Indian and Philippine Coast Guards hold maiden Annual Bilateral Meeting in Manila
The Indian Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard held their 1st Annual Bilateral Meeting in Manila on 2 December 2025 under an MoU signed on 22 August 2023.
Summary
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) held their 1st Annual Bilateral Meeting in Manila, Philippines on 2 December 2025 under the MoU signed on 22 August 2023. The ICG–PCG meeting was co-chaired by ICG Commander (Eastern Seaboard) Additional Director General Donny Michael and PCG Deputy Commandant for Operations Vice Admiral Edgar L. Ybanez. The two sides focused on maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, marine pollution response and capacity building, in line with India's Act East Policy, SAGAR and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.
Key facts
- Date
- 2 December 2025
- Venue
- Manila, Philippines
- Meeting
- 1st ICG–PCG Annual Bilateral Meeting
- Basis
- MoU of 22 August 2023
- Co-chairs
- ADG Donny Michael (ICG); Vice Adm Edgar L. Ybanez (PCG)
- Focus
- SAR, law enforcement, pollution response, capacity building
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Under an MoU signed on which date did the Indian and Philippine Coast Guards hold their 1st Annual Bilateral Meeting in Manila on 2 December 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 22 August 2023
PIB 2197859: the meeting was held under the provisions of the MoU signed on August 22, 2023.