WESCOM

Defense, Maritime Security 27-Sep-2022

Successful Reprovisioning Mission to BRP Sierra Madre

The Western Command Armed Forces of the Philippines successfully conducted a reprovisioning mission to BRP Sierra Madre (LS57) at Ayungin Shoal to replenish the supplies and materials needed by its crew on 2-August-2022. Escorting the reprovisioning boat, MV Unaiza Mae 2, were the Philippine Coast Guard’s newest Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV), the BRP Teresa Magbanua MRRV 9701 and BRP Malapascua…

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief 31-May-2022

PN and PCG Assists Filipino Fishing Boat After Running Aground in Pag-Asa Island

Filipino Fishing Boat (FFB) Queen Lorena-1 was rescued and assisted by Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel deployed in Pag-asa Island on 11-March-2022. According to CAPT Jeorge G Sambilad, boat captain of the said FFB, the engine had minor derangement while making their way towards the sheltered port of Pag-asa Island. However, as they entered the said…