Vision

The PCGA shall be an important, relevant and reliable partner of the PCG commissioning dedicated and professional volunteers composed of Auxiliarists from coastal communities and Officers from various sectors of society who are properly trained in MARSAF, MARSAR  and MAREP procedures, well-equipped with the necessary tools, equipment and floating/air assets and always ready to promote safety of life and property at sea, preserve the marine environment, conduct search and rescue and enhance coastal community relations.

Mission

The PCGA shall assist the PCG in the promotion of safety of life and property at sea, in the preservation of the marine environment and its resources, the conduct of maritime search and rescue,  the maintenance of aids to navigation, and such other activities that enhance maritime community relations which include civic action, participation under the National Service Training Program (NSTP), youth development, recreational safety and other related activities.

General Objectives

  1. To assist in the enforcement of all applicable laws in the high seas and waters of the Philippines 
  2. To assist in the promotion of safety of life and property
  3. To develop the capabilty of the PCGA following the OTEM principle (organize, train, equip and maintain) to effectively implement the four functional areas (MARSAR, MAREP, MARSAF and MCOMREL)

Functions

The PCGA shall continue to exist as a unifromed volunteer organization under the Philippine Coast Guard and shall have the following mandated functions:
  1. Assist the PCG in search and rescue operations and in responding to emergency situations;
  2. Assist the PCG in promoting the safe operation of vessels and the conservation of the country’s marine resources through information; dissemination and training, and in responding to emergencies at sea that involve containment of marine pollution and the protection of marine resources;
  3. Assist the PCG in promoting the safe operation of vessels;
  4. Assist the PCG in the maintenance and development of aids to navigation and in the promotion of its significance;
  5. Design, develop and conduct education and training modules in consultation with PCG on leadership and technical courses to be able to properly implement the plans / programs of the organization;
  6. Assist the PCG in activities that enhance maritime community relations;
  7. Participate in the National Service Training Program (NSTP);
  8. Promote PCGA youth development to enhance their concern for sea safety;
  9. Promote goodwill, fellowship and welfare between and among the PCG and PCGA;
  10. Develop and promote goodwill with local and international organizations;
  11. Ensure observance to the protocols and maintain the customs and traditions, professionalism and integrity among the PCGA members;
  12. Assist the PCG in conducting training on recreational safety in various water sports. 
PCGA - Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary
PCGA - Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary