Transfer of Philippine Coast Guard to President's Office

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 475: Transfer of Philippine Coast Guard to President's Office

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Transfer of Philippine Coast Guard to President's Office

Law: Executive Order No. 475

Decision Date: Mar 30, 1998

Executive Order No. 475 transfers the Philippine Coast Guard from the Department of National Defense to the Office of the President, aiming to enhance coordination and management of the PCG's functions while ensuring the continuity of its responsibilities in promoting safety at sea and protecting the marine environment.

Law Summary

Mandate and Functions of the PCG

PCG remains responsible primarily for the promotion of safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment.
Its mandate is pursuant to Republic Act No. 5173 and related Presidential Decrees such as PD 600, PD 601, PD 602, and PD 979 as amended.

Transition and Liquidation Committee

A Transition and Liquidation Committee is created to facilitate the transfer process.
The committee is chaired by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) with members from the Philippine Navy, PCG, Department of Budget and Management, and the Office of the President.
The committee is tasked within 30 days to recommend plans and measures for the transfer.
It will also inventory and dispose of all PCG properties.

PCG Assets and Properties

All appropriations, assets, and properties currently under PCG possession, supervision, or control are deemed to be PCG properties.
This includes vessels, watercraft, firearms, armaments, munitions, communications and electronic equipment, vehicles, buildings, real estate, and lighthouses.
All records related to PCG assets are transferred alongside the properties.

Appropriations and Budgeting

Appropriations allocated to PCG prior to the approval will continue in subsequent annual budgets.
The PCG shall prepare its own budget as a Key Budgetary Item (KBI) in the future.

Uniformed Personnel Pay, Allowances, and Retirement

Uniformed PCG personnel will continue receiving the same base pay, longevity pay, allowances, and benefits as those in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
The retirement of PCG personnel remains covered by Presidential Decree 1638 (AFP Retirement Law), as amended.
The PCG may establish its own retirement system under a regime and timetable agreed upon by the Transition Committee.

Repealing Clause

All existing Executive Orders, rules, and regulations that are inconsistent or contrary to this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

This Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing on March 30, 1998.

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