Tag: Philippine Coast Guard
Japan Coast Guard Provides Capacity-Building Support to The Philippines
On September 11, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) announced that three members of its Mobile Cooperation Team (MCT) were dispatched to the Philippines from...
China Puts Squeeze on Philippine Reefs in South China Sea
Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a South China Sea flashpoint, as China smothers Philippine aspirations to protect its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This...
Australia and Philippines boost strategic cooperation
Australia and the Philippines jointly announced that both countries have entered into a strategic partnership during the inaugural meeting of Australian Prime Minister Anthony...
Philippine coastguard claims ‘laser’ harassment by China
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Parola-class patrol vessel was menaced by a “military-grade” laser deployed from a trespassing China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel while...
Philippines receives first of two large coastguard vessels from Japan
The first of two 94 metre-long Multirole Response Vessels (MRRVs) on order for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has arrived home on 26 January....
Mitsubishi launches first of two 94 metre MRRVs for Philippine Coast...
Japanese shipyard Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has launched the first 94 metre-long Multirole Response Vessel (MRRV) on order...
Japan set to boost Philippines’ HADR readiness
Japan is providing the Philippine Armed Forces (PAF) with lifesaving equipment adopted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) under its official development assistance...
Philippine Coast Guard Commissions Second H145 helicopter
In October the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commissioned the second of two Airbus H145 helicopters ordered in September 2018, just four months after the...
Rohde & Schwarz contributes to enhanced maritime safety in the Philippines
Rohde & Schwarz contracted to provide secure communications and direction finding systems for two 94 meter multi-role response vessels (MRRV) for the Philippine Coast Guard.
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