Coast Guard Legislative Liaison Affairs CGLLA

04/09/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐖!

The Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law has secured another significant milestone following its approval by the Committee on Ways and Means headed by Chairperson Congressman Miro Quimbo of the House of Representatives on September 2, 2026.

The approval brings the proposed law closer to completing the House legislative process, with the Committee on Appropriations as the next and final committee hurdle.

Another blessing for the PCG as the measure continues to advance toward a stronger legal foundation for the Service.

One Committee Closer. One Step Closer to a Stronger PCG.⁩

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03/09/2026

𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑵𝒐. 316, 𝒔. 2017, 𝑺𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 (𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑨 𝑴𝒐) to raise national consciousness and awareness of maritime and archipelagic issues, concerns, and policies, and to promote appreciation of the Philippines as a maritime and archipelagic nation.

The Coast Guard Legislative Liaison Affairs (CGLLA) joins the Philippine Coast Guard and the nation in observing MANA Mo 2026, anchored on the theme: “Karapatan sa Karagatan, Sama‑sama Nating Alagaan.”

This observance reminds us that our seas are more than bodies of water surrounding our islands—they are an integral part of our national identity, heritage, livelihood, security, and future.

As the Philippine Coast Guard continues to uphold its mandate in safeguarding our maritime domain, CGLLA highlights the essential role of legislation and sound maritime policies in protecting our seas, advancing national interests, and strengthening maritime governance.

Through strengthened collaboration among government agencies, maritime stakeholders, communities, and the Filipino people, let us deepen our understanding of our maritime rights and responsibilities, promote the protection of our marine environment, and work together toward a safe, clean, secure, and sustainable maritime nation.

11/08/2026

𝐀 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝!

Senate Bill No. 2116, the Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law, has officially passed the Third and Final Reading with 19 affirmative and zero negative votes.

The approval marks a significant milestone in the long-standing effort to strengthen the legal mandate, organizational capability, personnel welfare, and operational capacity of the Philippine Coast Guard.

With the Senate's overwhelming support, SBN 2116 moves another decisive step toward becoming law, bringing the PCG closer to having a modern and strengthened legal framework responsive to the demands of maritime safety, security, and national service.

One Stronger Coast Guard. One Step Closer to Law.

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11/08/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐖, 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐎!

August 11, 2026 — Pasado na sa Third and Final Reading sa Senado ang Senate Bill No. 2116 o “Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law” na pangunahing inakda at inisponsoran ni Committee on Public Services Chairperson Sen. Raffy Tulfo.

Nagpasalamat din si Sen. Raffy sa kanyang mga kapwa senador sa suportang ibinigay nila sa SB. No. 2116 na magbibigay ng matibay na legal authority at administrative independence upang walang pag-aalinlangan na mapangalagaan ng PCG personnel ang ating maritime jurisdiction.

Sinabi ni Sen. Tulfo na tinitiyak ng SB No. 2116 na hindi mapag-iiwanan ang mga tauhan ng PCG dahil masisiguro na ang kanilang mga ranggo, ang kanilang career structure, at ang kanilang mga sahod at pay grades ay patas, karapat-dapat, at nakasabay sa ating Armed Forces of the Philippines at Philippine National Police.

Nangako si Sen. Raffy na patuloy niyang tututukan ang SBN 2116 hanggang sa mapirmahan ito ng pangulo at tuluyang maisabatas.

06/08/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐖, 𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐎𝐓 𝐍𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐎!

Ikinatuwa ni Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Sen. Idol Raffy Tulfo ang pag-arangkada ng kanyang inihaing Senate Bill No. 2116 o “Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law” na pumasa sa Ikalawang Pagbasa sa Senado ngayong araw, August 4.

Pinasalamatan din ni Sen. Raffy ang kapwa niya mga senador sa pagbibigay ng kanilang full support para sa kanyang panukalang ito na layong palakasin ang manpower ng PCG sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng kapabilidad sa institusyon upang makapag-hire ng mas maraming kawani.

Ito ay upang mas malawak nilang magampanan ang kanilang tungkulin sa Maritime Safety Services, Marine Environmental Protection at Maritime Security Law Enforcement.

Isa rin sa mga pangunahing layunin ng SB No. 2116 ay ang tuluyan nang maresolba ang malaking gap o disparity sa sahod at mga benepisyong natatanggap ng PCG personnel at officers kumpara sa kanilang AFP at PNP counterparts.

Binigyang-diin ni Sen. Raffy na panahon na para masuklian ang mga sakripisyo at di-matatawarang ambag at serbisyo ng PCG lalo’t isa ito sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno na may pinakamalawak at pinaka-kritikal na responsibilidad partikular na sa pagbabantay ng ating mga teritoryo at exclusive economic zone (EEZ) sa West Philippine Sea, panghuhuli ng mga smugglers at poachers, pangunguna sa search and rescue operations at marami pang iba.

Nangako si Sen. Tulfo na patuloy niyang isusulong ang SB No. 2116 upang ito ay ganap nang maging batas.

05/08/2026

𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆

The Revised Philippine Coast Guard Law (Senate Bill No. 2116) was successfully approved on second reading during the Senate's Second Regular Session last August 04, 2026 at the Plenary Hall, Senate of the Philippines.

The measure was approved without objection, with all Senators, including members of the Minority, expressing their support and agreeing to become co-authors/co-sponsors of the bill. The overwhelming approval reflects the Senate's strong confidence in the proposed reforms to enhance the PCG's mandate, capability, and personnel welfare.

Following Senate rules, the bill will proceed to its 3rd and Final Reading after the mandatory three-day period, bringing the proposed Revised PCG Law one step closer to enactment.

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03/08/2026

Happy Birthday CDR CASTILLO PCG Ma’am! 🎉

Your CGLLA Family wishes you a day filled with joy, love and countless blessings! May this new chapter in your life be as inspiring as you are!

Enjoy your special day! ❤️

29/07/2026

𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan PCG, attended the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the House of Representatives in Batasan Hills, Quezon City on July 27, 2026.

The annual SONA serves as a vital constitutional platform where the President presents the nation's accomplishments, outlines the administration's legislative priorities, and sets the overall direction of governance.

The PCG's participation reflects its unwavering commitment to supporting the government's national agenda and strengthening collaboration with the legislative branch in advancing initiatives that enhance maritime safety, maritime security, marine environmental protection, and public service.

In his address, President Marcos Jr. paid tribute to the country's maritime frontliners, stating:
"We give honor to our Armed Forces, the Coast Guard, and even our fisherfolk, who all continue to patrol and ply our seas in the face of great risks. Tayo ay magkakabigkis tulad ng ating pinamalas sa ating buong kasaysayan. Sa mga pang-aalipusta, hindi tayo matitinag. Hindi tayo pasisiil."

The President's recognition underscores the Philippine Coast Guard's steadfast dedication to safeguarding the nation's maritime domain, upholding the country's sovereignty and sovereign rights, and ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of the Filipino people. The PCG remains resolute in fulfilling its mandate as a reliable maritime force committed to excellence, integrity, and service to the nation.

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27/07/2026

11/06/2026

The Coast Guard Legislative Liaison Affairs extends its warmest congratulations to SW2 Lorena F Salva PCG on her well-deserved promotion.

Your achievement is a result of your hard work and leadership. You have shown professionalism in every challenge you have encountered.

May this achievement be one of many more milestones ahead!

Once again, Congratulations! 🎉