Tag: Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

Statement on the sinking of motorbanca off Binangonan, Rizal

I am deeply saddened and alarmed by this tragic incident. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families during this difficult time. Sa isinasagawang imbestigasyon ng Philippine Coast Guard at sa pagsuspinde ng Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) ng safety certificate ng Aya Express, umaasa tayo na mabibigyan ng hustisya ang mga…
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Senators hit latest China ship ‘incident’ within WPS

(BUSINESS MIRROR) MAJORITY and minority senators denounced the latest reported incident of aggression by China naval militia within the West Philippine Sea. Sen. Jinggoy Estrada promptly deplored initial reports even as “we have yet to receive confirmation” from Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) or the Department of National Defense (DND) regarding the June 30 incident where…
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Statement on the reported aggression of China Coast Guard vessels and militia vs Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels

We have yet to receive confirmation either from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) or the Department of National Defense (DND) regarding the June 30 incident. Nonetheless, I am deeply concerned about the reported acts of aggression against the PCG vessels as this violates our sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as endangers the safety and…
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Jinggoy: Mas mabigat na parusa ipataw sa mga kawatang nagsusuot ng uniporme ng pulis, militar

(ABANTE) Itinutulak ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang pagpapataw ng mas mabigat na parusa sa mga kawatan na walang pag-aalinlangang nagkukunwaring miyembro ng kapulisan at ng militar sa pamamagitan ng pagsusuot ng mga uniporme ng mga pulis at sundalo, pati na rin ng mga insignia bilang accessories. Sa Senate Bill No. 2149, nais ni Estrada…
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Jinggoy: Mas mabigat na parusa ipataw sa mga pekeng pulis, military

(JOURNAL NEWS) ISINUSULONG ni Senador Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada ang pagpapataw ng mas mabigat na parusa sa mga kawatan na walang pag-aalinlangang nagkukunwaring miyembro ng kapulisan at ng militar sa pamamagitan ng pagsusuot ng mga uniporme ng mga pulis at sundalo, pati na rin ng mga insignia bilang accessories. Inihain ni Estrada ang Senate Bill No. 2149…
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Jinggoy proposes tough penalties for unauthorized use of military, police uniform: P20K fine and 10-year jail term

(POLITIKO) Senator Jinggoy Estrada wants to raise the penalties against those illegally using uniforms of the Philippine National Police, (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or the Philippine Coast Guard. In Senate bill No. 2151, Estrada said violators must pay a fine of as much as P20,000 and be sent to jail for…
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PHOTO RELEASE: Illegal use of PNP, AFP, and PCG uniforms

Illegal use of PNP, AFP, and PCG uniforms: Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Bill No. 2151 prohibiting non-personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from using their uniform. Estrada said his bill, which proposes longer jail terms and heavier fines for violators,…
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Jinggoy wants law vs unauthorized wearing, sale, and manufacture of PNP, AFP, and Coast Guard uniforms

ANYONE posing as a member and using the uniforms of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or the Philippine Coast Guard should be fined as much as P20,000 and jailed for 10 years, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. Estrada also said persons who will be found to be engaged…
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WATCH | Jinggoy vows more funds for vital WPS military outpost

(ANC) Jinggoy vows more funds for vital WPS military outpost | ANC

AFP seeks additional funds to improve Pag-asa Island security

(GMA NEWS) The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Thursday asked the government for funds to better secure Pag-asa Island against hovering foreign ships and planes in the area. According to a “24 Oras” report by Mav Gonzalez, the Senate Committee on National Defense and the AFP Chief of Staff inspected Pag-asa Island to determine…
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