Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary

Section A. Mission

The PCGA shall assist the PCG in the performance of its duties and functions, subject to the limitations set by RA 9993 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Section B. Functions

The PCGA shall continue to exist as a civilian volunteer organization under the PCG and shall have the following mandated functions under the supervision of the PCG:

1. Assist the PCG in search and rescue operations and in responding to ship emergency situations;
2. Assist the PCG in promoting the safe operation of vessels and the conservation of the country's marine resources through information dissemination and training, and in responding to emergencies at sea that involve containment of marine pollution and the protection of marine resources;
3. Assist the PCG in the maintenance and development of aids to navigation and in the promotion of its significance;
4. Promote youth development to enhance their concern for sea safety and the protection of marine environment;
5. Assist the PCG in the implementation of PCG Oriented NSTP-CWTS Program;
6. Promote goodwill and fellowship in the PCGA and with related domestic and international organizations;
7. Assist the PCG in the performance of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR);
8. Assist the PCG in carrying out its plans and programs; and
9. Coordinate with the concerned PCG units on all PCGA activities conducted within AORs.

1. Membership in the PCGA is purely voluntary.
2. The Civil Relations Group (CRG) in every Coast Guard District is tasked with accepting and vetting the application requirements, with endorsement by the DAS for further processing.
3. The DAS /CGAS shall accept applications from prospective members and shall ensure that the documentary requirements are properly endorsed to the concerned CRG.
4. PCGA members may introduce the organization to potential members interested in rendering PCGA service. Such introductions must be coordinated with the concerned CRG for proper processing of the applicant.
5. All applicants for the Regular Squadron shall undergo the application procedure prescribed in this Manual prior to appointment as members of the PCGA.
6. The District Commander is vested with the authority to appoint qualified applicants into the PCGA Regular Squadron up to the rank of Auxiliary Captain (AUX CAPT), as the District Commander is best positioned to assess the eligibility of the applicants for his endorsement, and subject to the approval of the Commandant, PCG.
7. Every PCGA member must belong to a Squadron.
8. Members who become officers are entitled and authorized to use the PCGA ranks bestowed to them, and they shall be addressed accordingly.
9. Non-officer members are designated "Auxiliarists" with levels of seniority from Auxiliarist 4 to Auxiliarist 1. Auxiliarists may be appointed as PCGA officers after fulfilling the requirements prescribed by the Commandant.
10. A member may request transfer to another Auxiliary District or Auxiliary Squadron in accordance with the prescribed procedures. Reasons for transfer may include change of domicile or preference for a different primary or secondary field of concern.
11. All members performing duties at the National or District level by virtue of designation or assignment (after election or designation) shall maintain membership in their respective PCGA Squadrons. It is an honor for a squadron to have members elected or designated to serve in higher PCGA units and offices.
12. The PCGA rank and position/designation to be held by a prospective member shall be determined based on his/her qualifications and in accordance with the criteria set forth herein.
13. Squadron Membership need not be limited to members of the same profession, employer, company or office.
14. All active members as of the effectivity date of this Manual shall retain their MIN, membership status, and respective ranks. Prospective new members shall undergo the recruitment process described herein.
15. A member declared inactive for two (2) consecutive years shall be recommended for disenrollment from the PCGA roster upon written endorsement of the NAMO through the National Director (ND) to CGCRS, then from CGCRS to DCCGS for CRS, CG-7, for Commandant's approval.
16. An application shall be denied if the applicant has been convicted by a regular court of a crime involving moral turpitude or of any offense enumerated under the Revised Penal Code and other special penal laws.
17. Any applicant with a pending criminal case shall be disqualified from entry into the PCGA, without prejudice to re-enrollment upon the applicant's full exoneration and the case's final resolution.
18. Foreign nationals are not eligible for appointment as members of the PCGA.