinese ships after ‘embarrassing’ collision

Analysts are divided over the motive, with some calling it an ‘image repair manoeuvre’ while others point to regional military drills.

Beijing slams Philippine ships in first comment on South China Sea collision

Philippine vessels ‘severely jeopardised’ safety of Chinese ship crew after ‘illegally entering’ disputed waters, defence ministry says.

Beijing seeks to deter as it expands presence in waters near Philippines, Taiwan

Chinese coastguard ships were seen ‘meandering’ off Batanes last week in the latest move aimed at deterrence, according to analysts.

PLA jet accused of ‘dangerous’ moves near South China Sea’s Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines coastguard claims that a fighter tailed one of its aircraft and performed manoeuvres at close proximity.

Philippine military slams ‘fabricated’ video of stand-off with Malaysian navy

Manila’s navy says it has deployed a guided missile frigate for a long-planned joint military exercise in Penang.

Collision between Chinese ships expected to escalate tension in South China Sea

Analysts predict China will move to restore its image at sea while ramping up exercises to improve navy-coastguard coordination.

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