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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ] 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 2650
24 may-2 P3 35
RlICEIVtDBV:
Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION 
OF THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE 
COAST GUARD LAW OF 2009"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The beginnings of the Phiiippine Coast Guard (PCG) can be traced as early as 
1901 when the Philippine Commission passed a law creating the Bureau of Coast 
Guard and Transportation. It was later on abolished, and its functions were taken over 
by various bureaus until 1967 when the PCG was first established as a major unit of 
the Philippine Navy pursuant to Republic Act No. 5173. Its civilian nature led to the 
transfer of the PCG to the Office of the President on March 30, 1998 by virtue of 
Executive Order No. 475 then to the Department of Transportation and 
Communications on April 15, 1998 by virtue of Executive Order No. 477.
The organization, administration and welfare of the PCG personnel that were 
embodied in the aforementioned executive orders were institutionalized under 
Republic Act (RA) No. 9993 or the Philippine Coast Guard Act. However, gaps in the 
organizational structure, administration and welfare of personnel negatively impacted 
PCG's operations. For one, RA 9993 is silent on the personnel benefits of uniformed 
and non-uniformed personnel of PCG given the transfer from the Philippine Navy to 
the Department of Transportation.


Accordingly, this measure seeks to strengthen PCG's capability by enhancing 
its organizational structure and clarifying certain items related to its personnel benefits 
to enable it to attract qualified personnel and better perform its mandate considering 
the importance of having a well-manned coast guard that is responsive to the needs 
of the Filipino people and prepared to meet regional and international challenges 
related to the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines.
With all these considerations, support for the passage optWs measure is 
earnestly sought. 
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ir^GATCHALlAN


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
S. B. No.
SENATE
2650
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24 may-2 P3 35
Introduced by SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM AND 
REORGANIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE COASTGUARD, REPEALING 
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS THE "PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD LAW OF 2009"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Phiiippines 
in Congress assembied:
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SECTION 1. Short Tide. — This Act shall be known as the "Revised
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Philippine Coast Guard Law."
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SEC. 2. Phiiippine Coast Guard. - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG),
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established under Republic Act No. 9993 as an armed and uniformed service
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attached to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), shall continue as such
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upon the effectivity of this Act. In times of war, as declared by Congress, the
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PCG or parts thereof, shall be attached to the Department of National Defense.
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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
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SEC. 3. Powers and Functions of the PCG. - The PCG shall have the
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following powers and functions:
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a) Enforce regulations in accordance with all relevant maritime
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international conventions, treaties or instruments and national laws for the
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promotion of safety of life and property at sea within the maritime jurisdiction
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of the Philippines and conduct port state control implementation;


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b) Conduct random inspections on ali merchant ships and vessels, prior to
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departure, to ensure and enforce compliance with safety standards, rules and
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regulations;
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c) Detain, stop or prevent a ship or vessel which does not comply with
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safety standards, rules and regulations from sailing or leaving port;
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d) Conduct emergency readiness evaluation on merchant marine vessels;
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e) Issue and enforce rules and regulations for the promotion of safety of
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life and property at sea on all maritime-related activities, subject to the approval
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of the Secretary of the DOTr;
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f) Determine, fix or prescribe charges, rates, and penalties, as may be
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necessary, to implement its provisions, as well as the provisions of laws,
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issuances, decrees and orders related to the implementation of PCG functions,
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subject to the approval of the Secretary of the DOTr;
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g) Coordinate, develop, establish, maintain and operate aids to
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navigation, vessel traffic system, maritime communications and search and
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rescue facilities within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
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h) Remove, destroy, or tow to port sunken or floating hazards to
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navigation, including illegal fish traps and vessels, at or close to sea lanes which
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may cause hazards to the marine environment;
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i) Issue permits for the salvage of vessels and to supervise all marine
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salvage operations and wreck removal, and to auction the abandoned vessels
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or wrecks to defray the expenses of such removal, as well as prescribe and
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enforce rules and regulations governing the same;
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j) Render aid to persons and vessels in distress and conduct search and
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rescue during maritime accidents within the maritime jurisdiction of the
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Philippines, including the high seas, in accordance with applicable laws, rules,
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regulations and international conventions. In the performance of this function,
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the PCG may enlist the services of other government agencies and the
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merchant marine fleet;
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k) Investigate and inquire into the causes of all maritime accidents
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involving death, casualties and damage to properties;
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at sea, and perform law enforcement functions in accordance with pertinent
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laws, rules and regulations, in coordination with other relevant government
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agencies;
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m) Assist in the enforcement of laws on fisheries, immigration, tariff and
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customs, forestiy, firearms and explosives, human trafficking, dangerous drugs
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and controlled chemicals, transnational crimes and other applicable laws within
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the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
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n) Board and inspect all types of merchant ships and watercrafts in the
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performance of these functions;
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o) Promulgate, administer and enforce laws, rules and regulations for the
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protection of marine environment and resources from offshore sources of
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pollution within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
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p) Develop oil spill response, containment and recovery capabilities
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against ship-based pollution;
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q) Grant, within the capabilities and consistent with its mandate, requests
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for assistance of other government agencies in the performance of their
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functions;
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r) Organize, train and supervise the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) for the purpose
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of assisting the PCG in carrying out its mandated functions;
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s) Recommend to the President the issuance of rules and regulations
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pertaining to the assistance and support that the Armed Forces of the
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Philippines (AFP) should extend to the PCG to enhance the latter's capability
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during emergencies;
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t) Conclude international agreements, specifically, for the purpose of
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procuring its own materials and equipment through competitive bidding or
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alternative modes of procurement; and
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u) Perform such other functions that may be necessary in the attainment
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of the objectives of this Act.
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ORGANIZATION
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SEC. 4. Organization. - The PCG organizational structure shall be headed
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by a Commandant with the rank of Admiral assisted by the Deputy


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Commandant for Operations and Deputy Commandant for Administration both
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with the rank of Vice Admiral. It shall be organized into three (3) core functional
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commands, namely: the Maritime Safety Command, the Marine Environmental
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Protection Command and the Maritime Security Command. To enhance the core
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functions of the PCG, it shall be reinforced by support commands and service
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units categorized as follows:
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a) Administrative support commands consist of the Education and
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Training, Internal Affairs Service, Human Resource Management Service and
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Logistics;
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b)The operational support commands consist of the Fleet, Weapons,
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Communications, Electronics and Information System Service, Special
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Operations Force, Aviation Force, Civil Relations Service Command and Canine
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Enforcement Force;
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c) The technical services consist of the Coast Guard Legal Service, Medical
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Service, Ecumenical Service, Dental Service, Veterinary Service, Medical
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Administrative Corps, Nurse Corps, and other technical services that may or
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hereinafter be created as needed;
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d) Operating commands consist of the fifteen (15) districts located
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nationwide covering specific areas of responsibilities composed of stations
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which in turn have field offices called sub-stations down to detachments or
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posts. These coast guard districts are: National Capital Region-Central Luzon
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(CGD NCR-CL), Central Visayas (CGD CV), Southwestern Mindanao (CGD SWM),
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Southeastern Mindanao (CGD SEM), Palawan (CGD PAL), Western Visayas
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(CGD WV), Southern Tagalog (CGD STL), Northern Mindanao (CGD NM), Bicol
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(CGD BCL), Northwestern Luzon (CGD NWL), Eastern Visayas (CGD EV),
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Northeastern Luzon (CGD NEL), Southern Mindanao (CGD SM), Northeastern
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Mindanao (CGD NEM) and Coast Guard district BARMM (CGD BARMM). The PCG
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shall continue to study and recommend the creation of other new districts in
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the expediency of service; and
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e) The Special Services consist of the Legislative Liaison Affairs, Finance
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In addition to the basic structure of the PCG mentioned above, the
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Commandant may, in the interest of public service and expediency of service,
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recommend to reorganize districts, commands, services or units under the PCG
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which shall be forwarded to the Secretary of Transportation for adoption and
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submission to the Secretary of Budget and Management for approval. The
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minimum manning level of the PCG shall be computed based on the total
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coastline of the Philippines with three (3) uniformed personnel per (1) kilometer
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of coastline, which shall be filled in accordance with the enlistment schedule
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approved by the DBM. The functional commands, administrative support units,
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operational support units, operating units, technical services and special
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services shall be authorized and designated to perform all duties and functions
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of the PCG within their individual area of responsibility, including finance and
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procurement.
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To enhance the capability and field expertise of uniformed personnel, the
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PCG shall implement functional service specialization on its three (3) core
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functional areas.
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SEC. 5. The PCG Commandant - The PCG shall be headed by a
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Commandant who shall have the rank of Admiral which shall be equivalent to
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the rank and pay of the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
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and the Chief of the Philippine National Police. The Commandant shall be
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appointed by the President from among the Flag Officers in the Coast Guard
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service. He shall have earned the command-at-sea badge and must have
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served as District Commander. The Commandant shall have a maximum term
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of (3) three years or upon reaching the age of 56 years old whichever comes
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earlier. If the maximum term is served before reaching the age of 56, the
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Commandant shall be compulsorily retired with all the benefits appertaining
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for the elaboration and execution of national maritime laws relating to the
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functions of the PCG;
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b) Direct and control tactical as well as strategic movements, deployment,
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placement, utilization of the PCG or any of its units and personnel, including its
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equipment, facilities and other resources. The Commandant may delegate this
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power to subordinate officials with respect to the units under the latter's
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command, subject to the guidelines as the Commandant may prescribe in
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accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations;
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c) Prescribe, in accordance with existing laws the organization or re-
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organization, powers, functions and duties of the various staff, services,
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installation and other units of the PCG;
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d) Issue policies and instructions regarding personnel, funds, properties,
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records, correspondence and such other matters as may be necessary to
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effectively carry out the functions, powers and duties of the PCG, in accordance
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with existing laws, rules and regulations;
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e) Approve the recommendation of the different promotion and/or
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assignments boards and ensure observance of merit and fitness in the process
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of promotion and assignment;
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f) Exercise disciplinary authority over all uniformed personnel and non-
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uniformed personnel of the PCG; and
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g) Perform any task or directive issued by the President.
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Further, such command and direction of the Commandant may be
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delegated to subordinate officials with respect to the units under the latter's
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respective commands, subject to the guidelines as the Commandant may
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prescribe in accordance with the rules and regulation prescribed under existing
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ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
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SEC. 7. Personnel. - The PCG shall consist of the following categories of
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a) Officer - refers to uniformed members of the PCG who is
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b) Non-officers - general term for uniformed member of the PCG with
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ranks below commissioned officers and performs jobs specific to their
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occupationai specialty. There are three classifications of non-officers, namely,
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strikers for those in grades E-1 to E-3, junior non-commissioned officers for
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those in grades E-4 to E6 and senior non-commissioned officers for ranks with
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equivalent grades of E-7 to E-10;
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c) Non-uniformed personnel - refers to the non-uniformed members of
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the PCG who are appointed and employed under the Civil Service laws, rules
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and regulations;
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d) Probationary Ensign - refers to a person who is called to active duty
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but awaiting commissionship into the PCG or awaiting training;
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e) Draftee - refers to a person who has completed basic training and is
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awaiting enlistment into the PCG active service;
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f) Cadet- refers to a person who is enrolled in service academies under
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the sponsorship of the PCG;
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g) Candidate - refers to a person who is undergoing training for
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commissionship; and
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h) Trainee - refers to a person who is undergoing training to qualify as
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member of non-officers' corps of the PCG.
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The ranks and grades of all uniformed personnel in the PCG, whether
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officers or non-officers, shall be the same and equal as that used and observed
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in the AFP and PNP.
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SEC. 8. Ranks and Grades of PCG Officers. — The ranks and grades of PCG
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Officers shall be as follows:
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Admiral
ADM
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Vice Admiral
VADM
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Rear Admiral
RADM
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Commodore
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Captain
CAPT
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Commander
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Lieutenant Commander
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Lieutenant Senior Grade
LTSG
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Lieutenant Junior Grade
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Ensign
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join the PCG service as technical officers:
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a) Lawyers;
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b) Doctors;
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c) Priests, Pastors, Imam, and other certified clerics;
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d) Dentists;
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e) Veterinarians;
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Engineers and navai architects;
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g) Nurses;
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Certified Public Accountants;
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Physical Therapists;
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Medical Technologists; and
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m) Midwives;
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Any applicant holding the degree of any of the abovementioned
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professions shall have qualified and passed the licensure examination, as
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applicable, of the respective professions to be qualified for entry into the Coast
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Guard service. Other board professions not listed may still be recruited as part
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of the technical stream upon verification of the PCG of its need thereof.
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PCG shall be as follows: two per centum (2%) in the Flag Officer rank; six per
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centum (6%) in the rank of Coast Guard Captain; twelve per centum (12%) in
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the rank of Coast Guard Commander; eighteen per centum (18%) in the rank
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the ranks of Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior Grade and Coast Guard Ensign. 
Such distribution is based on the ratio between officers and non-officers which 
is one (1) officer for every seven (7) non-officers. If the actuai number in a 
rank is less than the number prescribed in a lower rank, the difference may be 
applied as an increase to the number prescribed in the lower rank.
SEC. 11. Maximum Tenure in Rank. - The maximum tenure of officers in 
the ranks of Captain and Flag Officer in the PCG are hereby prescribed as 
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RANK 
MAXIMUM TENURE IN RANK
three (3) years 
three (3) years 
three (3) years 
five (5) years 
ten (10) years
Admiral
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Commodore
Captain
Unless earlier separated, retired or promoted to the next higher rank or 
occupying a position calling for the higher rank in the PCG Table of 
Organization, Captains and Flag Officers shall be retired upon the attainment 
of the maximum tenure in rank herein prescribed, or upon reaching the age of 
compulsory retirement whichever comes earlier. Captains or flag officers who 
have not reached age of retirement shall be retired due to attrition if they have 
at least twenty (20) years in service otherwise it shall be separation from 
service.
SEC. 12. Maximum Tenure in Position. - Officers holding the following key 
positions are hereby limited to a maximum tenure of three (3) years, unless 
otherwise earlier relieved by competent authority or compulsory retired under 
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a) Commandant;
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higher if he has less than (1) year of active service remaining prior to
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SEC. 13. Ranks and Grades of Non-officers. - The ranks and pay grades
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of PCG non-officers shall be as follows:
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First Master Chief Petty Officer 
FMCPO 
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Master Chief Petty Officer 
MCPO 
E-9
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Senior Chief Petty Officer 
SCPO 
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Chief Petty Officer 
CPO 
E-7
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Petty Officer First Class 
POl 
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Petty Officer Second Class 
P02 
E-5
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Petty Officer Third Class 
P03 
E-4
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Seaman/Seawoman First Class 
SNl/SWl 
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Seaman/Seawoman Second Class 
SN2/SW2 
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tenure of senior non-officers in the ranks of Chief Petty Officer to First Master
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Chief Petty Officer in the PCG are as follows:
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First Master Chief Petty Officer 
Three (3) years
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Master Chief Petty Officer 
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Senior Chief Petty Officer 
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Chief Petty Officer 
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for 10 years without being promoted to the next higher rank shall be evaluated
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by the Re-enlistment Fitness Board who shall verify suitability to continue in
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service and submit a recommendation for the approval of the Commandant.
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re-enlistment shall be for the term of six (6) years, with the application for re­
enlistment to be reviewed by the Re-enlistment Fitness Board for 
recommendation to the Commandant for approval. The uniform allowance shall 
be payable every three (3) years after complying with the physical fitness test.
SEC. 15. Non-uniformed Personnel. - There shall be non-uniformed 
personnel positions in the PCG. The head of the non-uniformed personnel shall 
occupy a rank of Director III and shall be appointed by the President upon 
recommendation of the Commandant. The non-uniformed personnel shall 
establish their own plantilla positions to complement the strength of the PCG 
uniformed personnel.
SEC. 16. Appointments. -JUe appointment of the PCG Commandant and 
Flag Officers shall be approved by the President upon the recommendation of 
the Secretary of the DOTr. Appointments of all PCG non-officers shall be made 
by the PCG Commandant. Appointments of PCG officers, which shall be in the 
initial rank of Coast Guard Ensign shall be through a commissionship into 
service by the DOTr Secretary upon the recommendation of the Commandant.
The initial entry ranks for technical officers like lawyers, medical doctors 
and ecumenical clerics shall be in the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade, dentists 
and veterinarians shall be Lieutenant Junior Grade, while nurses and chemists 
shall be commissioned in the rank of Ensign. Appointment of other technical 
professions that may be required later shall be based on the academic 
attainment or ranking of licensure examinations results issued by competent 
authority.
Appointments as well as the promotion of all non-uniformed personnel 
shall be in accordance with the CSC laws, rules and regulations.
SEC. 17. Basic Qualification for Uniformed Personnel. - To qualify as 
officer or non-officer of the PCG, the applicant shall possess the following at 
the time of application:
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tests to be administered by the PCG Medical Service or by any PCG accredited
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government hospital for the purpose of determining physical and mental health;
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d) Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree, with appropriate license
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when applicable or professional civil service eligibility for appointment as officer,
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and must have finished at least 72 non-repetitive units of college education or
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senior high school graduate with six (6) months TESDA skills course related to
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the functions of PCG for appointment as non-officers upon effectivity of this
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or dismissed for cause from any non-uniformed personnel position in the
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SEC. 18. Promotions of Officers and Non-officers. - The promotion of
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PCG officers and non-officers shall be based on merit and fitness in accordance
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a) Officers shall only be promoted after undergoing deliberation before
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the promotion boards. Promotion boards shall submit the results of their
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deliberation to the Commandant for approval and corresponding endorsement
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to the Secretary of Transportation for transmittal to the President for approval;
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whose recommendation shall be submitted to the Commandant for approval.
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career course, training, examination and minimum time-in-grade as applicable
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and identifying actions and activities of the PCG. It should also incorporate a 
gender sensitive perspective in the impiementation of such plans and programs.
Gender sensitivity shail aiso be mainstreamed in all its internal policies, 
strategies, budget, projects, structures and mechanisms, including hiring, 
promotions, assignment, training opportunities, pay and benefits. A gender 
perspective should likewise be integrated in all its training programs, especially 
for maritime search and rescue.
SEC. 20. PCG Insignia, Decorations and Awards. - The PCG shall have its 
own insignia and badges to denote rank, specialty and assignment including 
uniforms, decorations and awards, all of which shall be submitted to the 
National Historical Institute for registration in the flags and heraldic list. There 
shall be an established awards system which shall be administered by the PCG 
under such rules and regulations as may be promulgated with the approval of 
the Secretary of Transportation.
SEC. 21. Legai Assistance. - The Secretary of Transportation or the 
Commandant of the PCG may authorize lawyers of their respective agencies to 
provide legal assistance to any member of the PCG charged with an offense or 
crime resulting from the performance or on occasion of official duty. The 
government lawyers so authorized shall have the power to administer oaths.
SEC. 22. Power to Administer Oath. - Officers of the PCG in the active 
service with the grade of 0-5 or when designated with appropriate orders as 
administrative officer of a unit, shall have the power to administer oaths on 
matters which are connected with the performance of their official duties. 
Senior non-commissioned officers (grades E-7 to ElO) who are designated 
through appropriate orders, as Chief-Master-At-Arms (CMAA) or unit master 
chief are also empowered to administer oaths.
SEC. 23. Maritime and Coast Guard Attache. - The PCG shall have 
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The assignment or deployment of maritime or coast guard attache shall 
be with prior approval of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
PAYS, ALLOWANCES AND BENEFITS
SEC. 24. Salaries and Other Benefits. - The uniformed personnel of the 
PCG shall receive the same base pay, hazard pay and other benefits and 
allowances as are now or hereafter may be authorized for corresponding salary 
grades and ranks in the AFP. The salaries and allowances of the non-uniformed 
personnel of the PCG shall be in accordance with existing Civil Service laws, 
rules and regulations.
SEC. 25. Longevity Pay and Allowances. - Uniformed personnel of the PCG 
shall be entitled to a longevity pay often percent (10%) of their basic monthly 
salaries for every five (5) years of continuous active service, which shall be 
reckoned from the date of actual service in the PCG. The totality of such 
longevity pay shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the basic pay. They shall 
also continue to enjoy the subsistence allowance, quarters allowance, clothing 
allowance, cost of living allowance, hazardous duty pay and other collateral 
allowances including sea duty pay, flying pay, lawyers/legal incentive pay, 
occupational specialty pay, health service incentive pay, specialization pay, 
instructors duty pay, combat pay for ofRcers and non-officers of the PCG 
performing combat duties/activities or engaged in actual performance of duties 
as defined in regulations to be issued by the Commandant and all other 
applicable allowances as provided by existing laws. The PCG shall, subject to 
approval of the President, issue a specific policy pertaining to collateral 
allowances for specific duties actually performed. All collateral allowances shall 
be reflected in the pay slip of qualified personnel.
SEC. 26. Uniformed Personnel Missing in Action. - The survivors of any 
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confirmed missing in action, kidnapped or captured by lawless elements shall 
be entitled to receive the same pay and allowances to which such officer or 
non-officer is entitled from the time of the latter's disappearance. The 
compulsory retirement of an absentee, in applicable cases, shall be processed 
to allow his/her survivors to enjoy the retirement benefits. Should the 
Commandant, upon the recommendation of the proper authority or immediate 
supervisor, subsequently rule that the officer or non-officer concerned has been 
absent from duty without authority, such member or the latter's survivors shall 
reimburse the PCG all such amount and allowances that have been received in 
accordance with this section and other pertinent sections of this Act.
SEC. 27. Emergency and Medical Assistance. - The PCG shall have an 
emergency medical assistance fund, sourced from the PCG's Annual Budget 
Plan as reflected in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for hospitalization, 
operation, medication and rehabilitation of personnel arising from injuries 
suffered on occasion of or in the performance of official functions
ACTIVE SERVICE AND SEPARATION
SEC. 28. Active Service. - For purposes of this Act, active service of the 
uniformed personnel shall refer to services rendered as an officer and non­
officer, cadet, trainee or draftee in the PCG and services rendered as non- 
uniformed personnel in the Philippine Government prior to the date of 
separation or retirement from the PCG. For purposes of retirement, the 
personnel shall have rendered at least ten (10) years of active service as officer 
or non-officer in the PCG. No period of such non-uniformed personnel 
government service be longer than the active coast guard service shall be 
credited for purposes of retirement. Service rendered as cadet in any service 
academy in the Philippines or abroad under sponsorship of the PCG such as the 
Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, probationary officer, draftee or trainee 
shall be included in computing the years in active service for retirement 
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accumulation of thirty (30) years of continuous satisfactory active service, 
whichever comes later, a PCG uniformed personnel shall be compulsorily 
retired. Technical officers may extend their tenure of service up to sixty (60) 
years or until having accumulated twenty (20) years of satisfactory active 
service, whichever comes later.
Any officer or non-officer may choose to retire on their own option upon 
accumulating at least twenty (20) years in active service.
For purposes of this Act, an officer or non-officer who dies after 
accumulating at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service shall be 
considered as retired.
SEC. 30. Separation. - Separation from the Coast Guard service may be 
done through compulsory retirement, optional retirement upon reaching 20 
years in service, disability discharge, expiration of enlistment term, voluntary 
resignation, attrition, dismissal for cause, or death.
The separation of non-uniformed personnel of the PCG shall be governed 
by the Civil Service law, rules and regulations.
SEC. 31. Attrition. - There shall be established a system of attrition within 
the uniformed members of the PCG within one (1) year from the effectivity of 
this Act to be submitted by the PCG to the President for approval.
SEC. 32. Retirement Benefits. - An officer or uniformed personnel who is 
retired under Section 30 of this Act, or his/her qualified survivors, are entitled 
to receive, and may choose from, any of the following benefits:
a. Gratuity Pay. - A lump sum payment of gratuity pay equivalent to one 
(1) month of base and longevity pay computed based on one grade higher than 
the permanent salary grade last held for every year of service; or
b. Retirement Pay - A monthly retirement pay equivalent to fifty percent 
(50%) of monthly base and longevity pay computed based on one grade higher 
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the retirement pay and benefits of an Ensign. A Master Chief Petty Officer shall
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active service are entitled to a monthly life annuity, equivalent to fifty percent
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duty or the pensioner dies. The following criteria shall apply:
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retirement/separation and not legally separated by judicial decree from the
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Survivorship benefits for non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by 
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SEC. 37. Disability Pension. - In addition to the other benefits under this 
Act, an officer or non-officer who is retired or separated by reason of disability, 
which is the proximate result of wounds or injuries sustained or sickness or 
disease acquired in the line of duty shall receive a monthly disability pension as 
follows:
a) If and while the disability is rated twenty-five percent (25%) - Five 
thousand pesos (P5,000.00);
b) If and while the disability is rated fifty percent (50%) - Ten thousand 
pesos (P10,000.00);
c) If and while the disability is rated seventy-five percent (75%) - Fifteen 
thousand pesos (P15,000.00);
d) If and while the disability is rated one hundred percent (100%) - 
Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00).
The officer or non-officer receiving the benefits under this Section may 
be required to undergo periodic physical and medical examination to determine 
the extent of disability for purposes of adjusting the disability pension.
SEC. 38. Oid-Age Pension. - A retired PCG uniformed personnel who is 
at least sixty-five (65) years of age shall be entitled to old-age pension 
amounting to Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) monthly and an additional 
amount of One Thousand Seven Hundred Pesos (Pl,700.00) monthly upon 
reaching the age of seventy (70). Only retired PCG uniformed personnel who 
shall have been honorably discharged or retired after at least twenty (20) years 
total PCG active service or sooner separated while in the active service in the 
PCG due to disability arising or incurred in actual operations or performance of 
duties are entitled to receive this monthly benefit.
SEC. 39. Application of Related Laws on Retirement and Separation of 
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No. 9365, and other similar applicable laws, insofar as not inconsistent with 
applicable provisions of this Act, shall be given suppletory effect.
SEC. 40. Incentives and Awards. - There shall be established an incentives 
and awards system which shall be administered by a board under such rules, 
regulations and standards as may be promulgated by the PCG. Equivalent 
awards shall be given by the PCG for every award duly given by respectable 
civic organizations in a nationwide selection for outstanding achievement 
and/or performance of any member. In the case of non-uniformed personnel, 
the system of incentives and awards shall be approved and in accordance with 
the CSC laws, rules and regulations.
DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM
SEC. 41. Disciplinary System. - The PCG shall adopt the PCG Code of 
Conduct which shall be applicable to all its uniformed personnel. Non- 
uniformed personnel shall be covered under the disciplinary rules of the Civil 
Service. The Commandant shall be assisted by the Coast Guard Internal Affairs 
in enforcing discipline and order within its ranks though for disciplinary issues 
depending on gravity, unit commanders shall exercise disciplinary powers over 
personnel under their command. The PCG shall within six (6) months from the 
effectivity of this Act, issue policies, rules and procedures applying the PCG 
Code of Conduct based on the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 408, as 
amended by RA No. 516, RA No. 242, PD No. 1968 and PD No.1166. For non- 
uniformed personnel, the PCG shall issue rules and procedures implementing 
Book VII of EO No. 292 and the Civil Service laws, and applicable CSC 
administrative rules and issuances. In times of war, during which the PCG or 
any of its offices is attached to the DND, the military justice system of the AFP 
shall apply.
SEC. 42. Disciplinary Authority. - The Commandant exercises disciplinary 
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SEC. 43. Jurisdiction. - A complaint or a charge filed against a PCG 
member shall be heard and decided exclusively by the disciplining authority who 
has acquired original jurisdiction over the case notwithstanding the existence of 
concurrent jurisdiction as regards the offense.
SEC. 44. Dismissal of PCG Personnel. -The Commandant, after due notice 
and summary hearing, may immediately remove or dismiss any respondent PCG 
personnel and major unit commanders may recommend such in any of the 
following cases:
a) In cases of drug abuse where subsequent confirmation test confirms 
the use of prohibited drugs;
b) When the charge is serious and the evidence of guilt is strong;
c) When the respondent is a recidivist or has been repeatedly charged 
and there are reasonable grounds to believe that he is guilty of the charges; 
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d) When the respondent is guilty of a serious offense involving conduct 
unbecoming a PCG personnel.
An officer or non-officer who is continuously absent without approved 
leave for at least thirty (30) calendar days shall be considered on absence 
without official leave (AWOL) and shall be presumed separated from service or 
dropped from the rolls without prior notice: Provided, That he shall be informed, 
by registered mail, at his address appearing on his 201 file or its equivalent of 
his separation from the service not later than five (5) calendar days from the 
effectivity thereof.
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Internal Affairs Service (IAS) in the PCG. The CGIAS shall foster and promote
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accountability in government service within the PCG and follow the basic
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principles of integrity, objectivity, independence, confidentiality,
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professionalism, competence, courage, trust, honesty, fairness, forthrightness,
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public accountability and respect for others and themselves. It shall have the
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protection and search and rescue. The PCG shall within six (6) months from the
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Penology (BJMP) may join the PCG through lateral entry. The rank for officers
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to join, all entrants shall only be accepted if, on or before time of entry, they:
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status, c) are not serving sentence, whether administrative or criminal, d) have
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In the establishment and operation of radar and radio stations and other 
communication facilities, the PCG shall not be subject to payment of charges 
and fees as imposed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). 
The PCG shall only use frequencies as may be allowed or assigned by the NTC 
consistent with international regulations and guidelines.
Except as provided in the preceding paragraph, the PCG shall, in the 
performance of its functions, enjoy such rights and privileges enjoyed by other 
governmental and law enforcement agencies, instrumentalities, and 
government-owned and controlled corporations such as exemption from 
registration application for license, and payment of fees as imposed by other 
governmental agencies or regulatory bodies. Should the PCG be required to 
register or to file application, the fees to be charged shall only be in such 
minimal amount corresponding to the actual administrative cost necessary for 
the issuance of the permit, license or certificate.
SEC. 50. Special Account - The PCG shall maintain a special account 
under the General Fund, in which receivables from local or foreign entities shall 
be credited inciuding proceeds or excess of grants, fees or charges, dues, fines 
and rentals generated in the regular conduct of service. PCG shall have the 
authority to use one hundred percent (100%) of this fund for capability 
enhancement and modernization of the organization.
SEC. 51. Collection of Revenues. - The PCG shall collect fees, dues, 
charges, and fines relevant to the exercise of its various functions. The thirty 
percent (30%) shall be credited to the special account.
SEC. 52. PCG Properties and Lighthouse Reservations. - The PCG shall 
continue to exercise exclusive ownership, possession, management, control 
and supervision over all properties transferred to it by virtue of Executive Order 
No. 475 dated 30 March 1998 and Executive Order No, 477 dated 15 April 1998, 
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lighthouse stations and reservations.
SEC. 53. Establishment and Expansion of Coast Guard Bases, Equipment 
and Facilities. - In coordination with other appropriate government agencies, 
the PCG shall develop and enhance its capabilities in the performance of its 
mandated functions and establish its strategic presence. Towards this end, the 
PCG shall, through the guidance of Congress, draft its development plan that 
shall reflect its asset, equipment and facility requirement that includes floating 
assets, laboratories, land-based support facilities, land mobility, arms and 
ammunition, rescue and hospital ship, maritime monitoring surveillance and 
communications system, port facilities, air assets and air stations.
SEC. 54. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - For submission to the 
Secretary of Transportation for approval, the Philippine Coast Guard, not later 
than one hundred twenty (120) days from the effectivity of this Act, shall issue 
rules and regulations, determine, fix and/or prescribe charges, rates, and 
penalties, as may be necessary, to implement its provisions, as well as the 
provisions of laws, issuances, decrees and orders related to the implementation 
of PCG functions.
SEC. 55. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the 
provisions of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 56. Transitory Provisions. - The provisions of this Act, as far as the 
computation of rate is concerned, shall have retroactive effect on the retirement 
benefits of non-officers whose retirement were affected by the implementation 
of Republic Act No. 9993, and the discrepancy as a result of applying this Act 
and Republic Act No. 9993 shail be returned to the retiree. The same shall also 
be retroactively applicable to indexation of pension to base pay scale 
adjustments affected by Republic Act No. 9993. The retirement benefits of the 
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of General and Lieutenant General in the AFP and the PNP, respectively. Those 
affected by the above-mentioned Joint Resolutions shall be paid the difference 
in pay and allov\/ances by reason thereof.
SEC. 57. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any provision of this Act 
is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected thereby shall 
remain in full force and effect.
SEC. 58. Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 9993 is hereby repealed 
and all laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations and other 
issuance's or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SEC. 59. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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