PCG Defends West Philippine Sea Patrols After Barzaga’s Explosive Accusations KIKO BARZAGA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has fired back at Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga after the lawmaker accused the agency of corruption and called for its abolition, sparking controversy across political and maritime circles. PCG has strongly refuted allegations of corruption and calls … Read more
China Vessel Rams Boat Transporting Ill Pinoy Soldier CHINA – A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) boat carrying a sick Philippine Navy member from Ayungin Shoal was “intentionally rammed” by a China Coast Guard vessel. A vessel from the China Coast Guard (CCG) “intentionally rammed” a boat from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) that was transporting … Read more
PCG Prefers Enduring Water Cannon Harm Over Counterattack PCG – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it is better to get hurt by water cannons than retaliate. Commodore Jay Tarriela of the Philippine Coast Guard emphasized the importance of refraining from retaliating against Chinese water cannon attacks. He stressed that responding in kind could provide … Read more