Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS,

First Regular Session

House Bill No, 1.03?

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) has become an indispensable
collaborator of the Philippine Coast Guard in its mission to promote safety of life and
property at sea, safeguard the marine environment and resources, and enforce all
applicable maritime laws. The Auxiliary have been consistently part of the maritime
operation of the Philippine Coast Guard particularly in the development of community
relations

The role and function of the PCGA does not end in providing assistance to the
Philippine Coast Guard in search and rescue operations, moreover, but are tasked to
Promote environmental programs in the protection and preservation of the marine
resources,

The PCGA, at present, has 19,000 active members composed of volunteers who
utilize their own resources to assist and support the Coast Guard mission. To further
strengthen and professionalize the organization of the Auxiliary, significant reforms must
be instituted

This proposed bill seeks to establish the role and mandate of the Philippine
Coast Guard Auxiliary, to define the administrative powers of its officers over the
organization and to institute mechanisms for a democratic procedure of selecting
officers and commanders.

Henee, in view of the foregoing, immediate consideration and approval of this bill
is earnestly sought.

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AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO.

2” District, Province of lloilo


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 103’?

Introduced by REP. AUGUSTO BOBOY SYJUCO

AN ACT
CREATING THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, PROVIDING FUNDS
THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in the
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Coast
Guard Auxiliary Act of 2010”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Principle. ~ It is hereby declared as the policy of
the State to ensure and promote safety of life and property at sea and to safeguard the

marine environment and resources.

SECTION 3. Statement of Objectives. — It is hereby declared that the
Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary shall:

a

Promote safety and effect rescues on and over the high seas and on navigable
waters;

b) Promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts;

c) Foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and
regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts; and

d) Facilitate other operations of the Philippine Coast Guard.

SECTION 4. Functions and Responsibilities. — The Philippine Coast Guard
Auxiliary shall have the following functions and responsibilities:

a.) Conduct search and rescue operations in coordination with the Philippine
Coast Guard; -

b.) Promote safety in the operation of vessels; and

¢,) Promote environmental programs in the protection and preservation of the
marine resources.

SECTION 5. Organization. The Auxiliary is structured with the following
administrative and supervisory unit levels:


(a) Squadron — This level is the basic Auxiliary organizational unit and the
working level which translates program into action. Each squadron is led and
managed by a Squadron Commander. All Auxiliaries must be members of a
squadron.

(b) Division - The squadrons are grouped and clustered into divisions for
purposes of administrative effectiveness. Each division is led and managed by a

District. Commander. The division provides administrative, training,
communication and supervisory support to squadrons and promotes district
policy.

(c) District- Squadrons and divisions are organized in districts comparable to
the Philippine Coast Guard. Each district is led and managed by a District
Commander. The district provides administrative and supervisory support to
divisions, accomplishes policy of the District commander and promotes policy of
the national organization

(d) National — The national level is the seat of the National Executive Committee
(NEC) led by the National Commander and composed of the National Deputy
Commanders for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and the Chief Director, Office of
the Auxiliary. The NEC serves and functions as the Auxiliary's senior leadership
and management group.

The National Commander shall be elected by the Commanders in all levels in a
General Assembly called for the purpose. In the case of the Commanders in lower
levels, they shall be elected by their members in a General Assemblies called for the
purpose, in their respective jurisdictions.

The Support Staff shall be appointed by each Commander to assist in the
implementation of the Auxiliary’s plan and programs, and execution of their other
functions and responsibilities.

SECTION 6. Administration. — The administration of the Auxiliary shall be
exclusively vested in the National Commander. Provided, operations involving the
execution of the missions and program of the Philippine Coast Guard, shall be closely
coordinated and with the approval of the Commandant.

SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two
(2) national newspapers of general circulation. The publication shall not be later than
seven (7) days after approval hereof.

Approved,