Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H.B.No.___ 3095

Introduced by HONORABLE CZARINA D. UMALI

EXPLANATORY NOTE

We send our children to schools to get education, nothing less. However, a
steady rise in the incidents of campus violence raises a red flag that we all have to be
concerned. We all deserve to know which schools are safe for them and which ones to
avoid

The Constitution mandates the State to exercise reasonable supervision and
regulation of all educational institutions. In pursuit of this mandate, this bill requires all
higher educational institutions to put up measures to ensure the safety and security of
students

For this reason, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought

bere roa
CHARINA D. UMALI

Representative
2 District, Nueva Ecija


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House ei. no. 3095

Introduced by: HONORABLE CZARINA D. UMALI

AN ACT
MANDATING ALL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE A CRIME
PREVENTION COMMITTEE THAT SHALL ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF
THEIR STUDENTS,

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philiopines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as “The Campus Safety Act.”

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policies. It is the declared responsibility of the State to defend the right
of the youth to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protectian from all
forms of neglect. abuse. cruelty and exploitation. and other conditions prejudicial to their
development as provided under the Constitution. It is also hereby declared the policy of the
State to ensure access to quality education by ensuring the safety and security of students in all
institutions of higher learning and recognizing the role of the youth in nation building and in the
development of the country. Pursuant thereto,

Sec. 3. Scope. This Act shall apply to all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), including State
Universities and Colleges, Local Universities and Colleges and Private HEIs

Sec. 4. Creation of a Crime Prevention Committee (CPC). A CPC shall be established in
every HE! to formulate policies and strategies that shall help protect students from both internal
and extemal threats to their safety and security, such as theft, robbery, rape and other forms of
violence within and outside the area where the HE! is located.

Sec. 5. Composition of the CPC. The CPC in every HE! shall be composed of the following

a. The Vice President for community affairs or any other designee in the College or University,
whose office deals with campus security and safety, as presiding officer.

b. The Vice President for student affairs or any other designee in the College or University.
whose office deals with the welfare and discipline of students, as altemate presiding officer,


c. The Secretary of the University Student Council, as the committee ‘secretary;
d, The University Student Council/Supreme Council President or Chairperson, as member;

d_ The Class Presidents of the high school level and the College Presidents or Chairpersons of
the college level, and the Corps Commander of the Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
and the Citizens Army Training (CAT), as members;

€, The Head of Campus Police or Security Personnel, as member;
f A Representative of student groups, as member; and
f The President of the Parent-Teachers’ Association or its equivalent, as member.

Sec. 6. Duties and Responsibilities of the CPC. The CPC shall have the following duties and
responsibilities

A. To formulate, in consultation, with the School Head, Chief of Police where the college
oF university is located, Punong Barangay, and other security specialists as they deem fit, a
Crime Prevention Strategy. Such Crime Prevention Strategy shall include, but not be limited, to
the following

1) A statement of current campus policies regarding procedures and facilities for students and
others to report criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus and policies
concerning the institution's response to such reports;

2) A statement of current policies concerning security and access to campus facilities, including
campus residences, and security considerations used in the maintenance of campus facilities:

3) A statement of current policies conceming campus law enforcement including but not limited
to:

a) The enforcement authority of security personnel, including their working
relationship with national and local police agencies, and

b). Policies which encourage accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to the
campus police and the appropriate police agencies;

4) A description of the type and frequency of programs designed to inform students and
employees about campus security procedures and practices and to encourage students and
employees to be responsible for their own security and security of others;

5) A description of programs designed to inform students and employees about the prevention
of crimes;

6) Statistics concerning the occurrence on campus, during the most recent schoo! year, and
during the two (2) preceding school years for which data are available, including, but not limited
to the following criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities or focal police
agencies: homicide, murder, physical injuries, rape, robbery, theft and sexual harassment



7) A statement of policy concerning the monitoring and recoding through local police agencies
of criminal activity at off-campus student organizations which are recognized by the institution
and that are engaged in by students attending the institution, including those student
organizations with off campus housing facilities;

8) Statistics concerning the number of arrests for the following crimes occurring on campus
liquor law violations; drug abuse violations; and possession of weapons, and

9) Statement of policy regarding the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages and
enforcement of underage drinking laws and a statement of policy regarding the possession, use
and sale of illegal drugs and enforcement of drug laws and a description of any drug or alcohol
‘abuse education programs;

B. To formulate crime prevention programs for the implementation of the Committee

C. To coordinate with college/schoo! principals or deans, as the case may be, in the
maintenance of peace and order within the school/college/university premises;

D. To recommend to the school/college/university the conduct of seminars or trainings
‘on the crime and drug prevention and control in coordination with the National Police
Commission (NAPOLCOM) regional office, local police station or Department of the Interior and
Local Government (DILG) — Patrol 117,

E. To conduct intensive information drive on the Crime Prevel
includes its semestral distribution of copies and orientation thereon; and

ion Strategy which

F. To submit to Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through its CHED Regional
Offices (CHEDROs), the composition of CPC and the Crime Prevention Strategy, as well as its
program of activities and projects for the Academic Year two (2) months after the closing of
enrolment in the First Semester and accomplishment report within two (2) months after finishing
the second semester or trimester of the academic year.

Sec. 7. Non-Interference in Peaceful Student Demonstrations. The CPC shall not, in any
way, interfere or prevent students from holding peaceful rallies, demonstrations and protest
actions if such were held in connection with the exercise of their constitutionally guaranteed
freedom of expression, except if violence erupts during the said mass actions.

Sec. 8. Duty of the College or University President. The Office of the College or University
President shall submit to the CHEDRO the following:

a, Size of the college or university;

b. Crime prevention strategy; and

¢. Accomplishment Report of the Committee.

Sec. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The CHED, in coordination with the
Department of Education (DepED), Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges
(PASUC), the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA), and the

‘Association of Local Colleges and Universities (ALCU), shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act


Sec. 10. Approval and Review of the Crime Prevention Strategy. The Crime Prevention
Strategy, after approval of the Board of Trustees/Regents, shall be submitted to the CHED and
shall be subject to its review. If found unsatisfactory by the CHED, taking into consideration the
circumstances of each college or university, it shall be returned to the Board for appropriate
action: Provided, That pending its review, the Plan shall be implemented by the college or
university concerned,

The Crime Prevention Strategy shall be subject to review or reassessment annually by
the Board or as often as required by the circumstances

Sec. 11. Duties of the CHEDROs. The CHEDROs shall coordinate, supervise and monitor the
implementation of the crime prevention strategy, as approved, and projects of CPCs, jointly with
the NAPOLCOM in the region. The Office of Student Services of the CHED shall consolidate
regional reports for submission to the Office of the CHED chairperson through the Office of the
Executive Director.

Sec. 12. Administrative Liability. Any HEI, its Board of Trustees or Regents, and other
officers/persons responsible for the failure to comply with the provisions of this Act shall be
subject to administrative sanctions to be imposed by the CHED.

Sec. 14. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid,
the other sections or provisions not otherwise affected shall continue to be in full force and
effect.

SEC. 15. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, rules and
regulations contrary to or inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby amended
repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 17. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,