Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐊𝟗 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞

The Coast Guard K9 Force (CGK9F) is a highly specialized unit of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) operating under the Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command (MARSLEC). Tasked with safeguarding the nation's maritime domain, the CGK9F deploys elite K9 teams and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel nationwide. From securing bustling ports to executing high-stakes disaster responses, this force serves as a vital shield against maritime threats and public safety risks.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞

The CGK9F is mandated to lead national and regional public safety efforts by developing, promoting, and deploying elite K9 and EOD capabilities. Operating in alignment with the PCG’s overarching safety and security mission, the unit specializes in:

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Interdicting illegal drugs and explosives.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Securing ports, vessels, and critical infrastructure.

𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞: Conducting search and rescue (SAR) operations and rendering EOD support during maritime incidents and natural disasters.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐆𝐊𝟗 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐎𝐃 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Operating in dynamic, high-risk environments demands exceptional discipline, precision, and seamless teamwork. To maintain an elite operational edge, the force relies on two pillars:

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐊𝟗 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲: Standardizing rigorous, world-class training for handlers and working dogs.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐊𝟗 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩: Ensuring rapid, strategic deployment in accordance with international best practices.

Through continuous research, community engagement, and a commitment to operational excellence, the CGK9F agilely adapts to evolving maritime security challenges.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭

The CGK9F serves as a critical force multiplier for the Philippine Coast Guard. In an archipelagic nation, their specialized skills are indispensable for preventing security breaches, deterring transnational crime, and saving lives during crises. By blending human expertise with canine precision, the force strengthens national resilience and ensures the safety, order, and freedom of the country's vital maritime trade and travel routes.

𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZBr2M1krDx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

𝑹𝑬𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑺:
https://web.facebook.com/PCGMARSLEC/posts/pfbid0btzGC4ua9BiBT2E8zTwk5LoGfDDSTHufYXUmu2gB3YyYj61Nesg6At6411BbYohDl

https://web.facebook.com/PCGMARSLEC/posts/pfbid0HtwSaZe8viJbTSo81nipr6kfhUMdsbya2R6QWQUmYEqY9Yvh7kfYMi77B8kvjBGkl

https://web.facebook.com/PCGMARSLEC/posts/pfbid0335zvSuDGbZdKY7jBLoPP3P4g5HaEAbW3sZbFV6YgpwxEBZMVSR89kfBF2BZV68Cdl

https://www.facebook.com/PCGMARSLEC/posts/pfbid0hiETDM9HhrScJUsCfdqKqoMs49wgP1vRyxgazxhg9ZFAsSGWYfP4zXrzxaZX2w4el

https://www.facebook.com/PCGMARSLEC/posts/pfbid02zma1VD9NvvFRKZYrbRe1XLFpvSyWca5EuFwZkXsFkFLDnd7EZX6mCWoyLLX6qGZ6l

https://web.facebook.com/PCGMARSLEC/posts/pfbid0w6HegyShehCagfHVXX8oUNXQGRxXsnusFMfJVoYkATgtgQ1ctTVZB1hL68myhxnwl

https://www.facebook.com/PCGMARSLEC/posts/pfbid0RAWKJtSghfVnRvfmwibrbUbhM2gq5uSHUhDNmyBG1e6E51Vz8y3vXpsYYpD1k2pbl

𝐏𝐂𝐆, 𝐏𝐍𝐏 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 ₱𝟐𝟕.𝟒 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐌𝐔𝐆𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐊𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) intercepted over ₱27.4 million worth of alleged smuggled ci******es during a joint anti-smuggling operation at Purok Silangan, Barangay Katungal, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, on May 28, 2026.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄: https://www.facebook.com/coastguardph/posts/pfbid02YhZbX35H5xaa3c1hvkuciu8gESfChn7x3ksVuCqTXr7GVVF6mME4m5MbcTYYbj99l

𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐎
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine drug enforcement agency (PDEA), augmented a joint anti-illegal drugs operation at Sitio Kaybungan, Barangay Bulacan, Looc, Occidental Mindoro, today, May 29, 2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄: https://www.facebook.com/coastguardph/posts/pfbid02EZS29JKRLPquGqfuXkoJ99DBSDrUA44MPdCXMv7619eNVggoxu9QJka4YTcRtvtSl

𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐏𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝟗-𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues its search, rescue, and retrieval operations at the site of the collapsed 9-storey building in Angeles City, Pampanga.
Under the direction of PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan, the PCG immediately deployed personnel, including the Coast Guard K9 Force and their working dogs, to augment ongoing whole-of-government response efforts.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄: https://www.facebook.com/coastguardph/posts/pfbid0dM6RkSfDjTSWiXoWpeZfSAWzkwT69fKeGtkJHp99Gh143rLDQys3EgvinTRmECpZl

𝗖𝗚𝗞𝟵-𝗘𝗢𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗚𝗡𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗚𝗡𝗢𝗔𝗖
𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Coast Guard K9-Explosive Ordnance Disposal Force (CGK9-EOD Force) proudly congratulates its Senior Enlisted Personnel on their successful completion of the Coast Guard Non-Officers Senior Executive Course (CGNOSEC) and the Coast Guard Non-Officers Advance Course (CGNOAC).
The completion of these career-development courses marks a significant milestone in their professional journey, equipping them with enhanced knowledge, skills, and competencies in leadership, management, supervision, and organizational effectiveness. These capabilities will enable them to assume greater responsibilities and contribute more effectively to the accomplishment of the Force’s mission.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄: https://www.facebook.com/phcgk9force/posts/pfbid02AyiRV4TBR1ChEDiBZ8xUwrq4C8bVZy8ANthHVuxk53vXumTVSxmZ5cSnvWMWeNfUl

𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓: The Coast Guard District Southern Mindanao (CGDSM) successfully confiscated alleged smuggled illegal ci******es onboard Motor Vessel (M/V) Rock Island docked at Port of Makar Wharf, General Santos City, today, May 28, 2026.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄:
https://www.facebook.com/cgdsmpas22/posts/pfbid0hJtrfEEJgVzkozngaoVcZULa4FS3uzZpbUuWtY3f3BGmFe83V455oZMCYvUCJwal

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆

The Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command proudly joins the nation in commemorating National Flag Day this May 28, 2026.

On this meaningful occasion, we pay tribute to our national flag - the enduring emblem of our freedom, unity, and patriotism. It stands as a reminder of the courage and sacrifices of our heroes who fought for the country’s independence, as well as the unwavering resilience of the Filipino people.

By displaying our flag with pride, we reaffirm our shared identity and our collective responsibility to uphold and defend the sovereignty of our nation.

𝙎𝙄𝙏𝙀: https://www.instagram.com/p/DY3XvEGEpqP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Muslim personnel gathered for the Eid’l Adha Prayer led by the Coast Guard Ecumenical Chaplain Service (CGECS) at the National Headquarters in Port Area, Manila, today, May 27, 2026.

Led by PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan PCG, personnel together with their families participated in the observance of Eid’l Adha 2026 through a meaningful celebration that underscored the values of faith, sacrifice, unity, and service.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄:
https://www.facebook.com/coastguardph/posts/pfbid0A4rdwFW2A6goFxW5aSBrGU2Q3hMTc13cvXXFFUGWEb6qpY2zewfDpmVyvs7Dbnhgl