Philippine Coast Guard

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Coast Guard files complaint vs. 'bogus' auxiliary group before SEC ... (GMA News Online)

In a statement, the PCG said the 101ST BALANGAY PCGA, INC. registered with the SEC without the Coast Guard's authority on August 4, 2022.

It also sought the side of Diño's who has yet to reply. “They have been warned accordingly. registered with the SEC without the Coast Guard’s authority on August 4, 2022.

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Complaints filed vs ex-DILG exec Diño, 6 others for misrepresenting ... (Rappler)

The Philippine Coast Guard discovers that Martin Diño and six other people are behind a bogus PCG Auxiliary balangay that claimed to be sanctioned by the ...

Coast Guard Spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo said the group also used the PCG’s insignia, uniforms, and ranks to carry out an induction ceremony. The PCG said it warned Diño and the company’s other incorporators that it get the help of the police to arrest them if they continued to misrepresent the PCG and solicit funds from the public. Aside from a complaint filed with the SEC, the PCG also filed cases of “estafa, usurpation of authority, and unlawful use of logo and insignias” against Diño and his group at the Bataan Provincial Prosecutor’s office in Balanga City.

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Ex-DILG official Martin Diño tagged in 'PCGA' recruitment scam (INQUIRER.net)

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday said it has filed criminal complaints against former Interior Undersecretary Martin Diño and six others for the ...

Last Tuesday, the PCG asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to cancel 101st Balangay PCGA Inc.’s registration. But no charges were filed after Diño resigned from the organization he joined. The criminal charges were filed at the Bataan prosecutor’s office in Balanga City last Jan. Other individuals were also illegally recruited in Abucay and Hermosa towns, both in Bataan. supposedly recruited about 480 residents of Barangay Mabayo in Morong, Bataan. was not authorized to use the PCGA in its name.

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PCG plans to buy additional ships from Japan (Manila Bulletin)

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is eyeing to purchase additional ships from Japan that will complement BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and BRP Melchora ...

The PCG and Japan Coast Guard (JCG) then showcased an arresting technique demonstration onboard the vessel. BRP Teresa Magbanua and BRP Melchora Aquino are 97-meter long MRRVs which were acquired by the PCG from Japanese shipmaker Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. This was discussed by Admiral Artemio Abu, PCG Commandant, to visiting delegates of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) led by its president, Dr.

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PCG suspends sea travel in Quezon amid gale warning (pna.gov.ph)

REAL, Quezon – The Philippine Coast Guard suspended sea travel from the Port of Real after a gale warning was issued on Jan. 17 by the weather bureau.

17 by the weather bureau. Luna said their office suspended the travel of passenger boats with 35 gross tons weight and below, most of them bound for northern Quezon towns such as Jomalig and Patnanungan. On Friday, some 10 boats and 100 passengers bound for the island towns of northern Quezon were stranded at the port due to bad weather brought about by a shear line.

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Chinese Coast Guard drives off local fishermen - Manila Standard (manilastandard.net)

Weeks after the Philippines reached an “agreement” with China, the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) allegedly drove off Filipino fisherfolk from the Ayungin Shoal, ...

Afterward, that is when we will give a conclusive statement on what happened,” said PCG Spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo. On Monday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “It was wrong to drive them away.

Philippine Coast Guard turns to Japan for more boats (NHK WORLD)

On Friday, Vice Admiral Artemio Abu said his country will ask Japan for support in acquiring at least five large patrol vessels. He said the plan would include ...

is scheduled to visit Japan for the first time in February. Chinese coast guard boats have in recent years blocked the passage of Philippine resupply boats. The Philippine Coast Guard is increasingly turning to Japan in a push to beef up its presence in the South China Sea.

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PCG starts probe as Chinese ship drove away Palawan fishermen in ... (Manila Bulletin)

The filing of a diplomatic action is now being considered by the government against China as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday, Jan.

Armando Balilo said that Lito Al-os, captain of Filipino fishing boat (FFB) “KEN-KEN,” reported to them last Friday, Jan. The filing of a diplomatic action is now being considered by the government against China as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday, Jan. 15 while enroute to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum.

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China coast guard drives away Pinoy fishing boat near Ayungin Shoal (ABS-CBN News)

The Chinese Coast Guard has reportedly driven away a Filipino fishing boat in Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea early this ...

"The CCG personnel onboard the RHIB gestured for the Filipino fishermen to leave the area. Kawawa ang mga Pinoy na mangingisda." [agreed ](https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/29/22/philippines-china-to-ink-deal-for-direct-communication-on-west-ph-sea)to establish "direct communication line" in case of maritime incidents like this in the West Philippine Sea. "This is to protect the interest and ensure the safety of Filipino fishermen who conduct fishing operations in the said vicinity waters as their source of livelihood," it said. Consequently, FFB KEN-KEN altered her course and departed Ayungin Shoal. MANILA (UPDATE)— The Chinese Coast Guard has reportedly driven away a Filipino fishing boat in Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea and continued to shadow them until they left the area early this month, the Philippine Coast Guard said Saturday.

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PCG probes 'harassment' at West Philippine Sea (The Manila Times)

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating an incident of harassment at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea involving a Filipino fishing boat ...

As per the directive of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista, Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Artemio Abu assured concerned Filipino fishermen that the PCG remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold rules-based approaches in protecting their welfare and securing the country's exclusive economic zones at all costs. THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating an incident of harassment at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea involving a Filipino fishing boat and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel (CCGV). Upon receipt of the report, the PCG Task Force Pag-asa immediately deployed additional Coast Guard vessels to strengthen its presence in the West Philippine Sea.

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