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SENATE
S. No. 910
Rt-aiVED BY;
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
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 Philippines needs a robust coast guard organization for being an 
archipelagic country with 7,641 islands and having one of the longest coastlines in the 
world at more than 36,000 kilometers. In order to protect our maritime jurisdiction 
against various threats such as piracy, foreign incursions, marine pollution, illegal 
fishing, poaching, and smuggling, among others, an effective coast guard force is 
imperative.
Since 1901, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has been the vanguard of our 
seas, enforcing our maritime laws and defending them against lawless elements and 
prohibited activities. Despite instances of dangerous maneuvers and aggressive 
behavior from their foreign counterpart, the PCG demonstrates gallantry and courage 
at the frontlines of securing the maritime domain.
This measure aims to strengthen the PCG by introducing policy and 
organizational reforms through revisions in Republic Act No. 9993 or the "Philippine 
Coast Guard Law" which was enacted in February 2010. The bill proposes an expanded


structure from one CG personnel to three uniformed personnel per kilometer of 
coastline representing three functional specializations, namely maritime safety, marine 
environmental protection and maritime security. As of 2024, the PCG has a total 
strength of 30,746 officers, non-officers, cadets and non-uniformed personnel, which 
is barely enough to match the entire stretch of our coastline.
The vast expanse of our waters - i.e. 220 million hectares or seven times our 
land area - necessitates adequate manpower that could fully monitor compliance with 
and implement regulations in support of public safety, national security and economic 
development of the country.
Moreover, this bill specifies the allowances, incentives and other benefits for 
the coast guard personnel comparable to those from the Armed Forces of the 
Philippines (AFP), clarifying ambiguities in the previous law while taking into account 
their heroism, sacrifice and invaluable service to the nation, and harmonizing the same 
with the ongoing efforts to reform the existing pension scheme for the military and 
uniformed personnel (MUP).
This legislation complements the "Philippine Coast Guard Modernization Act" 
filed by this representation to beef up the PCG's capabilities in addressing prevailing 
and emerging threats, and place the much-needed support to this premier maritime 
agency.
The passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
L
INGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE 
S. No. 910
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25 AUG-5 P2:20
RKCPiVED BY;
Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
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
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Coast 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) Service, Surface Support Force, Financial Management, Fluman Resource
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Management Service and Logistics;
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(b)The operational support commands consist of the Fleet, Weapons,
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Communications, Electronics and Information System Service, Special
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Operations Force, Aviation Force, Community Relations Command,
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Canine Enforcement Force and Coast Guard Intelligence Force and other
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operational command as may thereafter be 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
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Administrative Corps, Nurse Corps, and other technical services that may
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or hereinafter be created as needed;
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(d) Operating commands consist of the fifteen (15) districts located
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nationwide covering specific areas of responsibilities composed of
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stations that shall have field offices called sub-stations down to
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detachments or posts. These coast guard districts will also function as
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implementing units whose annual budget shall be strictly released to
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them and these units are: National Capital Region-Central Luzon (CGD
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NCR-CL), Central Visayas (CGD CV), Southwestern Mindanao (CGD
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SWM), Southeastern Mindanao (CGD SEM), Palawan (CGD PAL),
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Western Visayas (CGD WV), Southern Tagalog (CGD STL), Northern
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Mindanao (CGD NM), Bicol (CGD BCL), Northwestern Luzon (CGD NWL),
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Eastern Visayas (CGD EV), Northeastern Luzon (CGD NEL), Southern
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Mindanao (CGD SM), Northeastern Mindanao (CGD NEM) and Coast
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Guard districts in BARMM (CGDs BARMM): Provided, That the PCG may
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create other new 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
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Strategic Studies.
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In addition to the basic structure of the PCG mentioned above, the
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Commandant may, in the interest of public service and expediency of service,
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recommend to reorganize districts, commands, services or units under the PCG which
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the Secretary of Budget and Management for approval: Provided, That the minimum
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manning levei of the PCG shall be computed based on the total coastline of the
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Philippines with three (3) uniformed personnel per (1) kilometer of coastline, which
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shall be filled in accordance with the enlistment schedule approved by the Department
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of Budget and Management: Provided, further. That the functional commands,
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administrative support units, operationai support units, operating units, technical
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services and special services shali be authorized and designated to perform ail duties
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and functions of the PCG within their individual areas of responsibility, including
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finance and procurement.
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To enhance the capability and field expertise of uniformed personnel, the PCG
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shall 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
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safety of life and property at sea within the maritime jurisdiction of the
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Philippines and conduct port state control implementation;
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(b) Conduct random inspections on ail 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
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of the Secretary of the DOTr;
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(f) Determine, fix or prescribe charges, rates, and penalties, as may be
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necessary, to implement its provisions, as well as the provisions of laws,
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issuances, decrees and orders related to the implementation of PCG
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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 regulations governing the same;
(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;
(l) 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;
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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;
(o) Promulgate, administer and enforce laws, rules and regulations for the 
protection of marine environment and resources from offshore sources of 
pollution within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
(p) Develop oil spill response, containment and recovery capabilities against 
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(q) Grant, within the capabilities and consistent with its mandate, requests for
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assistance of other government agencies in the performance of their
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functions;
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(r) Organize, train and supervise the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) for the purpose of
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assisting the PCG in carrying out its mandated functions;
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(s) Recommend to the President the issuance of rules and regulations
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pertaining to the assistance and support that the Armed Forces of the
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Philippines (AFP) should extend to the PCG to enhance the latter's capability
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during emergencies;
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(t) To conclude international agreements, specifically, for the purpose of
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procuring its own materials and equipment through competitive bidding or
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alternative modes of procurement; and
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of the objectives of this Act.
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Sec. 5. The PCG Commandant - The PCG shall be headed by a Commandant
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who shall have the rank of Admiral which shall be equivalent to the rank and pay of
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the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Chief of the
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Philippine National Police (PNP). The Commandant shall be appointed by the President
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of the Philippines from among the Flag Officers in the Coast Guard service who have
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earned the command-at-sea badge and must have served as District Commander and
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Functional Service Commander, including other major Commanders carrying the rank
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of Vice Admiral. The Commandant shall have a maximum term of two (2) years or
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upon reaching the age of 57 years old, whichever comes earlier: Provided, however,
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That if the maximum term is served before reaching the age of 57, the Commandant
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shall be compulsorily retired with all the benefits appertaining thereto.
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Sec. 6. Powers and Functions of the Commandant - The Commandant shall
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exercise the following powers and functions:
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(a) Elaborate and execute national maritime laws relating to the functions of
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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,
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Commandant may delegate this power to subordinate officials with respect
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to the units under the latter's command, subject to the guidelines as the
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Commandant may prescribe in accordance with existing laws, rules and
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regulations.
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(c) Prescribe, in accordance to existing laws the organization or re-organization,
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powers, functions and duties of the various staff, services, installation, and
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other units of the PCG;
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(d) Issue policies and instructions regarding personnel, funds, properties,
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records, correspondence and such other matters as may be necessary to
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effectively carry out the functions, powers and duties of the PCG, in
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accordance with existing 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
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promotion and assignment;
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(f) Exercise disciplinary authority over all uniformed personnel and non-
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uniformed personnel of the PCG; and
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(g) Perform any task or directive issued by the President of the Philippines:
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Provided, That such command and direction of the Commandant may be
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delegated to subordinate officials with respect to the units under the latter's
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respective commands, subject to the guidelines as the Commandant may
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prescribe in accordance with the rules and regulation prescribed under
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existing laws.
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Sec. 7. Personnel. - 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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with ranks below commissioned officers and performing jobs specific to their
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occupational specialty. There are three classifications of non-officers,
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namely, strikers for those in grades E-1 to E-3, junior non-commissioned
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officers for those in grades E-4 to E6 and senior non-commissioned officers
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who are appointed and employed under the Civil Service laws, rules and
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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
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uniformed personnei in the PCG, whether officers or non-officers, shall be
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the same and equal as that used and observed in the AFP and PNP.
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Provided, That the ranks and grades of all uniformed personnel in the PCG,
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whether officers or non-officers, shall be the same and equal as that used and
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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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Admiral
ADM
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Vice Admiral
VADM
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Rear Admiral
RADM
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Commodore
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Captain
CAPT
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Commander
CDR
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Lieutenant Commander
LCDR
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Lieutenant Senior Grade
LTSG
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Lieutenant Junior Grade
LTJG
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ENS
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Sec. 9. Technical Officers. —The following are the professionals that may join
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c) Priests, Pastors, Imam, and other certified clerics;
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d) Dentists;
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f) Nurses
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Provided, That any applicant holding the degree of any of the above mentioned
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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, further. That other board professions not listed may still be
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recruited as part of the technical stream upon verification of the PCG of its need
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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, finaiiy. 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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prescribed in the lower rank.
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Sec. 11. Distribution of Fiag Officers. - Other than the Commandant who
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occupies the rank of Admiral, the total number of flag ranks shall not exceed two (2)
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percent of the total population of officers distributed observing the pyramidal structure
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Provided, That if the actual number in a rank, except in the case of Coast Guard
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Admiral and Coast Guard Vice Admiral, is less than the number herein prescribed, the
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difference may be applied as an increase to the number prescribed in the lower rank:
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Provided, further, That no officer shall be promoted to the rank of Coast Guard
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Commodore or higher unless there is an existing vacancy, and the officer is occupying
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a position in the table of organization that requires the rank of which is being
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considered for promotion.
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Sec. 12. Maximum Tenure in Rank. - The maximum tenure of officers in the
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ranks of Captain and Flag Officer in the PCG are hereby prescribed as follows:
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Maximum Tenure in Rank
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three (3) years
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three (3) years
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ten (10) years
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Unless earlier separated, retired or promoted to the next higher rank or
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occupying a position calling for the higher rank in the PCG Table of Organization,
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Captains and Flag Officers shall be retired upon the attainment of the maximum tenure
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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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First Master Chief Petty Officer
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Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Maximum Tenure in Rank
Three (3) years 
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Any non-officer 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.
Sec. 16. Non-uniformed Personnei. - There shall be non-uniformed personnel 
positions in the PCG. The head of the non-uniformed personnel shall occupy a rank of 
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positions to complement the strength of the PCG uniformed personnel.
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Sec. 17. Appointments. - The appointment of the PCG Commandant and Flag
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Officers shall be approved by the President of the Philippines upon the
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recommendation of the Secretary of the DOTr. Appointments of all PCG non-officers
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shall be made by the PCG Commandant. Appointments of PCG officers, which shall
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be in the initial rank of Coast Guard Ensign shall be through a commissionship into
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service by the DOTr Secretary upon the recommendation of the Commandant.
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The initial entry ranks for technical officers like lawyers, medical doctors and
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ecumenical clerics shall be in the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade, dentists and
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veterinarians shall be Lieutenant Junior Grade, while nurses shall be commissioned in
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the rank of Ensign. Appointment of other technical professions that may be required
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later shall be based on the academic attainment or ranking of licensure examinations
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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 Quaiification for Uniformed Personnei. - To qualify as officer or
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non-officer of the PCG, the applicant shall possess the following at the time of
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application:
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(a) Natural born citizen of the Philippines;
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(b) A person of good moral conduct;
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(c) Must have passed the psychiatric/ psychological, drug and physical tests
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to be administered by the PCG Medical Service or by any PCG accredited
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government hospital for the purpose of determining physical and mental
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health;
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(d) Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree, with appropriate license
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when applicable or professional civil service eligibility for appointment
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as officer, and must have finished at least seventy-two (72) non-
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repetitive units of college education or senior high school graduate with
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six (6) months TESDA skills course related to the functions of PCG for
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or dismissed for cause from any non-uniformed personnel position in the
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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
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results of their deliberation to the Commandant for approval and
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corresponding endorsement to the Secretary of Transportation for
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transmittal to the President for approval;
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(b)There shall also be appropriate promotion boards for non-officers whose
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recommendation shall be submitted to the Commandant for approval.
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Provided, That at the time of promotion, the officer or non-officers concerned
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shall possess all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications provided under
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pertinent laws, rules and regulations, specifically on the completion of required career
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course, training, examination and minimum time-in-grade as applicable for specific
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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.
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Gender sensitivity shall also be mainstreamed in all its internal policies,
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strategies, budget, projects, structures and mechanisms, including hiring, promotions,
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assignment, training opportunities, pay and benefits. A gender perspective shall
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likewise be integrated in all its training programs, especially for maritime search and
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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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Sec. 22. Legal Assistance. - The Secretary of the DOTr or the Commandant of 
the PCG may authorize lawyers of their respective agencies to provide legal assistance 
to any member of the PCG charged with an offense or crime resulting from the 
performance or on occasion of official duty. The government lawyers so authorized 
shall have the power to administer oaths.
Sec. 23. Power to Administer Oath. - Officers of the PCG in the active service 
with the grade of 0-5 or when designated with appropriate orders as administrative 
officer of a unit, shall have the power to administer oaths on matters which are 
connected with the performance of their official duties. Senior non-commissioned 
officers (grades E-7 to E-10) who are designated through appropriate orders, as Chief- 
Master-At-Arms (CMAA) or unit master chief are also empowered to administer oaths.
Sec. 24. Maritime and Coast Guard Attache. - The PCG shall have maritime 
and coast guard attache in the International Maritime Organization, other international 
institutions, or as member of diplomatic missions or embassies. The assignment or 
deployment of maritime or coast guard attache shall be with prior approval of the 
Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Sec. 25. Salaries and Other Benefits. - The uniformed personnel of the PCG 
shall receive the same base pay, hazard pay and other benefits and allowances as are 
now or hereafter may be authorized for corresponding salary grades and ranks in the 
AFP. The salaries and allowances of the non-uniformed personnel of the PCG shall be 
in accordance with existing CSC laws, rules and regulations.
Sec. 26. Longevity Pay and Allowances. - Uniformed personnel of the PCG 
shall be entitled to a longevity pay often percent (10%) of their basic monthly salaries 
for every five (5) years of continuous active service, which shall be reckoned from the 
date of actual service in the PCG: 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, hazardous duty pay and other collateral allowances but not limited to sea 
duty pay, flying pay, special counsel allowance, occupational specialty pay, instructors 
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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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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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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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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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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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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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retirement. Service rendered as cadet in any service academy in the Phiiippines or
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accumulation of thirty (30) years of continuous satisfactory active service, whichever
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technical officers may extend their tenure of service up to sixty (60) years or until
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at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service shall be considered as retired.
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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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uniformed members of the PCG within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act to
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case of twenty (20) years of active service, increasing by two and one-
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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, finaiiy, 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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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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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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applicable Civil Service laws and regulations and the Government Service Insurance
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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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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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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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by applicable Civil Service laws and regulations and the Government Service Insurance
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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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retirement/separation and not legally separated by judicial decree from
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the deceased issued on grounds not attributable to said spouse:
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the spouse dies, remarries, cohabits or engages in a common-law
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prior to his retirement/separation from the service, surviving children
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adopted legally prior to his retirement/separation, illegitimate children
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twenty-one (21) years of age or upon marriage: Provided, further. That
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incapacitated and incapable of self-support due to a mental or physical
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defect acquired prior to age of majority shall remain entitled to the
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officer's retirement or separation benefits, to be divided among them in equai shares 
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Sec. 38. Disability Pension. - In addition to the other benefits under this Act, 
an officer or non-officer who is retired or separated by reason of disability, which is 
the proximate result of wounds or injuries sustained or sickness or disease acquired 
in the line of duty shall receive a monthly disability pension as follows:
(a) If and while the disability is rated twenty-five percent (25%) - Five 
thousand pesos (P5,000.00);
(b) If and whiie 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 10 pesos (P15,000.00);
(d) If and while the disability is rated one hundred percent (100%) - Twenty 
thousand pesos (P20,000.00).
The officer or non-officer receiving the benefits under this Section may be 
required to undergo periodic physical and medical examination to determine the extent 
of disability for purposes of adjusting the disability pension.
Sec. 39. Oid-Age Pension. - A retired PCG uniformed personnel who is at least 
sixty-five (65) years of age shall be entitled to old-age pension amounting to Five 
thousand pesos (P5,000.00) monthly and an additional amount of One thousand seven 
hundred pesos (Pl,700.00) monthly upon reaching the age of seventy (70): 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.
Sec. 40. Application of Related Laws on Retirement and Separation of 
Uniformed Personnel. - The retirement system under Presidential Decree (PD) No. 
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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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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 personnel, the system of incentives and awards shall be approved
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and in accordance with 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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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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authority at any time over all personnel of the PCG. The authority to discipline shall
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Sec. 45. Dismissal ofPCG Personnel. - The Commandant, after due notice and 
summary hearing, after proven guilty, 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 administrative charge is serious and the evidence of guilt is 
strong;
(c) When the respondent is a recidivist or has been repeatedly charged and 
there are reasonable grounds to believe that he is guilty of the charges; 
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(d) When the respondent is guilty of a serious offense involving conduct 
unbecoming a PCG personnel.
An officer or non-officer who is continuously absent without approved leave for 
at least thirty (30) calendar days shall be considered on absence without official leave 
(AWOL) and shall be presumed 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 non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by Civil 
Service laws, rules and regulations.
Sec. 46. Coast Guard Internal Affairs Service (CGIAS). - To maintain 
accountability in government service through discipline and efficiency, there shall be 
an Internal Affairs Service 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 
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Sec. 47. Organization of a PCG Auxiiiary (PCGA). - The PCG shall continue to 
maintain, supervise, develop and train the PCGA as a non-uniformed personnel 
volunteer organization under the direct control and supervision of the PCG 
Commandant. The PCGA shall assist the PCG in the promotion of safety of life and 
property at sea, the preservation of the marine environment and its resources, the 
conduct of maritime search and rescue, the maintenance of aids to navigation and 
such other activities that enhance maritime community relations which include civic 
action, participation under the National Service Training Program, youth development, 
recreational safety and other related activities.
Sec. 48. Lateral Entry. - Active members of other uniformed services under 
the AFP, PNP, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, 
and Bureau of Corrections may join the PCG through lateral entry. The rank for officers 
eligible for such entry must not be higher than Lieutenant Commander and Petty 
Officer Secon Class for non-officers. Notwithstanding the corps they wish to join, all 
entrants shall only be accepted if, on or before time of entry, they: a) are not under 
investigation, b) are not on absence without leave (AWOL) status, c) are not serving 
sentence, whether administrative or criminal, d) have not been issued reprimand in 
the last two (2) years, or e) have not received an unfavorable rating in the latest 
performance rating.
However, if an entrant possesses specific skills that may not be readily 
developed in new recruits, lateral entry may be allowed for ranks higher than those 
mentioned above: Provided, That the new entrant can serve at least ten (10) years in 
PCG active service prior to reaching the mandatory retirement age.
Sec. 49. Exemption from Attachment, Taxes, Charges and Fees. - Subject to 
the pertinent provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as amended, 
all retirement benefits granted by this Act, shall not be subject to attachment, levy, 
execution or any tax of whatever nature.
In the establishment and operation of radar and radio stations and other 
communication facilities, the PCG shall not be subject to payment of charges and fees 
as imposed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC): Provided, That 
the PCG shall only use frequencies as may be allowed or assigned by the NTC 
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Except as provided in the preceding paragraph, the PCG shall, in the 
performance of its functions, enjoy such rights and priviieges enjoyed by other 
governmental and law enforcement agencies, instrumentalities, and government- 
owned and controlied corporations such as exemption from registration application for 
license, and payment of fees as imposed by other governmentai agencies or regulatory 
bodies. Should the PCG be required to register or to file application, the fees to be 
charged shall only be in such minimal amount corresponding to the actual 
administrative cost necessary for the issuance of the permit, license or certificate.
Sec. 50. Grants, Bequests, Donations and Loans. - Subject to the prior 
approval and clearance of the President or his authorized representative, the PCG may 
receive grants, bequests and donations whether from iocal or foreign sources for 
purposes relevant to their functions.
The Secretary of DOTr may enter into loan agreement with foreign financial 
institutions, subject to the review of the Monetary Board of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas 
and the Department of Finance.
Sec. 51. PCG Properties and Lighthouse Reservations. - The PCG shall continue 
to exercise exciusive 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, vehicies, buildings, reai state, lighthouse stations and reservations.
Sec. 52. Estabiishment and Expansion of Coast Guard Bases, Equipment and 
Facilities. - In coordination with other appropriate government agencies, the PCG shall 
develop and enhance its capabilities in the performance of its mandated functions and 
establish its strategic presence. To this end, the PCG shall, through the guidance of 
Congress, draft its deveiopment pian that shail reflect its asset, equipment and facility 
requirement that includes but not limited to floating assets, laboratories, iand-based 
support facilities, land mobility, arms and ammunition, rescue and hospital ship, 
maritime monitoring surveiliance and communications system, port facilities, air assets 
and air stations.
Sec. 53. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - For submission to the 
Secretary of DOTr for approval, the PCG, not later than one hundred twenty (120)
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or prescribe charges, rates, and penalties, as may be necessary, to implement its
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provisions, as well as the provisions of laws, issuances, decrees and orders related to
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the implementation of PCG functions.
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Sec. 54. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the initial implementation
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of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the PCG.
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computation of rate is concerned, shall have retroactive effect on the retirement
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benefits of non-officers whose retirement were affected by the implementation of
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Republic Act No. 9993 shall be returned to the retiree. The same shall also be
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retroactively applicable to indexation of pension to base pay scale adjustments
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affected by Republic Act No. 9993: Provided, That the retirement benefits of the ranks
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of Admiral and Vice Admiral adversely affected by Joint Resolution No. 4 s. 2009,
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entitled, "Joint Resolution Authorizing the President of the Philippines to Modify the
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Compensation and Position Classification System of Civilian Personnel and the Base
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Pay Schedule of Military and Uniformed Personnel in the Government, and for Other
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Purposes", and Joint Resolution No. 1 s. 2018, entitled, "Joint Resolution Authorizing
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the Increase in Base Pay of Military and Uniformed Personnel in the Government, and
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for Other Purposes", shall be adjusted in the same level as its contemporary ranks of
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