Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS AS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT ARMED UNIFORMED COMMISSIONED SERVICE, FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5173, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Date filed
July 2, 2007
Scope
Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. HB00640 |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS AS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT ARMED UNIFORMED COMMISSIONED SERVICE, FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5173, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
| SHORT TITLE : "Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2007" |
| ABSTRACT : "Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2007". The bill transforms the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) into a new and distinct branch of service under the Department of Transportation and Communications. The PCG shall be tasked, among others, to enforce laws, promulgate and administer regulations for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea and the protection of all users of the sea within the jurisdiction of the Philippines. |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : MENDOZA, MARK LLANDRO L. |
| DATE FILED : 2007-07-02 |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE |
| COMMITEE HEARINGS/ACTIONS: |
| 1. Scheduled for first meeting/hearing on 2008-05-28 |
| 2. Approved by the Committee on Appropriations on 2008-05-28 |
| 3. Committee Report filed on 2008-09-21 |
| MOTHER BILL: HB05151 |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION ON 2007-07-30 |
Abstract
"Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2007". The bill transforms the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) into a new and distinct branch of service under the Department of Transportation and Communications. The PCG shall be tasked, among others, to enforce laws, promulgate and administer regulations for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea and the protection of all users of the sea within the jurisdiction of the Philippines.
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