The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) (Filipino: Tanod Baybayin ng Pilipinas) is recognized as the third armed uniformed service of the country attached to the Philippines’ Department of Transportation, tasked primarily with enforcing laws within Philippine waters, conducting maritime security operations, safeguarding life and property at sea, and protecting marine environment and resources; similar to coast guard units around the world. In case of a declaration of war, the Coast Guard shall also serve as an attached service of the Department of National Defense. The Philippine Coast Guard is mandated and responsible to perform maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, maritime safety, marine environmental protection and maritime security.
The PCG Marine Environmental Protection Command is in need of individuals with backgrounds in Science and Engineering interested in joining the PCG. The Marine Environmental Protection Command (MEPCOM) is responsible for overall maritime environmental enforcement, protection and control through maritime monitoring and enforcing maritime regulation operations.
The Marine Environmental Protection Command is hiring Commissioned Officers who are graduates of the following courses:
- BS in Biology
- BS in Microbiology
- BS in Marine Biology
- BS in Petroleum Engineering
- BS in Sanitary Engineering
- BS in Environmental Science
- BS in Chemistry
- BS in Chemical Engineering
- BS in Marine Engineering
- BS in Fisheries
- and other science and engineering-related courses
Source: Philippine Go
