by VADM Joseph Coyme PCG (Ret.), Ph.D. | Oct 20, 2026 | Articles
Four Strategic Pillars, One Compass: A Stronger, More Accountable, and Future-Ready Coast Guard On 19 October 2026, the nation witnessed an important milestone in the history of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). At the change-of-command and retirement ceremony...
by VADM Joseph Coyme PCG (Ret.), Ph.D. | Oct 10, 2026 | Articles
The Philippines stands at a strategic maritime crossroads in Southeast Asia. One of its most significant yet underdeveloped maritime economic gateways is the Sibutu Passage in Tawi-Tawi, a vital route connecting the Celebes Sea and the Sulu Sea and forming part of the...
by VADM Robert N Patrimonio PCG (Ret), Ph.D. | Sep 21, 2026 | Articles
The Case of the MV June Aster Fire Incident The tragic fire aboard MV June Aster on September 9, 2026, has reignited public debate about the safety of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), particularly when transported aboard passenger and cargo...
by VADM Joseph Coyme PCG (Ret.), Ph.D. | Sep 19, 2026 | Articles
What My First Year with PASLCI Taught Me When I look back at my first year with the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Center Inc. (PASLCI), I realize that the journey taught me much more than I expected. I began PASLCI with a clear purpose: to continue serving the...
by USec Arturo "Art" Valdez (Ret) | Sep 19, 2026 | Articles
Completing an Unfinished Maritime Reform: Toward a Department of Maritime and Ocean Affairs for an Archipelagic Nation The Philippines is an archipelagic State, but its governmental institutions have never fully reflected the maritime character of the nation. For...
by VADM Robert N Patrimonio PCG (Ret), Ph.D. | Sep 13, 2026 | Articles
Executive Summary During the House budget deliberations on the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Secretary Jonvic Remulla raised the possibility of transferring the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Immigration to the department, a...
