Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___________ 
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) was created by Republic Act No. 5173, 
which was amended in the 14th Congress through Republic Act No. 9993. No bill has 
been filed since 2009 when R.A. No. 9993 became effective. It has been 13 years 
since the PCG’s charter has been amended to provide a clearer delineation of roles 
in the organization, to allow them certain benefits befitting their status as the country’s 
premier coastal armed service, and the creation of several bodies, such as the PCG’s 
reserve force and a mutual benefit organization, among others. 
Given the changes brought about by technological developments, our status 
as a strategically-located archipelago flush with maritime resources, and 
developments of other Coast Guard units in other countries, this bill will allow our PCG 
to keep abreast with the best practices and policies observed by other countries’ 
respective maritime police. Further, the definition of positions and duties will facilitate 
the right-sizing of government intended by the current leadership in the House of 
Representatives. 
In light of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
  ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA 
     Representative 
 Fourth District, Camarines Sur 
August 4, 2022
2:07 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. __________ 
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE ARNULF BRYAN “ARNIE” B. FUENTEBELLA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE STRENGTHENING OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND 
ORGANIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
CHAPTER I 
THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Revised Philippine Coast Guard 
Law.” 
SECTION 2. Philippine Coast Guard. - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), established 
under Republic Act No. 9993 as an armed and uniformed service attached to the Department of 
Transportation (DOTr) shall continue as such upon the effectivity of this Act: Provided, That in 
times of war, as declared by Congress, the PCG or parts thereof, shall be attached to the 
Department of National Defense.   
CHAPTER II 
ORGANIZATION 
SECTION 3. Organization. – The PCG organizational structure shall be headed by a 
Commandant with the rank of Admiral assisted by the Deputy Commandant for Operations and 
Deputy Commandant for Administration both with the rank of Vice Admiral.  It is divided into three 
functional service commands, namely, maritime safety, marine environmental protection and 
maritime security.  Other service commands, major and support units are categorized as 
administrative support, operating commands, operational support, technical services and special 
service commands.  
a) Administrative support commands are Education and Training, Internal Affairs Service,
Surface Support Force, Human Resource Management Service and Logistics; 
b) The operational support commands are Weapons, Communications, Electronics,
Information System Service, Special Operations Force, Aviation Force, Community Relations 
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Command and Canine Enforcement Force; 
c) The technical services are the Judge Advocate General’s Service Command, Medical 
Service, Ecumenical Service, Dental Service, Veterinary Service, Medical Administrative Corps, 
Nurse Corps, and other technical services that may or hereinafter be created as needed; 
d) Operating commands are the 15 districts located nationwide covering specific areas of 
responsibilities composed of stations which in turn have field offices called sub-stations down to 
detachments or posts.  These coast guard districts are: National Capital Region-Central Luzon 
(CGD NCR-CL), Central Visayas (CGD CV), Southwestern Mindanao (CGD SWM), Southeastern 
Mindanao (CGD SEM), Palawan (CGD PAL), Western Visayas (CGD WV), Southern Tagalog 
(CGD STL), Northern Mindanao (CGD NM), Bicol (CGD BCL), Northwestern Luzon (CGD NWL), 
Eastern Visayas (CGD EV), Northeastern Luzon (CGD NEL), Southern Mindanao (CGD SM), 
Northeastern Mindanao (CGD NEM) and Coast Guard district BARMM (CGD BARMM).  The PCG 
shall continue to study and consider creation of other new districts in the expediency of service; 
e) The Special Services are the Legislative Liaison Affairs, Community Relations Service, 
Finance Service, Internal Audit, Center for Strategic Studies, Accounting Service and the Coast 
Guard Academy; 
In addition to the basic structure of the PCG mentioned above, the Commandant may, in 
the interest of public service and expediency of service, create or reorganize districts, commands, 
services or units under the PCG which shall be forwarded for adoption to the Organization, 
Position Classification and Compensation Bureau (OPCCB) of the Department of Budget and 
Management: Provided, That the minimum manning level of the PCG shall be computed based 
on the total coastline of the Philippines with two (2) uniformed personnel per (1) kilometer of 
coastline.  Provided Finally, That the functional commands, administrative support units, 
operational support units, operating units, technical services and special services shall be 
authorized and designated to perform all duties and functions of the PCG within their individual 
area of responsibility, including but not limited to, finance and procurement.  
SECTION 4. The PCG Commandant. – The PCG shall be headed by a Commandant who 
shall have the rank of Admiral which shall be equivalent to the rank and pay of the Chief of Staff 
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Chief of the Philippine National Police. The 
Commandant shall be appointed by the President from among the Flag Officers in the Coast 
Guard service.  He shall have earned the command-at-sea badge and must have served as 
District Commander and Functional Service Commander.  The Commandant shall have a 
maximum term of (3) three years or upon reaching the age of 56 years old whichever comes 
earlier.  Provided, however, That if the maximum term is served before reaching the age of 56, 
the Commandant shall be compulsorily retired with all the benefits appertaining thereto. 
SECTION 5. Powers and Functions of the Commandant. - The Commandant shall 
exercise the following powers and functions: 
a) Under the authority and direction of the President, shall be responsible for the elaboration 
and execution of national maritime laws relating to the functions of the PCG; 
b) Direct and control tactical as well as strategic movements, deployment, placement, 


utilization of the PCG or any of its units and personnel, including its equipment, facilities and other 
resources: Provided that the Commandant may delegate this power to subordinate officials with 
respect to the units under the latter’s command, subject to the guidelines as the Commandant 
may prescribe in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations. 
c) Prescribe, in accordance to existing laws the organization or re-organization, powers,
functions and duties of the various staff, services, installation and other units of the PCG; 
d) Issue policies and instructions regarding personnel, funds, properties, records,
correspondence and such other matters as may be necessary to effectively carry out the 
functions, powers and duties of the PCG, in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations. 
e) Appoint, enlist and call to active duty any member of the uniformed personnel, non-
commissioned officers and call to active duty members of the officers’ corps; 
f) Approve the recommendation of the different promotion and/or assignments boards and
ensure observance of merit and fitness in the process of promotion and assignment; 
g) Exercise disciplinary authority over all uniformed personnel and civilian employees of the
PCG; 
h) Perform any task or directive issued by the President;
Further, such command and direction of the Commandant may be delegated to subordinate 
officials with respect to the units under the latter’s respective commands, subject to the guidelines 
as the Commandant may prescribe in accordance with the rules and regulation prescribed under 
existing laws. 
CHAPTER III 
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL 
SECTION 6. – Personnel. – The PCG shall consist of the following categories of personnel: 
a) Officer – refers to uniformed members of the PCG who is commissioned as officer by the
President and belongs to the officers’ corps; 
b) Enlisted personnel– general term for uniformed member of the PCG with ranks below
commissioned officers and performs jobs specific to their occupational specialty.  There are three 
classification of enlisted personnel, namely, strikers for those in grades E-1 to E-3, junior non-
commissioned officers for those in grades E-4 to E6 and senior non-commissioned officers for 
ranks with equivalent grades of E-7 to E-10. 
c) Civilian employee – refers to the non-uniformed members of the PCG who are appointed
and employed under the Civil Service laws, rules and regulations; 
d) Probationary Ensign – refers to a person who is called to active duty but awaiting
commissionship into the PCG or awaiting training; 
e) Draftee – refers to a person who has completed basic training and is awaiting enlistment
into the PCG active service; 
f) Cadet- refers to a person who is enrolled in service academies under the sponsorship of
the PCG; 
g) Candidate – refers to a person who is undergoing training for commissionship;
h) Trainee – refers to a person who is undergoing training to qualify as member of the


enlisted personnel’s corps of the PCG; 
Provided, That the ranks and grades of all uniformed personnel in the PCG, whether officer 
or enlisted personnel, shall be the same and equal as that used and observed in the AFP and 
PNP.  
 SECTION 7. Ranks and Grades of PCG Officers. – The ranks and grades of PCG 
Officers shall be as follows: 
RANK 
ACRONYM 
PAY GRADE 
Admiral 
ADM 
O-10 
Vice Admiral 
VADM 
O-9 
Rear Admiral 
RADM 
O-8 
Commodore 
COMMO 
O-7 
Captain 
CAPT 
O-6 
Commander 
CDR 
O-5 
Lieutenant Commander 
LCDR 
O-4 
Lieutenant Senior Grade 
LTSG 
O-3 
Lieutenant Junior Grade 
LTJG 
O-2 
Ensign 
ENS 
O-1 
 
SECTION 8. Technical Officers. – Following are the professionals that may join the PCG 
service as technical officers: 
a) Lawyers 
b) Doctors 
c) Priests, Pastors, Imam, and other certified clerics 
d) Dentists 
e) Veterinarians 
f) Engineers and naval architects 
g) Nurses 
h) Certified Public Accountants 
i) Clinical Psychologists 
j) Physical Therapists 
k) Chemists 
l) Medical Technologists 
m) Midwives 
Any applicant holding the degree of any of the abovementioned professions shall have 
qualified and passed the licensure examination, as applicable, of the respective professions to be 
qualified for entry into the Coast Guard service. Other board professions not listed may still be 
recruited as part of the technical stream upon verification of the PCG of its need thereof. 
SECTION 9. Officer Rank Distribution. - The officer rank distribution of the PCG shall be 
as follows: two per centum (2%) in the Flag Officer rank; six per centum (6%) in the rank of Coast 


Guard Captain; twelve per centum (12%) in the rank of Coast Guard Commander; eighteen per 
centum (18%) in the rank of Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander; Twenty per centum (20%) in 
the rank of Coast Guard Lieutenant Senior Grade; and forty-two per centum (42%) in the ranks 
of Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior Grade and Coast Guard Ensign; Provided, That such 
distribution is based on the ratio between officer and enlisted personnel which is one (1) officer 
for every seven (7) enlisted personnel: Provided, finally, That if the actual 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. 
SECTION 10. Distribution of Flag Officers. – Other than the Commandant who occupies 
the rank of Admiral, the total number of flag ranks shall not exceed two (2) percent of the total 
population of officers distributed observing the pyramidal structure as hereunder prescribed: 
Vice Admiral  
0.15% 
Rear Admiral  
0.35% 
Commodore  
1.50% 
  
 
Total  
2.00% 
Provided, That if the actual number in a rank, except in the case of Coast Guard Admiral 
and Coast Guard Vice Admiral, is less than the number herein prescribed, the difference may be 
applied as an increase to the number prescribed in the lower rank: Provided, further, That no 
officer shall be promoted to the rank of Coast Guard Commodore or higher unless there is an 
existing vacancy, and the officer is occupying a position in the table of organization that requires 
the rank of which he is being considered for promotion.  
SECTION 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 follows:  
Rank  
 
 
Maximum Tenure in Rank 
       Admiral 
 
three (3) years 
      Vice Admiral 
 
three (3) years 
      Rear Admiral 
 
three (3) years 
      Commodore 
 
five (5) years 
      Captain 
 
ten (10) years 
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: Provided, That 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. 


SECTION 12. Maximum Tenure in Position. - Officer 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 existing laws: 
a) Commandant 
b) Deputy Commandant 
c) Functional Service Commander  
Provided, That except for the Commandant, no other officer shall be assigned/designated 
to the aforementioned key positions or promoted to the rank of Commodore or higher if he has 
less than (1) year of active service remaining prior to compulsory retirement. 
SECTION 13. Ranks and Grades of Enlisted Personnel. The ranks and pay grades of 
PCG enlisted personnel shall be as follows: 
RANK 
ACRONYM 
PAY GRADE 
First Master Chief Petty Officer 
FMCPO 
E-10 
Master Chief Petty Officer 
MCPO 
E-9 
Senior Chief Petty Officer 
SCPO 
E-8 
Chief Petty Officer 
CPO 
E-7 
Petty Officer First Class 
PO1 
E-6 
Petty Officer Second Class 
PO2 
E-5 
Petty Officer Third Class 
PO3 
E-4 
Seaman/Seawoman First Class 
SN1/SW1 
E-3 
Seaman/Seawoman Second Class 
SN2/SW2 
E-2 
Apprentice Seaman/Seawoman 
ASN/ASW 
E-1 
 
SECTION 14. Maximum Tenure in Rank for Enlisted Personnel. – The maximum tenure 
of senior enlisted personnel in the ranks of Chief Petty Officer to First Master Chief Petty Officer 
in the PCG are as follows: 
   Rank                                     Maximum Tenure in Rank  
First Master Chief Petty Officer 
 
Three (3) years  
Master Chief Petty Officer  
 
Three (3) years 
Senior Chief Petty Officer 
 
 
Five (5) years 
Chief Petty Officer 
 
 
 
Eight (8) years 
Any enlisted personnel holding lower ranks than the above who stays in a rank for 10 years 
without being promoted to the next higher rank shall be evaluated by the Re-enlistment Fitness 
Board who shall verify suitability to continue in service and submit a recommendation for the 
approval of the Commandant: Provided, That the original enlistment term in the PCG shall be 
three (3) years and subsequent 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:  Provided, further, That the uniform allowance 
shall be payable every three (3) years after complying with the physical fitness test. 
SECTION 15. Civilian Employees. – There shall be civilian positions within every office of 
the PCG. The head of the civilian employees shall occupy a rank of Director III and shall be 
appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Commandant. The civilian employees 
shall establish their own plantilla positions to complement the strength of the PCG uniformed 
personnel. 
SECTION 16. Appointments. – The 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 enlisted personnel 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 President 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 civilian employees shall be in accordance with 
the CSC laws, rules and regulations. 
SECTION 17. Basic Qualification for Uniformed Personnel. – To qualify as officer or 
enlisted personnel of the PCG, applicant shall possess the following at the time of application: 
a) Natural born citizen of the Philippines; 
b) A person of good moral conduct; 
c) Must have passed the psychiatric/ psychological, drug and physical tests to be 
administered by the PCG Medical Service or by any PCG accredited government hospital for the 
purpose of determining physical and mental health; 
d) Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree, with appropriate license when applicable 
or professional civil service eligibility for appointment as officer, and must have finished at least 
72 non-repetitive units of college education or senior high school graduate with six (6) months 
TESDA skills course related to the functions of PCG for appointment as enlisted personnel upon 
effectivity of this act; and 
e) Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed for 
cause from any civilian position in the government. 
 
SECTION 18. Promotions of Officers and Enlisted Personnel. – The promotion of PCG 
officers and enlisted personnel shall be based on merit and fitness in accordance with the 
following procedures: 


a) Officers shall only be promoted after undergoing deliberation before promotion boards. 
Provided, That promotion boards shall submit the results of their deliberation to the Commandant 
for approval and corresponding transmittal to the President for approval; 
b) There shall also be appropriate promotion boards for enlisted personnel whose 
recommendation shall be submitted to the Commandant for approval; 
Provided, further, That at the time of promotion, the officer or enlisted personnel concerned 
shall possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications provided under pertinent laws, 
rules and regulations, specifically on the completion of required career course, training, 
examination and minimum time-in-grade as applicable for specific ranks. 
SECTION 19. 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: Provided, That 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 President. 
SECTION 20. Legal Assistance. – The Secretary of the Department of Justice, 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. The Secretary of Justice, the 
Secretary of Transportation, and the Commandant of the PCG shall jointly promulgate rules and 
regulations to implement the provisions of this Section. 
SECTION 21. Power to Administer Oath. – Officers of the PCG in the active service with 
the grade of O-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 E10) who are designated 
through appropriate orders, as Chief-Master-At-Arms (CMAA) or unit master chief are also 
empowered to administer oaths. 
SECTION 22. Office of the Presidential Adviser on Coast Guard Affairs. – To assist 
and provide advice to the President on maritime enforcement and security matters, facilitate policy 
formulation and decision making in maritime issues, there shall be an Office of the Presidential 
Adviser on Coast Guard Affairs headed by a PCG flag officer holding a rank of Commodore.  
SECTION 23. Maritime and Coast Guard Attaché. – The PCG shall have maritime and 
coast guard attaché in the International Maritime Organization, other international institution or as 
member of diplomatic missions or embassies with proper coordination with the Department of 
Foreign Affairs. 
CHAPTER IV 
PAY, ALLOWANCES AND BENEFITS 


SECTION 24. Salaries and Other Benefits. – The uniformed personnel of the PCG shall 
receive the same base pay, longevity 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 civilian employees of the PCG shall be in accordance with existing 
laws, rules and regulations. 
SECTION 25. Longevity Pay and Allowances. – Uniformed personnel of the PCG shall 
be entitled to a longevity pay of ten 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: Provided, That 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, hazard pay, and other collateral allowances but not 
limited to sea duty pay, flying pay, legal incentive pay, occupational specialty pay, health services 
duty pay, specialization pay, instructors duty pay, combat pay for officers and enlisted personnel 
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. Provided, further, That 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. 
SECTION 26. Uniformed Personnel Missing in Action. – The survivors of any officer or 
enlisted personnel who, while in the performance of duty, is officially 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 enlisted personnel is entitled from the time of the latter’s 
disappearance: Provided, That the compulsory retirement of an absentee, in applicable cases, 
shall be processed to allow his/her survivors to enjoy the retirement benefits: Provided, further, 
That should the Commandant, upon the recommendation of the proper authority or immediate 
supervisor, subsequently rule that the officer or enlisted personnel 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. 
CHAPTER V 
ACTIVE SERVICE AND SEPARATION 
SECTION 27. Active Service. – For purposes of this Act, active service of the uniformed 
personnel shall refer to services rendered as an officer and enlisted personnel, cadet, trainee or 
draftee in the PCG and services rendered as a civilian official or employee in the Philippine 
Government prior to the date of separation or retirement from the PCG: Provided, That, for 
purposes of retirement, the personnel shall have rendered at least ten (10) years of active service 
as officer or enlisted personnel in the PCG: Provided, further, That no period of such civilian 
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 
purposes if such personnel joins the service right after graduation. 
SECTION 28. Retirement. – Upon attaining 56 years of age or accumulation of 30 years of 
continuous satisfactory active service, whichever comes later, a PCG uniformed personnel shall 
be compulsorily retired: Provided, That in case the disparity between the length of service and 
retirement age mentioned above is more than a year, then tenure in service may be extended for 
a maximum of four (4) years but in no case shall the personnel concerned serve beyond sixty (60) 
years of age.  Any officer or enlisted personnel may choose to retire on their own option upon 
accumulating at least twenty (20) years in active service. Provided, further, That said retirees shall 
form part of the PCG Reserve Force. 
For purposes of this Act, an officer or enlisted personnel who dies after accumulating at 
least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service shall be considered as retired. 
The retirement of civilian employees of the PCG shall be governed by the GSIS law, rules 
and regulations. 
SECTION 29. 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 civilian employee of the PCG shall be governed by the Civil Service law, 
rules and regulations.  
SECTION 30. 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. 
SECTION 31. Retirement Benefits. – An officer or uniformed personnel who is retired 
under Section 31 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 than the permanent salary grade 
last held by the personnel in case of twenty (20) years of active service, increasing by two and 
one-half percent (2 ½ %) for every year of service rendered beyond twenty (20) years up to a 
maximum of ninety percent (90%) for thirty-six (36) years of active service and over.   
Provided, That enlisted personnel who attain the rank of Chief Petty Officer, Senior Chief 
Petty Officer and of Master Chief Petty Officer shall, upon retirement, be entitled to the retirement 
pay and benefits of an Ensign: Provided, further, That a Master Chief Petty Officer shall receive 


a gratuity equivalent to that of an Ensign, plus one-half (1/2) of the difference between the gratuity 
of an Ensign and a Chief Petty Officer, and a Senior Chief Petty Officer shall receive a gratuity 
equivalent to that of an Ensign, plus one-half (1/2) of the difference between the gratuity of a 
Master Chief Petty Officer and a Chief Petty Officer, while a First Master Chief Petty Officer shall 
be retired with the rank of Ensign but with the retirement pay and benefits of a Lieutenant Junior 
Grade (O-2), as provided for in existing laws: Provided further, That officers and enlisted 
personnel who availed of optional retirement are entitled to receive monthly retirement pay upon 
retirement: Provided, finally, That upon retirement, an officer or enlisted personnel is entitled to 
receive a lump sum equal to eighteen (18) months of the monthly retirement pay. 
The retirement pay of officers and enlisted personnel who are killed in action or wounded in 
action resulting in total permanent disability shall be computed at the rate of ninety percent (90%) 
of the monthly base and longevity pay based on one grade higher than the permanent salary 
grade last held by the personnel regardless of years in active service. 
The retirement pay of all PCG retirees shall be subject to adjustment on the prevailing scale 
of base pay of uniformed personnel in the active service.  
The retirement benefits of civilian employees shall be governed by applicable Civil Service 
laws and regulations and the Government Service Insurance System Law. 
SECTION 32. Separation Pay. – Officers and enlisted personnel separated from the PCG 
without having accumulated at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service, or their 
qualified survivors, shall receive a separation pay equivalent to one-month base plus longevity 
pay based on one grade higher than the permanent salary grade the officer and enlisted personnel 
holds at the time of separation for every year of active service: Provided, That cadets, candidates, 
trainees and  draftees who voluntarily resigns from service shall not be entitled to any separation 
pay. 
The separation benefits of civilian employees shall be governed by applicable Civil Service 
laws and regulations and the Government Service Insurance System Law. 
SECTION 33. Benefits for Death and Total Permanent Disability in the Line of Duty or 
During Training. – Qualified survivors of officers and enlisted personnel, including cadets, 
candidates, trainees and  draftees, who died in the line of duty without having accumulated at 
least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service are entitled to a monthly life annuity, 
equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the base and longevity pay computed based on one grade 
higher than the permanent salary grade last held by the deceased officer and enlisted personnel 
at the time of death: Provided, That, survivors of cadets, candidates, trainees and  draftees who 
die during training through their own fault or negligence shall not be entitled to this benefit. 
Officers or enlisted personnel, including cadets, candidates, trainees and  draftees, who 
suffer total permanent physical disability in the line of duty or during training without having 
accumulated at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service shall be entitled to a monthly 
life annuity, equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the base and longevity pay computed based on 
one grade higher than the permanent salary grade last held by the officer and enlisted personnel 


when the disability occurred: Provided, That the extent of the disability or sickness which renders 
such member unfit or unable to further perform the duties of the position held shall be certified by 
the appropriate Government hospital like the Philippine General Hospital: Provided, further, That 
cadets, candidates, trainees and  draftees who suffer total permanent physical disability during 
training through their own fault or negligence shall not be entitled to this benefit. 
The death and disability benefits of civilian employees shall be governed by applicable Civil 
Service laws and regulations and the Government Service Insurance System Law. 
SECTION 34. Survivors. – The family of deceased officer or enlisted personnel who are 
alive and may claim benefits after such uniformed personnel dies in line of duty or the pensioner 
dies. The following criteria shall apply: 
a) Surviving spouse if married to the deceased prior to the latter's retirement/separation 
and not legally separated by judicial decree from the deceased issued on grounds not attributable 
to said spouse: Provided, That the spouse’s entitlement of benefits shall terminate when the 
spouse dies, remarries, cohabits or engages in a common-law relationship; 
b) Surviving children of officer or enlisted personnel born of marriage contracted prior to his 
retirement/separation from the service, surviving children adopted legally prior to his 
retirement/separation, illegitimate children born while the deceased parent was still on active 
service: Provided, That entitlement to benefits shall terminate when such children attain twenty-
one (21) years of age or upon marriage: Provided, further, That those who have reached the age 
of twenty-one (21) years but are incapacitated and incapable of self-support due to a mental or 
physical defect acquired prior to age of majority shall remain entitled to the benefits. 
c) In default of those mentioned in paragraph (a) and (b), the surviving parent or parents. 
As regards question of filiation involving survivor-claimants, the same shall be submitted 
first by the claimants to competent court for determination before benefits can be given. 
SECTION 35. Survivorship Benefits. – The qualified survivors are entitled to a monthly 
annuity equivalent to seventy-five percent (75%) of the officer or enlisted personnel’s retirement 
or separation benefits, to be divided among them in equal shares and with the right of accretion. 
Survivorship benefits for civilian employees shall be governed by the GSIS Law. 
SECTION 36. Disability Pension. – In addition to the other benefits under this Act, an 
officer or enlisted personnel 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%) – Three thousand three 
hundred 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 


(P10,000.00) 
The Coast Guard Pension and Gratuity Management Center may require the officer and 
enlisted personnel receiving the benefits under this Section to undergo periodic physical and 
medical examination to determine the extent of disability for purposes of adjusting the disability 
pension. 
SECTION 37. Old-Age Pension. – A retired PCG uniformed personnel who is at least 65 
years of age shall be entitled to old-age pension amounting to Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) 
monthly increasing by Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) every five years: Provided, That 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. 
SECTION 38. Application of Related Laws on Retirement and Separation of Uniformed 
Personnel. – The retirement system under Presidential Decree No. 1638, as amended, and the 
provisions of Republic Act No. 8220, Republic Act No. 9365, and other similar applicable laws, 
insofar as not inconsistent with applicable provisions of this Act, shall be given suppletory effect. 
SECTION 39. 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: Provided, That 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. Provided, further, that in the 
case of civilian employees, the system of incentives and awards shall be approved and in 
accordance with the CSC laws, rules and regulations. 
 
CHAPTER VI 
DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM 
SECTION 40. Disciplinary System. The PCG shall adopt the Military Justice System which 
shall be applicable to all its uniformed personnel.  Civilian employees 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 military justice system 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.  Provided, 
That for civilian employees, the PCG shall issue rules and procedures implementing Book VII of 
EO No. 292 and the Civil Service laws. 
SECTION 41. Disciplinary Authority. The Commandant exercises disciplinary authority at 
any time over all personnel of the PCG. The authority to discipline shall also be exercised by unit 


commanders and Commanding Officers including Station Commanders, Sub-Station 
Commanders, head of Morning Report Carrying Units. 
SECTION 42. 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. 
SECTION 43. 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; and 
d) When the respondent is guilty of a serious offense involving conduct unbecoming a PCG 
personnel. 
An officer or enlisted personnel 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 voluntarily resigned: Provided, That he shall be informed, by registered mail, 
at his address appearing on his 201 file of his separation from the service not later than five (5) 
calendar days from the effectivity thereof. 
The dismissal of PCG civilian employees shall be governed by Civil Service laws, rules and 
regulations. 
SECTION 44. Coast Guard Internal Affairs Service. – To maintain accountability in 
government service through discipline and efficiency, there shall be an Internal Affairs Service 
(IAS) in the PCG. The CGIAS shall foster and promote accountability in government service within 
the PCG and follow the basic principles of integrity, objectivity, independence, confidentiality, 
professionalism, competence, courage, trust, honesty, fairness, forthrightness, public 
accountability and respect for others and themselves. It shall have the power to investigate and 
inquire into any and all activities of the PCG units and personnel, review processes, procedures 
and operations to determine if such were conducted effectively and efficiently. 
The personnel of the CGIAS whether officer or enlisted personnel, who are performing actual 
investigative duties, shall, be granted occupational specialty pay which shall not exceed fifty 
percent (50%) of their basic pay and shall be reflected in their pay slip for performed work. 
 
CHAPTER VII 
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 


SECTION 45. Gender Sensitivity Program. - Gender concerns should be addressed in 
all planning activities, setting of priorities, allocating of resources and identifying actions and 
activities of the PCG. It should also incorporate a gender sensitive perspective in the 
implementation of such plans and programs. 
Gender sensitivity shall also be employed in all its internal policies, strategies, budget, 
projects, structures and mechanisms, including but not limited to 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. 
SECTION 46. Coast Guard Reserve Force. – There is hereby created and established 
a Philippine Coast Guard Reserve Force, the purpose of which is to augment the PCG force in 
the event of national emergency or catastrophe as declared by appropriate Government entity.  
The PCG reservist shall undergo regular training and shall be organized, trained, equipped, and 
administered by a PCG Reserve Command under the direction of the Commandant and whose 
members may be called to active duty in the exigency of the service on aforementioned 
circumstances duly declared by appropriate authority.  The PCG may also participate in the 
Reserve Officers’ Training Course program as an alternative offering focusing on maritime safety, 
marine environmental protection and search and rescue: Provided, That the PCG shall within six 
(6) months from the effectivity of this Act, draft pertinent policies on the management and 
particulars of the Coast Guard Reserve Force, subject to the approval of the President. 
SECTION 47. Authority to Create Mutual Benefit Association. The PCG is hereby 
authorized to create a mutual benefit association where membership is voluntary to provide life 
and non-life insurance services for the benefits of its members and their dependents to lift the 
morale and promote the welfare of PCG members and their families. The management, operation, 
and control of such association shall be under the direct control and supervision of the 
Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard. Such mutual benefit association shall be exempt from all 
kinds of taxes and shall be issued a certificate of exemption.  The mutual benefit association shall 
comply with the requirements of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on registration and 
of other regulatory government agencies. 
SECTION 48. Exemption from Attachment and Taxes. – Retirement benefits granted by 
this Act, including benefits received from a duly instituted provident fund and mutual benefit 
association shall not be subject to attachment, levy, execution or any tax of whatever nature. 
SECTION 49. Special Account. – The PCG shall maintain a special account under the 
General Fund, in which receivables from local or foreign entities shall be credited including 
proceeds or excess of grants, fees or charges, dues, fines and rentals generated in the regular 
conduct of service: Provided, that PCG shall have the authority to use one hundred percent 
(100%) of this fund for capability enhancement and modernization of the organization. 
SECTION 50. Collection of Revenues. – The PCG shall collect fees, dues, charges, and 
fines relevant to the exercise of its various functions: Provided, that the thirty percent (30%) shall 
be credited to the special account. 


SECTION 51. 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, such as inter alia, vessels, watercrafts, firearms, 
armaments, munitions, communications and electronic equipment, vehicles, buildings, real state, 
lighthouse stations and reservations.   
SECTION 52. Establishment and Expansion of Coast Guard Bases, Equipment and 
Facilities. – In accordance 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.  To this extent the PCG shall, through the guidance of Congress, draft its 
development plan that shall reflect its asset, equipment and facility requirement that includes but 
not limited to 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. 
SECTION 53. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Philippine Coast Guard shall, 
not later than one hundred twenty (120) days from the effectivity of this Act, 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. 
SECTION 54. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this 
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 55. 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 
enlisted personnel 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 shall 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: Provided, that the retirement 
benefits of the ranks of Admiral and Vice Admiral adversely affected by CJR No. 4 s. 2008 and 
CJR No. 1 s. 2018 shall be adjusted in the same level as its contemporary ranks of General and 
Lieutenant General in the AFP and the PNP, respectively: Provided, further, that those affected 
by the above-mentioned Joint Resolutions shall be paid the difference in pay and allowances by 
reason thereof.  
SECTION 56. 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. 
SECTION 57. Repealing Clause. – Laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations 
and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 58. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in any two (2) newspapers of general circulations. 


Approved,