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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy a multi-role response vessel and a search and rescue vessel to transport much-needed food, water, and other relief assistance to victims of Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng” in Iloilo province in Western Visayas (Region 6). Photo by PCG PCG personnel st

Donations poured in for victims of Tropical Storm Paeng, reaching over P75 million worth in just three days of the ongoing relief drive initiated by the House of Representatives, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday.

(Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has so far brought a total of 4,224 tons of relief goods and other critical supplies as part of the government's efforts to rehabilitate areas badly affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette in December last year. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the PCG said about 1,890.6 tons of goods were transported through its vessels and air assets, while 2,333.4 tons were shipped using the PCG Auxiliary aircraft and private vessels. &q...

PCG Commandant CG Admiral Leopoldo Laroya. (Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA - Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant Admiral Leopoldo Laroya is set to formally retire from service on Thursday, after more than "38 years of public service." In a Viber message, PCG spokesperson Commodore Armando Balilo said Malacanang will announce Laroya's replacement as chief of the PCG. "The men and women of the PCG express their sincere gratitude to the inspiring leadership of CG Admiral Laroy...

Five senior officials of the Philippine Coast Guard are included in the list of the possible replacement of Coast Guard commandant, Admiral Leopoldo V. Laroya, whose mandatory retirement age is on Thursday, Feb. 10. President Duterte is expected to name Laroya's replacement from Vice Admiral Eduard

After more than 38 years of public service, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral Leopoldo V. Laroya is set to retire from the service on Thursday, Feb. 10. Laroya assumed the top PCG post in September last year and has been instrumental since then in helping the country in the fight to

PCG Commandant CG Admiral Leopoldo Laroya. (Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA - Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant Admiral Leopoldo Laroya is set to formally retire from service on Friday, after more than "38 years of public service." In a Viber message, PCG spokesperson Commodore Armando Balilo said Malacanang will announce Laroya's replacement as chief of the PCG. "The men and women of the PCG express their sincere gratitude to the inspiring leadership of CG Admiral Laroya ...

The United Korean Community Association (UKCA) has donated 20 units of water filter system that would be used to alleviate the living condition of people devastated by typhoon "Odette" especially in the Visayas and Mindanao. Rear Admiral Ronnie Gil L. Gavan, commander of the Task Force Kaling

As officers and personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sustain their relentless efforts to bring relief items to victims of typhoon "Odette," more assistance from the private sector continue to pour in, too. One prime example is the continuing support of the OB Montessori, headed by Auxiliar

(Photo courtesy of PCG) MANILA - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday thanked Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III for approving the donation of 6,357.8 liters of unmarked fuel that were seized by the Bureau of Customs in Arayat, Pampanga in September last year. In a statement, PCG spokesperson, Commodore Armando Balilo said the donation would "significantly aid" their ongoing humanitarian and disaster response operations through "Task Force Kalinga&quo...