MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR

MC 12-93 AIDS TO NAVIGATION PROGRAM POLICY

By: CG-10
This MC provides guidelines in the establishment of aids to navigation in the Philippines
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MC 04-97 SPECIAL RULE® PRESCRIBING NAV ALONG PASIG RIVER

By: CG-10
This MC prescribes provisions in thew conduct of safe navigation along Pasig River
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MC 05-97 NAVIGATIONAL CLEARANCE FOR ROAD BRIDGES

By: CG-10
To prescribes policy guidelines on the construction/establishment of modification of road bridges over navigable waters of the Philippines to enhance safety of life and property in the course of navigation.
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MC 01-24 GUIDELINES ON THE PAYMENT OF SALARY AND ALLOWANCES FOR PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD (PCG) UNIFORMED PERSONNEL OFFICIALLY DECLARED AS MISSING-IN-ACTION (MIA), SUBSEQUENT FINDING OF DEATH AND PROCESSING OF RETIREMENT OR SEPARATION BENEFITS

By: CGLS
This policy covers all PCG uniformed personnel officially declared as MIA as defined in this policy
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MC 03-98 GUIDELINES ON RESTRICTING THE MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER

By: CG-3
To prescribe prolicies and procedures in order to enhance maritime safety especially during the occurrence of a tropical depression, tropical storm or typhoon that makes sea travel dangerous.
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MC 02-24 RULES ON PREVENTION OF COLLISIONS AT SEA

By: CG-8
This Memorandum Circular prescribes guidelines and procedures in ensuring that all vessels within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines comply with the rules of the road set forth by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
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MC 13-00 RENAMING CG DISTRICTS

By: HPCG
To prescribe the policy and procedure in renaming and designating of Coast |Guard Districts of the PCG.
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MC 03-01 GUIDELINES ON MOVEMENT OF MV IN THE ABSENCE OF WEATHER BULLETIN IN THE LOCALITY

By: CG-3
To prescribed policies and procedures in order to enhance maritime safety during the absence of weather bulletin in the certain locality that make sea travel dangerous
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MC 03-23 AMENDMENT 01-24 AMENDING SECTION VI. b OF NHQ-PCG/CGFS MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NR 03-23 DATED 19 APRIL 2023, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "GUIDELINES ON THE STANDARD LOAN APPLICATION FOR THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PERSONNEL"

By: CGFS
All provisions of existing policies and regulations not consistent with the provisions of this policy are hereby rescinded or modified accordingly upon approval and effectiveness of this circular.
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MC 03-23 AMENDMENT 02-24 AMENDING SECTION VI. b OF NHQ-PCG/CGFS MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NR 03-23 DATED 19 APRIL 2023, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "GUIDELINES ON THE STANDARD LOAN APPLICATION FOR PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PERSONNEL"

By: CGFS
All provision of existing policies and regulations not consistent with the provisions of this policy are hereby rescinded or modified accordingly upon approval and effectiveness of this Circular.
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MC 01-02 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING OF INFLATABLE LIFERAFTS

By: HPCG
The purpose of this MC is to provide a policy in the implementation of HPCG Memo Circular 05-94 in consonance with IMO Resolution A.761(18) and HPCG Memo Circular 01-98e
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MC 03-24 REVISED PCG IDENTIFICATION (ID) CARD SYSTEM

By: CGAO
A. To regulate the issuance of identification cards to authorized PCG personnel, Coast Guard Probationary Ensigns, Candidate Coast Guard Non-Officers, retirees, their dependents, legal beneficiaries, Non-uniformed personnel and Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary. B. To provide peculiar features in the PCG ID Card for easy identification of the bearer and distinction from other government and civilian entities, as well as for resistance to fraud, tampering, counterfeiting and exploitation.
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MC 01-03 PREVENTION & CONTROL OF DRUG & SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE PCG

By: HPCG
The purpose of this MC is to set policies in the eradication of drug-users/pushers from the PCG and the conduct of Drug Test to all the uniformed and civilian personnel of the PCG pursuant to para (d) and (e). Article III of RA No. 9165.
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MC 04-24 GUIDELINES ON THE RECRUITMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY (PCGA)

By: CG-7
To prescribe policies and guidelines relative to the recruitment of the PCGA based on the qualification standards.
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MC 03-03 ROUTEING SYSTEM AT CORREGIDOR ISLAND PASSAGES (NORTH AND SOUTH CHANNELS)

By: CG-8
The MC prescribes the rules and regulations to be followed by vessels navigating through Corregidor Island Passages to improve the safety of navigation, efficiency of traffic and protection of marine environment.
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MC 04-03 ROUTEING SYSTEM AT VERDE ISLAND PASSAGE

By: CG-8
This MC prescribes the rules and regulations to be followed by vessels navigating the area along Verde Island passage.
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MC 05-03 ROUTEING SYSTEM AT CEBU MACTAN CHANNEL SOUTHERN APPROACH

By: CG-8
This MC prescribes the rules and regulations to be followed by vessels navigating through the Southern Approach of the Cebu-Mactan Channel to improved the safety of navigation, efficiency of traffic and the protection of marine environment.
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MC 07-03 INSPECTION GUIDELINES FOR DOMESTIC TANKERS

By: HPCG
To prescribe the policies, procedures and common vessel inspection guidelines implementing the provisions of the MARPOL 73/78, Accepted Industry Guidelines, CLC 92, SOLAS 74/78, ISM Code and PCG rules and regulations.
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MC 01-20 AMENDMENT 01-23 AMENDMENT TO HCGETDC/T1 CIRCULAR NR01-20 DATED 06 JULY 2020 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AWARD OF PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD INSTRUCTOR BADGE

By: CGETDC
As Read: AWARDING 6.2.2 Upon recommendation of the Committee and endorsement by the Commander, CGETDC, the PCG Instructor's Badge shall be awarded by CPCG in appropriate orders. To Read: 6. AWARDING 6.2.2 Upon recommendation of the PCG Instructor's Badge Awards Committee, the PCG Instructor's Badge shall be awarded by Commander, CGETDC, the PCG Instructor's Badge shall be awarded by Commander, CGETDC in appropriate orders.
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MC 01-5 RULES AND REGULATIONS PRESCRIBING THE ESTABLISHMENT, ADMINISTRATION, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE AIDS TO NAVIGATIONT

By: CG-10
To prescribe the rules and regulations for the establishment, administration, operations and maintenance of private aids to navigation in navigable waters in the Philippines
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MC 03-23 AMENDMENT 01-23 AMENDING SECTION III AND SECTION VI OF NHQ-PCG/CGFS MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NR 03-23 DATED 19 APRIL 2023, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "GUIDELINES ON THE STANDARD LOAN APPLICATION FOR PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PERSONNEL"

By: CGFS
AS READ: This Circular shall apply to all PCG Personnel, either uniformed or non-uniformed. TO READ: This Circular shall apply to uniformed and non-uniformed PCG Personnel as well as those awaiting Commisionship/Enlistment, Suspended, Recall to Active Service and Reinstated.
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MC 10-19 AMENDMENT 01-23 AMENDMENT TO NHQ-PCG/CG-1 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR 10-19 DATED 12 JULY 2019 (HAZARDOUZ DUTY PAY)

By: CG-1
HAZARDOUS DUTIES Mission or assignments in the Kalayaan Group of Island, Mangsee Island, Scarborough Shoal, Philippine Rise, Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and in the Province of Sulu;
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MC 01-05 REVISED RULES ON PREVENTION, CONTAINMENT, ABATEMENT AND CONTROL OF OIL MARINE POLLUTION

By: CG-8
The purpose of this MC is to provide implementing guidelines pursuant to the above-mentioned authorities as rationalized in accordance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, MARPOL 73/78
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MC 01-23 REVISED DEROGATORY REPORT ADJUDICATION BOARD OF THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD

By: CG-2
This Memorandum Circular creates the Philippine Coast Guard Derogatory Report Adjudication Board, prescribes its functions and establishes the procedures in adjudicating derogatory reports/information against all Philippine Coast Guard personnel.
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MC 02-05 PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY GARBAGE FROM SHIP

By: CG-8
The purpose of this MC is to provide implementing rules to prevent pollution by garbage from ships within the territorial and archipelagic waters of the Philippines
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MC 02-23 REVISED GUIDELINES ON MOVEMENT OF VESSELS DURING HEAVY WEATHER

By: CG-8
The Memorandum Circular prescribes the policies on movement of vessels during heavy weather in the Philippine are of responsibility to prevent the occurrence of maritime accidents and damage to the marine environment.
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MC 03-05 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TANK CLEANING OPERATIONS AND THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF DILUTED OIL AND OTHER SUBSTANCES

By: MEPCOM
This MC shall apply to all tank cleaning operations and the collection and disposal of diluted oil within the territorial jurisdiction of the Philippines.
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MC 03-23 GUIDELINES ON THE STANDARD LOAN FOR PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PERSONNEL

By: CGFS
This Memorandum Circular shall apply to all PCG Personnel, either uniformed or non-unformed.
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MC 04-23 REVISED GUIDELINES IN THE CONDUCT OF COASTAL SECURITY PATROL (CSP)

By: CG-14
To prescribe policies, procedures and guidelines for PCG operating units in conducting seaborne and land-based patrols. The primary objective of the patrol is to protect the Philippine maritime domain and preserve the country’s territorial integrity from all forms of maritime security threats. This Memorandum Circular shall apply to all PCG Districts down to Stations and Substations, all Philippine registered vessels engaged in international and domestic trade and all foreign registered vessels, whether engaged in international trade or not, transiting the Philippine territorial jurisdiction.
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MC 05-23 GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PCG WAREHOUSE

By: CG-4
This memorandum circular prescribes the policy, procedures and covers the following subject areas to be followed in the formation and management of material storage, supply, and operations: 1. To provide comprehensive policy on warehouse management; 2. Optimizing storage process on warehouse operations; 3. To determine specific duties and responsibilities of personnel in charge of warehouse administration; 4. Instructions for the Storage Space Management Report; 5. PCG quality control and reliability management of supplies and equipment within PCG supply activities; and 6. Information concerning sources regarding identification, control and utilization of shelf life items.
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MC 06-23 ESTABLISHING THE PAKIPUTAN STRAIT AND NORTHERN SAMAL ISLAND DAVAO TRAFFICE SEPARATION SCHEME (PSNTSS) AND PRESCRIBING THE RULES FOR ITS USE

By: HMSSC
This Memorandum Circular establishes the Pakiputan Strait And Northern Samal Island Davao Traffic Separation Scheme (PSNTSS)and prescribes the rules and regulations to be adhered to and followed by vessels or ships.
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MC 07-23 AWARD OF COAST GUARD LOGISTICS BADGE

By: CGLSC
This circular prescribes the policies, guidelines and procedures governing the award and wearing of the Coast Guard Logistics Badge. This capplies to all PCG Officers, Non-Officers, Non-uniformed personnel, PCGA and personnel from other agencies/institutions who will earn the Coast Guard Logistics Badge as prescribed by this circular.
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MC 08-23 GUIDELINES ON THE PREVENTION RECOVERY REPORTING AND MONITORING OF OVERPAYMENT FROM PAY AND ALLOWANCES AND OTHER UNATHORIZED CLAIMS OF PCG PERSONNEL AND PENSIONERS

By: CGFS
This Circular aims to effectively and efficiently utilize the Personnel Services Fund by preventing the occurrence of overpayment. This Circular also aims to recover, monitor and report once the overpayment is incurred by PCG personnel and Pensioners. This Circular covers all Philippine Coast Guard personnel, including Pensioners and Non-Uniformed Personnel
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MC 09-23 GUIDELINES ON THE CONDUCT OF NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENT-SMALL VALUE PROCUREMENT (NP-SVP)

By: CG-4
This Circular prescribes the internal guidelines and procedures for the conduct of Negotiated Procurement – Small Value Procurement (NP-SVP) in accordance with the Section 53.9 of the 2016 revised IRR of RA No. 9184. This Circular shall be applicable to all procurement projects undertaken by all procuring units established under NHQ-PCG BAC Resolution No. 068-2022.
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MC 10-23 GUIDELINES ON THE PCG REPRESENTATIVES TO CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS.MEETING AND SUBMISSION OF POSITION PAPERS

By: CGLLA
This Memorandum Circular applies to all PCG Units which are directed to attend and send competent personnel to constitute the PCG delegates to legislative hearings that require their expertise, particularly on the mandated functions of the PCG. a) To ensure the attendance and presence of PCG, through authorized and competent representation, during congressional hearings or meetings involving or affecting the organization as a whole. b) To regulate the number of PCG delegates in every congressional hearings. c) To prescribe the standard uniform for all PCG delegates which have to be observed in both houses of Congress whenever directed to attend hearings and meetings.
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MC 04-05 ACCREDITATION OF OIL WATER SEPARATORS, OIL CONTAINMENT, RECOVERY AND DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT AND CHEMICAL DISPERSANTS

By: MEPCOM
The purpose of this Circular is to prescribe the procedures for the accreditation of chemical dispersants, oil containment, recovery dispersal equipment and oil separators, prescribe requirements to be observed by the subjects of this Circular and to impose the corresponding sanctions for its violation.
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MC 05-05 SHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN FOR PHILIPPINE REGISTERED VESSELS

By: HPCG
The purpose of this MC is to provide implementing guidelines for the development of a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan for ships.
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MC 06-05 ISSUANCE OF INTERNATIONAL OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATE TO HPILIPPINE REGISTERED VESSELS

By: HPCG
To prescribe the procedure for the issuance of International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate registered vessels.
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MC 07-05 PREVENTION OF POLLUTION BY SEWAGE FROM SHIPS

By: HPCG
This MC shall apply to (a) all Philippine registered vessels 200 gross tonnage and above and (b) all Philippine registered vessels less than 200 gross tonnage which is certified to carry more than fifty (50) persons whether engaged in domestic or international trade.
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MC 01-06 RULE PROHIBITING THE DUMPING AND DISCHARGING OF WASTES AND OTHER HARMFUL MATTERS

By: HPCG
To prescribe the procedures and policies for the proper dumping of wastes and other harmful matters into Philippine waters in order to prevent pollution which may create hazards to human health, marine life and other resources, damage amenities or interfere with other legitimate uses of the sea.
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MC 02-06 MARINE POLLUTION INSPECTION/APPREHENSION REPORT

By: HPCG
To prescribe the policies and procedures implementing the provisions of the MARPOL (73/78) and PCG rules and regulations.
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MC 03-06 INSPECTION GUIDELINES FOR DOMESTIC TANKERS

By: HPCG
To prescribe the policies, procedures and common vessel inspection guidelines implementing the provisions of the (MARPOL 73/78). Accepted Industry Guidelines, CLC 92, SOLAS 74-78, MARPOL 73/78, ISM Code and CPG rules and regulations.
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MC 04-07 REVISED GUIDELINES ON MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS DURING HEAVY WEATHER

By: CG-3
To prescribe policies and procedures in order to enhance maritime safety especially during the occurrence of a tropical depression or typhoon that makes sea travel dangerous
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MC 05-07 PASIG SAFETY SECURITY & GOVERNANCE OF ITS ECOSYSTEM (PASSAGE)

By: HPCG
To allow a smooth and continous flow of traffic of passengers and cargoes along the Pasig River and its tributaries. To promote the safety and security of ships watercraft, passengers, and cargoes in transit or otherwise berthed along the river. To promote, through effective governance, the protection of the river's ecosystem in order to sustain its recovery and development,
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MC 06-08 INTERIM GUIDELINES ON MOVEMENT OF VESSELS DURING HEAVY WEATHER

By: HPCG
To prescribe policies and procedures in order to enhance maritime safety especially during the occurrence of a tropical depression or typhoon that makes sea travel dangerous
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MC 08-08 Routing system verde island & Batangas sealane

By: CG-8
This memorandum cicular prscribes the rules and regulations to be followed by vessels navigating the area along Verde Island passage, Batangas bay and designated inshore traffic zone
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MC 01-09 GUIDELINES ON MOVEMENT OF VESSELS DURING HEAVY WEATHER

By: CG-8
To prescribe ,policies and procedures in order to enhance maritime safety .during the occur*nce-of tropical depression, storm or typhoon in the Philippine area of responsibility.
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MC 02-10 interim guidelines on movement of vessels and motorboats engaged in shorts distance voyages in special areas

By: CG-8
To prescribe policies and procedures in the movement of vessels and motorboats during fair weather condition in the locality despite being declared to be under Public Storm Warning Signal Number 1 by PAGASA
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MC 02-10 interim guidelines on movement of vessels and motorboats engaged in shorts distance voyages in special areas

By: CG-8
To prescribe policies and procedures in the movement of vessels and motorboats during fair weather condition in the locality despite being declared to be under Public Storm Warning Signal Number 1 by PAGASA
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MC 02-12 CALL FOR ELECTIONS FOR ALL DIRECTORS AUXILIARY DISTICT (DAD) AND DIRECTORS AUXILIARY SQUADRON (DAS) AND GUIDELINES ON THE 2012 SPECIAL DISTRIC AND SQUADRON ELECTIONS

By: CG-7
This Memorandum Circular prescribes the guidelines and procedures for the conduct of the special PCGA Directors Auxiliary District and Squadron elections in May 2012 only, and on a no precedent basis, in as much as the 2012 PCGA Manual will take effect only in 01 June 2012
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MC 03-12 guidelines on issuance renewal of ID of Auxilliarists

By: CG-7
This circular is applicable only for the active members (auxiliarists) of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary under the control and supervision of the Philippine Coast Guard.
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MC 03-12 PCG 201 FILES

By: CGAO
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD 201 FILES
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MC 04-12 derogatory report adjudication board of the PCG

By: CG-2
This Memorandum Circular creates the Philippine Coast Guard Derogatory Report Adjudication Board, prescribes its functions and establishes the procedures in adjudicating derogate
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MC 05-12 master's declaration of safe departure

By: CG-8
To prescribe guidelines in the submission of the Master's Declaration of Safe Departure as a requirement prior to every voyage to ensure that the Master continuously comply to the prescribed safety requirements and to develop his awareness and responsibility to abide with safety rules and regulations in conducting day to day operations
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MC 06-12 vessel safety enforcement inspection

By: CG-8
This Memorandum Circular prescribes policies for an effective safety inspection of all Philippine-registered vessels engaged in domestic trade calling at any ports in the country to verify their continuing iompliance to certain aspeci of seaworthiness in accordance with applicable safeiy standards, rules and regulations and to safe, fast, efficient and reliable conveyance passengers and cargoes.
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MC 07-12 PRE-DEPARTURE inspection

By: CG-8
This Memorandum Circular prescribes the policies and procedures for the conduct of pre-departure inspection of all merchant vessels calling at domestic ports to promote their continuing compliance with safety standards prescribed by the existing policies, rules and regulations, marine pollution prevention, standard on manning and competency of seafarers
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MC 08-12 (ERE)emergency readiness evaluation

By: CG-8
To prescribe policies for the conduct of Emergency Readiness Evaluation (ERE) to all Philippine registered vessels to determine their compliance to safety standards and readiness of the officers and crew in the responding to any emergency situation on board the vessel while underway or at port, to be carried out qualified PCG Vessel Safety Enforcement Inspectors
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MC 01-13 GUIDELINES ON THE ISSUANCE OF PCGA ID

By: CG-7
This circular is applicable only the active members (Auxiliarists) of the Philippine Coast Guar Auxiliary under the control and supervision of the Philippine Coast Guard
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MC 02-13 GUIDELINES ON MOVEMENT OF VESSEL DURING HEAVY WEATHER

By: CG-8
This Memorandulm Ciriular (Circular) prescribes the policies on movement of yesseJl..during the occurrence of a tropical depression, storm or typhoon in the Philippine qriea of responsibility to prevent the occurrence of maritime accident and damage to the marine environment
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MC 03-13 Operation & Maintenance of ATON

By: HPCG
This circular establishes the system in the maintenance and operation of aids to navigation. t prescribes the policies and responsibilities of all personnel concerned
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MC 04-13 Guidelines on the Implementation of the PCG Oriented NSTP-CWTS Program

By: CG-7
This Circular applies to all Coast Guard units and personnel, including the PCGA, that are implementing the PCG oriented NSTP-CWTS Program in different schools, universities or colleges
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01-14 navigational clearance for road bridges & other structures over navigable inland waters

By: CG-8
This circular prescribes the polices on the construction, establishment, alteration or modification of road bridges and other structures over navigable waters of the Philippines to promote safety of life and property in the course of navigation
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02-14 guidelines for the operational of recreational watercrafts for the promotion of safety of life at sea

By: CG-8
This circular prescribes the guidelines and procedures for the operation of recreational watercrafts for the promotion of safety of life at sea
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MC 03-14 guidelines for safety & security requirements of coastal and beach resorts and vessels with pool facilities including qualification and requirements of lifeguards for the promotion of safety of life at sea

By: CG-8
This circular prescribes the guidelines and procedures for the safety and security requirements of coastal and beach resorts, vessels pool facilities including qualifications and requirements of lifeguards for the promotion of safety of life at sea
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MC 04-14 guidelines on conducting marine parades regattas and other maritime related activities for the promotion of safety of life at sea

By: CG-8
The Circular prescribes the guidelines and procedures to provide effective control regattas marine parades and other maritime related activities conducted on the navigable waters of the Philippines so as to insure safety of life and property at sea
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MC 05-14 Policies, Guidelines and procedures in Processing Loans

By: CGFS
This Circular shall apply to all PCG Personnel including the non-uniformed
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MC 06-14 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED MC PROVIDING FOR THE REVISION

By: CGMED
The purpose of this Memorandum Circular is to set policies and procedures in the prevention of the Use of Dangerous Drugs in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the conduct of Drug Test to all PCG Personnel pursuant to paragraphs (d) and (e) Article lll of Republic Act No. 9165 The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
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MC 01-15 SARANGANI BAY AND BALUT ISLAND TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME (SBBITSS)

By: MSSC
This Memorandum Circular establishes the Sarangani Bay and Balut Island Traffic Separation Scheme (SBBITSS) and prescribes the rules and regulations to be followed by vessels or ships
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MC 02-15 PUERTO PRINCESA TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME (PPTSS)

By: MSSC
This Memorandum Circular establishes the Puerto Princesa Traffic Separation Scheme (PPTSS) and prescribes the rules and regulations to be adhered to and followed by vessels or ships
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MC 03-15 Northern Iloilo Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (NISTSS)

By: MSSC
This Memorandum Circular establishes the Northern Iloilo Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (NISTSS) and prescribes the rules and regulations to be adhered to and followed by vessels or ships
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MC 04-15 Southern Iloilo Strait Traffic Separstion Scheme (SISTSS)

By: HMSSC
This Memorandum Circular establishes the Southern Iloilo Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (SISTSS) and prescribes the nrles and regulations to be adhered to and followed by vessels or ships.
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MC 01-16 CLASSIFICATION OF PCG OFFICERS TRAINING

By: CG-12
This Circular prescribes the procedures in determining and classifying appropriate training type for different source of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officers.
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MC 02-16 SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR OFF CANDIDATE SCHOOL AND OFFICER INDOCTRINATION SCHOOL AT THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY

By: CG-12
This Circular prescribes the following: a. Criteria for the selection of candidates for Officer Candidate School (OCS) and Officer indoctrination School (OlS) at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) and other coast guard academy abroad. b. Procedures for their selection. c. Procedures for candidate officer's preparation and coast guard training prior to their attendance of the course, to give them the necessary coast guard background and develop their stamina prior to joining the Officer Candidate School and Officer indoctrination School
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ZAMBOANGA ClTY ANp ITs APPROACHES TRAFFTC SEPARATTON SCHEME {ZCTSS)

By: HMSSC
This Memorandum Circular establishes the Zamboanga Cityand its Approaches Traffic Separation Scheme (ZCTSS) and prescribes the rules and regulations to be adhered to and followed by vessels or ships
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MC 04-16 PCGA SPECIAL SUPPORT SQUADRON

By: CG-7
To prescribe policies and guidelines relative to the PCGA Special Support Squadron
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MC 05-16 REVISING MC 06-14, ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MANDATORY / RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND THE HANDLING OF PCG PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL DRUGS, AND CREATING THE PCG SPECIAL DRUG BOARD, FOR THE PURPOSE

By: CGMED
The purpose of this Memorandum Circular is to set policies and procedures in the prevention of the use of dangerous drugs in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the conduct of drug test to all PCG Personnel pursuant to paragraphs (d) and (e) Article lll of Republic Act No. 9165 (The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).
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ADDENDUM 01-21 MC 05-16 ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MANDATORY/RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND THE HANDLING OF PCG PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL DRUGS, AND CREATING THE PCG SPECIAL DRUG BOARD, FOR THE PURPOSE

By: CGMED
The purpose of this Memorandum Circular is to set policies and procedures in the prevention of the use of dangerous drugs in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the conduct of drug test fo all PCG Personnel pursuant to paragraphs (d) and (e) Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 (The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)
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AMENDMENT 01-21 MC 02-16 REVISED POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES ON THE PCG-PMMA CADETSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AMENDING HPCG CIRCULAR NUMBER 02-16 DATED 08 MARCH 2016 ENTITLED PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR PCG-PMMA CADETSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

By: CG-12
This Memorandum Circular prescribes the guidelines and procedures in the recruitment, screening, selection and processing of applicants for the Philippine Coast Guard-Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) Cadetship and Scholarship Program to ensure that the selected applicants have satisfied all the necessary requirements prescribed by law and in accordance with the standards set forth by the Command. Moreover, this provides guidelines and other provisions during the duration of PCG-PMMA Cadetship and Scholarship Program.
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MC 01-17 CONSOLIDATION OF THE OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF MARITIME SAFEry SERVICES AS A MANDATE OF THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD

By: HPCG
This Memorandum-Circular applies to all operating units of the Philippine Coast Guard.
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MC 02-17 PUERTO PRINCESA TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME(PPTSS)

By: MSSC
This Memorandum Circular establishes the Puerto Princesa Traffic Separation $qherxe (LTSS) and prescribe the _r,tles atd _rs$ilations to be adhered to and followed by vessels or ships
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MC 03-17 NORTHERN ILOIO STRAIT TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME (NISTSS)

By: MSSC
This Memorandum Circular establishes the Northern Iloilo Strait Traffrc Separation Scheme (NIISTSS) and prescribes the rules and regulations to be adhered to and followed by vessels or ships
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MC 04-17 SOUTHERN PART OF rLOIO STRATT TRATFTCIIEPARATTON SCTTEME {SPTSTSS)

By: MSSC
This Memorandum Circular establishes the Southern Iloilo Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (SISTSS) and prescribes the rules and regulations to be adhered to and followed by vessels or ships
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MC 05-17 SARANGAINI BAY AND BALUT ISLAND TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME (SBBITSS)

By: MSSC
This Memorandum Circular establishes the Sarangani Bay and its Approaches Traffic Separation Scheme (SBSTSS) and prescribes the rules and regulations to be adhered to and followed by vessels or ships
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MC 01-18 HARBOUR SPEED LIMIT IN CEBU - MACTAN CHANNEL

By: CG-8
This Memorandum Circular prescribes the speed limit, policy, and procedure for ships I vessels entering, departing, traversing, navigating and cruising along Cebu Mactan Channel in order to enhance the safety of navigation, efficiency of vessel traffic and the protection of marine environment.
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MC 2018-001 PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD LATERAL ENTRY POLICY

By: DOTR
This Circular prescribes the policy guidelines for the lateral entry of commissioned officers and enlisted personnel to the PCG from the AFP, PNP and other uniformed services
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AMENDMENT 01-19 MC 04-19 AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER 04·19 DATED 21 JUNE 2019 (MARITIME SECURITY POLICY BOARD AND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP)

By: CG-14
AMENDMENT 01-19 MC 04-19 AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER 04·19 DATED 21 JUNE 2019 (MARITIME SECURITY POLICY BOARD AND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP)
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MC 01-19 UIDELINES FOR MOVEMENT OF VESSELS IN CEBU-MACTAN CHANNEL

By: MSSC
This Memorandum Circular applies to all vessels, watercrafts and other conveyances to include, but not limited to, ferryboats, fast crafts, tugboats, self -propelled barges, pleasure yachts, tankers, and offshore structures entering, departing, traversing, navigating, and cruising along Cebu - Mactan Channel.
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MC 02-19 Implementing Guidelines on the Procurement of Equipment, Material and Systems for the PGG through Govemment-to-Govemment Arrangement

By: CG-5
This Memorandum Circular 'Shall provide the ·guidelines -on the ·pea procurement of equipment, material and systems through G2G Procurement arrangements pursuant to the revised IRR of RA 9184.
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MC 04-19 MARITIME SECURITY POLICY BOARD AND TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP

By: CG-14
This Memorandum Circular prescribes guidelines and procedures establishing the Maritime Security Policy Board (MSLE-Policy Board) and Technical Working Group (MARSE-TWG) intended to monitor the status of policies relating to maritime security and law enforcement as well as to assess whether or not the Philippine Coast Guard has appropriate memorandum circulars and/or standing operating procedures and other policies and formulate policies relating thereto for implementation within the Philippine maritime jurisdiction.
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MC 05-19 GUIDELINES GOVERNING DONNING OF RANKS AND OATH-TAKING CEREMONY FOR NEWLY PROMOTED PCG FLAG OFFICERS AT NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD

By: NHQ-PCG
This Circular aims to provide direction, control and policies during Donning of Ranks and Oath-Taking Ceremony at National Headquarters for the newly promoted PCG Flag Officers.
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MC 06-19 GUIDELINES ON INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE (BAC) ORGANIZATION AND PROCUREMENT SYSTEM OF THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD

By: CG-4
The purpose of this Memorandum Circular is to provide guidelines for the institutionalization of Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Organization for each Major/Functional Commands, Operational and Administrative Support Commands, Coast Guard Districts and Technical Service Commands and provide policies for the procurement system and processes to all PCG procuring units. To increase the authority of BAC in different CG Procuring Units in order to expedite the procurement of their respective supplies, equipment, other logistical requirements and infrastructure projects.
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MC 07-19 GUIDELINES ON PREPARING THE ANNUAL PROCUREMENT PLAN (APP), SUPPLEMENTAL PROCUREMENT PLAN (SPP), AMENDATORY PROCUREMENT PLAN (AmPP) AND PREPARING/UPDATING OF THE PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (PPMP)

By: CG-4
This "Circular on Preparing the Annual Procurement Plan (APP), Supplemental Procurement Plan (SPP), Amendatory Procurement Plan (AmPP) and Preparing/Updating of the Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP)" will serve as guide on when, what and how to prepare different PCG Units' APP, SPP, AmPP and PPMP using the new prescribed format
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CIR 10-19 HAZARDOUS DUTY PAY

By: CG-1
This Circular prescribes the policies and procedures on the entitlement to Hazardous Duty Pay (HOP) of Officers and Non-officers of the Philippine Coast Guard.
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CIR 11-19 Guidelines and Procedures for the Issuance of Coast Guard Internal Audit Observation Memorandum (CGIAOM) and Issuance of AQ, AOM, NS, ND issued by COA to be transmitted by CGIA

By: CGIA
This Memorandum Circular prescribes the guidelines and procedures for the issuance of Coast Guard Internal Audit Observation Memorandum (CGIAOM) and issuance of Audit Query (AQ), Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM), Notice of Suspension (NS) and Notice of Disallowance (ND) issued by Commission of Audit (COA) and transmitted by Coast Guard Internal Audit (CGIA).
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MC 12-19 RESCISSION OF SECTION VII PARAGRAPH (A) (3) OF HPCG/DCS-MSS MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NUMBER 05 - 01 DATED 05 SEPTEMBER 2007 ENTITLED "PASIG RIVER SAFETY, SECURITY, AND THE GOVERNANCE OF ITS ECOSYSTEM (PASSAGE)"

By: CG-8
The provisions of Section VII, Paragraph (A) (3) of HPCG/DCS-MSS Memorandum Circular Number 05 - 07 dated 05 September 2007 Entitled "Pasig River Safety, Security, and the Governance of its Ecosystem (Passage)" is hereby rescinded as it is contrary to the provisions of PPA Memorandum Circular Number 15-99 dated April 12, 1999 with subject "Movement/Berthing/Stay of Barges/Watercrafts at Pasig River and West Breakwater of South Harbor and for Related Purposes". All other provisions not affected by the preceding paragraph are valid and binding.
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MC 01-20 AWARD OF PCG INSTRUCTOR BADGE

By: CGETDC
This Circular prescribes the eligibility, authority and policies for the award the Philippine Coast Guard
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MC 01-20 AMENDMENT TO HPCG CIRCULAR 04-16 DTD 07 JULY 2016 SUBJECT: PCGA SPECIAL SUPPORT SQUADRON

By: CG-7
AMENDMENT TO HPCG CIRCULAR 04-16 DTD 07 JULY 2016 SUBJECT: PCGA SPECIAL SUPPORT SQUADRON
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MC 03-20 Port State Control

By: CG-8
This MemorandumCircular applies to all foreign-flagged vessels engaged in the international trade calling at any port of the Republic of the Philippines.
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ADDENDUM 01-21 MC 05-16 REVISING MC 05-16, ESTABLISHING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MANDATORY/RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND THE HANDLING OF PCG PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL DRUGS, AND CREARTING THE PCG SPECIAL DRUG BOARD, FOR THE PURPOSE

By: CGMED
The purpose of this Memorandum Circular is to set policies and procedures in the prevention of the use of dangerous drugs in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the conduct of drug test fo all PCG Personnel pursuant to paragraphs (d) and (e) Article II of Republic Act No. 9165 (The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)
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AMENDMENT 01-21 MC 02-16 REVISED POLICIES AND/OR GUIDELINES ON THE PCG-PMMA CADETSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AMENDING HPCG CIRCULAR NUMBER 02-16 DATED 08 MARCH 2016 ENTITLED PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR PCG-PMMA CADETSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

By: CG-12
This Memorandum Circular prescribes the guidelines and procedures in the recruitment, screening, selection and processing of applicants for the Philippine Coast Guard-Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) Cadetship and Scholarship Program to ensure that the selected applicants have satisfied all the necessary requirements prescribed by law and in accordance with the standards set forth by the Command. Moreover, this provides guidelines and other provisions during the duration of PCG-PMMA Cadetship and Scholarship Program.
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MC 2021-11 REVISED PROMOTION SYSTEM FOR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD

By: DOTR
This Circular prescribes the Promotion System for Officers in the active service of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
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MC 01-21 MAINSTREAMING ACCESSIBILITY PERSPECTIVE AND SENIOR CITIZENS CONCERNS INTO THE REGULAR ACTIVITIES OF THE PCG

By: CG-7
This policy provides for guidelines to ensure that the concerns of senior citizens Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are integrated implementation of plans, programs, and projects of the PCG.
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MC 02-21 ACTIVATION OF MARITIME SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICE (MSLEO) TO ALL COAST GUARD DISTRICTS ALL OVER THE PHILIPPINES

By: NHQ-PCG / MARSLEC
ACTIVATION OF MARITIME SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICE (MSLEO) TO ALL COAST GUARD DISTRICTS ALL OVER THE PHILIPPINES
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MC 03-21 PCG IDENTIFICATION (ID) SYSTEM

By: CGAO
a. To regulate the issuance of identification cards to authorized PCG personnel, Probationary Ensigns, Candidate Coast Guard Non-Officers, retirees, their dependents, legal beneficiaries, non-uniformed personnel and PCGA. b. To provide peculiar features in the PCG ID Card for easy identification of the bearer and distinction from other government and civilian entities, as well as for resistance to fraud, tampering, conterfeiting and exploitation.
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MC 06-22GUIDELINES ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SHIPS’ ROUTEING SYSTEM, TO INCLUDE DESIGNATION OF TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES WITHIN THE MARITIME JURISDICTION OF THE PHILIPPINES

By: CG-8
This Circular prescribes the guidelines on the establishment of ships’ routeing system, to include standards in designating traffic separation schemes for purpose of improving safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation and increase protection of the marine environment within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines.
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MC 07-22 PROPER UTILIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PCG OWNED AND ISSUED LAND MOTOR VEHICLE

By: CG-4
This Circular prescribes the policies, guidelines and procedures for the proper utilization and management of all owned and issued PCG vehicles
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MC 08-22 GUIDELINES IN THE COLLECTION AND DEPOSIT OF REVENUES IN THE PCG

By: CGFS
This Circular prescribes the general guidelines governing the Revenue Collections and Remittance for the payment of indebtedness and obligations due to the government, as well as the revenues received by National Government Agencies (NGAs) that may arise from the exchange and non-exchange transactions.
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MC 09-22 GUIDELINES ON THE TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS OF ALL PCG PROJECTS

By: CG-4
These guidelines aim to promote fairness in the termination of procurement contracts and to prescribe contract conditions and measures to enable the PCG to protect its interests.
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MC 94 Providing For The Requirements And Procedures For Reducing On-Site Workforce In Government Offices Below The Minimum Set Fourth Under The Alert Level System, Amending For The Purpose Memo Circular No 86 (S. 2021) And Memo Cir No 93 (S. 2021)

By: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Constitution declared it a policy of the State to protect and promote the right to health of the people
Category: MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR

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