TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session 
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I'D
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SENATE
Senate Bill iQo. 147
Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE COASTGUARD BY INTRODUCING POLICY 
AND ORGANIZATIONAL REFORMS, REVISING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 9993, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE COASTGUARD LAW 
OF 2009"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippine Coastguard (PCG) serves as the country's vanguard in maritime 
safety and security. It is in charge of maintaining order at sea by conducting regular 
surveillance to ensure freedom of navigation, safeguard ships from illegal activities, and 
guard against the entry of unsafe foreign vessels in our shores.
With the recent numerous incidents brought about by territorial conflicts in the 
West Philippine Sea, the PCG is at the forefront of ensuring our country's territorial 
integrity and guarding the safety of Filipino fishermen conducting their livelihood in the 
area.
Considering the vital role that it plays not only in securing our maritime 
territories but also in maritime environment protection and maritime search and rescue, 
it is essential that the PCG is provided with the capacity and capability to strengthen its 
forces to be able to conduct its duties and responsibilities more effectively.
This bill seeks to boost the forces of the PCG by aligning the ranks, positions, 
and benefits of their members to that of other protection forces of the country, such as 
the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The bill also 
proposes to improve the powers of the PCG in the conduct of its duties in protecting 
maritime safety and security and environmental protection.
The bill also intends to beef up the force by increasing the manning level of the 
PCG from the current one uniformed personnel per kilometer of coastline to three 
uniformed personnel per kilometer of coastline.
Bolstering the coastguard's capabilities will be valuable in addressing various 
emerging maritime challenges, and it will allow them to better fulfill their important 
roles in ensuring maritime security, safety, maritime environment protection, and 
maritime search and rescue.
The passage of this bill envisions a stronger PCG that will be well-manned and ready 
to ensure the safety of the Philippine waters.


In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
JUAI^IGUEL F. ZUBIRI


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session 
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25 JUL-7 A8S2
SENATE
Senate Bill ^io. 147
Pi'C
Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE COASTGUARD BY INTRODUCING POLICY 
AND ORGANIZATIONAL REFORMS, REVISING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 9993, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE COASTGUARD LAW 
OF 2009"
Be it enacted by the Senate and 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),
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established under Republic Act No. 9993 as an armed and uniformed service attached
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to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) shall continue as such upon the effectivity
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of 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.
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ORGANIZATION
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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 assisted by the Deputy Commandant for
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Operations and Deputy Commandant for Administration both with the rank of Vice
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Admiral. It shall be organized into three (3) core functional commands, namely: the
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Maritime Safety Services Command, the Marine Environmental Protection Command and
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the Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command. To enhance the core functions of
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the PCG, it shall be reinforced by support commands and service units categorized as
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a) Administrative support commands shall 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 shall consist of the Weapons,
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Communications, Electronics and Information System Service, Special Operations Force,
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Aviation Force, Community Relations Command and Canine Enforcement Force;
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c) The technical services shall 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 as
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d) Operating commands shall consist of fourteen (14) districts located nationwide
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to cover specific areas of responsibilities and to act as implementing units. Each district
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shall have stations, field offices or sub-stations, and detachments or posts. They shall
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be located in the following areas: 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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Mindanao (CGD SM), and Northeastern Mindanao (CGD NEM): Provided, That the PCG
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may create other new districts subject to existing laws, e) The Special Services shall
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consist of the Legislative Liaison Affairs, Community Relations Service, Finance Service,
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Internal Audit, and Center for Strategic Studies. In addition to the basic structure of the
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PCG mentioned above, the Commandant may, in the interest of public service and
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expediency of service, recommend to reorganize districts, commands, services or units
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under the PCG which shall be forwarded to the Secretary of Transportation for adoption
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and submission to the Secretary of Budget and Management for approval: Provided,
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That the minimum manning level of the PCG shall be computed based on the total
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coastline of the Philippines with three (3) uniformed personnel per (1) kilometer of
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coastline, which shall be filled in accordance with the enlistment schedule approved by
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the DBM: Provided Finaiiy, That the functional commands, administrative support units,
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operational support units, operating units, technical services and special services shall
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be authorized and designated to perform all duties and functions of the PCG within their
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individual area of responsibility, including but not limited to, finance and procurement.
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SEC. 4. 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 the
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Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Chief of the Philippine
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National Police. The Commandant shall be appointed by the President from among the
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Flag Officers in the Coast Guard service. He shall have earned the command-at-sea
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badge and must have served as District Commander. The Commandant shall have a
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maximum term of (3) three years or upon reaching the age of fifty-seven (57) years old
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whichever comes earlier. Provided, however, That if the maximum term is served
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before reaching the age of fifty-seven (57), the Commandant shall be compulsorily
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retired with all the benefits appertaining thereto.
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SEC. 5. Powers and Functions of the Commandant - The Commandant
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shall exercise the following powers and functions:
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a) Under the authority and direction of the President, shall be responsible for the
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implementation and execution of national maritime laws relating to the functions of the
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PCG;
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b) Direct and control tactical as well as strategic movements, deployment,
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placement, utilization of the PCG or any of its units and personnel, including its
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equipment, facilities and other resources: Provided that the Commandant may delegate
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this power to subordinate officials with respect to the units under the latter's command,
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subject to the guidelines as the Commandant may prescribe in accordance with existing
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laws, rules and regulations.
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c) Prescribe the organization or re-organization of powers, functions and duties
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of various staff, services, installation and other units of the PCG, in accordance with
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existing laws;
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d) Issue policies and instructions regarding personnel, funds, properties, records,
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correspondence and such other matters as may be necessary to effectively carry out
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the functions, powers and duties of the PCG, in accordance with existing laws, rules and
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regulations.
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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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POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
SEC. 6. Powers and Functions of the PCG. - The PCG shall have the 
following powers and functions:
a) To enforce regulations in accordance with all relevant maritime international 
conventions, treaties or instruments and national laws for the promotion of safety of life 
and property at sea within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines and conduct port 
state control implementation;
b) To conduct random inspections on all merchant ships and vessels, including 
but not be limited to inspections prior to departure, to ensure and enforce compliance 
with safety standards, rules and regulations;
c) To detain, stop or prevent a ship or vessel which does not comply with safety 
standards, rules and regulations from sailing or leaving port;
d) To conduct emergency readiness evaluation on merchant marine vessels;
e) Subject to the approval of the Secretary of the DOTr, to issue and enforce 
rules and regulations for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea on all 
maritime- related activities;
0 Subject to the approval of the Secretary of the DOTr, to determine, fix or 
prescribe charges, rates, and penalties, as may be necessary, to implement this Act, as 
well as the provisions of laws, issuances, decrees and orders related to the 
implementation of PCG functions;
g) To 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) To 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) To 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) To render aid to persons and vessels in distress and conduct search and rescue 
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performance of this function, the PCG may enlist the services of other government 
agencies and the merchant marine fleet;
k) To 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, to 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) To 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) To board and inspect all types of merchant ships and watercrafts in the 
performance of its functions;
o) To 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) To develop oil spill response, containment and recovery capabilities against 
ship-based pollution;
q) To grant, within the capabilities and consistent with its mandate, requests for 
assistance of other government agencies in the performance of their functions;
r) To organize, train and supervise the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) for the purpose of 
assisting the PCG in carrying out its mandated functions;
s) To 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;
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
SEC. 7. Personnel. - The PCG shall consist of the following categories of 
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a) Officers - refers to uniformed members of the PCG who are commissioned as
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officers by the President and belong to the officers' corps;
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b) Non-officers - general term for uniformed members of the PCG with ranks
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below commissioned officers and performs jobs specific to their occupational specialty.
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There are three classification of non-officers, namely, strikers for those in grades E-1 to
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E-3, junior non-commissioned officers for those in grades E-4 to E6 and senior
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noncommissioned officers for ranks with equivalent grades of E-7 to E-10.
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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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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 as
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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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Admiral
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Commodore
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Commander
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Lieutenant Senior Grade
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c) Priests, Pastors, Imam, and other certified clerics
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e) Veterinarians
f) Nurses
Any applicant holding the degree of any of the abovementioned professions shall 
have qualified and passed the licensure examination, as applicable, of the respective 
professions to be qualified for entry into the Coast Guard service. Other board 
professions not listed may still be recruited as the need arise as part of the technical 
stream upon verification of the PCG.
SEC. 10. Officer Rank Distribution. - The officer rank distribution of the PCG 
shall be as follows: two per centum (2%) in the Flag Officer rank; six per centum (6%) 
in the rank of Coast Guard Captain; twelve per centum (12%) in the rank of Coast 
Guard Commander; eighteen per centum (18%) in the rank of Coast Guard Lieutenant 
Commander; Twenty per centum (20%) in the rank of Coast Guard Lieutenant Senior 
Grade; and forty-two per centum (42%) in the ranks of Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior 
Grade and Coast Guard Ensign; Provided, That such distribution is based on the ratio 
between officers and non-officers which is one (1) officer for every seven (7) non­
officers: Provided, further. That if the actual number in a rank is less than the number 
prescribed in a lower rank, the difference may be applied as an increase to the number 
prescribed in the lower rank.
SEC. 11. Distribution of Flag Officers. - Other than the Commandant who 
occupies the rank of Admiral, the total number of flag ranks shall not exceed two (2) 
percent of the total population of officers distributed observing the pyramidal structure 
as hereunder prescribed:
0.15%
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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 he is being 
considered for promotion.
Vice Admiral 
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SEC. 12. Maximum Tenure in Rank. - The maximum tenure of officers in the 
ranks of Captain and Fiag Officer in the PCG are hereby prescribed as foilows:
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Admiral 
Vice Admirai 
Rear Admirai 
Commodore 
Captain
Maximum Tenure in Rank
Three (3) years 
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Five (5) years 
Ten (10) years
Uniess earlier separated, retired or promoted to the next higher rank or 
occupying a position calling for the higher rank in the PCG Table of Organization, 
Captains and Flag Officers shall be retired upon the attainment of the maximum tenure 
in rank herein prescribed, or upon reaching the age of compulsory retirement whichever 
comes earlier: Provided, That Captains or flag officers who have not reached the age of 
retirement shall be retired by attrition if they have served at least twenty (20) years in 
service, otherwise, it shall be by separation from service.
SEC. 13. Maximum Tenure in Position. - Officers holding the following key 
positions are hereby limited to a maximum tenure of three (3) years, unless otherwise 
earlier relieved by competent authority or compulsorily retired under existing laws:
a) Commandant
b) Deputy Commandant
Provided, That except for the Commandant, no other officer shall be 
assigned/designated to the aforementioned key positions or promoted to the rank of 
Commodore or higher if said officer has less than (1) year of active service remaining 
prior to compulsory retirement.
SEC. 14. Ranks and Grades of Non-officers. - The ranks and pay grades of 
PCG non-officers shall be as follows:
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SEC. 15. Maximum Tenure in Rank for Non-officers. - The maximum 
tenure of senior non-officers in the ranks of Chief Petty Officer to First Master Chief 
Petty Officer in the PCG are as follows:
Rank
First Master Chief Petty Officer 
Master Chief Petty Officer 
Senior Chief Petty Officer 
Chief Petty Officer
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 to 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 Director III and shall be appointed by the President upon recommendation of 
the Commandant. The non-uniformed personnel shall establish their own plantilla 
positions to complement the strength of the PCG uniformed personnel.
SEC. 17. Appointments. - The appointment of the PCG Commandant and Flag 
Officers shall be approved by the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary 
of the DOTr. Appointments of all PCG non-officers shall be made by the PCG 
Commandant. Appointments of PCG officers, which shall be in the initial rank of Coast 
Guard Ensign shall be through commissionship into service by the DOTr Secretary upon 
the recommendation of the Commandant.
The initial entry ranks for technical officers like lawyers, medical doctors and 
ecumenical clerics shall be in the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade, dentists and 
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may be required as needed shall be based on the academic attainment or ranking of
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licensure examinations results issued by competent authority.
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officer or non-officer of the PCG, the applicant shall possess the following at the time of
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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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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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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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career course, training, examination and minimum time-in-grade as applicable for
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internal policies, strategies, budget, projects, structures and mechanisms, including but
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not limited to hiring, promotions, assignment, training opportunities, pay and benefits.
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SEC. 21. PCG Insignia, Decorations and Awards. - The PCG shall have its
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decorations and awards, all of which shall be submitted to the National Historical
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and reguiations as may be promulgated with the approval of the Secretary of
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Commandant of the PCG may authorize lawyers of their respective agencies to provide
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legal assistance to any member of the PCG charged with an offense or crime resulting
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from the performance or on occasion of official duty. The government lawyers so
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service with the grade of 0-5 or when designated with appropriate orders as
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administrative officer of a unit, shall have the power to administer oaths on matters
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which are connected with the performance of their official duties. Senior non-
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commissioned officers (grades E-7 to ElO) who are designated through appropriate
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orders, as Chief-Master-At-Arms (CMAA) or unit master chief are also empowered to
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SEC. 24. Maritime and Coast Guard Attache. - The PCG shall have maritime
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and 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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SEC. 25. Saiaries and Other Benefits. - The uniformed personnel of the PCG
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SEC. 26. Longevity Pay and Allowances. - Uniformed personnel of the PCG
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shall be entitled to a longevity pay of ten percent (10%) of their basic monthly salaries
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for 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 shall
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not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the basic pay. They shall also continue to enjoy the
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subsistence allowance, quarters allowance, clothing allowance, cost of living allowance,
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hazardous duty pay and other collateral allowances such as but not limited to sea duty
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pay, flying pay, special counsel allowance, occupational specialty pay, instructors duty
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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 to
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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 the 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 qualified
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personnel.
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SEC. 27. Uniformed Personnel Missing in Action. - The survivors of any
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officer or non-officer who, while in the performance of duty, is officially confirmed
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missing in action, kidnapped or captured by lawless elements shall be entitled to receive
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the same pay and allowances to which such officer or non-officer is entitled from the
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time 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 or 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 nonofficer 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 of
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or in the performance of official functions until such time that a PCG hospital is fully
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operational.
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SEC. 29. Active Service. - For purposes of this Act, active service of the
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uniformed personnei shaii 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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personnei in the Phiiippine Government prior to the date of separation or retirement
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from the PCG: Provided, That, for purposes of retirement, the personnei shaii have
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rendered at ieast 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 personnei government service
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be ionger than the active coast guard service shaii be credited for purposes of
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retirement. Service rendered as cadet in any service academy in the Phiiippines or
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abroad under sponsorship of the PCG such as the Phiiippine Merchant Marine Academy,
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probationary officer, draftee or trainee shaii be inciuded in computing the years in
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active service for retirement purposes if such personnei joins the service right after
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graduation.
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SEC. 30. Retirement. - Upon attaining fifty-seven (57) years of age or
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accumuiation of thirty (30) years of continuous satisfactory active service, whichever
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comes iater, a PCG uniformed personnei shaii be compuisoriiy retired: Provided, That
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technicai officers may extend their tenure of service up to sixty (60) years or untii
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having accumuiated twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service, whichever comes
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iater.
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Any officer or non-officer may choose to retire on their own option upon
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accumuiating at ieast twenty (20) years in active service.
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SEC. 31. Separation. - Separation from the Coast Guard service may be done
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through compuisory retirement, optionai retirement upon reaching 20 years in service,
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disabiiity discharge, expiration of eniistment term, voiuntary resignation, attrition,
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dismissai for cause, or death. The separation of non-uniformed personnei of the PCG
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shaii be governed by the Civii Service iaw, ruies and reguiations.
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SEC. 32. Attrition. - There shaii be estabiished 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 be
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submitted by the PCG to the President for approvai.
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SEC. 33. Retirement Benefits. - An officer or uniformed personnei who is
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retired under Section 30 of this Act, or his or her quaiified survivors, are entitied to
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receive, and may choose from, any of the foiiowing benefits:
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a. Gratuity Pay. - A iump sum payment of gratuity pay equivaient to one (1)
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month of base and iongevity pay computed based on one grade higher than the
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permanent saiary grade iast heid 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 active
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service, increasing by two and one-half percent (21/2%) for every year of service
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rendered beyond twenty (20) years up to a maximum of ninety percent (90%) for
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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 (1/2)
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of the difference between the gratuity of an Ensign and a Chief Petty Officer, and a
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Senior Chief Petty Officer shall receive a gratuity equivalent to that of an Ensign, plus
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one-half (1/2) of the difference between the gratuity of a Master Chief Petty Officer and
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a Chief Petty Officer, while a First Master Chief Petty Officer shall be retired with the
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rank of Ensign but with the retirement pay and benefits of a Lieutenant Junior Grade
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(0-2), as provided for in existing laws: Provided, furthermore. That officers and non-
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officers who availed of optional retirement are entitled to receive monthly retirement
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pay upon retirement: Provided, finaily. That upon retirement, an officer or non-officer is
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entitled to receive a lump sum equal to thirty-six (36) months of the monthly retirement
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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.
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The retirement pay of all PCG uniformed personnel retirees shall be subject to
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adjustment on the prevailing scale of base pay of uniformed personnel in the active
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service.
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The retirement 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. 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, or
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their qualified survivors, shall receive a separation pay equivalent to one-month base
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plus longevity pay based on the permanent salary grade the officer and non-officer
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holds at the time of separation for every year of active service: Provided, That in the
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case of an officer in the grade of Captain or higher, who incurs physical disability in the
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line of duty, the basis of separation pay shall be one grade higher than the salary grade
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held by such officer at the time of separation: Provided, further, That cadets,
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candidates, trainees and draftees who voluntarily resign from service shall not be
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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
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of Duty or During Training. - Qualified survivors of officers and non-officers,
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including cadets, candidates, trainees and draftees, who died in the line of duty without
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having accumulated at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service are entitled
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to a monthly life annuity, equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the base and longevity
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pay 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, who
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suffer total permanent physical disability in the line of duty or during training without
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having accumulated at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service shall be
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entitled to a monthly life annuity, equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the base and
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longevity pay computed based on one grade higher than the permanent salary grade
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last held by the officer or non-officer when the disability occurred: Provided, That the
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extent of the disability or sickness which renders such member unfit or unable to
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further perform the duties of the position held shall be certified by the appropriate
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Government hospital like the Philippine General Hospital: Provided, further. That cadets,
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candidates, trainees and draftees who suffer total permanent physical disability during
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training through their own fault or negligence shall not be 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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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 prior
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to retirement/separation from the service, surviving children adopted legally prior to
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retirement/separation, illegitimate children born while the deceased parent was still on
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active service: Provided, That entitlement to benefits shall terminate when such children
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attain twenty-one (21) years of age or upon marriage: Provided, further. That those
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incapable of self-support due to a mental or physical defect acquired prior to age of
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majority shall remain entitled to the benefits.
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or parents.
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As regards question of filiation involving survivor-claimants, the same shall be
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submitted first by the claimants to competent court for determination before benefits
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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-officer's
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retirement or separation benefits, to be divided among them in equal shares and with
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the right of accretion.
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Survivorship benefits for non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by the GSIS
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Law.
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SEC. 38. Disabiiity Pension. - In addition to the other benefits under this Act,
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an 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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pesos (P5,000.00);
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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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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 extent
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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
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least 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) monthly and an additional 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 of total PCG active service or
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sooner separated while in the active service in the PCG due to disability arising or
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incurred in actual operations or performance of duties are entitled to receive this
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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 No. 1638,
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as amended, and the provisions of Republic Act No. 8220, Republic Act No. 9365, and
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other similar applicable laws, insofar as not inconsistent with applicable provisions of
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this Act, shall be given suppletory effect.
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SEC. 41. Incentives and Awards. - There shall be established an awards
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system with corresponding incentives and benefits similar to other uniformed services
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which shall be administered by a board under such rules, regulations and standards as
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may be promulgated by the PCG; Provided, That equivalent awards shall be given by
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the PCG for every award duly given by respectable civic organizations in a nationwide
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selection for outstanding achievement and/or performance of any member. Provided,
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further, that in the case of non-uniformed personnel, the system of incentives and
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awards shall be approved 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
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Conduct which shall be applicable to all its uniformed personnel. Non-uniformed
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personnel shall be covered under existing Civil Service laws, rules and regulations. The
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Commandant shall be assisted by the Coast Guard Internal Affairs in enforcing discipline
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and order within its ranks; Provided, That for disciplinary issues, depending on gravity,
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unit commanders shall exercise disciplinary powers over personnel under their
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command. The PCG shall within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, issue
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policies, rules and procedures applying the PCG Code of Conduct based on the
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provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 408, as amended by RA No. 516, RA No. 242, PD
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No. 1968 and PD No. 1166. Provided, further, That for non-uniformed personnel, the
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PCG shall issue rules and procedures implementing Book VII of EO No. 292 and the Civil
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Service laws, and applicable CSC administrative ruies and issuances: Provided, finaily,
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That in times of war, during which the PCG or any of its offices is attached to the DND,
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the miiitary justice system of the AFP shall apply.
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SEC. 43. Disciplinary Authority. - The Commandant shall exercise disciplinary
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authority at any time over all personnel of the PCG. The authority to discipline shail aiso
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be exercised by unit commanders and Commanding Officers inciuding 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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originai 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
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and summary hearing, may immediately remove or dismiss any respondent PCG
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personnei and major unit commanders may recommend such in any of the foliowing
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cases:
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a) In cases of drug abuse where subsequent confirmation test confirms the use
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of prohibited drugs;
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b) When the 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 there
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are reasonable grounds to believe that he is guiity of the charges; and
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d) When the respondent is guiity of a serious offense invoiving conduct
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unbecoming a PCG personnei.
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An officer or non-officer who is continuousiy absent without approved ieave for
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at least thirty (30) calendar days shall be considered on absence without officiai ieave
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(AWOL) and shali be presumed voluntariiy resigned: Provided, That the officer or non-
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officer shali be informed of the separation from service by registered mail at the
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address provided in the 201 file not later than five (5) calendar days from the effectivity
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thereof.
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The dismissal of PCG non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by Civil Service
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laws, rules and regulations.
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SEC. 46. Coast Guard Internal Affairs Service. - To maintain accountability
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in government service through discipline and efficiency, there shall be an Internal
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Affairs Service (IAS) in the PCG. The CGIAS shall foster and promote accountability in
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government service within the PCG and follow the basic principles of integrity,
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objectivity, independence, confidentiality, professionalism, competence, courage, trust, 
honesty, fairness, forthrightness, public accountability and respect for others and 
themselves. It shall have the power to investigate and inquire into any and all activities 
of the PCG units and personnel, review processes, procedures and operations to 
determine if such were conducted effectively and efficiently.
The personnel of the CGIAS whether officer or non-officer, who are performing 
actual investigative duties, including PCG personnel who provide legal assistance or 
perform criminal investigative duties, shall be granted occupational specialty pay which 
shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of their basic pay and shall be reflected in their pay 
slip for the work performed: Provided, That such personnel shall not be entitled to the 
occupational specialty pay under Section 26 hereof.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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. Laterai Entry. - Active members of other uniformed services under 
the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of 
Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) 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 Second 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
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above: Provided, That the new entrant can serve at least ten (10) years in PCG active
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service prior to reaching the mandatory retirement age.
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SEC. 49. Exemption from Attachment, Taxes, Charges and Fees. -
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Retirement benefits granted by this Act, including benefits received from a duly
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instituted provident fund and mutual benefit association shall not be subject to
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attachment, levy, execution or any tax of whatever nature. In the establishment and
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operation of radar and radio stations and other communication facilities, the PCG shall
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not be subject to payment of charges and fees as imposed by the National
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Telecommunications Commission (NTC): Provided, That the PCG shall only use
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frequencies as may be allowed or assigned by the NTC consistent with international
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regulations and guidelines. Except as provided in the preceding paragraph, the PCG
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shall, in the performance of its functions, enjoy such rights and privileges enjoyed by
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other governmental and law enforcement agencies, instrumentalities, and government-
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owned and controlled corporations such as but not limited to exemption from
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registration application for license, and payment of fees as imposed by other
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governmental agencies or regulatory bodies. Should the PCG be required to register or
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to file application, the fees to be charged shall only be in such minimal amount
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corresponding to the actual administrative cost necessary for the issuance of the
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permit, license or certificate.
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SEC. 50. PCG Modernization Trust Fund. - There is hereby created a PCG
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Modernization Trust Fund to be used exclusively for the PCG Modernization Program
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which shall be sourced from the following:
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a. Fees, dues, charges and fines collected relevant to the exercise of its various
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functions as defined in Sec. 6 of this Act;
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b. Proceeds from the disposal of excess and uneconomically repairable
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equipment and other movable assets of the PCG; and
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c. All interest income that accrues to the trust fund.
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The PCG Modernization Fund shall be administered by the Commandant of the
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PCG in accordance with the existing government budgeting, accounting and auditing
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rules and regulations.
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SEC. 51. Loans, Grants, Bequests and Donations for the PCG
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Modernization Program. - The PCG may receive grants, bequests and donations
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whether from local or foreign sources for the PCG Modernization Program.
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The Secretary of DOTr may enter into loan agreement with foreign financial
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institutions, subject to the review of the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng
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SEC. 52. PCG Properties and Lighthouse Reservations. - The PCG shall
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continue to exercise exclusive ownership, possession, management, control and
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supervision over all properties transferred to it by virtue of Executive Order No. 475
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dated 30 March 1998 and Executive Order No. 477 dated 15 April 1998, such as inter
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alia, vessels, watercrafts, firearms, armaments, munitions, communications and
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electronic equipment, vehicles, buildings, real state, lighthouse stations 
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reservations.
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53. Establishment and Expansion of Coast Guard Bases,
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Equipment and Facilities. - In coordination with other appropriate government
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agencies, the PCG shall develop and enhance its capabilities in the performance of its
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mandated functions and establish its strategic presence. Towards this end, the PCG
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shall, through the guidance of Congress, draft its development plan that shall reflect its
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asset, equipment and facility requirement including but not limited to floating assets,
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laboratories, land- based support facilities, land mobility, arms and ammunition, rescue
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and hospital ship, maritime monitoring surveillance and communications system, port
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faciiities, air assets and air stations.
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SEC. 54. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - For submission to the
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Secretary of Transportation for approval, the Philippine Coast Guard, not later than one
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hundred twenty (120) days from the effectivity of this Act, shall issue rules and
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regulations, determine, fix and/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.
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55. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the initial
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implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of
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the PCG. Thereafter, such amount shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.
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In addition, an amount of One Billion Pesos (Phpl,000,000,000.00) is hereby
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appropriated annually for five (5) years for the PCG Modernization Program upon
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enactment of this Act out of any funds actually available in the National Treasury of the
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Philippines not otherwise appropriated, as certified by the National Treasurer.
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SEC. 56. Transitory Provisions. - The provisions of this Act, as far as the
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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, and the discrepancy as a result of applying this Act and Republic
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Act No. 9993 shall be returned to the retiree. The same shall also be retroactively
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applicable to indexation of pension to base pay scale adjustments affected by Republic
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Act No. 9993: Provided, that the retirement benefits of the ranks of Admiral and Vice
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Admiral adversely affected by OR No. 4 s. 2008 and OR No. 1 s. 2018 shall be adjusted
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in the same level as its contemporary ranks of General and Lieutenant General in the
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AFP and the PNP, respectively: Provided, further, that those affected by the above-
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mentioned Joint Resolutions shall be paid the difference in pay and allowances by
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reason thereof.
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SEC. 57. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any provision of this Act is
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declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected thereby shall remain in full
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force and effect.
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SEC. 58. Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 9993 is hereby repealed and all
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laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations and other issuance's or parts
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thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
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accordingly.
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SEC. 59. Effectivity Clause. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
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its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
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