Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute

07/10/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌, 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐃𝐈, 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑; 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 (𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌), through the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 (𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐃𝐈), paid a courtesy call to 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐒. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐈𝐈, Governor of the Province of Bataan, on 𝟎𝟓 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at The Bunker, Balanga City, Bataan.

The MEPCOM delegation was led by the Commander, Marine Environmental Protection Command (MEPCOM), 𝐕𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆. He was accompanied by the Commander, Marine Environmental Protection Law Enforcement Force (MEPLEF), 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑 𝐆 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐂𝐆; Acting Chief of MEP Staff and Commander, Marine Science Forensic Investigation Service (MSFIS), 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐄 𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐎 𝐏𝐂𝐆; the Superintendent of the Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute (MEPTDI), 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆; and the Officer-in-Charge, Coast Guard Legal Unit of MEPCOM, 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐈 𝐁 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆.

The courtesy call provided an opportunity for MEPCOM, through MEPTDI, to discuss potential joint programs and initiatives with the Provincial Government of Bataan aimed at strengthening marine environmental protection capabilities and supporting community development. A key highlight of the discussion was the proposal to position Bataan as a premier hub for specialized training, capability building, and education in marine environmental protection through the conduct of MEPCOM’s Functional and Specialization Courses.

Furthermore, MEPCOM highlighted key collaborative initiatives aimed at strengthening support for the coastal communities of Bataan, including the provision of community-centered healthcare assistance and medical outreach programs, the development of skills-building and socio-economic support initiatives to promote sustainable coastal livelihoods, and the conduct of active recruitment drives to provide qualified Bataeños with career opportunities in the Philippine Coast Guard service. The collaboration also covers disaster management and crisis response through the deployment of highly trained MEPCOM personnel and specialized units to enhance local disaster response capabilities, environmental incident management, and overall emergency preparedness and readiness in the province of Bataan.

Through this initiative, MEPCOM reaffirms its commitment to strengthening partnerships with local government units (LGUs), with MEPTDI contributing its expertise in marine environmental education, research, and operational readiness to promote environmental stewardship, enhance disaster resilience, and support sustainable development across the Province of Bataan.






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01/10/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐃𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝟎𝟗 & 𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

“𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴, 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴, 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯”

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | The Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute (MEPTDI) proudly congratulates the graduates of the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 (𝗠𝗘𝗣𝗦𝗖) 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟬𝟵 & 𝟭𝟬-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, marking the successful completion of a specialized training program dedicated to strengthening the knowledge, skills, and operational capabilities of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel in Marine Environmental Protection.
Conducted from 02 June to 23 September 2026 at the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗠𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗖), Sitio Malaking Bato, Abucay, Bataan, and the 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗗𝗗𝗜, DOTC Road, Brgy. Santol, Balagtas, Bulacan, the course brought together 58 personnel from various PCG units, with 29 students in each class.

The graduates underwent intensive academic, practical, physical development, and case study requirements designed to develop specialized competencies essential to the PCG’s mandate in marine environmental protection.

𝗠𝗘𝗣𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝟬𝟵-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝗥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝗘 𝗔𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝗣𝗖𝗚 ranked 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 among the 29 students of MEPSC Class 09-2026, attaining an overall grade of 90.84%.
He was likewise recognized for his research output, receiving the 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for his study entitled, “𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮, 𝗦𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝗮𝗻, 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮.”

𝗠𝗘𝗣𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝟭𝟬-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝗗𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐓 𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐂𝐆 emerged as the top-performing student of MEPSC Class 10-2026, attaining the highest overall grade of 93.41% among the 29 students. He received the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗘𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 and the 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗘𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 for attaining the highest overall academic grade of 92.50%. He was likewise recognized as a 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿.
He was also recognized for his research output, receiving the 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 for his study entitled, “𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮, 𝗦𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝗮𝗻, 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮.”

𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝗥𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝗬 𝗘𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝗣𝗖𝗚 secured third place with an overall grade of 91.02%, earning the 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗣 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. He also received the 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗠𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗗𝗜 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 for achieving the highest overall grade of 92.01% in the Physical Development Training Program. He was likewise recognized as a 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿.

More than a graduation milestone, the completion of MEPSC Classes 09 & 10-2026 represents the continuing development of specialized personnel capable of contributing to the PCG’s marine environmental protection mandate. Through rigorous instruction, practical learning, physical development, and research-based case studies, the course strengthens the professional competencies required to address emerging marine environmental challenges.

MEPTDI remains committed to advancing specialized education, developing operationally capable personnel, and fostering a culture of research, professionalism, and excellence in support of the Philippine Coast Guard’s mission.

𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦!

May your knowledge, skills, and experience gain throughout the course strengthen your respective units and contribute to the continued protection and preservation of the Philippines’ marine environment.

𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥. 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.






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30/09/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐃𝐈 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒’ 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄

“𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚”

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | The Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute (MEPTDI) proudly congratulates its officers for their successful completion of the 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 (𝗛𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗕𝗖), 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟬𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗔.

This significant accomplishment reflects the officers’ unwavering commitment to professional growth, continuous learning, and excellence in service. It further underscores MEPTDI’s dedication to developing highly competent personnel capable of advancing the administrative and operational effectiveness of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Bringing together 27 participants from various PCG units and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the course provided a rigorous learning environment designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge, skills, and capabilities in human resource management, administrative leadership, and personnel administration.

𝗠𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗗𝗜’𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦
• ENS DARRYLL JADE F YTANG O-3058 PCG
• ENS DAVE HARLEY S URIETA O-3079 PCG

Among the participating officers, ENS YTANG emerged as one of the course's top-performing students, securing Top 4 in a class of 27 students. This outstanding performance earned him the Certificate of Merit for attaining an overall average grade of 93.14%, with no module grade below 85% in both academic and non-academic subjects.

This achievement stands as a testament to his discipline, determination, and steadfast pursuit of excellence.

Meanwhile, ENS URIETA likewise displayed exemplary performance throughout the course receiving a Certificate of Merit for graduating with an overall grade of 92% and above with no module grade below than 85%, attaining a final grade of 92.44% and an outstanding mark of 94.46% in Introduction to PCG Service. His accomplishment reflects the same spirit of dedication, competence, and commitment to continuous professional development.

Through specialized education and professional development, MEPTDI continues to cultivate personnel who are prepared to assume greater responsibilities, uphold the highest standards of public service, and contribute to the effective administration and fulfillment of the PCG mission.

The HRMOBC serves as an essential platform for enhancing participants’ understanding of human resource management principles, administrative policies, and relevant doctrines. More importantly, it equips them with the knowledge and competencies necessary to foster a professional, responsive, and mission-oriented workforce.

𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐎 𝐙𝐔𝐋𝐔, 𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐃𝐈 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒!
May your success inspire fellow Coast Guard personnel to pursue greater heights, strengthen the Service through competence and integrity, and embody the enduring commitment of the Philippine Coast Guard to protect, serve, and uphold the nation.

𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥. 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭.







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28/09/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐃𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝟎𝟗 & 𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐌𝐄𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝟑𝟒, 𝟑𝟓, 𝟑𝟔, & 𝟑𝟕-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔; 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐅𝐂 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝟒𝟔 & 𝟒𝟕-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 (𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌), through the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 (𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐃𝐈), successfully conducted the Joint Ceremony for the Convening of Marine Environmental Protection Functional Course (MEPFC) Classes 46 & 47-2026 and the Graduation of Marine Environmental Protection Specialization Course (MEPSC) Classes 09 & 10-2026 and Basic Marine Environmental Protection Course (BMEPC) Classes 34, 35, 36, & 37-2026, held on 23 September 2026 at the DENR-PENRO Bataan Government Office, Orani, Bataan.

The ceremony marked another significant milestone in the continuing development of Marine Environmental Protection (MEP) capabilities, bringing together the graduation of specialized and basic MEP courses, and the convening of functional course classes in support of the Philippine Coast Guard’s commitment in strengthening professional competence and operational readiness in marine environmental protection.

The ceremony was graced by the presence of key officials of the Marine Environmental Protection Command (MEPCOM), led by 𝐕𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆 Commander,MEPCOM together with 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗠 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗠 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗢 𝗣𝗖𝗚, Deputy Commander, MEPCOM; 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐄 𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐎 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Acting Chief of MEP Staff and Commander, Marine Science Forensics and Investigation Service (MSFIS); 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐘 𝐆 𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐃𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Director, National Operations Center for Oil Pollution (NOCOP); 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐎𝐋𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐎 𝐀 𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Director, MEP Accreditation and Certification Service (MEP ACESS); 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Superintendent, MEP Training and Doctrine Institute (MEPTDI), and senior officers. The ceremony was also attended by 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐋 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨, Representative of 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐒. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐈𝐈, Governor of Bataan, who served as the Guest Speaker of the event. The activity formally commenced with the Invocation led by 𝐑𝐄𝐕 𝐅𝐑 𝐋𝐓 𝐊𝐈𝐌 𝐂 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎 𝐏𝐂𝐆, followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.

The ceremony highlighted the successful completion of MEPSC Classes 09 and 10-2026, with a total of 58 graduates who completed the prescribed course of instruction conducted from 02 June to 23 September 2026 at the Marine Environmental Protection Training Center (MEPTC) Abucay, Bataan and the Coast Guard Fleet Education, Training, and Doctrine Development Institute (FETDDI), Balagtas, Bulacan. The following students were recognized for their achievements in academic performance, research, and oral presentation:

𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟎𝟗-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞:

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏 – 𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐄 𝐇𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐂𝐆
Commander, MEPCOM Award of Excellence- Highest Overall Grade (Academic and Non-academic) 92.12%;
Chief of MEP Staff Award of Excellence- Highest Overall Academic Grade of 91.28%.
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟐 – 𝐒𝐖𝟏 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐂𝐆
Deputy Commander, MEPCOM Award of Excellence-Final Grade of 91.15%
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 – 𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐦 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨 𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐀 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐂𝐆
Director, NOCOP Award of Excellence Final Grade of 90.96%

𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞:

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏 – 𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐓 𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐂𝐆
Commander, MEPCOM Award of Excellence Highest Overall Grade (Academic and Non-academic) 93.41%;
Chief of MEP Staff Award of Excellence- Highest Overall Academic Grade of 92.50%.
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟐 – 𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐂𝐆
Deputy Commander, MEPCOM Award of Excellence-Final Grade of 92.54%
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟑 – 𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐂𝐆
Director, NOCOP Award of Excellence Final Grade of 91.02%

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 – 𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐂 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐲 “Assessment of Operation Process and its Function in the Reducing Office Solid Waste Generation at Coast Guard District NCR-Central Luzon”
𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐑 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐂𝐆
𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐆 𝐆𝐚𝐚𝐜 𝐏𝐂𝐆
𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝐌 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐂𝐆
𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐌 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐂𝐆

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 – 𝐂𝐆𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐃𝐃𝐈 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐬, 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧 “Awareness and Practices on the Proper Disposal of Used Oil Among Fishing Boat Operators in CGSS Dingalan”
𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐌 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐂𝐆
𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐚 𝐏𝐂𝐆
𝐒𝐖𝟏 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐑 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐂𝐆
𝐒𝐖𝟏 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐂𝐆

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐂 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐲
𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐓 𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐂𝐆 and 𝐒𝐍𝟏 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐂𝐆

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐂𝐆𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐃𝐃𝐈 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐬, 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧
𝐒𝐖𝟏 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐑 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐂𝐆

The joint ceremony likewise marked the graduation of 206 students who completed the Marine Environmental Protection Basic Course Classes 34, 35, 36, and 37-2026. They successfully completed their prescribed courses of instruction through the online platform.

Complementing these accomplishments was the formal convening of the students of Marine Environmental Protection Functional Course Classes 46 and 47-2026. The newly convened students were formally presented by their course director; 𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐎 𝐈 𝐏𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐎𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆 and 𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐎 𝐐 𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐙𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆 to the Superintendent, MEPTDI and subsequently the Commander, MEPCOM, before being officially declared convened.

MEPCOM extends its congratulations to the graduates and awardees of MEPSC Classes 09 & 10-2026 and Basic MEP Course Classes 34, 35, 36, & 37-2026. Moreover, it welcomes the newly convened students of MEPFC Classes 46 & 47-2026 as they continue their journey toward greater competence and responsibility in the field of marine environmental protection.

Following the successful ceremony, the Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute (MEPTDI), under the guidance and leadership of 𝐕𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆 and through the initiative of its Superintendent, 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆, presented a project proposal to the Provincial Government of Bataan, represented by 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐋 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨, to explore potential areas of partnership and collaboration between the Philippine Coast Guard–Marine Environmental Protection Command (PCG-MEPCOM) and the Provincial Government. The proposed partnership aims to develop collaborative initiatives covering health services, research and development, employment and skills opportunities, community and environmental outreach, crisis readiness and preparedness, with particular emphasis on addressing emerging needs and challenges within the Province of Bataan. Through this proposed collaboration, MEPTDI seeks to contribute its expertise in marine environmental protection, education, training, research, and community engagement while working alongside the Provincial Government in developing programs that can benefit local communities and strengthen Bataan’s capacity for environmental stewardship, disaster preparedness, and crisis response.

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05/09/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐃𝐈 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐕𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute (MEPTDI) Successfully Conducted a Marine Environmental Protection Seminar for Philippine Navy Personnel.

The Philippine Navy, through the guidance and leadership of the Commander, Installation Management Command, 𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐉𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐒𝐔𝐍 𝐕 𝐃𝐄 𝐆𝐔𝐙𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐍 together with the initiative of the Director, Directorate for Port and Aerodrome Services, Installation Management Command, 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐍, in collaboration with the Philippine Coast Guard’s Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute (MEPTDI), successfully conducted the Marine Pollution Prevention and Management Seminar on 02–03 September 2026 at Naval Station Pascual Ladesma, Fort San Felipe, Cavite City. The seminar was initiated to strengthen Philippine Navy personnel’s knowledge and awareness of maritime environmental protection, particularly relevant laws and regulations on marine pollution prevention and management. It also aimed to enhance their preparedness in addressing common marine pollution incidents, particularly oil spills. The initiative provided an avenue for the Marine Environmental Protection Command, through MEPTDI, to share its knowledge and expertise with Philippine Navy personnel in support of a more coordinated and informed approach to maritime pollution prevention and management.

The lectures were led by 𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐎 𝐐 𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐙𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆 together with 𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐍 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, and 𝐏𝐎𝟏 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐅 𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐂 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐓 𝐏𝐂𝐆, with the activity facilitated by the dedicated personnel of MEPTDI. Through the lectures and discussions, participants gained valuable insights into the applicable maritime environmental laws, the roles and responsibilities of maritime stakeholders, and appropriate measures for preventing, preparing for, and responding to marine pollution incidents.

The successful conduct of the seminar was made possible through the support and guidance of the Commander, Marine Environmental Protection Command, 𝐕𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, and the Superintendent, Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute, 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆. This seminar foster stronger collaboration between the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard in advancing marine environmental protection. The initiative reflects the shared commitment of both maritime services to promote continuous learning, strengthen environmental awareness, and develop personnel who are better prepared to address maritime pollution incidents.

Through stronger inter-agency collaboration, continuous education, and shared commitment to maritime environmental protection, the Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard remain committed to equipping their personnel with the knowledge, awareness, and capabilities necessary to prevent, manage, and respond to maritime pollution for the protection of the country’s marine environment.

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26/08/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝟎𝟗 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute (MEPTDI) successfully conducted the Case Study Presentation and Final Defense of the Marine Environmental Protection Specialization Course (MEPSC) Class 09 and 10-2026 on 24 August 2026 at the MEPTDI Conference Room, Boy Scouts of the Philippines Building, Manila City. The activity formed an integral part of the course requirement, providing the students with an opportunity to demonstrate their research knowledge, analytical skills, and practical understanding of marine environmental protection operations through the presentation and defense of their respective case studies.

The Final Case Study Defense was presided over by 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐎𝐋𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐎 𝐀 𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Director, Marine Environmental Protection Accreditation and Certification Service, as chairperson of the panel, together with distinguished Marine Environmental Protection officers, and subject-matter experts. The panel was composed of 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐒 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Deputy Commander, Marine Science Forensic Investigation Service, as Vice Chairperson; 𝐋𝐓 𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐃 𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Deputy Director, National Operations Center for Oil Pollution; 𝐌𝐂𝐏𝐎 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Unit Master Chief, Marine Environmental Protection Law Enforcement; and 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐆. 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐬, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, Training Specialist IV, Philippine Coast Guard–Non-Uniformed Personnel.

Fifteen (15) case studies were successfully presented and defended, addressing a wide range of marine environmental protection concerns, including mangrove nursery establishment and coastal rehabilitation, oil spill response best practices, MARPOL facility and infrastructure assessment, mangrove restoration as a nature-based solution, solid waste management, PCG-MEP policy awareness, used oil disposal practices, and waste collection and segregation. These studies provided opportunities to identify existing gaps, assess current practices, and formulate evidence-based recommendations that may contribute to improved operational effectiveness and environmental protection initiatives.

The case study defense further highlighted the importance of research as a practical instrument for strengthening marine environmental protection and the enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. By translating classroom learning, field experiences, and operational observations into systematic research, the students were able to examine real-world challenges and explore solutions that may support improved practices, responsive policies, and strengthened enforcement mechanisms.

In his closing message, 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, commended the students for their efforts in developing research outputs addressing relevant marine environmental protection concerns and recognized the importance of research in strengthening professional competence and operational effectiveness. The activity concluded with the presentation of certificates and mementos, followed by a photo opportunity spearheaded by the Superintendent, Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute, 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆, MEPTDI officers, enlisted personnel, training staffs, and students of MEPSC Class 09 and 10-2026.

The conduct of the Case Study Presentation and Final Defense was made possible through the support of 𝐕𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Commander, Marine Environmental Protection Command, and 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Superintendent, Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute, together with the active facilitation of 𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐎 𝐈 𝐏𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐎𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Course Director, MEPSC Class 10-2026; and 𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐎 𝐐 𝐃𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐙𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Chief, Special Training Division, MEPTDI; together with the officers, enlisted personnel, and training staffs of MEPTDI.

The successful conduct of the Case Study Presentation and Final Defense further reflects the Philippine Coast Guard’s commitment to fostering a culture of research, innovation, and continuous learning. Ultimately, the activity reflects MEPTDI’s commitment to developing competent, research-oriented, and mission-ready Marine Environmental Protection personnel who can transform research and professional knowledge into meaningful action for the effective enforcement of environmental laws and the protection of the country’s marine environment. #𝐃𝐎𝐓𝐫𝐏𝐇
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17/08/2026

13/08/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Philippine Coast Guard and Oceanwide Maritime Services Corporation (OMSC) Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), through the Marine Environmental Protection Command (MEPCOM), and Oceanwide Maritime Services Corporation (OMSC) formally conducted the Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 07 August 2026 at the MEPCOM Lobby, Headquarters Marine Environmental Protection Command, Mary Bachrach Building I, 24th St., Port Area, Manila. The ceremony was led by the Commander, MEPCOM, 𝐕𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, together with 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐓. 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐈, 𝐉.𝐃., Head of Delegation of OMSC. Also, in attendance were key MEPCOM officials, including 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝐁 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐅𝐈𝐋 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Director, MEPRCGS; 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐄 𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐎 𝐏𝐂𝐆, Chief of Staff, MEPCOM. The MOA marks the continuation of a collaborative partnership between the government and private sector in advancing education, capability development, environmental stewardship, and public service in support of the protection of the country's marine environment.

The ceremonial event opened with the remarks from 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆, who expressed the Command’s appreciation to OMSC for its continued support to the mission of the Philippine Coast Guard. He emphasized that the partnership strengthens learning, promotes innovation, and enhances the capabilities of personnel tasked with protecting the marine environment. The Command also expressed its gratitude for OMSC’s generous donation of a television, which will support MEPCOM’s training activities and reflects its commitment to developing capable marine environmental protection personnel.

𝐕𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, underscored that the MOA represents a shared commitment to strengthening the capabilities of Coast Guard personnel through quality education, training, and meaningful collaboration. He highlighted that sustainable progress in marine environmental protection can be achieved through strong partnerships that bring together the expertise, resources, and commitment of both government and private-sector stakeholders. Guided by its mandate to protect life, property, and the marine environment, the Philippine Coast Guard remains steadfast in developing highly capable personnel who are prepared to fulfill their responsibilities as stewards of the nation's waters. 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫, 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞.

12/08/2026

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐄: 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝟎𝟗 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Students of Marine Environmental Protection Specialization Course Class 09 & 10-2026 Present Their Case Study Titles

The Marine Environmental Protection Specialization Course Class 09 & 10-2026 conducted its Case Study Title Presentation on 27 July 2026 at the Coast Guard Fleet Education, Training, and Doctrine Development Institute (CG-FETDDI), Balagtas, Bulacan, as part of the requirements for the completion of the MEP Specialization Course. The activity was spearheaded by the Commander, Marine Environmental Protection Command, 𝐕𝐀𝐃𝐌 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐆, and the Superintendent, Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute, 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆, as part of the Command's continuing efforts to strengthen the academic and professional capabilities of its personnel. The presentation provided the students an opportunity to identify and examine specific workplace concerns related to marine environmental protection and propose practical recommendations that may contribute to improved operations and service delivery.

The panel was headed by 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐒 𝐏𝐂𝐆, DC, MSFIS, together with
𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐆, DCMEPS for Educ & Training, M-12;
𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐕𝐎𝐇 𝐂 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐐𝐔𝐄 𝐏𝐂𝐆, OIC, MEP Training Center–Abucay;
𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐉𝐀𝐘-𝐀𝐑 𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐏𝐂𝐆, MARPOL Response Officer;
𝐋𝐓𝐉𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐙 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐀 𝐂 𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐂𝐆, DCMEP Staff for HRMD, M-1;
𝐂𝐏𝐎 𝐍𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝐑. 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐏𝐂𝐆, CMMA, MEP Law Enforcement Force; and
𝐂𝐏𝐎 𝐍𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐏. 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐂𝐆, CMMA, MEP Accreditation and Certification Services.

The activity was facilitated by the Training Directorates of the Marine Environmental Protection Training and Doctrine Institute, Through the panel's evaluation and constructive feedback, the students were guided in refining their proposed topics, research direction, scope, and relevance to actual marine environmental protection operations.

Beyond the presentation of titles, the activity served as an important step in preparing the students for the development of their complete case studies, emphasizing the importance of identifying a clear and relevant problem, establishing appropriate objectives, gathering reliable information, analyzing evidence, and developing feasible recommendations. The students were likewise reminded that effective case study research is not only about documenting problems but also about understanding their causes, examining their operational implications, and communicating findings clearly and professionally. The activity further strengthened the students' ability to translate their experiences and observations in the workplace into meaningful academic research that can contribute to organizational learning and the continuous improvement of marine environmental protection practices.

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