Philippine Coast Guard Application and Requirements

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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) (Tanod Baybayin ng Pilipinasis an armed and uniformed service tasked primarily with enforcing laws within Philippine waters, conducting maritime security operations, safeguarding life and property at sea, and protecting marine environment and resources; similar to coast guard units around the world. The Coast Guard also serves as an attached service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in wartime.



Mandates

The Philippine Coast Guard is mandated and responsible to perform maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, maritime safety, marine environmental protection and maritime security. 

Vision

“By 2028, PCG is a world class guardian of the sea committed to save lives, ensure safe maritime transport, cleaner seas, and secure maritime jurisdiction.”

Mission

"We are a uniformed armed service that implements and enforces all national and international maritime safety, security, search and rescue, and marine environmental protection laws in support of the integrated Maritime Transportation Network objectives, national security and economic development of the Philippines."


How to Apply for PCG? Well, here is the General step-by-step guide for aspiring Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Officers and Non-officers! 


Qualifications

Officers:

A natural-born citizen of the Philippines;

Of Good Moral Character;

21-24 years old;

Single;

At least 5’0″ in height (for male and female);

Graduate of four-year course;

With Professional Civil Service Eligibility (rating of 82% and above); or

With PRC license;

Physically and mentally fit; and

Has passed the PCG Aptitude Battery Test (PCGABT).

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Non-Officers

A natural-born citizen of the Philippines;

Of good moral character;

Single;

18-26 years old;

At least 5’0″ in height (for male and female);

Has earned at least 72 units; or

Senior high school graduate provided that he/she has completed TESDA courses;

Physically and mentally fit; and

Has passed the PCG Aptitude Battery Test (PCGABT).

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Initial Requirements

Submit the following documents to the nearest PCG district to schedule your PCG Aptitude Battery Test (ABT):

PCG ABT Application Form (Download Link: https://bit.ly/3a8lu6T)

Personal Information Sheet (Download Link: https://bit.ly/3a8lu6T)

PSA Birth Certificate

Transcript of Records

Diploma and/or TESDA Certificate

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Aptitude Battery Test

Prepare well for the PCG ABT. On the day of the exam, applicants should wear the following:

  • white shirt
  • maong pants
  • white socks
  • rubber shoes.

NOTE: Applicants are also expected to have proper hair cut and clean nails.


Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

After passing the PCG ABT, applicants shall proceed to their respective PCG district to take the Physical Fitness Test (PFT).

Hence, while waiting for the result of the exam, applicants are encouraged to prepare physically to pass the PFT.

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Medical, Dental and Neurological Exams

Applicants shall shoulder the expense of their medical exam to be conducted by the prescribed medical center of the PCG District.


Final Deliberation

Applicants who will pass the ABT, PFT, Medical, Dental and Neurological exams shall then undergo the final deliberation.

The recruitment board members will determine who among the applicants are qualified to take the Coast Guard Officer's Course (CGOC) or Coast Guardman's  Course (CGMC) training.

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Oath-taking Ceremony

Successful applicants will be informed about the details of the oath  taking ceremony.

They will also be tasked to prepare the things that they need for the CGOC or CGMC Training


Where to pass the Initial Requirements: 

PCG DISTRICTS:

Office for Human Resource Management (CG-1)

National Headquarters, Philippine Coast Guard

139 25th Street, Port Area, 1018 Manila

Tel# (02) 527-8487 local 6112/6113

Mobile Nos. 0998-585-6378 / 0917-842-4790


Coast Guard District Bicol (CGDBCL)

Government Center Site, Rawis, Legaspi City

0998-585-6438 / 0917-842-6820

cgd.bicol@yahoo.com


Coast Guard District Central Visayas (CGDCV)

Arellano Boulevard, Cebu City 6000

0998-585-8301 / 0917-842-7102

viscom_opns@yahoo.com


Coast Guard District Eastern Visayas (CGDEV)

Ebony Street, Port Area City, Leyte

0998-585-8320 / 0917-842-7656

cgdev@coastguard.gov.ph


Coast Guard District Northern Mindanao (CGDNM)

1280 Corrales Extension, Macabalan, Cagayan De Oro City

0917-842-8196 / 0998-585-6239

cgdnm@coastguard.gov.ph


Coast Guard District Northwestern Luzon (CGDNWLZN)

Poro Point, San Fernando City, La Union

0998-585-8578 / 0917-808-8412 / (072) 700-4474

cgdnwlzn@coastguard.gov.ph


Coast Guard District Palawan (CGDPAL)

Brgy. Liwanag Port Area, Puerto Princesa City

0917-816-1072 / 0998-585-8465

cgdpal@coastguard.gov.ph


Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM)

KM 11 Sasa, Davao City

0998-585-8479 / 0917-831-3197

cgdsem@coastguard.gov.phcoastguardsem@yahoo.com


Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog (CGDSTL)

PPA Compound, Brgy. Sta Clara, Batangas

0917-842-6633 / 0998-585-5845

cgsdtl.operation@coastguard.gov.ph /

cgdstl.actioncenter@coastguard.gov.ph /

hcgdstl_opn@yahoo.com


Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV)

San Patricio Blvd, Brgy Banago, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

0998-585-8103

cgd.sv@coastguard.gov.ph


Coast Guard District Southwestern Mindanao (CGDSWM)

Naval Station, Romulo Espaldon, Bagong Calarian, Zamboanga City

0917-842-8446 / 0998-585-7972

hcgdswm@yahoo.com


Coast Guard District Western Visayas (CGDWV)

Zone 2, Bo. Obrero, Iloilo City

0998-585-7956 / 0917-842-8447

cgdwv@coastguard.gov.ph


For Inquiries

For inquiries, please contact with the PCG Recruitment Branch at 0917-815-6992cghrms@coastguard.gov.ph, or fb.com/pcgrecruitmentbranch or any of the Coast Guard Districts near you. 

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Source: Philippine Coast Guard




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