Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) enlisted personnel were killed in an ambush incident in Cotabato City on Thursday.

Commodore Noemie Cayabyab, PCG spokesperson, said an initial report showed the victims including another coast guard personnel assigned to Coast Guard Station Maguindanao were onboard a vehicle when the incident occurred along Roman Vilo street around 12:40 pm.

"One PCG enlisted personnel with the rank of Seaman Second Class was declared dead on arrival at the Cotabato Regional Medical Center, while another coast guardian with the rank of Apprentice Seaman received medical treatment but subsequently passed away at around 2:04 pm," she said.

"The third PCG member onboard, the CGS Maguindanao Commander..,, was safe,"

The Coast Guard commander who survived the attack proceeded to Police Station 1 in Cotabato City to assist in the ongoing investigation. Robina Asido/PHS