PCG sets massive recruitment in 2024

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intends to hire 4,000 additional personnel this 2024 to meet the growing demands in maritime security and in performing its other functions.

- EVELYN MACAIRAN

A “massive recruitment” is being eyed in order to bring the PCG closer to its target of having 100,000 Coast Guard personnel, PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo told The STAR recently.

“The rationalization is for us to have three Coast Guardians for every one kilometer of coastline. The Philippines has an estimated 37,000 kilometers of coastline,” Balilo said.

The PCG would need around 111,000 personnel for this. Balilo said they are hoping to reach their goal in 10 to 15 years.

Currently, there are only around 30,000 PCG personnel.

The PCG’s main functions include maritime safety, security and law enforcement, conducting maritime search and rescue as well as marine environment protection.