TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 1285
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RECEIVED BY;
Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong"T. Go
AN ACT
INSTITUTING THE MAGNA CARTA OF BENEFITS FOR THE OFFICERS AND 
PERSONNEL OF THE PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The eradication of illegal drugs remains one of the most persistent challenges 
faced by governments around the world. It is an undeniable reality that the proliferation 
of illegal drugs causes irreversible harm to a nation's healthcare system, governance, and 
public security. In the Philippines, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) plays 
a central role in the national campaign against illegal drugs, placing its uniformed 
personnel at the frontline constantly exposed to danger, injury, or even death.
It is therefore the duty of the State to protect its uniformed men and compensate 
their immeasurable contribution to the safety and security of our communities. The least 
that the government can provide for our uniformed personnel in the PDEA and their 
families is to give them an assurance that the government appreciates the work that they 
do, and hopes for a bright future for them and their families.


This bill seeks to honor the exceptional dedication of these men and women who 
work tirelessly and selflessly serve the nation. The bill aims to protect the social and 
economic welfare of these men and women in the PDEA, giving these men and women 
a decent standard of living by providing them acceptable living and working conditions, 
better terms of employment and career opportunities in order that they may be able to 
effectively carry out their mandate.
Hence, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
SENATOR CHRISTOPHER
RENCE
RENCE "BONG" T. GO


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE 
S. No. 1 28
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25 AUG 27 P2:20
RECEIVED BY;
Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong"T. Go
AN ACT
INSTITUTING THE MAGNA CARTA OF BENEFITS FOR THE OFFICERS AND 
PERSONNEL OF THE PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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Section. 1. Title. - This Act shail be known as the "Magna Carta of the Drug 
Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency."
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the poiicy of the State to safeguard the integrity 
of its territory and the weii-being of its citizenry particuiariy the youth, from the harmfui 
effects of dangerous drugs on their physicai and mentai weii-being, and to defend the 
same against acts or omissions detrimentai to their deveiopment and preservation. Such 
huge task is entrusted to the men and women of the Phiiippine Drug Enforcement Agency. 
In carrying out this sworn duty, these men and women risk their iives against drug 
traffickers who have aii the resources to conduct their iiiegai trade at aii costs.
It is hereby deciared to be the poiicy of the State to protect the sociai and 
economic weifares of these men and women. Towards this end, the State shaii provide 
these men and women with decent standard of iiving by providing them acceptabie iiving
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and working conditions, better terms of employment and career opportunities in order 
that they may be able to effectively carry out their mandate.
Sec. 3. PDEA personnel shall have the following rights:
(a) Protection from discrimination by reason of sex, sexual orientation, age, 
political or religious beliefs, civil status, physical characteristics, disability, or 
ethnicity;
(b) Protection from any form of interference, intimidation, harassment, or 
punishment, to include, but not limited to, arbitrary reassignment or 
termination of service, in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities.
(c) Join, organize or assist organizations or unions for lawful purposes;
(d) Opportunities for continuing professional growth and development; and
(e) PDEA personnel can teach or practice their profession after office hours 
pursuant to Civil Service Law and Rules.
Sec. 4. Career Development Program. - In order to ensure that the Agency is run 
by officials and employees with a commendable level of professionalism, competence, 
commitment to service, transparency, respect for human dignity and integrity, a well- 
rationalized career development program shall be provided by PDEA. The programs shall 
serve as the basis for all career and personal development activities of PDEA.
This applies to all personnel of PDEA with appropriate qualifications, attitude and 
drive for professionalism who wish to assume positions of higher responsibility through 
promotion based on the principle of merit, fitness, equality and transparency and also 
address protest related to promotion. Equal opportunity to all Drug Enforcement Officers 
(DEOs) and personnel in terms of training and schooling.
Sec. 5. Merit and Promotion Plan. - A Merit and Promotion plan shall be 
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by the Commission to ensure that every employee is given fair and equal opportunity in 
career advancement particularly in promotion.
Promotion shall be primarily based on merits and fitness. No spot promotion shall 
be allowed. Outstanding performance or accomplishment of personnel shall only be 
considered as additional point and should not be the sole basis of promotion.
Sec. 6. Performance Evaluation. - The performance of PDEA personnel shall be 
governed by the Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) under Memorandum 
Circular No. 6 series of 2006 dated March 19, 2012 issued by the Commission and/or by 
subsequent laws.
Under the SPMS, incentive scheme shall be performance-based integrating the 
personnel and organizational performance. Civil servants and the government institutions 
shall be rewarded accordingly on their exemplary performance.
Hence, PDEA shall adopt reasonable policies, rules and regulations necessary to 
carry out the objectives of the SPMS.
Sec. 7. Mission of the PDEA Academy. - To train and develop Drug Enforcement 
Officers and personnel of PDEA into professional, dynamic, excellence-driven and 
accountable public servants who can effectively and efficiently enforce laws against illegal 
drugs.
Sec. 8. Training Programs of the PDEA Academy. - The PDEA Academy shall 
include training programs classified as Career Courses, Specialized Courses, Skills 
Enhancement Trainings and Seminars, and Foreign Sponsored Trainings.
Career courses shall refer to training programs that shall aim to enhance the 
competencies of the participants in conducting anti-illegal-drug operations, and their


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leadership and management skills. These shall include Drug Enforcement Officers Basic 
Course (DEOBC), PDEA Leadership Course, and PDEA Management Course.
Specialized courses shall refer to training programs that shall be designed to 
provide the foundation of knowledge and skills needed in the performance of duty in a 
particular PDEA occupational specialty. These include DEO Anti-Illegal-Drug Intelligence 
Course, DEO Anti-Illegal-Drug Investigation Course, PDEA Community-Based Anti-Illegal- 
Drug Advocacy Course, PDEA Custodial Officers Course, Drug Forensic Chemists Basic 
Training Course, PDEA Evidence Custodians Course, Security Officers Course, and 
Administrative Officers Course.
Skills enhancement trainings and seminars shall refer to short-term trainings that 
primarily aim to improve knowledge and hone the participants' skills in specific areas or 
fields.
Sec. 9. Basic Salary. - The salary of PDEA officers and other personnel shall be 
based on the Salary Standardization Law.
Basic salary shall exclude personnel economic relief allowance (PERA), 
uniform/clothing allowance, quarters allowance, hazard duty pay, hardship pay and other 
allowances as may be provided by existing laws.
Sec. 10. Uniform or Clothing Allowance. - PDEA officers and other personnel, 
whether occupying regular, contractual or casual positions, who have been in the sen/ice 
for at least six (6) months shall be entitled to uniform or clothing allowance not exceeding 
Six Thousand Pesos (P6,000.00) or as provided by subsequent laws.
Sec. 11. Hazard Duty Pay. - All PDEA personnel shall be entitled to hazard duty 
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Sec. 12. Combat Pay. - DEOs and other personnel exposed to hardship and combat 
situations or assigned to and performing their duties and responsibilities in strife-torn or 
embattled areas as determined and certified by the Secretary of National Defense or by 
his authorized representative shall be entitled to twenty-five percent (25%) of basic 
monthly salary. Combat pay shall only be granted for the duration of such assignment.
Sec. 13. Representation and Transportation Allowances. - The following officers, 
while in the actual performance of their respective functions, are hereby authorized 
monthly commutable representation and transportation allowances, charged against 
appropriations authorized for the purpose at the rates indicated below or as prescribed 
by subsequent laws:
OFFICER
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[a) Director General
PI 1,000.00 P11,000.00
[b) Deputy Director General for Administration/ Operation
10,000.00
10,000.00
(c) Service and Regional Directors
9,000.00
9,000.00
(d) Deputy Service Director or Assistant Regional Director
7,500.00
7,500.00
[e) Division Chiefs as identified in the Personal Services and
Itemization and Plantilla of Personnel
5,000.00
5,000.00
Sec. 14. Longevity Pay. - PDEA personnel shall be entitled to an increase of 10% 
of basic monthly salary for every five (5) years of continuous, efficient, and meritorious 
service in the government which shall be computed from the personnel's first 
appointment in the government service: Provided, that the maximum longevity pay shall 
not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the basic monthly salary.
Sec. 15. Quarters Allowance. - Officers who are transferred from one assignment 
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own houses or other types of residence therein shall be provided quarters within the 
office premises.
Where there is not enough space to be used as quarters, monthly allowance shall 
be provided to the entitled officers, based on existing rental fees in the area of 
assignment. Other officers and personnel not entitled under the above circumstances 
may be allowed to use government quarters provided they shall be charged the 
corresponding cost of rentals subject to the applicable rules.
Sec. 16. Medical Allowance - All PDEA personnel shall be provided with medical 
allowance of not less than Fifteen Thousand Pesos (Phpl5,000) per year for any illness 
or injury requiring hospitalization. This amount could also be used by any of the 
dependents of the personnel for any illness or injury requiring hospitalization.
Sec. 17. 13th and I4h Month Pay and Cash Gift. - Officers and employees shall be 
entitled to mandatory 13th and 14th month pay equivalent to the monthly basic 
compensation received by an employee, computed pro-rata according to the number of 
months within a year that the employee has rendered service to the employer and a cash 
gift amounting to five thousand pesos (Php5,000.00) or the amount which may be 
prescribed by subsequent laws.
Sec. 18. Medical and Dental Examinations and Stress Debriefing. - Annual medical 
and dental examinations shall be provided to every employee at the expense of the PDEA.
Appropriate stress debriefing and management programs shall likewise be provided 
to DEOs in a regular basis or as needed.
Sec. 19. Survivorship Benefits. - In case of death of PDEA Officials and employees, 
the surviving legitimate spouse and dependent, or in their absence, the surviving parents 
shall be entitled to receive all the retirement benefits that the deceased official or 
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a legitimate, illegitimate, or legally adopted child which is chiefly dependent with the 
deceased officials or employees if such dependent is not more than twenty-one (21) years 
of age, unmarried and not gainfully employed, or if such dependent, regardless of age, 
is incapable of self-support because of mental or physical defect. The surviving legitimate 
spouse shall continue to receive such retirement benefits during his or her lifetime or until 
he or she remarries; Provided, that if the surviving legitimate spouse is receiving benefits 
under the existing retirement laws, the surviving legitimate spouse shall only be entitled 
to the difference between the amount provided for in this Act and the benefits the 
surviving spouse has been receiving.
Sec. 20. Optional Early Retirement for DEOs. - A DEO may opt to retire upon 
reaching the age of fifty- five (55) and be paid retirement benefits in accordance with 
existing law: Provided, that he has rendered at least fifteen (15) years of government 
service. Provided, further, that those who have availed of this benefit shall not be allowed 
re-entry, in any capacity, to PDEA.
Sec. 21. Compulsory Retirement for DEOs. - Upon attainment of the age of fifty- 
six (56), a DEO shall retire from service and be paid retirement benefits in accordance 
with existing law: Provided, that those who have compulsorily retired shall not be allowed 
re-entry, in any capacity, to PDEA.
Sec. 22. Optional Early Retirement for Non-DEOs. - Upon attainment of the age 
of sixty (60), non-DEOs including those occupying director positions may opt to retire 
from service and be paid retirement benefits in accordance with existing law: Provided, 
That in the case of officers occupying the positions of Director II or Director 
III, the Commission may allow his retention in the service for an un-extendible period of 
one (1) year; Provided, further. That those who have compulsorily retired shall not be 
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Sec. 23. Compulsory Retirement for Non- DEOs. - Upon attainment of the age of 
sixty-five (65), non- DEOs inciuding those occupying director positions shaii retire from 
service and be paid retirement benefits in accordance with existing iaw: Provided, that 
those who have compuisorily retired shaii not be aliowed re-entry, in any capacity, to 
PDEA.
Sec. 24. Appropriations. - The amount needed for the initiai impiementation of 
this Act shaii be taken from the current year's appropriations of the DOST. Thereafter, 
such sums, as may be necessary for its continued implementation, shall be included in 
the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 25. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The PDEA shall formulate and 
prepare the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Act within ninety (90) days from 
approvai of this Act. The IRR shaii be immediately published in any newspaper of general 
circulation and through other means the PDEA deem sufficient in order to give general 
notice to the public and shaii take effect fifteen (15) days after publication.
Sec. 26. Separability Clause. — If any portion or provision of this Act is subsequentiy 
declared invalid or unconstitutionai, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby 
shall remain in fuil force and effect.
Sec. 27. Repealing Clause. — All other laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive 
orders, presidential proclamations, issuances, ruies and reguiations, or parts thereof which 
are contrary to or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby repeaied, 
amended, or modified accordingly.
Sec. 28. Effectivity. — This Act shaii take effect fifteen (15) days after its pubiication 
in the Officiai Gazette or in a newspaper of generai circuiation.