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Pursuant to HPCG/CG-3 Circular Nr 06-05 dated 06 Sept 2005 and HPCG GO
Nr 191 dated 06 Sept 2005
Meeting the Demand
Originally an attached unit to the Chief Surgeon, Philippine Navy, the
Coast Guard Medical catered to the then PCG Unit personnel. The Unit was just an augmentation force of the Health Service
of the AFP, specifically the Naval Health Service. The health needs were taken care of by the Manila and Cavite Naval Hospitals,
and ultimately by the AFP Medical Center.
In 1997, the PCG was transferred to the Department of Transportation and Communications to enable
it to face its original mandate of promotion of safety of lives and properties at sea. By virtue of the separation from the
AFP, CG Medical became the unit with the sole responsibility of maintaining quality health care for the PCG personnel and their
dependents. Added to this large responsibility is their major role during Maritime Search and Rescue (MARSAR). In concept,
the small health unit was 'promoted' to a major Unit in terms of responsibilities, geographical coverage and operational
aspects. Yet through the years, the Unit proved its capability despite the limited manpower, equipment and resources, serving
majority of PCG personnel, at the same time performing very well in maritime disasters and SAR operations.
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Present Times
Through the able leadership of past Commandants, the Unit was given its
base of operations at the Medical Dispensary Building located at Headquarters PCG (HPCG). The two-storey structure was completed
in 2001, and has been the center of operations of the Unit until now. There are plans of expanding the second floor to accommodate
more hospital beds to better serve its personnel. The facility is classified as a 5-bed Medical Dispensary, and
is headed by the present Commanding Officer, LCDR SB LOPEZ MC PCG. It is currently the only Operating Medical Unit
of the Coast Guard Medical Service (CGMEDSVC), pending the completion and formal activation of the Medical Dispensary in CG
District CEV (Cebu) this Oct 2005.
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