Saw on the TV news tonight that the Philippine Coast Guard intends to hire around 4000 in 2017 and possibly additional 5000 during 2018

These are big numbers. The Coast Guard normally only hire in the low hundreds.

At one time I almost joined the Coast Guard unit in Davao area.
Only very limited activities for me as a foreigner but some good benefits (not financial)

Looks like they'll be kept busy