Tag: Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

Statement on the collision of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) navy ship in Bajo de Masinloc

August 11, 2025

This is a classic case of reaping what one sows. The Chinese Coast Guard must cease and desist from engaging in dangerous maneuvers against our Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other maritime vessels. These tactics not only endanger our maritime personnel and fisherfolk—they also escalate tensions unnecessarily. Nothing good will come of such actions, except…
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Estrada assails China Coast Guard’s reckless maneuvers vs PCG’s BRP Cabra

April 7, 2025

(BUSINESS MIRROR) The Senate defense panel chairman on Monday assailed the China Coast Guard’s latest stunt after its boats conducted reckless maneuvers that put in peril the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Cabra. The incident “once again put the lives of Filipino maritime personnel at risk, [and] displayed a blatant disregard for maritime safety and international norms.…
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Senators condemn Chinese vessel’s ‘dangerous maneuvers’ on PCG ship off Zambales

April 7, 2025

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators condemned on Monday, April 7, the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) “dangerous maneuvers” on a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel in its latest act of aggression off the coast of Zambales on Sunday, April 6. The PCG ship, BRP Cabra, has been shadowing a CCG vessel with bow number “3302” off the coast…
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Estrada urges ‘decisive’ action vs China

April 7, 2025

(INQUIRER) MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada prodded the Philippine government on Monday to raise before the International Maritime Organization (IMO) China’s latest aggression near Panatag Shoal, also known as Scarborough Shoal. The incident involving a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel and a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol ship reportedly caused a…
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Statement on China Coast Guard’s reckless maneuvers vs PCG’s BRP Cabra

April 7, 2025

The China Coast Guard’s latest stunt, which once again put the lives of Filipino maritime personnel at risk, displayed a blatant disregard for maritime safety and international norms. This reckless behavior is deeply concerning and warrants unequivocal condemnation. Our government should take decisive action by bringing this matter before the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The…
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Jinggoy To China: Stop West Philippine Sea Provocative Actions 

January 30, 2025

(POLITIKO) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has urged China to stop all provocative actions in the West Philippine Sea. “I urge the Chinese government to cease all provocative actions in the West Philippine Sea and adhere to international norms,” he said. “I also call on the international community to support our efforts in upholding…
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Estrada condemns China’s use of sonic weapon to harass PCG

January 28, 2025

(BALITA) MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Monday condemned China’s use of a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) to harass Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels in the West Philippine Sea, calling it an “unacceptable provocation” and a serious escalation of aggressive tactics. The PCG said China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3103 used the acoustic…
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Estrada: China’s use of deafening sonic device vs PCG an escalation of its aggressive tactics

January 27, 2025

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, January 27 slammed China’s use of a deafening sonic device against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels saying it signifies its intention to intensify its “aggressive tactics” against the country.  “China’s use of a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) to harass our PCG vessels is…
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Statement on China’s use of deafening sonic device vs PCG; PH participation in the largest military exercise

January 27, 2025

China’s use of a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) to harass our Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels is an unacceptable provocation and represents a significant escalation of its aggressive tactics. Kailanman ay hindi magiging katanggap-tanggap ang pananakot, harassment at pang-aabuso sa ating karapatan lalo na’t nilalagay sa panganib ang mga nagpapatrolya ng ating mga karagatan. This…
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Senate OKs three-year fixed term for PCG chief

January 22, 2025

(PHILSTAR) MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has approved a proposed measure seeking a three-year fixed term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant. With 21 votes, the Senate adopted the version of House Bill 10841. Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said the proposal would help the PCG chief effectively carry out his duties and implement…
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