PCGA 703rd Squadron

20/02/2026

05/02/2026

Congratulations to AUX LCDR Rey Carlos Fariñas PCGA, on being named PCGA Officer of the Year! 🌟
This well-deserved recognition, to be awarded on February 21 during the Foundation Anniversary of the Coast Guard District Northwestern Luzon, is a testament to your outstanding leadership, dedication, and committed service to the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Mabuhay at saludo po! 🇵🇭⚓

02/02/2026

31/01/2026

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The officers of the Philippine Coast Guard 703rd Auxiliary Squadron under the leadership of Aux Capt. Marjorie Rasay together with the Starion Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard of Ilocos Norte CG LTJG Kevin Teneci Payongayong and his men convened for the yearly 2026 planning and upcoming activities.

27/01/2026

25/01/2026

24/01/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄

Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM), in close coordination with Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM), Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC), Philippine Air Force – Tactical Operations Wing Eastern Mindanao (PAF-TOWEM), Office of Civil Defense Region XI (OCD XI), National Bureau of Investigation Region XI (NBI XI), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine National Police (PNP) Davao Occidental, Davao Occidental Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), Sarangani MDRRMO, Don Marcelino MDRRMO, Jose Abad Santos MDRRMO, Sta. Maria MDRRMO, Provincial Health Office of Davao Occidental, Municipal Health Office of Sarangani and Malita MDRRMO, provides the following update regarding the ongoing Search and Rescue (SAR) operations for the missing motor banca MBCA “AMEJARA”.

As of 11:45 am today, 24 January 2026, CGDSEM confirmed the recovery of four (4) floating bodies sighted by the Salazar fishing fleet, which is owned by a member of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). The recovering of bodies was spearheaded by the Philippine Navy Vessel PS 37 (BRP ARTEMIO RICARTE) and immediately transported to Balut Island.

Additionally, a fixed-wing aircraft Islander 251 participating in the aerial search operation reported the sighting of one (1) of the four (4) floating bodies. It was sighted beside a white debris and orange colored floating objects. SAR elements is currently underway for retrieval, subject to prevailing weather and sea conditions.

Search and rescue operations remain ongoing, with surface and aerial assets continuously deployed in the identified areas. CGDSEM, together with its partner agencies, remains committed to exhausting all efforts to locate the remaining missing persons.

The Philippine Coast Guard assures the public that updates will be released as verified information becomes available.

16/01/2026

𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
𝟏𝟔 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The men and women of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) express their condolences to the bereaved loved ones of Lieutenant Junior Grade Glennick Ytang PCG, who passed away following a shooting incident in Barangay Veterans Village, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, on January 15, 2026.

Based on the initial investigation, LTJG Ytang was inside his vehicle when an unidentified man shot him multiple times.

LTJG Ytang is currently assigned at Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao (CGDSWM) as Station Commander of Coast Guard Station (CGS) Zamboanga Sibugay.

The 32-year-old officer is a member of the Coast Guard Officers' Course (CGOC) Class 26-2020 “Hiraya Masiklab.”

As of press time, the PCG remains in close coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to facilitate a thorough investigation and uphold justice for the bereaved family.

Thank you for your service, LTJG Ytang!

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