| Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary | |
| Founded | February 9, 1972 |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Coast Guard |
| Type | Volunteer uniformed auxiliary service |
| Role |
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| Size | 5,000 volunteers |
| Commanders | |
| Commandant of the Coast Guard | Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan |
The Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) is a volunteer civilian organization whic is under the direct control and supervision of the commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard.
History[]
The Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) was established on February 9, 1972. On that date during a gathering at the Philippine Navy Officers' Club commemorating the Philippine Navy Day, the Coast Guard Commandant announced the intention of the Navy Flag Officer-in-Command to form a civilian volunteer unit to assist the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The attendants of the gathering supported the plan including the members of the Manila Yacht Club leading to the formation of what was later known as the PCGA.[1]
The current iteration of the PCGA is institutionalized by Republic Act No. 9993 or the PCG Law of 2009.[1]
Role and function[]
Rescue boat and personel of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary at the 2013 Paraw Regatta, Villa Beach, Villa de Arevalo, Iloilo City
The PCGA assists the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) but is not directly part of the PCG. This includes assistance in relief and search and rescue operations.[2]
Membership[]
PCGA members are uniformed volunteers. However they are not commissioned officers or enlisted personnel of the PCG and therefore had distinct uniforms and insignia from the regular coast guard. Since the PCGA often is involved in search and rescue operations, its members include boat and shipping company owners. Previously the PCGA was open to foreign citizens. As of 2018, there where no perceived security threat at the time. However the PCGA made its vetting process stricter in 2025.[3][4][5]
Notable members[]
- Gerard Anderson, actor[6]
- Liza Araneta Marcos, First Lady of the Philippines and wife of President Bongbong Marcos[7]
- Diether Ocampo, actor[8]
Since Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan's assumption as PCG commandant in 2023, PCGA members are required to secure national clearances. In 2024, there are about 5,000 PCGA members.[9]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Regulations Manual (2012 ed.). Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary. https://cgadwv.org/files/info/manuals/PCGA%20Regulations%20Manual%20-%20Version%202012.pdf. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "Malacañang, tiniyak na walang banta mula sa Chinese na nakapasok Coast Guard Auxiliary" (in fil). RMN Networks. 29 August 2025. https://rmn.ph/malacanang-tiniyak-na-walang-banta-mula-sa-chinese-na-nakapasok-coast-guard-auxiliary.
- ↑ "PCG cites foreign agents’ ‘creeping intrusion’ in PH infra". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 27 August 2025. https://globalnation.inquirer.net/289361/pcg-cites-foreign-agents-creeping-intrusion-in-ph-infra.
- ↑ Bacelonia, Wilnard (27 August 2025). "PCG tightens vetting process for auxiliary members" (in en). https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1257405.
- ↑ Crisostomo, Sheila (21 March 2024). "36 Chinese served in PCG auxiliary, House told". The Philippine Star. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/03/21/2342167/36-chinese-served-pcg-auxiliary-house-told.
- ↑ Canlas, Jomar (12 September 2021). "Gerald Anderson, 3 PCG officers promoted" (in en). The Manila Times. https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/09/12/news/gerald-anderson-3-pcg-officers-promoted/1814453.
- ↑ Macairan, Evelyn (17 July 2024). "Liza Marcos joins PCG Auxiliary". The Philippine Star. https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/07/17/2370753/liza-marcos-joins-pcg-auxiliary.
- ↑ "Why Diether Ocampo is not inviting other celebs to join PH Coast Guard Auxiliary". ABS-CBN News. 19 September 2019. https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/19/19/why-diether-ocampo-is-not-inviting-other-celebs-to-join-ph-coast-guard-auxiliary.
- ↑ Aurelio, Julie; Subingsubing, Krixia (22 March 2024). "Chinese in PCG reserve force ‘not spies, hackers’" (in en). Philippine Daily Inquirer. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1921664/chinese-in-pcg-reserve-force-not-spies-hackers.
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