Joel Sarsiban Garcia
Joel Garcia | |
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| 28th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard | |
| In office 24 October 2019 – 1 June 2020 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Elson E. Hermogino |
| Succeeded by | George V. Ursabia, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1964 Bago, Negros Occidental |
| Alma mater | Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (BS) World Maritime University (MS) Sulu State College (H.D., honoris causa) Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1985–2020 |
| Rank | Admiral |
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| Battles/wars | Battle of Marawi |
Admiral Joel Sarsiban Garcia is a Philippine Coast Guard admiral who has served as the 28th Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, who also has served as the executive director of the National Coast Watch Center (NCWC), and the deputy commandant for administration of the Philippine Coast Guard