NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
Senate Bill No. 2648
of the ^rn fti.rv
24 APR 30 P4-.43
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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 Philippine Coastguard 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 Philippine Coastguard 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 Philippine Coastguard 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 
Philippine Coastguard 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 Philippine Coastguard 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.
MIGUEL F. ZUBIRl


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
Senate Bill No.
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24 APR 30 P 4 '43
RECEIVED 8V.
Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD BY INTRODUCING POLICY 
AND ORGANIZATIONAL REFORMS, REVISING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 9993, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD
LAW OF2009"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in the 
Congress assembied:
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SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "Revised Philippine 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 this
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Act: Provided, That in times of war, as declared by Congress, the PCG or parts thereof,
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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 the
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PCG, it shall be reinforced by support commands and service units categorized as follows:
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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 Resource
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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 Reiations Command and Canine Enforcement Force;
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c) The technicai services shali consist of the Coast Guard Legai Service, Medical
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Service, Ecumenicai Service, Dentai 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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needed;
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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 shali be
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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 Mindanao
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(CGD SEM), Palawan (CGD PAL), Western Visayas (CGD WV), Southern Tagaiog (CGD
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STL), Northern Mindanao (CGD NM), Bicol (CGD BCL), Northwestern Luzon (CGD NWL),
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Eastern Visayas (CGD EV), Northeastern Luzon (CGD NEL), Southern Mindanao (CGD
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SM), and Northeastern Mindanao (CGD NEM): Provided, That the PCG may create other
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new districts subject to existing iaws.
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e) The Special Services shail consist of the Legislative Liaison Affairs, Community
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Reiations Service, Finance Service, Internai Audit, and Center for Strategic Studies.
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In addition to the basic structure of the PCG mentioned above, the Commandant
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may, in the interest of public service and expediency of service, recommend to reorganize
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districts, commands, services or units under the PCG which shall be forwarded to the
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Secretary of Transportation for adoption and submission to the Secretary of Budget and
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Management for approvai: Provided, That the minimum manning level of the PCG shall
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be computed based on the total coastline of the Phiiippines with three (3) uniformed
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personnei per (1) kilometer of coastline, which shali be fiiled in accordance with the
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eniistment schedule approved by the DBM: Provided Finaiiy, That the functional
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commands, administrative support units, operational support units, operating units,
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technical services and special services shail be authorized and designated to perform ail
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duties and functions of the PCG within their individuai area of responsibiiity, including but
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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 Phiiippine
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National Police. The Commandant shail 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 oid
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whichever comes earlier. Provided, however, That if the maximum term is served before
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reaching the age of fifty-seven (57), the Commandant shali be compuisoriiy retired with 
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SEC. 5. Powers and Functions of the Commandant - The Commandant shall
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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 iaws 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, faciiities and other resources: Provided\hdit the Commandant may deiegate
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this power to subordinate officiais 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 of
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various staff, services, installation and other units of the PCG, in accordance with existing
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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 the
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functions, powers and duties of the PCG, in accordance with existing laws, rules and
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regulations.
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e) Approve the recommendation of the different promotion and/or assignment
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boards and ensure observance of merit and fitness in the process of promotion and
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subordinate officials with respect to the units under the latter's respective commands,
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subject to the guidelines as the Commandant may prescribe in accordance with the rules
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SEC. 6. Powers and Functions of the PCG. - The PCG shall have the following
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powers and functions:
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a) To enforce regulations in accordance with all relevant maritime international
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conventions, treaties or instruments and national laws for the promotion of safety of life
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and property at sea within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines and conduct port
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state control implementation;
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b)To conduct random inspections on all merchant ships and vessels, including but
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not be limited to inspections prior to departure, to ensure and enforce compliance with
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safety standards, rules and regulations;
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c) To 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) To conduct emergency readiness evaluation on merchant marine vessels;
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e) Subject to the approval of the Secretary of the DOTr, to issue and enforce rules
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and regulations for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea on all maritime-
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related activities;
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f) Subject to the approval of the Secretary of the DOTr, to determine, fix or
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prescribe charges, rates, and penalties, as may be necessary, to implement this Act, as
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well as the provisions of laws, issuances, decrees and orders related to the
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implementation of PCG functions;
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g) To coordinate, develop, establish, maintain and operate aids to navigation, vessel
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traffic system, maritime communications and search and rescue facilities within the
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maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
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h)To remove, destroy, or tow to port sunken or floating hazards to navigation,
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including illegal fish traps and vessels, at or close to sea lanes which may cause hazards
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operations and wreck removal, and to auction the abandoned vessels or wrecks to defray
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the expenses of such removal, as well as prescribe and enforce rules and regulations
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governing the same;
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j) To render aid to persons and vessels in distress and conduct search and rescue
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during maritime accidents within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines, including the
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high seas, in accordance with applicable international conventions. In the performance
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of this function, the PCG may enlist the services of other government agencies and the
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merchant marine fleet;
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k) To investigate and inquire into the causes of all maritime accidents involving
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death, casualties and damage to properties;
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I) In coordination with other relevant government agencies, to enforce and
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maintain maritime security, prevent or suppress terrorism at sea, and perform law
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enforcement functions in accordance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations;
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m) To assist in the enforcement of laws on fisheries, immigration, tariff and
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customs, forestry, firearms and explosives, human trafficking, dangerous drugs and
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controlled chemicals, transnational crimes and other applicable laws within the maritime
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jurisdiction of the Philippines;
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n)To board and inspect all types of merchant ships and watercrafts in the
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performance of its functions;
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o)To promulgate, administer and enforce laws, rules and regulations for the
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protection of marine environment and resources from offshore sources of pollution within
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the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
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p) To develop oil spill response, containment and recovery capabilities against ship-
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based pollution;
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q) To 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 functions;
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r) To 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) To recommend to the President the issuance of rules and regulations pertaining
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to the assistance and support that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should
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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 below
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commissioned officers and performs jobs specific to their occupational specialty. There
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are three classification of non-officers, namely, strikers for those in grades E-1 to E-3,
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junior non-commissioned officers for those in grades E-4 to E6 and senior non-
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commissioned 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 awaiting
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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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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 of
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Provided, That the ranks and grades of all uniformed personnel in the PCG, whether
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officers or non-officers, shall be the same and equal as that used and observed in the
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Admiral
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Vice Admiral
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Rear Admiral
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Commodore
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Captain
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Commander
CDR
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Lieutenant Commander
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Lieutenant Senior Grade
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Lieutenant Junior Grade
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Ensign
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Any appiicant hoiding the degree of any of the abovementioned professions shali
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have qualified and passed the licensure examination, as applicable, of the respective
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professions to be qualified for entry into the Coast Guard service. Other board professions
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not listed may still be recruited as the need arise as part of the technical stream upon
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verification 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 Guard
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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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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 
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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.
SEC. 12. Maximum Tenure in Rank. - The maximum tenure of officers in the 
ranks of Captain and Flag Officer in the PCG are hereby prescribed as follows:
Vice Admiral 
Rear Admiral 
Commodore 
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Admiral 
Vice Admiral 
Rear Admiral 
Commodore 
Captain
Maximum Tenure in Rank
three (3) years 
three (3) years 
three (3) years 
five (5) years 
ten (10) years
Unless earlier separated, retired or promoted to the next higher rank or occupying 
a position calling for the higher rank in the PCG Table of Organization, Captains and Flag 
Officers shall be retired upon the attainment of the maximum tenure in rank herein 
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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 compulsoriiy 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 shali be as foilows:
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First Master Chief Petty Officer
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Master Chief Petty Officer
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Senior Chief Petty Officer
SCPO
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Chief Petty Officer
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Petty Officer First Class
POl
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Petty Officer Second Class
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Petty Officer Third Class
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Seaman/Seawoman First Class
SNl/SWl
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Seaman/Sea woman Second Class
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Apprentice Seaman/Seawoman
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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 
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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 Personnel. - 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 
veterinarians shall be Lieutenant Junior Grade, while nurses and chemists shall be 
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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 have
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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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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 specific 
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SEC. 20. Gender Sensitivity Program. - Gender concerns shall be addressed 
in all stages of planning, programming, prioritization and allocation of resources by the 
PCG. It should also incorporate a gender sensitive perspective in the implementation of 
such plans and programs.
Gender sensitivity shall also be mainstreamed in all its internal policies, strategies, 
budget, projects, structures and mechanisms, including but not limited to hiring, 
promotions, assignment, training opportunities, pay and benefits. A gender perspective 
shall likewise be integrated in all its training programs, especially for maritime search and 
rescue.
SEC. 21. PCG Insignia, Decorations and Awards.-The PCG shall have its own 
insignia and badges to denote rank, specialty and assignment including uniforms, 
decorations and awards, all of which shall be submitted to the National Historical Institute 
for registration in the flags and heraldic list: Provided, That there shall be an established 
awards system which shail be administered by the PCG under such rules and regulations 
as may be promulgated with the approval of the Secretary of Transportation.
SEC. 22. Legal Assistance.- The Secretary of Transportation or the Commandant 
of the PCG may authorize lawyers of their respective agencies to provide legal assistance 
to any member of the PCG charged with an offense or crime resulting from the 
performance or on occasion of official duty. The government lawyers so authorized shall 
have the power to administer oaths.
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 ElO) who are designated through appropriate orders, as Chief-Master-At-Arms 
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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.
PAYS, ALLOWANCES AND BENEFITS
SEC. 25. Saiaries 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 non-uniformed personnel of the PCG shall be in 
accordance with existing Civil Service laws, rules and regulations.
SEC. 26. Longevity Pay and Aiiowances. - Uniformed personnel of the 
PCG shall be entitled to a longevity pay of ten percent (10%) of their basic monthly 
salaries for every five (5) years of continuous active service, which shall be reckoned from 
the date of actual service in the PCG: Provided, That the totality of such longevity pay 
shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the basic pay. They shall also continue to enjoy 
the subsistence allowance, quarters allowance, clothing allowance, cost of living 
allowance, hazardous duty pay and other collateral allowances such as but not limited to 
sea duty pay, flying pay, special counsel allowance, occupational specialty pay, instructors 
duty pay, combat pay for officers and non-officers of the PCG performing combat 
duties/activities or engaged in actual performance of duties as defined in regulations to 
be issued by the Commandant and all other applicable allowances as provided by existing 
laws. Provided, further, That the PCG shall, subject to the approval of the President, issue 
a specific policy pertaining to collateral allowances for specific duties actually performed. 
All collateral allowances shall be reflected in the pay slip of qualified personnel.
SEC. 27. Uniformed Personnei Missing in Action. - The survivors of any 
officer or non-officer who, while in the performance of duty, is officially confirmed missing 
in action, kidnapped or captured by lawless elements shall be entitled to receive the same 
pay and allowances to which such officer or non-officer is entitled from the time of the 
latter's disappearance: Provided, That the compulsory retirement of an absentee, in 
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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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The retirement of non-uniformed personnei of the PCG shaii be governed by 
the GSIS law, rules and regulations.
SEC. 31. Separation. - Separation from the Coast Guard service may be done 
through compulsory retirement, optional retirement upon reaching 20 years in service, 
disability discharge, expiration of enlistment term, voluntary resignation, attrition, 
dismissal for cause, or death.
The separation of non-uniformed personnel of the PCG shall be governed by the 
Civil Service law, rules and regulations.
SEC. 32. Attrition. - There shall be established a system of attrition within the 
uniformed members of the PCG within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act to be 
submitted by the PCG to the President for approval.
SEC. 33. Retirement Benefits.- kr\ officer or uniformed personnel who is retired 
under Section 30 of this Act, or his or her qualified survivors, are entitled to receive, and 
may choose from, any of the following benefits:
a. Gratuity Pay. - A lump sum payment of gratuity pay equivalent to one (1) month 
of base and longevity pay computed based on one grade higher than the permanent 
salary grade last held for every year of service; or
b. Retirement Pay - A monthly retirement pay equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of 
monthly base and longevity pay computed based on one grade higher than the 
permanent salary grade last held by the personnel in case of twenty (20) years of active 
service, increasing by two and one-half percent (21/2%) for every year of service rendered 
beyond twenty (20) years up to a maximum of ninety percent (90%) for thirty-six (36) 
years of active service and over.
Provided, That non-officers who attain the rank of Chief Petty Officer, Senior Chief 
Petty Officer and of Master Chief Petty Officer shall, upon retirement, be entitled to the 
retirement pay and benefits of an Ensign: Provided, further, That a Master Chief Petty 
Officer shall receive a gratuity equivalent to that of an Ensign, plus one-half (1/2) of the 
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but with the retirement pay and benefits of a Lieutenant Junior Grade (0-2), as provided
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their qualified survivors, shall receive a separation pay equivalent to one-month base plus
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longevity pay based on the permanent salary grade the officer and non-officer holds at
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the time of separation for every year of active service: Provided, That in the case of an
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monthly life annuity, equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the base and longevity pay
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deceased officer and non-officer at the time of death: Provided, That, survivors of cadets,
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held by the officer or non-officer when the disability occurred: Provided, That the extent
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the duties of the position held shall be certified by the appropriate Government hospital
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like the Philippine General Hospital: Provided, further. That cadets, candidates, trainees
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SEC. 39. Old-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 of 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 No. 1638, 
as amended, and the provisions of Republic Act No. 8220, Republic Act No. 9365, and 
other similar applicable laws, insofar as not inconsistent with applicable provisions of this 
Act, shall be given suppletory effect.
SEC. 41. Incentives and Awards.-There shall be established an awards system 
with corresponding incentives and benefits similar to other uniformed services which shall 
be administered by a board under such rules, regulations and standards as may be 
promulgated by the PCG; Provided, That equivalent awards shall be given by the PCG for 
every award duly given by respectable civic organizations in a nationwide selection for 
outstanding achievement and/or performance of any member. Provided, further, that in 
the case of non-uniformed personnel, the system of incentives and awards shall be 
approved and in accordance with the CSC laws, rules and regulations.
DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM
SEC. 42. Disciplinary System. - The PCG shall adopt the PCG Code of
Conduct which shall be applicable to all its uniformed personnel. Non-uniformed
personnel shall be covered under existing Civil Service laws, rules and regulations. The
Commandant shall be assisted by the Coast Guard Internal Affairs in enforcing discipline
and order within its ranks; Provided, That for disciplinary issues, depending on gravity,
unit commanders shall exercise disciplinary powers over personnel under their command.
The PCG shall within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, issue policies, rules
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PD No. 1166. Provided, further. That for non-uniformed personnel, the PCG shall issue 
rules and procedures implementing Book VII of EO No. 292 and the Civil Service laws, 
and applicable CSC administrative rules and issuances: Provided, finaiiy, That in times of 
war, during which the PCG or any of its offices is attached to the DND, the military justice 
system of the AFP shall apply.
SEC. 43. Disciplinary Authority. - The Commandant shall exercise 
disciplinary authority at any time over all personnel of the PCG. The authority to discipline 
shall also be exercised by unit commanders and Commanding Officers including Station 
Commanders, Sub-Station Commanders, head of Morning Report Carrying Units.
SEC. 44. Jurisdiction. - A complaint or a charge filed against a PCG member shall 
be heard and decided exclusively by the disciplining authority who has acquired original 
jurisdiction over the case notwithstanding the existence of concurrent jurisdiction as 
regards the offense.
SEC. 45. Dismissal of PCG Personnel. - The Commandant, after due notice and 
summary hearing, may immediately remove or dismiss any respondent PCG personnel 
and major unit commanders may recommend such in any of the following cases:
a) In cases of drug abuse where subsequent confirmation test confirms the use of 
prohibited drugs;
b) When the charge is serious and the evidence of guilt is strong;
c) When the respondent is a recidivist or has been repeatedly charged and there 
are reasonable grounds to believe that he is guilty of the charges; and
d) When the respondent is guilty of a serious offense involving conduct unbecoming 
a PCG personnel.
An officer or 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 the officer or non­
officer shall be informed of the separation from service by registered mail at the address 
provided in the 201 file not later than five (5) calendar days from the effectivity thereof.
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The dismissal of PCG non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by Civil Service 
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SEC. 46. Coast Guard Internal Affairs Service. - To maintain accountability in 
government service through discipline and efficiency, there shall be an Internal Affairs 
Service (IAS) in the PCG. The CGIAS shall foster and promote accountability in 
government service within the PCG and follow the basic principles of integrity, objectivity, 
independence, confidentiality, professionalism, competence, courage, trust, honesty, 
fairness, forthrightness, public accountability and respect for others and themselves. It 
shall have the power to investigate and inquire into any and all activities of the PCG units 
and personnel, review processes, procedures and operations to determine if such were 
conducted effectively and efficiently.
The personnel of the CGIAS whether officer or 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 Auxiliary (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 
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
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corporations such as but not limited to exemption from registration application for license,
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a. Fees, dues, charges and fines collected relevant to the exercise of its various 
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c. All interest income that accrues to the trust fund.
The PCG Modernization Fund shall be administered by the Commandant of the PCG 
in accordance with the existing government budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and 
regulations.
SEC. 51. Loans, Grants, Bequests and Donations for the PCG 
Modernization Program. - The PCG may receive grants, bequests and donations 
whether from local or foreign sources for the PCG Modernization Program.
The Secretary of DOTr may enter into loan agreement with foreign financial 
institutions, subject to the review of the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas 
and the Department of Finance.
SEC. 52. PCG Properties and Lighthouse Reservations. - The PCG shall 
continue to exercise exclusive ownership, possession, management, control and 
supervision over all properties transferred to it by virtue of Executive Order No. 475 dated 
30 March 1998 and Executive Order No. 477 dated 15 April 1998, such as inter alia, 
vessels, watercrafts, firearms, armaments, munitions, communications and electronic 
equipment, vehicles, buildings, real state, lighthouse stations and reservations.
SEC. 53. Establishment 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. Towards this end, the PCG shall, through the 
guidance of Congress, draft its development plan that shall reflect its asset, equipment 
and facility requirement including but not limited to floating assets, laboratories, land- 
based support facilities, land mobility, arms and ammunition, rescue and hospital ship, 
maritime monitoring surveillance and communications system, port facilities, air assets 
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SEC. 54. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - For submission to the 
Secretary of Transportation for approval, the Philippine Coast Guard, not later than one 
hundred twenty (120) days from the effectivity of this Act, shall issue rules and 
regulations, determine, fix and/or prescribe charges, rates, and penalties, as may be 
necessary, to implement its provisions, as well as the provisions of laws. Issuances, 
decrees and orders related to the implementation of PCG functions.
SEC. 55. Appropriations. -The amount necessary for the initial implementation 
of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the PCG. 
Thereafter, such amount shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.
In addition, an amount of One Billion Pesos (Php 1,000,000,000.00) is hereby 
appropriated annually for five (5) years for the PCG Modernization Program upon 
enactment of this Act out of any funds actually available in the National Treasury of the 
Philippines not otherwise appropriated, as certified by the National Treasurer.
SEC. 56. Transitory Provisions. - The provisions of this Act, as far as the 
computation of rate is concerned, shall have retroactive effect on the retirement benefits 
of non-officers whose retirement were affected by the implementation of Republic Act 
No. 9993, and the discrepancy as a result of applying this Act and Republic Act No. 9993 
shall be returned to the retiree. The same shall also be retroactively applicable to 
indexation of pension to base pay scale adjustments affected by Republic Act No. 9993: 
Provided, that the retirement benefits of the ranks of Admiral and Vice Admiral adversely 
affected by OR No. 4 s. 2008 and OR No. 1 s. 2018 shall be adjusted in the same level 
as its contemporary ranks of General and Lieutenant General in the AFP and the PNP, 
respectively: Provided, further, that those affected by the above-mentioned Joint 
Resolutions shall be paid the difference in pay and allowances by reason thereof.
SEC. 57. Separability Clause. — If for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected thereby shall remain in full 
force and effect.
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SEC. 59. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in any two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
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