TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 1142
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RECEIVED 8Y:
Introduced by Senator JV Ejercito
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION 
OF THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE COAST 
GUARD LAW OF 2009"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The history of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) could be traced back to the 
early twentieth century when coast guarding was related to the protection of the 
customs service of the country and in patrolling the coastlines and harbors. The PCG 
remains to be the oldest and only humanitarian armed service of the Philippines.1
In 1967, through the enactment of Republic Act 5173 or the Philippine Coast 
Guard Law, the PCG became a major unit of the Philippine Navy under a flag officer. 
The mandate of the PCG was further strengthened through the enactment of Republic 
Act 9993 or the Coast Guard law of 2009. Presently, the PCG is recognized as the 
third uniform armed service of the country.
Although there were major strides to support the development and 
modernization of PCG in recent years, the organization continues to trail neighboring 
coast guards and encounters major challenges in dealing with the aggression of the 
Chinese Coast Guard on Philippine waters.
1 The Philippine Coast Guard History. Accessed through: 
https://www.coastguard.gov.ph/index.php/transparency/about-us/legacies.


The effort of the government to support the modernization of the PCG is evident 
in its policy to beef up PCG's operations. As reported by the Center for Strategic and 
International Studies, the PCG's ranks have surged to 30,000 in 2024 from just 4,000 
personnel in 2015. In terms of funding, PCG's annual budget increased throughout 
the years through Congressional support. From just P6.19 Billion in allocation in 2016, 
PCG's annual budget increased to P33.25 Billion in 2025. The organization's 2020 
budget of P15.22 Billion has since doubled with its present budget allocation.
This proposed measure aims to support and further strengthen the 
modernization and development of the PCG for it to fulfill its crucial role in maritime 
safety and security.
The bill seeks to update the ranks, positions, and benefits of PCG members to 
align with the updated ranks and benefits of the Philippine National Police and the 
Armed Forces of the Philippines. It will also distribute officer rank and define the 
distribution of flag officers to the PCG's personnel population.
This measure also supports the expansion of coast guard bases, equipment, 
and facilities. The PCG shall develop and enhance its capabilities in the performance 
of its mandated functions and establish its strategic presence through the formulation 
of a development plan.
With the passage of this measure, the PCG's capabilities will be bolstered and 
its role in maritime security and safety will be strengthened. Ultimately, this bill 
recognizes the role of the Philippine Coast Guard in nation-building.
In view of the foregoing, the support for the passage of this measure is 
earnestly sought.
JV EJERCITO


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 1142
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25 AUG-7 P4 38
RECEIVED BY; (
Introduced by Senator JV Ejercito
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION 
OF THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE COAST 
GUARD LAW OF 2009"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Tide. — 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
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effectivity of this Act: Provided, That in times of war as declared by Congress, the PCG
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or parts thereof shall be attached to the Department of National Defense (DND).
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Sec. 3. Organization. - The PCG organizational structure shall be headed by a
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Commandant with the rank of Admiral and shall be assisted by the Deputy
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Commandant for Operations and Deputy Commandant for Administration, both with
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the rank of Vice Admiral. It shall be organized into three (3) core functional
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commands: the Maritime Safety Services Command, the Marine Environmental
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Protection Command, and the Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command. To
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enhance the core functions of the PCG, it shall be reinforced by support commands
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and service units as follows:


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a. Administrative support commands consisting of the Education and Training,
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Internal Affairs Service, Financial Management, Human Resource Management
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Service, and Logistics;
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b. The operational support commands consisting of the Fleet, Weapons,
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Communications, Electronics and Information System Service, Special
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Operations Force, Aviation Force, Civil Relations Service Command, Canine
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Force, and Coast Guard Intelligence Force, and other operational commands as
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may thereafter be created as needed;
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c. The technical services consisting of the Coast Guard Legal Service, Medical
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Service, Ecumenical Service, Dental Service, Veterinary Service, Medical
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Administrative Corps, Nurse Corps, and other technical services that may or
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hereinafter be created as needed;
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d. Operating commands consisting of the sixteen (16) districts located nationwide
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covering specific areas of responsibilities, composed of stations that shall have
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field offices called substations down to detachments or posts. These coast
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guard districts, which will also function as implementing units whose annual
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budget shall be strictly released to them, are: National Capital Region-Central
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Luzon (CGD NCR-CL), Central Visayas (CGD CV), Southwestern Mindanao (CGD
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SWM), Southeastern Mindanao (CGD SEM), Palawan (CGD PAL), Western
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Visayas (CGD WV), Southern Visayas (CGD SV), Southern Tagalog (CGD STL),
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Northern Mindanao (CGD NM), Bicol (CGD BCL), Northwestern Luzon (CGD
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NWL), Eastern Visayas (CGD EV), Northeastern Luzon (CGD NEL), Southern
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Mindanao (CGD SM), Northeastern Mindanao (CGD NEM), and Coast Guard
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districts in the BARMM (CGDs BAEMM): Provided, That the PCG may create
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other districts subject to existing laws; and
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e. The Special Services consisting of the Legislative Liaison Affairs, Community
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Relations Service, Finance Service, Internal Audit, and Center for Strategic
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Studies.
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In addition to the aforementioned basic structure of the PCG, the Commandant
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may, in the interest of public service and expediency of service, recommend to
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reorganize districts, commands, services or units under the PCG to the Secretary of
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Transportation for adoption and submission to the Secretary of Budget and


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Management for approval: Provided, That the minimum manning level of the PCG shall
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be sufficient to support its mandates, which shall be filled in accordance with the
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enlistment schedule approved by the Department of Budget and Management:
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Provided, further, That the functional commands, administrative support commands,
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operational support commands, operating commands, technical services, and special
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services shall be authorized and designated to perform all duties and functions of the
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PCG within their individual areas of responsibility, including finance and procurement.
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Sec. 4. Powers and Functions of the PCG. — The PCG shall have the following
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powers and functions:
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a. Enforce regulations in accordance with all relevant maritime international
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conventions, treaties, or instruments, and national laws for the promotion of
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safety of life and property at sea within the maritime jurisdiction of the
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Philippines and conduct port state control implementation;
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b. Conduct random inspections on all merchant ships and vessels, including
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inspections prior to departure, to ensure and enforce compliance with safety
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standards, rules and regulations;
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c. Detain, stop, or prevent a ship or vessel which does not comply with safety
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standards, rules, and regulations from sailing or leaving port;
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d. Conduct emergency readiness evaluation on merchant marine vessels;
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e. Issue and enforce rules and regulations for the promotion of safety of life and
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property at sea on all maritime-related activities, subject to the approval of the
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Secretary of the DOTr;
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f. Determine, fix, or prescribe charges, rates, and penalties, as may be necessary,
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to implement its provisions, as well as the provisions of laws, issuances,
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decrees, and orders related to the implementation of PCG functions, subject to
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the approval of the Secretary of the DOTr;
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g. Coordinate, develop, establish, maintain, and operate aids to navigation, vessel
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traffic system, maritime communications, and search and rescue facilities within
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the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
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h. 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
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i. Issue permits for the salvage of vessels and to supervise all marine salvage
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operations and wreck removal, and to auction the abandoned vessels or wrecks
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to defray the expenses of such removal, as well as prescribe and enforce rules
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and regulations governing the same;
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j. 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,
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including the high seas, in accordance with applicable international
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conventions. In the performance of this function, the PCG may enlist the
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services of other government agencies and the merchant marine fleet;
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k. 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, enforce, and
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maintain maritime security, prevent or suppress terrorism at sea, and perform
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law enforcement functions in accordance with pertinent laws, rules, and
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regulations;
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m. Assist in the enforcement of laws on fisheries, immigration, tariff and customs,
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forestry, firearms and explosives, human trafficking, dangerous drugs and
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controlled chemicals, transnational crimes, and other applicable laws within the
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maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
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n. Board and inspect all types of merchant ships and watercrafts in the
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performance of these functions;
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0. Promulgate, administer, and enforce laws, rules, and regulations for the
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protection of marine environment and resources from offshore sources of
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pollution within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines;
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p. Develop oil spill response, containment, and recovery capabilities against ship-
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based pollution;
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q. Grant, within the capabilities and consistent with its mandate, requests for
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assistance of other government agencies in the performance of their functions;
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r. Organize, train, and supervise the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) for the purpose of
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s. Recommend to the President the issuance of rules and reguiations pertaining
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to the assistance and support that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
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should extend to the PCG to enhance the latter's capability during emergencies;
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t. To conclude international agreements specifically for the purpose of procuring
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its own materials and equipment through competitive bidding or alternative
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modes of procurement; and
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u. To perform such other functions necessary for the attainment of the objectives
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of this Act.
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Sec. 5. The PCG Commandant — The PCG shall be headed by a Commandant
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who shall have the rank of Coast Guard Admiral: Provided, That he or she shall be
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appointed by the President of the Philippines from among the flag officers in the Coast
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Guard service. He or she shall hold a Command-at-Sea badge and must have served
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as District Commander and functional Service Commander, including other major
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commanders carrying the rank of Vice Admiral. The Commandant shall have a
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maximum term of three (3) years commencing on the date the appointment is signed,
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unless sooner terminated by the President. The PCG Commandant shall be
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compulsorily retired upon completion of the maximum term or upon relief by the
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President.
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Sec. 6. Powers and Functions of the Commandant — The Commandant shall
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exercise the following powers and functions:
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a. Elaborate and execute national maritime laws relating to the functions of the
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PCG, under the authority and direction of the President;
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b. Direct and control tactical as well as strategic movements, deployment,
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placement, or utilization of the PCG or any of its units and personnel, including
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its equipment, facilities, and other resources; Provided, That the Commandant
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may delegate this power to subordinate officials with respect to the units under
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the latter's command, subject to the guidelines as the Commandant may
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prescribe in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations;
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c. Prescribe in accordance to existing laws the organization or re-organization,
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powers, functions and duties of the various staff, services, installation, and
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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
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carry out the functions, powers, and duties of the PCG, in accordance with
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existing laws, rules, and regulations;
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e. Approve the recommendation of the different promotion or assignment boards
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and ensure observance of merit and fitness in the process of promotion and
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assignment;
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f. Exercise disciplinary authority over all 20 uniformed personnel and non-
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uniformed personnel of the PCG; and
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g.Perform any task or directive issued by the President of the Philippines: Provided,
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That such command and direction of the Commandant may be delegated to
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subordinate officials with respect to the units under the latter's respective
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commands, subject to the guidelines as the Commandant may prescribe under
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existing laws.
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Sec. 7. Personnel. - The PCG shall consist of the following personnel categories:
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a. Officers or those uniformed members commissioned as officer by the President
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of the Philippines or the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, as the
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case may be, belonging to the Officers' Corps;
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b. Non-officers or those uniformed members with ranks below commissioned
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officers and performing jobs specific to their occupational specialty. Non-
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officers are further classified into three: strikers, or those in grades E-1 to E-3;
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junior non-commissioned officers, or those in grades E-4 to E-6; and senior
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non-commissioned officers, or those with equivalent grades of E-7 to E-10;
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c. Non-uniformed personnel appointed and employed under civil service laws,
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rules, and regulations;
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d. Probationary ensigns called to active duty but awaiting commissionship into the
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PCG or awaiting training;
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e. Draftees who have completed basic training and are awaiting enlistment into
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the PCG active service;
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f. Cadets enrolled in service academies under the sponsorship of the PCG;
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h. Trainees undergoing training to qualify as member of non-officers' corps of the 
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Provided, That the ranks and grades of all uniformed personnel in the PCG, 
whether officers or non-officers, shall be the same and equal to that used and 
observed in the AFP and Philippine National Police (PNP).
Sec. 8. Ranks and Grades of PCG Officers. — The ranks and grades of PCG 
Officers shall be as follows:
ACRONYM 
ADM
RANK 
Admiral
Vice Admiral 
VADM
Rear Admiral 
RADM
Commodore 
COMMO
Captain 
CAPT
Commander 
CDR
Lieutenant Commander 
LCDR
Lieutenant Senior Grade 
LTSG
Lieutenant Junior Grade 
LTJG
Ensign 
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PAY GRADE 
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0-6 
0-5 
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Sec. 9. Technical Officers. — The following are the professionals that may join 
the PCG service as technical officers:
a. Lawyers;
b. Doctors;
c. Priests, pastors, imam, and other certified clerics;
d. Dentists;
e. Veterinarians; and
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Nurses:
Provided, That any applicant from the aforementioned professions shall have 
qualified and passed the applicable licensure examination to be qualified for entry into 
the Coast Guard service: Provided, That other board professions not listed may still be 
recruited as part of the technical stream upon verification of the PCG of its need 
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Sec. 10. Officer Rank Distribution. — The officer rank distribution of the PCG 
shall be as follows: two percent (2%) in the Flag Officer rank; six percent in the rank 
of Captain; twelve percent (12%) in the rank of Commander; eighteen percent (18%) 
in the rank of Lieutenant Commander; twenty percent (20%) in the rank of Lieutenant 
Senior Grade; and forty-two percent (42%) in the ranks of Lieutenant Junior Grade 
and 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 Fiag Officers. — Other than the Commandant who 
occupies the rank of Admiral, the total number of flag ranks shall not exceed two 
percent (2%) of the total population of officers distributed observing the pyramidal 
structure as hereunder prescribed:
Vice Admiral 
0.15%
Rear Admiral 
0.35%
Commodore 
1.50%
Total 
2.00%
Provided, That if the actual number in a rank, except in the case of Coast Guard 
Admiral and Coast Guard Vice Admiral, is less than the number herein prescribed, the 
difference may be applied as an increase to the number prescribed in the lower rank: 
Provided, further. That no officer shall be promoted to the rank of Coast Guard 
Commodore or higher unless there is an existing vacancy, and the officer is occupying 
a position in the table of organization that requires the rank of which is being 
considered for promotion.
Sec. 12. Maximum Tenure in Rank. —The maximum tenure of officers in the 
ranks of Captain and Flag Officer in the PCG are hereby prescribed as follows:
Rank 
Admiral 
Vice Admiral 
Rear Admiral 
Commodore
Maximum Tenure in Rank 
three (3) years 
three (3) years 
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Captain 
ten (10) years
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Unless earlier separated, retired, or promoted to the next higher rank or
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occupying a position calling for the higher rank in the PCG Table of Organization,
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Captains and Flag Officers shall be retired upon the attainment of the maximum tenure
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in rank herein prescribed, or upon reaching the age of compulsory retirement
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whichever comes earlier: Provided, That Captains or flag officers who have not
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reached age of retirement shall be retired due to attrition if they have at least twenty
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(20) years in service; otherwise it shall be separation from service.
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Sec. 13. Maximum Tenure in Position of the Commandant — The Commandant
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is hereby limited to a maximum tenure of three (3) years, unless otherwise earlier
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relieved by competent authority or compulsorily retired under existing laws: Provided,
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That except for the Commandant, no other officer shall be assigned/designated to the
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aforementioned key positions or promoted to the rank of Commodore or higher if he
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has less than one (1) year of active service remaining prior to compulsory retirement.
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Sec. 14. Ranks and Grades of Non-officers. —The ranks and pay grades of PCG
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non-officers shall be as follows:
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First Master Chief Petty Officer
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Master Chief Petty Officer
MCPO
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Senior Chief Petty Officer
SCPO
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Chief Petty Officer
CPO
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Petty Officer First Class
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Petty Officer Second Class
P02
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Petty Officer Third Class
P03
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Seaman/Seawoman First Class
SNl/SWl
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Seaman/Seawoman Second Class
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E-1
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Sec. 15. Maximum Tenure in Rank for Non-officers. — The maximum tenure of
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senior non-officers in the ranks of Chief Petty Officer to First Master Chief Petty Officer
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in the PCG are as follows:
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Master Chief Petty Officer 
Five (5) years
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Senior Chief Petty Officer 
Eight (8) years
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Chief Petty Officer 
Ten (10) years
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Any non-officer holding lower ranks than the above who stays in a rank for ten
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(10) years without being promoted to the next higher rank shall be evaluated by the
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Re-enlistment Fitness Board who shall verify suitability to continue in service and
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submit a recommendation for the approval of the Commandant: Provided, That the
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original enlistment term in the PCG shall be three (3) years and subsequent re-
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enlistment shall be for the term of six (6) years, with the application for re-enlistment
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to be reviewed by the Re-enlistment Fitness Board for recommendation to the
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Commandant for approval: Provided, further. That the uniform allowance shall be
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payable every three (3) years after complying with the physical fitness test.
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Sec. 16. Non-uniformed Personnel. - There shall be non-uniformed personnel
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positions in the PCG. The head of the non-uniformed personnel shall occupy a rank of
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Director III and shall be appointed by the President upon recommendation of the
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Commandant. The non-uniformed personnel shall establish their own plantilla
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positions to complement the strength of the PCG uniformed personnel.
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Sec. 17. Appointments. - The appointment of the PCG Commandant and Flag
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Officers shall be approved by the President of the Philippines upon the
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recommendation of the Secretary of the DOTr. Appointments of all PCG non-officers
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shall be made by the PCG Commandant. Appointments of PCG officers, which shall be
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in the initial rank of Coast Guard Ensign shall be through a commissionship into service
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by the DOTr Secretary upon the recommendation of the Commandant.
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The initial entry ranks for technical officers like lawyers, medical doctors, and
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ecumenical clerics shall be in the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade; dentists and
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veterinarians shall be Lieutenant Junior Grade; while nurses shall be commissioned in
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the rank of Ensign. Appointment of other technical professions that may be required
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later shall be based on the academic attainment or ranking of licensure examinations
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results issued by competent authority.
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Sec. 18. Basic Qualification for Uniformed Personnel. —To qualify as officer or
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non-officer of the PCG, the applicant shall, at the time of application, have:
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a. Natural-born Philippine citizenship;
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c. Passing marks for the psychiatric/psychological, drug, and physical tests
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administered by the PCG Medical Service or PCG-accredited government
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hospital for the purpose of determining physical and mental health;
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d. A formal baccalaureate degree and the applicable professional license or
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civil service eligibility for appointment as officer, and at least 72 non-
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repetitive units of college education, a senior high school diploma with six
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(6) months TESDA skills course related to the functions of PCG for
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appointment as non-officers; and
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from any non-uniformed government position.
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Sec. 19. Promotions of Officers and Non-officers. —The promotion of PCG
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officers and non-officers shall be based on merit and fitness in accordance with the
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following procedures:
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a. Officers shall only be promoted after undergoing deliberation before the
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promotion boards: Provided, That promotion boards shall submit the results
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of their deliberation to the Commandant for approval and corresponding
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endorsement to the Secretary of Transportation for transmittal to the
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President for approval;
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b. There shall also be appropriate promotion boards for non-officers whose
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recommendation shall be submitted to the Commandant for approval:
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Provided, further. That at the time of promotion, the officer or non-officers
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concerned shall possess all the qualifications and none of the
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disqualifications provided under pertinent laws, rules, and regulations,
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specifically on the completion of required career course, training,
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examination, and minimum time-in-grade as applicable for specific ranks.
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Sec. 20. Gender Sensitivity Program. —Gender concerns shall be addressed in
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actions and activities of the PCG, which shall also incorporate a gender-sensitive
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perspective in the implementation of such plans and programs.
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budget, projects, structures and mechanisms, including hiring, promotions,
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assignment, training opportunities, pay, and benefits. A gender perspective shall
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likewise be integrated in all its training programs, especially for maritime search and
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rescue.
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Sec. 21. PCG Insignia, Decorations and Awards. —The PCG shall have its own
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insignia and badges to denote rank, specialty, and assignment including uniforms,
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decorations and awards, all of which shall be submitted to the National Historical
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Institute for registration in the flags and heraldic list: Provided, That there shall be an
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established awards system which shall be administered by the PCG under such rules
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and regulations as may be promulgated with the approval of the Secretary of
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Transportation.
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Sec. 22. LegaiAssistance. —The Secretary of the DOTr or the Commandant of
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the PCG may authorize lawyers of their respective agencies to provide legal assistance
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to any member of the PCG charged with an offense or crime resulting from the
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performance or on occasion of official duty. The government lawyers so authorized
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shall have the power to administer oaths.
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The legal officers duly authorized to handle, litigate, and appear for the PCG
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personnel herein shall be entitled to receive a special counsel allowance or lawyer's
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incentive pay amounting to not more than fifty percent (50%) of their base pay which
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shall be included in the pay slip of said legal officer for the duration of the case in
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court. There shall be a prosecution and litigation unit to handle and monitor all cases
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filed for or against the PCG or its personnel in relation to the performance of PCG
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functions. Legal officers assigned therein shall automatically be entitled to SCA or LIP.
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Sec. 23. Power to Administer Oath. —Officers of the PCG in the active service
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with the grade of 0-5 or when designated with appropriate orders as administrative
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officer of a unit, shall have the power to administer oaths on matters which are
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connected with the performance of their official duties. Senior non-commissioned
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officers (grades E-7 to ElO) who are designated through appropriate orders, as Chief-
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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.
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The assignment or deployment of maritime or coast guard attache shall be with
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prior approval of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
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Sec. 25. Saiaries and Other Benefits. — The uniformed personnel of the PCG
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shall receive the same base pay, hazard pay, and other benefits and allowances as
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are now or hereafter authorized for corresponding salary grades and ranks in the AFP.
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The salaries and allowances of the non-uniformed personnel of the PCG shall be in
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accordance with existing civil service laws, rules, and regulations.
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Sec. 26. Longevity Pay and Aiiowances. - Uniformed personnel of the PCG shall
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be entitled to a longevity pay of ten percent (10%) of their basic monthly salaries for
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every five (5) years of continuous active service, which shall be reckoned from the
14 
date of actual service in the PCG; Provided, That the totality of such longevity pay
15 
shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the basic pay. They shall also continue to enjoy
16 
the subsistence allowance, quarters allowance, clothing allowance, cost of living
17 
allowance, hazardous duty pay, and other collateral allowances such as sea duty pay,
18 
flying pay, special counsel allowance, occupational specialty pay, instructors duty pay,
19 
combat pay for officers and non-officers of the PCG performing combat
20 
duties/activities or engaged in actual performance of duties as defined in regulations
21 
to be issued by the Commandant, and all other applicable allowances provided by
22 
existing laws. Provided, further. That the PCG shall, subject to approval of the
23 
President, issue a specific policy pertaining to collateral allowances for specific duties
24 
actually performed. All collateral allowances shall he reflected in the pay slip of
25 
qualified personnel.
26 
Sec. 27. Uniformed Personnei Missing in Action. — The survivors of any officer
27 
or non-officer who, while in the performance of duty, is officially confirmed missing in
28 
action, kidnapped, or captured by lawless elements shall be entitled to receive the
29 
same pay and allowances to which such officer or non-officer is entitled from the time
30 
of the latter's disappearance: Provided, That the compulsory retirement of an
31 
absentee, in applicable cases, shall be processed to allow his/her survivors to enjoy
32 
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
2 
that the officer or non-officer concerned has been absent from duty without authority,
3 
such member or the latter's survivors shall reimburse the PCG all such amount and
4 
allowances that have been received in accordance with this section and other pertinent
5 
sections of this Act.
6 
Sec. 28. Emergency and Medical Assistance. — The PCG shall have an
7 
emergency medical assistance fund sourced from the PCG's Annual Budget Plan as
8 
reflected in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for hospitalization, operation,
9 
medication, and rehabilitation of personnel arising from injuries suffered on occasion
10 
of or in the performance of official functions until such time that the PCG hospital is
11 
fully operational.
12 
Sec. 29. Active Service. — For purposes of this Act, active service of the
13 
uniformed personnel shall refer to services rendered as an officer and non-officer,
14 
cadet, trainee, or draftee in the PCG and services rendered as a non-uniformed
15 
personnei in the Philippine Government prior to the date of separation or retirement
16 
from the PCG; Provided, That, for purposes of retirement, the personnel shall have
17 
rendered at least ten (10) years of active service as officer or non-officer in the PCG;
18 
Provided, further. That no period of such non-uniformed personnel government
19 
service longer than the active coast guard service shall be credited for purposes of
20 
retirement. Service rendered as cadet in any service academy in the Philippines or
21 
abroad under sponsorship of the PCG such as the Philippine Merchant Marine
22 
Academy, probationary officer, draftee, or trainee shall be included in computing the
23 
years in active service for retirement purposes if such personnel joins the service right
24 
after graduation.
25 
Sec. 30. Retirement - Upon attaining fifty-seven (57) years of age or
26 
accumulation of thirty (30) years of continuous satisfactory active service, whichever
27 
comes later, a PCG uniformed personnel shall be compulsorily retired: Provided, That
28 
technical officers may extend their tenure of service up to sixty (60) years or until
29 
having accumulated twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service, whichever comes
30 
later; Provided, further. That the Commandant shall be compulsorily retired upon the
31 
completion of the tour of duty as provided under Section 13 of this Act or upon relief
32 
by the President.
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Any officer or non-officer may choose to retire on their own option upon
2 
accumulating at least twenty (20) years in active service.
3 
For purposes of this Act, an officer or non-officer who dies after accumulating
4 
at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service shall be considered as retired.
5 
The retirement of non-uniformed personnel of the PCG shall be governed by
6 
the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) law, rules, and regulations.
7 
Sec. 31. Separation. - Separation from the Coast Guard service may be done
8 
through compulsory retirement, optional retirement upon reaching twenty (20) years
9 
in service, disability discharge, expiration of enlistment term, voluntary resignation,
10 
attrition, dismissal for cause, or death. The separation of non-uniformed personnel of
11 
the PCG shall be governed by the civil service laws, rules and regulations.
12 
Sec. 32. Attrition. — There shall be established a 20 system of attrition within
13 
the uniformed members of the PCG within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act
14 
to be submitted by the PCG to the President for approval.
15 
Sec. 33. Retirement Benefits. — An officer or uniformed personnel who is
16 
retired under Section 30 of this Act, or his/her qualified survivors, are entitled to
17 
receive, and may choose from, any of the following benefits:
18 
a. Gratuity Pay. — A lump sum payment of gratuity pay equivalent to one (1)
19 
month of base and longevity pay computed based on one (1) grade higher
20 
than the permanent salary grade last held for every year of service; or
21 
b. Retirement Pay. - A monthly retirement pay equivalent to fifty percent (50%)
22 
of monthly base and longevity pay computed based on one grade higher
23 
than the permanent salary grade last held by the personnel in case of twenty
24 
(20) years of active service, increasing by two-and-one-half percent
25 
(21/2%) for every year of service rendered beyond twenty (20) years up to
26 
a maximum of ninety percent (90%) for thirty-six (36) years of active
27 
service and over; Provided, That non-officers who attain the rank of Chief
28 
Petty Officer, Senior Chief Petty Officer and of Master Chief Petty Officer
29 
shall, upon retirement, be entitled to the retirement pay and benefits of an
30 
Ensign; Provided, further. That a Master Chief Petty Officer shall receive a
31 
gratuity equivalent to that of an Ensign, plus one-half (1/2) of the difference
32 
between the gratuity of an Ensign and a Chief Petty Officer; a Senior Chief
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Petty Officer shall receive a gratuity equivalent to that of an Ensign, plus
2 
one-half (1/2) of the difference between the gratuity of a Master Chief Petty
3 
Officer and a Chief Petty Officer; and a First Master Chief Petty Officer shall
4 
be retired with the rank of Ensign but with the retirement pay and benefits
5 
of a Lieutenant Junior Grade (0-2), as provided in existing laws: Provided,
6 
furthermore. That officers and non-officers who availed of optional
7 
retirement are entitled to receive monthly retirement pay upon retirement:
8 
Provided, finally. That upon retirement, an officer or non-officer is entitled
9 
to receive a lump sum equal to thirty-six (36) months of the monthly
10 
retirement pay.
11 
The retirement pay of officers and non-officers who are killed in action or
12 
wounded in action resulting in total permanent disability shall be computed at the rate
13 
of ninety percent (90%) of the monthly base and longevity pay based on one grade
14 
higher than the permanent salary grade last held by the personnel regardless of years
15 
in active service.
16 
The retirement pay of all PCG uniformed personnel retirees shall be subject to
17 
adjustment on the prevailing scale of base pay of uniformed personnel in the active
18 
service.
19 
The retirement benefits of non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by
20 
applicable civil service laws and regulations and the GSIS Law.
21 
Sec. 34. Separation Pay. — Officers and non-officers separated from the PCG
22 
without having accumulated at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service,
23 
or their qualified survivors, shall receive a separation pay equivalent to one-month
24 
base plus longevity pay based on the permanent salary grade the officer and non-
25 
officer holds at the time of separation for every year of active service: Provided, That
26 
in the case of an officer in the grade of Captain or higher, who incurs physical disability
27 
in the line of duty, the basis of separation pay shall be one grade higher than the
28 
salary grade held by such officer at the time of separation: Provided, further. That
29 
cadets, candidates, trainees, and draftees who voluntarily resign from service shall
30 
not be entitled to any separation pay.
31 
The separation benefits of non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by
32 
applicable civil service laws and regulations and the GSIS Law.
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Sec. 35. Benefits for Death and Total Permanent Disability in the Line of Duty
2 
or During Training. —Qualified survivors of officers and non-officers, including cadets,
3 
candidates, trainees, and draftees, who died in the line of duty without having
4 
accumulated at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service are entitled to a
5 
monthly life annuity, equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the base and longevity pay
6 
computed based on one grade higher than the permanent salary grade last held by
7 
the deceased officer and non-officer at the time of death: Provided, That survivors of
8 
cadets, candidates, trainees, and draftees who died during training through their own
9 
fault or negligence shall not be entitled to this benefit.
10 
Officers or non-officers, including cadets, candidates, trainees, and draftees,
11 
who suffer total permanent physical disability in the line of duty or during training
12 
without having accumulated at least twenty (20) years of satisfactory active service
13 
shall be entitled to a monthly life annuity, equivaient to fifty percent (50%) of the
14 
base and longevity pay computed based on one grade higher than the permanent
15 
salary grade last held by the officer or non-officer when the disability occurred:
16 
Provided, That the extent of the disability or sickness which renders such member
17 
unfit or unable to further perform the duties of the position held shall be certified by
18 
the appropriate government hospital: Provided, further. That cadets, candidates,
19 
trainees, and draftees who suffer total permanent physical disability during training
20 
through their own fault or negligence shall not be entitled to this benefit.
21 
The death and disability benefits of non-uniformed personnel shall be governed
22 
by applicable civil service laws and regulations and the GSIS Law.
23 
Sec. 36. Survivors. — The family of deceased officers or non-officers who are
24 
alive and may claim benefits after such uniformed personnel dies in line of duty or the
25 
pensioner dies. The following criteria shall apply:
26 
a. Surviving spouse if married to the deceased prior to the latter's
27 
retirement/separation and not legally separated by judicial decree from the
28 
deceased issued on grounds not attributable to said spouse: Provided, That
29 
the spouse's entitlement of benefits shall terminate when the spouse dies,
30 
remarries, cohabits, or engages in a common law relationship;
31 
b. Surviving children of officers or non-officers born of marriage contracted
32 
prior to his retirement/separation from the service, surviving children
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adopted legally prior to his retirement/separation, illegitimate children born
2 
while the deceased parent was still on active service: Provided, That
3 
entitlement to benefits shall terminate when such children attain twenty-
4 
one (21) years of age or upon marriage: Provided, further. That those who
5 
have reached the age of twenty-one (21) years but are incapacitated and
6 
incapable of self-support due to a mental or physical defect acquired prior
7 
to the age of majority shall remain entitled to the benefits.
8 
c. In default of those mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b), the surviving parent
9 
or parents.
10 
As regards question of filiation involving survivor claimants, the same shall be
11 
submitted first by the claimants to competent court for determination before benefits
12 
can be given.
13 
Sec. 37. Survivorship Benefits. — The qualified survivors are entitled to a
14 
monthly annuity equivalent to seventy-five percent (75%) of the officer or non-
15 
officer's retirement or separation benefits, to be divided among them in equal shares
16 
and with the right of accretion.
17 
Survivorship benefits for non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by the
18 
GSIS Law.
19 
Sec. 38. Disability Pension. — In addition to the other benefits under this Act,
20 
an officer or non-officer who is retired or separated by reason of disability, which is
21 
the proximate result of wounds or injuries sustained or sickness or disease acquired
22 
in the line of duty shall receive a monthly disability pension as follows;
23 
a. If and while the disability is rated twenty-five percent (25%) — Five
24 
thousand pesos (P5,000.00);
25 
b. If and while the disability is rated fifty percent (50%) - Ten thousand pesos
26 
(P10,000.00);
27 
c. If and while the disability is rated seventy-five percent (75%) - Fifteen
28 
thousand pesos (P15,000.00);
29 
d. If and while the disability is rated one hundred percent (100%) - Twenty
30 
thousand pesos (P20,000.00).
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The officer or non-officer receiving the benefits under this section may be
2 
required to undergo periodic physical and medical examination to determine the extent
3 
of disability for purposes of adjusting the disability pension.
4 
Sec. 39. Old-Age Pension. — A retired PCG uniformed personnel who is at least
5 
sixty-five (65) years of age shall be entitled to old-age pension amounting to Five
6 
thousand pesos (P5,000.00) monthly and an additional amount of One thousand seven
7 
hundred pesos (Pl,700.00) monthly upon reaching the age of seventy (70): Provided,
8 
That only retired PCG uniformed personnel who shall have been honorably discharged
9 
or retired after at least twenty (20) years total PCG active service or sooner separated
10 
while in the active service in the PCG due to disability arising or incurred in actual
11 
operations or performance of duties are entitled to receive this monthly benefit.
12 
Sec. 40. Application of Related Laws on Retirement land Separation of
13 
Uniformed Personnel. — The retirement 15 system under Presidential Decree No.
14 
1638, as amended, 16 and the provisions of Republic Act No. 8220, Republic Act 17
15 
No. 9365, and other similar applicable laws, insofar as not 18 inconsistent with
16 
applicable provisions of this Act, shall be 19 given suppletory effect.
17 
Sec. 41. Incentives and Awards. — There shall he established an incentives and
18 
awards system which shall be the same and equal as that used and observed in the
19 
AFP and PNP, including the Medalya ng Kagitingan (Medal of Valor) to be administered
20 
by a board under such rules, regulations and standards as may be promulgated by
21 
the PCG: Provided, That equivalent awards shall be given by the PCG for every award
22 
duly given by respectable civic organizations in a nationwide selection for outstanding
23 
achievement and/or performance of any member: Provided, further, that in the case
24 
of non-uniformed personnel, the system of incentives and awards shall be approved
25 
and in accordance with the civil service laws, rules, and regulations.
26 
Sec. 42. Disciplinary System. — The PCG shall adopt the PCG Code of Conduct
27 
which shall be applicable to all its uniformed personnel. Non-uniformed personnel shall
28 
be covered under the disciplinary rules of the Civil Service. The Commandant shall be
29 
assisted by the Coast Guard Internal Affairs in enforcing discipline and order within its
30 
ranks though for disciplinary issues depending on gravity, unit commanders shall
31 
exercise disciplinary powers over personnel under their command. The PCG shall
32 
within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, issue policies, rules, and
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procedures applying the PCG Code of Conduct based on the provisions of
2 
Commonwealth Act No. 408, as amended by Republic Act No. 516, Republic Act No.
3 
242, Presidential Decree No. 1968 and Presidential Decree No. 1166: Provided, That
4 
for non-uniformed personnel, the PCG shall issue rules and procedures implementing
5 
Book VII of Executive Order No. 292 and applicable Civil Service laws, administrative
6 
rules and issuances: Provided, further. That in times of war, during which the PCG or
7 
any of its offices is attached to the DND, the military justice system of the AFP shall
8 
apply.
9 
Sec. 43. Disciplinary Authority. - The Commandant exercises disciplinary
10 
authority at any time over all personnel of the PCG. The authority to discipline shall
11 
also be exercised by unit commanders and Commanding Officers including Station
12 
Commanders, Sub-Station Commanders, and heads of Morning Report Carrying Units.
13 
Sec. 44. Jurisdiction. — A complaint or a charge filed against a PCG member
14 
shall be heard and decided exclusively by the disciplining authority who has acquired
15 
original jurisdiction over the case notwithstanding the existence of concurrent
16 
jurisdiction as regards the offense.
17 
Sec. 45. Dismissal of PCG Personnel. — The Commandant, after due notice and
18 
summary hearing, may immediately remove or dismiss any PCG personnel found guilty
19 
of an offense meriting dismissal. Major unit commanders may recommend dismissal
20 
in any of the following cases:
21 
a. In cases of drug abuse where subsequent confirmation test confirms the use
22 
of prohibited drugs;
23 
b. When the administrative charge is serious and the evidence of guilt is strong;
24 
c. When the respondent is a recidivist or has been repeatedly charged and
25 
there are reasonable grounds to believe that he is guilty of the charges; and
26 
d. When the respondent is guilty of a serious offense involving conduct
27 
unbecoming a PCG personnel. An officer or non-officer who is continuously
28 
absent without approved leave for at least thirty (30) calendar days shall be
29 
considered on absence without official leave (AWOL) and shall be presumed
30 
voluntarily resigned: Provided, That he shall be informed, by registered mail,
31 
at his address appearing on his 201 file of his separation from the service
32 
not later than five (5) calendar days from the effectivity thereof.
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The dismissal of PCG non-uniformed personnel shall 12 be governed by Civil
2 
Service laws, rules, and regulations.
3 
Sec. 46. Coast Guard Inspector Genera! and Interna! Affa!rs Serv!ce (CGIG-
4 
IAS). - To maintain accountability in government service through discipline and
5 
efficiency, there shall be an Internal Affairs Service in the PCG. The CGIG-IAS shall
6 
foster and promote accountability in government service within the PCG and follow
7 
the basic principles of integrity, objectivity, independence, confidentiality,
8 
professionalism, competence, courage, trust, honesty, fairness, forthrightness, public
9 
accountability, and respect for others and themselves. It shall have the power to
10 
investigate and inquire into all activities of the PCG units and personnel, review
11 
processes, procedures, and operations to determine if such were conducted effectively
12 
and efficiently.
13 
The personnel of the CGIG-IAS whether officer or non-officer, who are
14 
performing actual investigative duties, including PCG personnel 
who perform
15 
investigative duties, shall be granted occupational specialty pay which shall not exceed
16 
fifty percent (50%) of their basic pay and shall be reflected in their pay slip for the
17 
work performed; Provided, that such personnel shall not be entitled to the
18 
occupational specialty pay under Section 26 hereof.
19 
Sec. 47. Organization of a PCG AuxUiary (PCGA). — The PCG shall continue to
20 
maintain, supervise, develop and train the PCGA as a non-uniformed personnel
21 
volunteer organization under the direct control and supervision of the PCG
22 
Commandant. The PCGA shall assist the PCG in the promotion of safety of life and
23 
property at sea, the preservation of the marine environment and its resources, the
24 
conduct of maritime search and rescue, the maintenance of aids to navigation, and
25 
such other activities that enhance maritime community relations which include civic
26 
action, participation under the National Service Training Program, youth development,
27 
recreational safety, and other related activities.
28 
Sec. 48. Latera!Entry. - Active members of other uniformed services under the
29 
AFP, PNP, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and
30 
Bureau of Corrections may join the PCG through lateral entry. The rank for officers
31 
eligible for such entry must not he higher than Lieutenant Commander, or Petty Officer
32 
Second Class for non-officers. Notwithstanding the corps they wish to join, all entrants
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shall only be accepted if, on or before time of entry, they: (a) are not under
2 
investigation, (b) are not on absence without leave (AWOL) status, (c) are not serving
3 
sentence, whether administrative or criminal, (d) have not been issued reprimand in
4 
the last two (2) years, or (e) have not received an unfavorable rating in the latest
5 
performance rating.
6 
However, if an entrant possesses specific skills that may not be readily
7 
developed in new recruits, lateral entry may be allowed for ranks higher than those
8 
mentioned above: Provided, That the new entrant can serve at least ten (10) years in
9 
PCG active service prior to reaching the mandatory retirement age.
10 
Sec. 49. Exemption from Attachment, Taxes, Charges and Fees. — Subject to
11 
the pertinent provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended,
12 
all retirement benefits granted by this Act shall not be subject to attachment, levy,
13 
execution, or any tax of whatever nature.
14 
In the establishment and operation of radar and radio stations and other
15 
communication facilities, the PCG shall not be subject to payment of charges and fees
16 
as imposed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC): Provided, That
17 
the PCG shall only use frequencies as may be allowed or assigned by the NTC
18 
consistent with international regulations and guidelines.
19 
Except as provided in the preceding paragraph, the PCG shall, in the
20 
performance of its functions, enjoy such rights and privileges enjoyed by other
21 
governmental and law enforcement agencies, instrumentalities, and government-
22 
owned and -controlled corporations such as exemption from registration application
23 
for license, and payment of fees as imposed by other governmental agencies or
24 
regulatory bodies. Should the PCG be required to register or to file application, the
25 
fees to be charged shall only be in such minimal amount corresponding to the actual
26 
administrative cost necessary for the issuance of the permit, license, or certificate.
27 
Sec. 50. Grants, Bequests, Donations and Loans. - Subject to the prior approval
28 
and clearance of the President or his authorized representative, the PCG may receive
29 
grants, bequests, and donations whether from local or foreign sources for purposes
30 
relevant to their functions.
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The Secretary of Transportation may enter into loan agreements with foreign
2 
financial institutions, subject to the review of the Monetary Board of the Bangko
3 
Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Department of Finance.
4 
Sec. 51. PCG Properties and Lighthouse Reservations. —The PCG shall continue
5 
to exercise exclusive ownerships, possession, management, control, and supervision
6 
over all properties transferred to it by virtue of Executive Order No. 475 dated 30
7 
March 1998 and Executive Order No. 477 dated 15 April 1998, such as vessels,
8 
watercrafts, firearms, armaments, munitions, communications and electronic
9 
equipment, vehicles, buildings, real state, lighthouse stations, and reservations.
10 
Sec. 52. Establishment and Expansion of Coast Guard Bases, Equipment and
11 
Facilities. — In coordination with other appropriate government agencies, the PCG
12 
shall develop and enhance its capabilities in the performance of its mandated functions
13 
and establish its strategic presence. To this end, the PCG shall, through the guidance
14 
of Congress, draft its development plan that shall reflect its asset, equipment, and
15 
facility requirement that includes but is not limited to floating assets, laboratories,
16 
land-based support facilities, land mobility, arms and ammunition, rescue and hospital
17 
ship, maritime monitoring surveillance and communications system, port facilities, and
18 
air assets and stations.
19 
Sec. 53. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Not later than one hundred
20 
twenty (120) days from the effectivity of this Act, the PCG shall, after approval by the
21 
Secretary of Transportation, issue the rules and regulations for the implementation of
22 
this Act.
23 
Sec. 54. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the initial implementation
24 
of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the PCG.
25 
Thereafter, such amount shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.
26 
Sec. 55. Transitory Provisions. - All previous appointments and promotions of
27 
PCG uniformed personnel made prior to the enactment of this Act shall remain valid
28 
and subsisting.
29 
Sec. 56. Adjustment of Retirement Benefits and Pension Indexation. — The
30 
retirement benefits of personnel affected by the implementation of Republic Act No.
31 
9993, Joint Resolution No. 4, s. 2009, and Joint Resolution No. 1 s. 2018, shall be
32 
adjusted as follows: (a) For non-officers whose retirement benefits were affected by
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the implementation of Republic Act No. 9993, any discrepancies resulting from the
2 
application of this Act and Republic Act No. 9993 shall be returned to the retiree. This
3 
adjustment shall also apply to the indexation of pensions to base pay scale
4 
adjustments affected by Republic Act No. 9993; (b) The retirement benefits of
5 
personnel holding the ranks of admiral and vice admiral, who were adversely affected
6 
by Joint Resolution No. 4, s. 2009, entitled: "Joint Resolution Authorizing the President
7 
of the Philippines to Modify the Compensation and Position Classification System of
8 
Civilian Personnel and the Base Pay Schedule of Military and Uniformed Personnel in
9 
the Government, and 19 for Other Purposes," and Joint Resolution No. 1 s. 2018, 20
10 
entitled: "Joint Resolution Authorizing the Increase in Base Pay of Military and
11 
Uniformed Personnel in the Government, and for Other Purposes", shall be adjusted
12 
to align with the benefits of their contemporary ranks of General and Lieutenant
13 
General in the AFP and the PNP.
14 
Furthermore, personnel affected by the aforementioned joint resolutions shall
15 
be paid the corresponding difference in pay and allowances resulting from these
16 
adjustments.
17 
Sec. 57. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any provision of this Act is
18 
declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected thereby shall remain in
19 
full force and effect.
20 
Sec. 58. Repealing Clause. — Republic Act No. 9993 is hereby repealed and all
21 
laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, and other issuances or parts
22 
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
23 
accordingly.
24 
Sec. 59. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
25 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
26 
Approved,
24