Coast Guard District Western Visayas

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: The Philippine Coast Guard District Western Visayas (CGDWV), through Coast Guard Station (CGS) Iloilo and Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Carles, facilitated the arrival of BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406) at Brgy. Lantaga Port, Isla Gigantes, Carles, Iloilo on May 13, 2026.

The vessel transported 1,000 family food packs from the Visayas Disaster Resource Center (VDRC) in Cebu City intended for the residents of Isla Gigantes. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the prepositioning of relief supplies in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA), ensuring faster and more efficient disaster response operations during emergencies and calamities.

In support of the operation, personnel from the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO)–Carles and Barangay Tanods of Brgy. Gabi, Gigantes Island, Carles, Iloilo assisted in the hauling and unloading of the food packs, demonstrating strong coordination and community cooperation in the humanitarian mission.

This mission highlights the PCG’s commitment to enhancing disaster preparedness and delivering humanitarian assistance to vulnerable coastal communities.

[Photos by: CGSS Carles]

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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Coast Guard Station Antique, through Coast Guard Sub-Station Caluya successfully conducted the 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮, 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙉𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 (𝙎𝙎𝙀𝙉) 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 on motorbancas operating in Brgy. Poblacion, Caluya, Antique today, 14 May 2026.

The activity is part of the continuing maritime regulatory and safety initiatives aimed at strengthening vessel monitoring and ensuring that watercrafts are properly identified, accounted for, and compliant with maritime safety standards.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡?
The Safety, Security and Environmental Numbering (SSEN) System is a maritime identification and monitoring mechanism that assigns a unique number to motorbancas. This system serves as an official reference for each vessel, enabling authorities to easily identify, track, and validate compliance records of watercraft operating within the area of responsibility.

The SSEN system is designed to improve coordination between maritime enforcement units and local stakeholders by ensuring that all registered vessels are properly documented and visible in the maritime safety database.

During the conduct of the activity, Coast Guard personnel affixed and recorded the SSEN marking on the motorbanca while also providing reminders to the operator regarding compliance with safety regulations and responsible maritime operations.

Coast Guard Station Antique emphasized that the SSEN System will continue to be implemented across coastal municipalities as part of its commitment to safer seas, stronger maritime security, and environmental protection.

Maritime stakeholders are encouraged to support and comply with the SSEN System as part of collective efforts to ensure safe and secure maritime transport.


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𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎 𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀 𝐉𝐑, 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑, 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐒 (𝐂𝐆𝐃𝐖𝐕) 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄'𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊, 𝐈𝐍𝐂. (𝐏𝐓𝐍𝐈) 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎-𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

As part of the 43rd CGDWV Founding Anniversary pre-activities, Coast Guard Weapons, Communications, Electronics and Information System Western Visayas Regional Center (CGWCEIS WV RC) led by LTJG ARNEL G CASIANO PCG has officially activated the Radio Repeater at PTV Guimaras on 12 May 2026.

Through the signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), this will provide enhanced radio coverage and improve the reliability of communication networks for all emergency response, maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and for the coastal communities. CGWCEIS WV RC also conducted comprehensive radio signal testing in coordination with vessels and Coast Guard units across the region, validating extended coverage over the outermost maritime routes and archipelagic waters within CGDWV’s area of responsibility.

This activation and installation was undertaken in line with the directive of ADM RONNIE GIL L GAVAN PCG, Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard (CPCG) to further improve, expand communication reach and reliability of the Maritime Distress Call Monitoring and Radio Communication System by installing Radio Repeater.

Furthermore, this initiative forms strong partnership and collaborative efforts between the PCG and PTNI in promoting public service and maritime safety for the Nation.

[Photos by: CGWCEIS- WV RC]


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Pursuant to the MARINA Order dated May 08, 2026, in relation to the celebration of the 𝓜𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓰𝓪𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝓕𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓪𝓵 2026 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓮 34𝓽𝓱 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓱𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓪𝓻𝔂 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓼 on 15-24 May 2026, 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗦 of transport operators plying the routes of 𝓙𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻, 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮 and 𝗕𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮 , are hereby 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Under the leadership of LTJG Benedict Angelo G. Gloriani PCG, Station Commander of Coast Guard Station Guimaras, its Sub-stations personnel, Special Operations Group-Western Visayas (SOG-WV), Coast Guard K9 Unit with their floating assets High Speed Rescue Boat-022 (HSRB-022) WV, PCGA Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) WV, joined the Send-off Ceremony of Task Group (TG) Manggahan 2026 held today, May 14, 2026, at the Guimaras Capitol Grounds in San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras.

The activity aims to ensure the safety and security of all visitors during the celebration of Manggahan Festival 2026. As Coast Guard Station Guimaras, together with our partner agencies, continues to uphold vigilance from land to sea, everyone can celebrate, travel, and enjoy the festival with confidence under a secure and well-maintained operational environment.

Also present are the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Army (PA), together with other national and local agencies, assisting in maintaining peace, order, and public security throughout the celebration of Manggahan Festival 2026.

[Photos by: ASW Rovero PCG]

𝟰 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢! 🌊🏃‍♀️

Get ready for an exciting and meaningful experience at the Coast Defender Run here in Iloilo City! 🇵🇭⚓

Join us as we run not only for fitness and fun, but also true defenders of our seas and shores. 🌊🛟

✨ Experience the energy
✨ Feel the camaraderie
✨ Run with purpose
✨ Be a Coast Defender for a day!

Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes because the fun, excitement, and adventure are almost here!

See you at the starting line, runners! 💙💛

C𝐆𝐖𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐒𝐂 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐂𝐘𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

“𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒”

HIGHLIGHT: The Coast Guard Information System Technician Specialization Course (CGISTSC) Class 05-2026 “TERABYTES,” under the supervision of the CGWCEIS Training Institute, successfully conducted a Digital Forensics lecture via Google Meet with ENS Cristian P Sergio PCG serving as the resource speaker.

The online learning engagement was also attended by personnel from the different CGWCEISC Regional Centers, further strengthening collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and interoperability among personnel across the Command.

The session provided the students and participating personnel with valuable knowledge and practical insights on the fundamentals of digital forensics, including the proper handling of digital evidence, cyber investigation procedures, data preservation, and the importance of maintaining integrity in information systems. The lecture likewise highlighted the growing role of digital forensic techniques in addressing cyber-related threats and supporting law enforcement operations in today’s evolving digital environment.

Through the discussion, the participants gained a deeper understanding of how digital evidence is collected, analyzed, and utilized during investigations, further enhancing their awareness of cybersecurity practices and strengthening their technical competence in the field of information systems and cyber operations.

This activity reflects the continuing commitment of the Coast Guard Weapons, Communications, Electronics, and Information System Command (CGWCEISC) and the CGWCEIS Training Institute in producing capable, adaptive, and technologically proficient Coastguardian equipped to respond to the demands and challenges of the modern cyber domain.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐆𝐃𝐖𝐕 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋! 🎉

The Coast Guard District Western Visayas (CGDWV) sends its sincere birthday wishes to all personnel celebrating their special day this week.

May your celebration be filled with happiness, good health, and renewed motivation as you continue to serve with professionalism and pride. Your dedication and hard work remain a source of strength and inspiration to the entire CGDWV family.

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𝟱 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢! 🌊🏃‍♀️

The countdown begins! Get ready for an exciting and meaningful experience at the Coast Defender Run here in Iloilo City! 🇵🇭⚓

Join us as we run not only for fitness and fun, but also true defenders of our seas and shores. 🌊🛟

✨ Experience the energy
✨ Feel the camaraderie
✨ Run with purpose
✨ Be a Coast Defender for a day!

Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes because the fun, excitement, and adventure are almost here!

See you at the starting line, runners! 💙💛