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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa
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 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) plays a vital role in protecting the country's 
maritime interests. As the primary maritime law enforcement and safety agency, the 
PCG's governance function would vary from conducting search and rescue operations, 
enforcement of maritime laws, and even protecting the marine environment, among 
others.
Beginning with the increasing challenges from foreign aggression in the West 
Philippine Sea up to the complex maritime safety and environmental issues, the PCG 
has steadily heeded the call of service. And the more active they respond, the more 
we see the need to strengthen and restructure their apparent vulnerabilities as an 
institution.
Originally established in 1967 as a unit of the Philippine Army, the PCG 
transitioned to civilian oversight in 1998 under the Department of Transportation. 
While Republic Act No. 9993 or the "Philippine Coast Guard Law" formalized this 
transition in 2009, it has since proven inadequate in addressing critical institutional 
gaps. These include unclear organizational structures, insufficient administrative


mechanisms, and the absence of statutory benefits and protections for both uniformed 
and civilian personnel.
This proposed measure seeks to reorganize the PCG by repealing R.A. No. 
9993, and replacing it with a more responsive and updated charter that reflects the 
current operational demands and strategic importance of the PCG. This bill is the by­
product of the Senate's efforts during the 19th Congress, Third Regular Session, under 
Senate Bill No. 2903, under Committee Report No. 431.
At the heart of this bill is the recognition that human capital is the PCG's 
greatest asset. No amount of modern equipment or infrastructure can substitute for 
skilled, well-trained, and motivated personnel. A future-ready PCG must prioritize the 
development and welfare of its men and women, ensuring that they are equipped to 
meet the increasingly complex demands of maritime service. Hence, the necessity to 
modernize its organizational structure, institutionalize their benefits, and enable them 
to level up their competencies in response to the demands of protecting our maritime 
interests.
Considering the geopolitical landscape and archipelagic features of our country, 
the PCG has 7,600 reasons to beef up its overall organizational response-abilities. It 
would redound to the country's best interest that our very own coast guards are 
empowered to perform its duties as a world-class guardian of the sea, and a firm 
defender of our sovereignty.
With these reasons, I move for the immediate passage of this bill.
RONALD 
ROSA


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa
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"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Revised Philippine Coast
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Guard Law".
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Sec. 2. Philippine Coast Guard. - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), established
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under Republic Act No. 9993 as an armed and uniformed service attached to the
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Department of Transportation (DOTr) shall continue as such upon the effectivity of
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this Act: Provided, That in times of war, as declared by Congress, the PCG or parts
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thereof, shall be attached to the Department of National Defense (DND).
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Sec. 3. Organization. - The PCG organizational structure shall be headed by a
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Commandant with the rank of Admiral and shall be assisted by the Deputy
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Commandant for Operations and Deputy Commandant for Administration, both with
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the rank of Vice Admiral. It shall be organized into three (3) core functional commands,
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namely; the Maritime Safety Services Command, the Marine Environmental Protection
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Command and the Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command. To enhance the
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core functions of the PCG, it shall be reinforced by support commands and service
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a) Administrative support commands consist of the Education and Training,
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Internal Affairs Service, Surface Support Force, Financial Management, Human
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Resource Management Service and Logistics;
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b) The operational support commands consist of the Fieet, Weapons,
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Communications, Electronics and Information System Service, Special Operations
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Force, Aviation Force, Community Relations Command, Canine Enforcement Force and
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Coast Guard Intelligence Force and other operational command as may thereafter be
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created as needed;
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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 Administrative
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Corps, Nurse Corps, and other technical services that may or hereinafter be created
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as needed;
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d) Operating commands consist of the fifteen (15) districts located nationwide
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covering specific areas of responsibilities composed of stations that shall have field
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offices called substations down to detachments or posts. These coast guard districts
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will also function as implementing units whose annual budget shall be strictly released
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to them and these units are: National Capital Region-Central Luzon (CGD NCR-CL),
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Central Visayas (CGD CV), Southwestern Mindanao (CGD SWM), Southeastern
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Mindanao (CGD SEM), Palawan (CGD PAL), Western Visayas (CGD WV), Southern
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Tagalog (CGD STL), Northern Mindanao (CGD NM), Bicol (CGD BCL), Northwestern
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Luzon (CGD NWL), Eastern Visayas (CGD EV), Northeastern Luzon (CGD NEL),
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Southern Mindanao (CGD SM), Northeastern Mindanao (CGD NEM) and Coast Guard
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districts in BARMM (CGDs BARMM): Provided, That the PCG may create other new
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districts subject to existing laws; and
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e) The Special Services consist of the Legislative Liaison Affairs, Community
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Relations Service, Finance Service, Internal Audit, and Center for Strategic Studies. In
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addition to the basic structure of the PCG mentioned above, the Commandant may,
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in the interest of public service and expediency of service, recommend to reorganize
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districts, commands, services or units under the PCG which shall be forwarded to the
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and Management for approval: Provided, That the minimum manning level of the PCG
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shall be computed based on the total coastline of the Philippines with three (3)
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uniformed personnel per (1) kilometer of coastline, which shall be filled in accordance
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with the enlistment schedule approved by the Department of Budget and
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Management: Provided further, That the functional commands, administrative support
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units, operational support units, operating units, technical services and special services
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shall be authorized and designated to perform all duties and functions of the PCG
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within their individual areas of responsibility, including finance and procurement. To
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enhance the capability and field expertise of uniformed personnel, the PCG shall
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implement functional service specialization on its three (3) core functional areas.
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Sec. 4. Powers and Functions of the PCG. - The PCG shall have the following
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powers and functions:
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a) Enforce regulations in accordance with all relevant maritime international
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conventions, treaties or instruments and national laws for the promotion of safety of
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life and property at sea within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines and conduct
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port state control implementation;
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b) Conduct random inspections on all merchant ships and vessels, including
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inspections prior to departure, to ensure and enforce compliance with safety
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standards, rules and regulations;
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c) Detain, stop or prevent a ship or vessel which does not comply with safety
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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 life
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and property at sea on all maritime-related activities, subject to the approval of the
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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, issuances,
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decrees and orders related to the implementation of PCG functions, subject to the
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g) Coordinate, develop, establish, maintain and operate aids to navigation, 
vessel traffic system, maritime communications and search and rescue facilities within 
the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
h) Remove, destroy, or tow to port sunken or floating hazards to navigation, 
including illegal fish traps and vessels, at or close to sea lanes which may cause 
hazards to the marine environment;
i) Issue permits for the salvage of vessels and to supervise all marine salvage 
operations and wreck removal, and to auction the abandoned vessels or wrecks to 
defray the expenses of such removal, as well as prescribe and enforce rules and 
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j) Render aid to persons and vessels in distress and conduct search and rescue 
during maritime accidents within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines, including 
the high seas, in accordance with applicable international conventions. In the 
performance of this function, the PCG may enlist the services of other government 
agencies and the merchant marine fleet;
k) Investigate and inquire into the causes of all maritime accidents involving 
death, casualties and damage to properties;
I.) In coordination with other relevant government agencies, enforce and 
maintain maritime security, prevent or suppress terrorism at sea, and perform law 
enforcement functions in accordance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations;
m) Assist in the enforcement of laws on fisheries, immigration, tariff and 
customs, forestry, firearms and explosives, human trafficking, dangerous drugs and 
controlled chemicals, transnational crimes and other applicable laws within the 
maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
n) Board and inspect all types of merchant ships and watercrafts in the 
performance of these functions;
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p) Develop oil spill response, containment and recovery capabilities against 
ship-based pollution;
q) Grant, within the capabilities and consistent with its mandate, requests for 
assistance of other government agencies in the performance of their functions;
r) Organize, train and supervise the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) for the purpose of 
assisting the PCG in carrying out its mandated functions;
s) Recommend to the President the issuance of rules and regulations pertaining 
to the assistance and support that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should 
extend to the PCG to enhance the latter's capability during emergencies;
t) To conclude international agreements, specifically, for the purpose of 
procuring its own materials and equipment through competitive bidding or alternative 
modes of procurement; and
u) To perform such other functions that may be necessary in the attainment of 
the objectives of this Act.
Sec. 5. 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 (AFP) and the Chief of the 
Philippine National Police (PNP). The Commandant shall be appointed by the President 
of the Philippines from among the Flag Officers in the Coast Guard service who have 
earned the command-at-sea badge and must have served as District Commander and 
Functional Service Commander, including other major Commanders carrying the rank 
of Vice Admiral. The Commandant shall have a maximum term of two (2) years or 
upon reaching the age of 57 years old, whichever comes earlier. Provided, however. 
That if the maximum term is served before reaching the age of 57, the Commandant 
shall be compulsorily retired with all the benefits appertaining thereto.
Sec. 6. Powers and Functions of the Commandant - The Commandant shall 
exercise the following powers and functions:
a) Elaborate and Execute national maritime laws relating to the functions of the 
PCG, under the authority and direction of the President;


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b) Direct and control tactical as well as strategic movements, deployment,
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placement, or utilization of the PCG or any of its units and personnel, including its
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equipment, facilities and other resources: Provided, That the Commandant may
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delegate this 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 accordance
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with existing laws, rules and regulations;
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c) Prescribe, in accordance to existing laws the organization or reorganization,
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powers, functions and duties of the various staff, services, installation, and other units
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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 effectively
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carry out the functions, powers and duties of the PCG, in accordance with existing
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laws, rules and regulations.
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e) Approve the recommendation of the different promotion or assignment
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boards and ensure observance of merit and fitness in the process of promotion and
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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 of the Philippines;
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Provided, That such command and direction of the Commandant may be delegated to
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subordinate officials with respect to the units under the latter's respective commands,
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subject to the guidelines as the Commandant may prescribe in accordance with the
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rules and regulation prescribed under existing laws.
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Sec. 7. Personnei. - The PCG shall consist of the following categories of
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personnel:
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a) Officer refers to uniformed member of the PCG who is commissioned as
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officer by the President of the Philippines and belongs to the officers' corps;
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b) Non-officers refers to a general term for uniformed members of the PCG
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occupational specialty. There are three classifications of non-officers, namely, strikers
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for those in grades E-1 to E-3, junior non-commissioned officers for those in grades
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E-4 to E6 and senior non-commissioned officers for ranks with equivalent grades of E-
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c) Non-uniformed personnel refers to the non-uniformed members of the PCG
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who are appointed and employed under the Civil Service laws, rules and regulations;
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d) Probationary Ensign refers to a person who is called to active duty but
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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 awaiting
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enlistment into the PCG active service;
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f) Cadet refers to a person who is enrolled in service academies under the
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sponsorship of the PCG;
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g) Candidate refers to a person who is undergoing training for commissionship;
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h) Trainee refers to a person who is undergoing training to qualify as member
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of non-officers' corps of the PCG; Provided, That the ranks and grades of all uniformed
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personnel in the PCG, whether officers or non-officers, shall be the same and equal
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as that used and observed 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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PAY GRADE
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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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Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Senior Grade
Lieutenant Junior Grade
Ensign
LCDR
LTSG
LTJG
ENS
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Lawyers;
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Doctors;
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c) Priests, Pastors, Imam, and other certified clerics;
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Dentists;
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Nurses
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Provided, That any applicant holding the degree of any of the abovementioned
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professions shall have qualified and passed the appropriate licensure examination,
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when applicable, of the respective professions to be qualified for entry into the Coast
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Guard service: Provided, That other board professions not listed may still be recruited
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as part of the technical stream upon verification of the PCG of its need thereof.
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Sec. 10. Officer Rank Distribution. - The officer rank distribution of the PCG
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shall be as follows: two per centum (2%) in the Flag Officer rank; six per centum (6%)
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in the rank of Coast Guard Captain; twelve per centum (12%) in the rank of Coast
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Guard Commander; eighteen per centum (18%) in the rank of Coast Guard Lieutenant
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Commander; Twenty per centum (20%) in the rank of Coast Guard Lieutenant Senior
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Grade; and forty-two per centum (42%) in the ranks of Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior
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Grade and Coast Guard Ensign; Provided, That such distribution is based on the ratio
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between officers and non-officers which is one (1) officer for every seven (7) non-
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officers: Provided, finally, That if the actual number in a rank is less than the number
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prescribed in a lower rank, the difference may be applied as an increase to the number
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Sec. 11. Distribution of Fiag 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
Rear Admiral
Commodore
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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 is being 
considered for promotion.
Sec. 12. 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 
Admiral 
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Rear Admiral 
Commodore 
Captain
Maximum Tenure in Rank
three (3) years
three (3) years
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five (5) years
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


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whichever comes earlier: Provided, That Captains or flag officers who have not
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reached age of retirement shall be retired due to attrition if they have at least twenty
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(20) years in service otherwise it shall be separation from service.
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Sec. 13. Maximum Tenure in Position of the Commandant- The Commandant
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is hereby limited to a maximum tenure of three (3) years, unless otherwise earlier
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relieved by competent authority or compulsory retired under existing laws.
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Provided, That except for the Commandant, no other officer shall be
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assigned/designated to the aforementioned key positions or promoted to the rank of
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Commodore or higher if he has less than one (1) year of active service remaining prior
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to compulsory retirement.
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Sec. 14. Ranks and Grades of Non-officers. - The ranks and pay grades of PCG
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Petty Officer First Class
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senior non-officers in the ranks of Chief Petty Officer to First Master Chief Petty Officer
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in the PCG are as follows:
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Master Chief Petty Officer 
Senior Chief Petty Officer 
Chief Petty Officer
Three (3) years 
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years without being promoted to the next higher rank shaii be evaiuated by the Re-
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eniistment Fitness Board who shaii verify suitabiiity to continue in service and submit
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a recommendation for the approvai of the Commandant: Provided, That the original
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eniistment term in the PCG shaii be three (3) years and subsequent re-eniistment shaii
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be for the term of six (6) years, with the appiication for re-eniistment to be reviewed
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by the Re-eniistment Fitness Board for recommendation to the Commandant for
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approvai: Provided, further. That the uniform aiiowance shaii be payabie every three
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Sec. 16. Non-uniformed Personnei. - There shaii be non-uniformed personnei
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positions in the PCG. The head of the non-uniformed personnei shaii occupy a rank of
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Director III and shaii be appointed by the President upon recommendation of the
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Commandant. The non-uniformed personnei shaii estabiish their own piantiiia
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positions to compiement the strength of the PCG uniformed personnei.
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Sec. 17. Appointments. - The appointment of the PCG Commandant and Fiag
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Officers shaii be approved by the President of the Phiiippines upon the
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recommendation of the Secretary of the DOTr. Appointments of aii PCG non-officers
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shaii be made by the PCG Commandant. Appointments of PCG officers, which shaii be
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in the initiai rank of Coast Guard Ensign shaii be through a commissionship into service
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by the DOTr Secretary upon the recommendation of the Commandant.
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The initiai entry ranks for technicai officers iike iawyers, medicai doctors and
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ecumenicai cierics shaii be in the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade, dentists and
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veterinarians shaii be Lieutenant Junior Grade, whiie nurses shaii be commissioned in
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results issued by competent authority.
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Appointments as well as the promotion of all non-uniformed personnel shall be
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in accordance with Civil Service Commission (CSC) laws, rules and regulations.
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Sec. 18. Basic Qualification for Uniformed Personnel. - To qualify as officer or
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nonl8 officer of the PCG, the applicant shall possess the following at the time of
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application:
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c) Must have passed the psychiatric/ psychological, drug and physical tests to
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be administered by the PCG Medical Service or by any PCG accredited government
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hospital for the purpose of determining physical and mental health;
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d) Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree, with appropriate license when
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applicable or professional civil service eligibility for appointment as officer, and must
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have finished at least 72 non-repetitive units of college education or senior high school
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graduate with six (6) months TESDA skills course related to the functions of PCG for
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e) Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military employment or
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dismissed for cause from any non-uniformed personnel position in the government.
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Sec. 19. Promotions of Officers and Non-officers. - The promotion of PCG
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officers and non-officers shall be based on merit and fitness in accordance with the
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following procedures:
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a) Officers shall only be promoted after undergoing deliberation before the
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promotion boards. Provided, That promotion boards shall submit the results of their
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deliberation to the Commandant for approval and corresponding endorsement to the
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Secretary of Transportation for transmittal to the President for approval;
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concerned shall possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications provided
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under pertinent laws, rules and regulations, specifically on the completion of required
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career course, training, examination and minimum time-in-grade as applicable for
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specific ranks.
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Sec. 20. Gender Sensitivity Program. - Gender concerns shall be addressed in
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all planning activities, setting of priorities, allocating of resources and identifying
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actions and activities of the PCG. It should also incorporate a gender sensitive
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perspective in the implementation of such plans and programs. Gender sensitivity shall
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also be mainstreamed in all its internal policies, strategies, budget, projects, structures
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and mechanisms, including hiring, promotions, assignment, training opportunities, pay
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and benefits. A gender perspective shall likewise be integrated in all its training
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programs, especially for maritime search and rescue.
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Sec. 21. PCG Insignia, Decorations and Awards. - The PCG shall have its own
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insignia and badges to denote rank, specialty and assignment including uniforms,
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decorations and awards, all of which shall be submitted to the National Historical
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Institute for registration in the flags and heraldic list: Provided, That there shall be an
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established awards system which shall be administered by the PCG under such rules
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and regulations as may be promulgated with the approval of the Secretary of
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Transportation.
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Sec. 22. Legal Assistance. - The Secretary of the DOTr or the Commandant of
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the PCG may authorize lawyers of their respective agencies to provide legal assistance
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to any member of the PCG charged with an offense or crime resulting from the
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performance or on occasion of official duty. The government lawyers so authorized
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shall have the power to administer oaths.
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Sec. 23. Power to Administer Oath. - Officers of the PCG in the active service
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with the grade of 0-5 or when designated with appropriate orders as administrative
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officer of a unit, shall have the power to administer oaths on matters which are
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connected with the performance of their official duties. Senior non-commissioned
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Sec. 24. Maritime and Coast Guard Attache. - The PCG shall have maritime and
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coast guard attache in the International Maritime Organization, other international
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institutions, or as member of diplomatic missions or embassies. The assignment or
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deployment of maritime or coast guard attache shall be with prior approval of the
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Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
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Sec. 25. Saiaries and Other Benefits. - The uniformed personnel of the PCG
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shall receive the same base pay, hazard pay and other benefits and allowances as are
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now or hereafter may be authorized for corresponding salary grades and ranks in the
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AFP. The salaries and allowances of the non-uniformed personnel of the PCG shall be
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in accordance 19 with existing CSC laws, rules and regulations.
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Sec. 26. Longevity Pay and Aiiowances. - Uniformed personnel of the PCG shall
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be entitled to a longevity pay of ten percent (10%) of their basic monthly salaries for
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every five (5) years of continuous active service, which shall be reckoned from the
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date of actual service in the PCG: Provided, That the totality of such longevity pay
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shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the basic pay. They shall also continue to enjoy
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the subsistence allowance, quarters allowance, clothing allowance, cost of living
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allowance, hazardous duty pay and other collateral allowances but not limited to sea
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duty pay, flying pay, special counsel allowance, occupational specialty pay, instructors
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duty pay, combat pay for officers and non-officers of the PCG performing combat
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duties/activities or engaged in actual performance of duties as defined in regulations
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to be issued by the Commandant and all other applicable allowances as provided by
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existing laws. Provided, further. That the PCG shall, subject to approval of the
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President, issue a specific policy pertaining to collateral allowances for specific duties
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actually performed. All collateral allowances shall be reflected in the pay slip of
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qualified personnel.
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Sec. 27. Uniformed Personnei Missing in Action. - The survivors of any officer
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or non-officer who, while in the performance of duty, is officially confirmed missing in
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action, kidnapped or captured by lawless elements shall be entitled to receive the
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same pay and allowances to which such officer or non-officer is entitled from the time
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of the latter's disappearance: Provided, That the compulsory retirement of an
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absentee, in applicable cases, shall be processed to allow his/her survivors to enjoy
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the retirement benefits: Provided, further. That should the Commandant, upon the
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recommendation of the proper authority or immediate supervisor, subsequently rule
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that the officer or non-officer concerned has been absent from duty without authority,
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such member or the latter's survivors shall reimburse the PCG all such amount and
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allowances that have been received in accordance with this section and other pertinent
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sections of this Act.
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Sec. 28. Emergency and Medical Assistance. - The PCG shall have an
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emergency medical assistance fund, sourced from the PCG's Annual Budget Plan as
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reflected in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for hospitalization, operation,
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medication and rehabilitation of personnel arising from injuries suffered on occasion
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of or in the performance of official functions until such time that the PCG hospital is
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fully operational.
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Sec. 29. Active Service. - For purposes of this Act, active service of the
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uniformed personnel shall refer to services rendered as an officer and non-officer,
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cadet, trainee or draftee in the PCG and services rendered as a non-uniformed
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personnel in the Philippine Government prior to the date of separation or retirement
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from the PCG: Provided, That, for purposes of retirement, the personnel shall have
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rendered at least ten (10) years of active service as officer or non-officer in the PCG:
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Provided, further. That no period of such non-uniformed personnel government
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service be longer than the active coast guard service shall be credited for purposes of
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retirement. Service rendered as cadet in any service academy in the Philippines or
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abroad under sponsorship of the PCG such as the Philippine Merchant Marine
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Academy, probationary officer, draftee or trainee shall be included in computing the
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years in active service for retirement purposes if such personnel joins the service right
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after graduation.
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Sec. 30. Retirement - Upon attaining fifty-seven (57) years of age or
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accumulation of thirty (30) years of continuous satisfactory active service, whichever
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comes later, a PCG uniformed personnel shall be compulsorily retired: Provided, That
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technical officers may extend their tenure of service up to sixty (60) years or until
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having accumulated twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service, whichever comes
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later. Any officer or non-officer may choose to retire on their own option upon
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accumulating at least twenty (20) years in active service. For purposes of this Act, an
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officer or non-officer who dies after accumulating at least twenty (20) years of
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satisfactory active service shall be considered as retired. The retirement of non-
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uniformed personnel of the PCG shall be governed by the Government Service
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Insurance System (GSIS) law, rules, and regulations.
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Sec. 31. Separation. - Separation from the Coast Guard service may be done
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through compulsory retirement, optional retirement upon reaching 20 years in service,
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disability discharge, expiration of enlistment term, voluntary resignation, attrition,
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dismissal for cause, or death. The separation of non-uniformed personnel of the PCG
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shall be governed by the Civil Service law, rules, and regulations.
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Sec. 32. Attrition. - There shall be established a system of attrition within the
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uniformed members of the PCG within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act to
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be submitted by the PCG to the President for approval.
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Sec. 33. Retirement Benefits. - An officer or uniformed personnel who is retired
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under Section 30 of this Act, or his/her qualified survivors, are entitled to receive, and
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may choose from, any of the following benefits:
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a. Gratuity Pay. - A lump sum payment of gratuity pay equivalent to one (1)
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month of base and longevity pay computed based on one (1) grade higher than the
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permanent salary grade last held for every year of service; or
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b. Retirement Pay - A monthly retirement pay equivalent to fifty percent (50%)
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of monthly base and longevity pay computed based on one grade higher than the
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permanent salary grade last held by the personnel in case of twenty (20) years of
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active service, increasing by two and one-half percent (21/2%) for every year of
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service rendered beyond twenty (20) years up to a maximum of ninety percent (90%)
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for thirty-six (36) years of active service and over.
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Provided, That non-officers who attain the rank of Chief Petty Officer, Senior
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Chief Petty Officer and of Master Chief Petty Officer shall, upon retirement, be entitled
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to the retirement pay and benefits of an Ensign: Provided, further, That a Master Chief
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Petty Officer shall receive a gratuity equivalent to that of an Ensign, plus one-half
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(1/2) of the difference between the gratuity of an Ensign and a Chief Petty Officer,
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and a Senior Chief Petty Officer shall receive a gratuity equivalent to that of an Ensign,
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plus one-half (1/2) of the difference between the gratuity of a Master Chief Petty
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Officer and a Chief Petty Officer, while a First Master Chief Petty Officer shall be retired
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with the rank of Ensign but with the retirement pay and benefits of a Lieutenant Junior
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Grade (0-2), as provided for in existing laws: Provided, furthermore. That officers and
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non-officers who availed of optional retirement are entitled to receive monthly
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retirement pay upon retirement: Provided, finally. That upon retirement, an officer or
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non-officer is entitled to receive a lump sum equal to thirty-six (36) months of the
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monthly retirement pay.
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The retirement pay of officers and non-officers who are killed in action or
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wounded in action resulting in total permanent disability shall be computed at the rate
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of ninety percent (90%) of the monthly base and longevity pay based on one grade
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higher than the permanent salary grade last held by the personnel regardless of years
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in active service. The retirement pay of all PCG uniformed personnel retirees shall be
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subject to adjustment on the prevailing scale of base pay of uniformed personnel in
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the active service. The retirement benefits of non-uniformed personnel shall be
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governed by applicable Civil Service laws and regulations and the GSIS Law.
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Sec. 34. Separation Pay. - Officers and non-officers separated from the PCG
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without having accumulated at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service,
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or their qualified survivors, shall receive a separation pay equivalent to one-month
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base plus longevity pay based on the permanent salary grade the officer and non-
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officer holds at the time of separation for every year of active service: Provided, That
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in the case of an officer in the grade of Captain or higher, who incurs physical disability
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in the line of duty, the basis of separation pay shall be one grade higher than the
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salary grade held by such officer at the time of separation: Provided, further. That
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cadets, candidates, trainees and draftees who voluntarily resign from service shall not
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be entitled to any separation pay.
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The separation benefits of non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by
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applicable Civil Service laws and regulations and the Government Service Insurance
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System Law.
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Sec. 35. Benefits for Death and Total Permanent Disability in the Line of Duty
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or During Training. - Qualified survivors of officers and non-officers, including cadets,
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candidates, trainees and draftees, who died in the line of duty without having
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accumulated at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service are entitled to a
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monthly life annuity, equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the base and longevity pay
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computed based on one grade higher than the permanent salary grade last held by
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the deceased officer and non-officer at the time of death: Provided, That, survivors of
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cadets, candidates, trainees and draftees who died during training through their own
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fault or negligence shall not be entitled to this benefit.
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Officers or non-officers, including cadets, candidates, trainees and draftees,
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who suffer total permanent physical disability in the line of duty or during training
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without having accumulated at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service
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shall be entitled to a monthly life annuity, equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the
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base and longevity pay computed based on one grade higher than the permanent
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salary grade last held by the officer or non-officer when the disability occurred:
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Provided, That the extent of the disability or sickness which renders such member
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unfit or unable to further perform the duties of the position held shall be certified by
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the appropriate Government hospital like the Philippine General Hospital: Provided,
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further. That cadets, candidates, trainees and draftees who suffer total permanent
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physical disability during training through their own fault or negligence shall not be
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entitled to this benefit.
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The death and disability benefits of non-uniformed personnel shall be governed
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by applicable Civil Service laws and regulations and the Government Service Insurance
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System Law.
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Sec. 36. Survivors. - The family of deceased officers or non-officers who are
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alive and may claim benefits after such uniformed personnel dies in line of duty or the
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pensioner dies. The following criteria shall apply:
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a) Surviving spouse if married to the deceased prior to the latter's
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retirement/separation and not legally separated by judicial decree from the deceased
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issued on grounds not attributable to said spouse: Provided, That the spouse's
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entitlement of benefits shall terminate when the spouse dies, remarries, cohabits or
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engages in a common-law relationship;
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b) Surviving children of officers or non-officers born of marriage contracted
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prior to his retirement/separation from the service, surviving children adopted legally
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prior to his retirement/separation, illegitimate children born while the deceased parent
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was still on active service: Provided, That entitlement to benefits shall terminate when
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such children attain twenty-one (21) years of age or upon marriage: Provided, further,
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That those who have reached the age of twenty-one (21) years but are incapacitated
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and incapable of self-support due to a mental or physical defect acquired prior to age
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of majority shall remain entitled to the benefits.
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c) In default of those mentioned in paragraph (a) and (b), the surviving parent
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or parents.
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As regards the question of filiation involving survivor-claimants, the same shall
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be submitted first by the claimants to competent court for determination before
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benefits can be given.
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Sec. 37. Survivorship Benefits. - The qualified survivors are entitled to a
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monthly annuity equivalent to seventy-five percent (75%) of the officer or non-
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officer's retirement or separation benefits, to be divided among them in equal shares
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and with the right of accretion. Survivorship benefits for non-uniformed personnel
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shall be governed by the GSIS Law.
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Sec. 38. Disabiiity Pension. -In addition to the other benefits under this Act, an
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officer or non-officer who is retired or separated by reason of disability, which is the
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proximate result of wounds or injuries sustained or sickness or disease acquired in the
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line of duty shall receive a monthly disability pension as follows:
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a) If and while the disability is rated twenty-five percent (25%) - Five thousand
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b) If and while the disability is rated fifty percent (50%) - Ten thousand pesos
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(P10,000.00);
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c) If and while the disability is rated seventy-five percent (75%) - Fifteen
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thousand pesos (P15,000.00);
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d) If and while the disability is rated one hundred percent (100%) - Twenty
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thousand pesos (P20,000.00).
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The officer or non-officer receiving the benefits under this Section may be
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required to undergo periodic physical and medical examination to determine the
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extent of disability for purposes of adjusting the disability pension,
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Sec. 39. Old-Age Pension. - A retired PCG uniformed personnel who is at least
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sixty-five (65) years of age shall be entitled to old-age pension amounting to Five
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Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) monthiy and an additionai amount of One Thousand
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Seven Hundred Pesos (PI,700.00) monthly upon reaching the age of seventy (70);
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Provided, That only retired PCG uniformed personnel who shall have been honorably
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discharged or retired after at least twenty (20) years total PCG active service or sooner
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separated while in the active service in the PCG due to disability arising or incurred in
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actual operations or performance of duties are entitled to receive this monthly benefit.
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Sec. 40. Application of Related Laws on Retirement and Separation of
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Uniformed Personnel. - The retirement system under Presidential Decree (PD) No.
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1638, as amended, and the provisions of RA 8220, RA 9365, and other similar
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applicable laws, insofar as not inconsistent with applicable provisions of this Act, shall
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be given suppietory effect.
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Sec. 41. Incentives and Awards. - There shall be established an incentives and
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awards system which shall be the same and equal as that used and observed in the
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AFP and PNP, including the Medalya ng Kagitingan (Medal of Valor) to be administered
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by a board under such rules, regulations and standards as may be promulgated by
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the PCG: Provided, That equivalent awards shall be given by the PCG for every award
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duly given by respectable civic organizations in a nationwide selection for outstanding
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achievement and/or performance of any member. Provided, further, that in the case
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of non-uniformed 6 personnel, the system of incentives and awards shall be approved
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and in accordance with 7 the CSC laws, rules and regulations.
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Sec. 42. Disciplinary System. - The PCG shall adopt the PCG Code of Conduct
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which shall be applicable to all its uniformed personnel. Non-uniformed personnel shall
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be covered under the disciplinary rules of the Civil Service. The Commandant shall be
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assisted by the Coast Guard Internal Affairs in enforcing discipline and order within its
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ranks though for disciplinary issues depending on gravity, unit commanders shall
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exercise disciplinary powers over personnel under their command. The PCG shall
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within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, issue policies, rules and
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procedures applying the PCG Code of Conduct based on the provisions of
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Commonwealth Act No. 408, as amended by RA 516, RA 242, PD 1968 and PD 1166.
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Provided, That for non-uniformed personnel, the PCG shall issue rules and procedures
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implementing Book VII of Executive Order No. 292 and applicable CSC laws,
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administrative rules and issuances: Provided, further. That in times of war, during
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which the PCG or any of its offices is attached to the DND, the military justice system
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of the AFP shall apply.
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Sec. 43. Disciplinary Authority. - The Commandant exercises disciplinary
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authority at any time over all personnel of the PCG. The authority to discipline shall
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also be exercised by unit commanders and Commanding Officers including Station
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Commanders, Sub-Station Commanders, head of Morning Report Carrying Units.
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Sec. 44. Jurisdiction. - A complaint or a charge filed against a PCG member
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shall be heard and decided exclusively by the disciplining authority who has acquired
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original jurisdiction over the case notwithstanding the existence of concurrent
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jurisdiction as regards the offense.
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Sec. 45. Dismissal of PCG Personnel. - The Commandant, after due notice and
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summary hearing, after proven guilty, may immediately remove or dismiss any
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respondent PCG personnel, and major unit commanders may recommend such in any
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of the following cases:
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b) When the administrative charge is serious and the evidence of guilt is strong;
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c) When the respondent is a recidivist or has been repeatedly charged and
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there are reasonable grounds to believe that he is guilty of the charges; and
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d) When the respondent is guilty of a serious offense involving conduct
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unbecoming a PCG personnel.
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An officer or non-officer who is continuously absent without approved leave for
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at least thirty (30) calendar days shall be considered on absence without official leave
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(AWOL) and shall be presumed voluntarily resigned: Provided, That he shall be
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informed, by registered mail, at his address appearing on his 201 file of his separation
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from the service not later than five (5) calendar days from the effectivity thereof.
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The dismissal of PCG non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by Civil
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Service laws, rules and regulations.
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Sec. 46. Coast Guard Internal Affairs Service (CGIAS). - To maintain
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accountability in government service through discipline and efficiency, there shall be
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an Internal Affairs Service in the PCG. The CGIAS shall foster and promote
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accountability in government service within the PCG and follow the basic principles of
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integrity, objectivity, independence, confidentiality, professionalism, competence,
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courage, trust, honesty, fairness, forthrightness, public accountability and respect for
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others and themselves. It shall have the power to investigate and inquire into any and
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all activities of the PCG units and personnel, review processes, procedures and
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operations to determine if such were conducted effectively and efficiently.
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Sec. 47. Organization of a PCG Auxiliary (PCGA). - The PCG shall continue to
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maintain, supervise, develop and train the PCGA as a non-uniformed personnel
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volunteer organization under the direct control and supervision of the PCG
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Commandant. The PCGA shall assist the PCG in the promotion of safety of life and
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property at sea, the preservation of the marine environment and its resources, the
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conduct of maritime search and rescue, the maintenance of aids to navigation and
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such other activities that enhance maritime community relations which include civic
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action, participation under the National Service Training Program, youth development,
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Sec. 48. Lateral Entry. - Active members of other uniformed services under the
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AFP, PNP, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and
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Bureau of Corrections may join the PCG through lateral entry. The rank for officers
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eligible for such entry must not be higher than Lieutenant Commander and Petty
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Officer Second Class for non-officers. Notwithstanding the corps they wish to join, all
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entrants shall only be accepted if, on or before time of entry, they: a) are not under
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investigation, b) are not on absence without leave (AWOL) status, c) are not serving
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sentence, whether administrative or criminal, d) have not been issued reprimand in
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the last two (2) years, or e) have not received an unfavorable rating in the latest
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performance rating.
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developed in new recruits, lateral entry may be allowed for ranks higher than those
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mentioned above: Provided, That the new entrant can serve at least ten (10) years in
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PCG active service prior to reaching the mandatory retirement age.
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Sec. 49. Exemption from Attachment, Taxes, Charges and Fees. - Subject to
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the pertinent provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as amended,
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all retirement benefits granted by this Act, shall not be subject to attachment, levy,
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execution or any tax of whatever nature.
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In the establishment and operation of radar and radio stations and other
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communication facilities, the PCG shall not be subject to payment of charges and fees
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as imposed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC): Provided, That
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the PCG shall only use frequencies as may be allowed or assigned by the NTC
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consistent with international regulations and guidelines.
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Except as provided in the preceding paragraph, the PCG shall, in the
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performance of its functions, enjoy such rights and privileges enjoyed by other
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governmental and law enforcement agencies, instrumentalities, and government-
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owned and controlled corporations such as exemption from registration application for
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license, and payment of fees as imposed by other governmental agencies or regulatory
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bodies. Should the PCG be required to register or to file application, the fees to be
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charged shall only be in such minimal amount corresponding to the actual
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administrative cost necessary for the issuance of the permit, license or certificate.
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Sec. 50. Grants, Bequests, Donations and Loans. - Subject to the prior approval
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and clearance of the President or his authorized representative, the PCG may receive
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grants, bequests and donations whether from local or foreign sources for purposes
6 
relevant to their functions. The Secretary of DOTr may enter into loan agreement with
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foreign financial institutions, subject to the review of the Monetary Board of Bangko
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Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Department of Finance.
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Sec. 51. PCG Properties and Lighthouse Reservations. - The PCG shall continue
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to exercise exclusive ownership, possession, management, control and supervision
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over all properties transferred to it by virtue of Executive Order No. 475 dated 30
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March 1998 and Executive Order No. 477 dated 15 April 1998, such as inter alia,
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vessels, watercrafts, firearms, armaments, munitions, communications and electronic
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equipment, vehicles, buildings, real state, lighthouse stations and reservations.
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Sec. 52. Establishment and Expansion of Coast Guard Bases, Equipment and
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Facilities. - In coordination with other appropriate government agencies, the PCG shall
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develop and enhance its capabilities in the performance of its mandated functions and
18 
establish its strategic presence. To this end, the PCG shall, through the guidance of
19 
Congress, draft its development plan that shall reflect its asset, equipment and facility
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requirement that includes but not limited to floating assets, laboratories, land-based
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support facilities, land mobility, arms and ammunition, rescue and hospital ship,
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maritime monitoring surveillance and communications system, port facilities, air assets
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and air stations.
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Sec. 53. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - For submission to the Secretary
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of DOTr for approval, the PCG, not later than one hundred twenty (120) days from
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the effectivity of this Act, shall issue rules and regulations, determine, fix or prescribe
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charges, rates, and penalties, as may be necessary, to implement its provisions, as
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well as the provisions of laws, issuances, decrees and orders related to the
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implementation of PCG functions.
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Sec. 54. Appropriations. -The amount necessary for the initial implementation 
of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the PCG. 
Thereafter, such amount shaii be inciuded in the General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 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 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 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 Joint Resolution No. 4 s. 2009, 
entitled: "Joint Resolution Authorizing the President of the Philippines to Modify the 
Compensation and Position Classification System of Civilian Personnel and the Base 
Pay Schedule of Military and Uniformed Personnel in the Government, and for Other 
Purposes", and Joint Resolution No. 1 s. 2018, entitled: "Joint Resolution Authorizing 
the Increase in Base Pay of Military and Uniformed Personnel in the Government, and 
for Other Purposes", 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.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 57. Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 9993 is hereby repealed and all 
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.
Sec. 58. 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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