Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD AS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT SERVICE ATTACHED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Congress Author
Date filed
August 10, 1998
Scope
Urgent Bill
No

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB01950
FULL TITLE : AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD AS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT SERVICE ATTACHED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
ABSTRACT : "The Philippine Coast Guard Act". Mandates the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to operate directly under the supervision and control of the Secretary of Transportation and Communications. During a national emergency, the President may deputize the PCG.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : PALMA GIL, MA. ELENA T.
DATE FILED : 1998-08-10
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS :
1. 2.
3.
ADMINISTRATION BILL? No
URGENT BILL? No
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE
MOTHER BILL: HB12919
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ON 1998-08-17
SECONDARILY REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE(S) ON APPROPRIATIONS, GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION

Abstract

"The Philippine Coast Guard Act". Mandates the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to operate directly under the supervision and control of the Secretary of Transportation and Communications. During a national emergency, the President may deputize the PCG.

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