Coast Guard Legislative Liaison Affairs CGLLA

The Coast Guard Legislative Liaison Affairs extends its warmest congratulations to LTJG APRIL NICOLE P PISCO PCG on her well-deserved promotion.

This achievement is a testament to her unwavering commitment and excellent leadership. You have demonstrated professionalism through every challenge you have faced.

May this achievement be one of many more milestones ahead!

Once again, Congratulations, Maam!

The Coast Guard Legislative Liaison Affairs(CGLLA) extends its warmest and heartfelt congratulations to Acting Commander, CGLLA, RADM OLIVER S TANSECO PCG on his well-deserved promotion🎖️🎖️

Your admirable leadership continues to set the standard for excellence, discipline, and dedicated public service. You have led with vision, courage, and humility, inspiring others to aim higher and serve with purpose.

May this new chapter bring even greater opportunities to strengthen the mission of the service, foster unity, and continue making meaningful impact.

Your CGLLA Family is immensely proud of you, Sir. 🫡 We stand with you in celebrating this milestone and in supporting your continued success.

Congratulations sir!

𝗧𝗪𝗚 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗖𝗚 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 (𝟳) 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), headed by Vice Admiral Edgar Ybañez PCG, together with CGCS, CG-6, and CGIG-IAS, among others, attended the Technical Working Group (TWG) Meeting of the Senate Committee on Public Services on the Revised PCG Law last January 14 2026, at the Senate of the Philippines, Pasay City.

All sections of the seven (7) Senate Bills were deliberated and approved, including key provisions on the establishment of the Philippine Coast Guard Academy (PCGA) and the Corps of Professors, with minor comments and pending submission of pertinent supporting data as well as coordination meetings with the NTC, BFP, and AFP to address specific concerns raised by the said agencies.

The DBM did not interpose any objection to the provision on the return of pension benefits to affected retirees, marking a significant step forward in addressing long-standing welfare concerns.

The TWG successfully concluded its deliberations and will submit a Committee Report for plenary deliberation and approval on Second Reading.

PCG: One in Commitment, Steadfast in Service!

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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗖𝗚 𝗟𝗮𝘄

Acting Commander, Coast Guard Legislative Liaison Affairs (CGLLA) paid a courtesy visit to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) represented by FCSUPT MANUEL M MANUEL OIC, Deputy Chief for Administration to harmonize the PCG Revision Bills and the BFP Modernization Act of 2021 (RA 11589) specifically the inspection and investigation of fire incidents on vessels. (Section 4-K).

The BFP resource person initially objected to the said provision during the TWG Meeting of the Senate Committee on Public Service last January 14, 2026.

BFP now fully support the passage of the PCG Revision Bill. A Memorandum of Agreement between the PCG and BFP is proposed to ensure further collaboration and interoperability.

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𝗣𝗖𝗚 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗙𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗧𝗖

The Coast Guard Legislative Liaison Affairs coordinated with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) last January 15, 2026 to harmonize the provisions of the proposed PCG Law Revision Bills and other matters pertaining to the bill as discussed during the TWG Meeting of the Senate Public Service Committee last Jan 14, 2026.

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𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: This year marked a historic year for the Coast Guard Legislative Liaison Affairs (CGLLA), as we secured unprecedented congressional support for the Philippine Coast Guard’s legislative agenda under the leadership of the PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan PCG.

In just four months, 21 bills for the Revised Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Law were filed in the 20th Congress, an extraordinary vote of confidence toward strengthening the PCG’s mandate, organizational structure, personnel system, and operational capability.

This momentum was firmly anchored on the Senate Public Hearing on 18 September 2025 and the House Committee Deliberation on 19 November 2025, where strong congressional support paved the way for bill consolidation, the scheduling of Technical Working Groups, and the omnibus advancement of the proposed PCG Law. These hearings, reinforced by sustained high-level engagements and inter-agency collaboration, further strengthened Congress’ trust in the PCG.

Beyond legislation, CGLLA’s advocacy delivered real gains for Coastguardians, including the institutionalization of the PCG Retirees’ Day, honoring the legacy and lifelong service of our veterans.

As the year draws to a close, CGLLA remains steadfast in its mission to bridge the PCG and Congress, championing reforms that protect our people, uplift our personnel, and defend our maritime nation.

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