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SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Pasay City 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
s. B. No.197 
Introduced by SENATOR JUAN EDGARDO "SONi'lY" M.' ANGARA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Art. XIV Sec. 4(1) of the Constitution mandates the State to exercise reasonable 
supervision and regulation of all educational institutions. Induded in this mandate 
is the State's responsibility to ensure a safe and secure envimmnent 'for students to 
pursue their studies within these institutions without fear for their physical well-
being. 
There has been a steady increase in the crime rate in campusf's all o~er the country. 
It is necessary for both students, their parents and/or their gnardians to have access 
to information with regard to campus crime statistics, as W',' \l as crime prevention 
plans in these campuses to equip them in making an infom"ed choice as to which 
school to send their children, 
At the same time, students currently enrolled in their respect- 'Ie universities need to 
know the measures undertaken by their institution, as well .is courses of action in 
cases of emergency to guarantee security and expedient assis1ance, if need be, 
In view of the foregoing, early and immediate passage O! this bill is eamestly 
sought. 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 
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Introdnced by SENATOR JUAN EDGARDO "SONNY" M.ANGARA 
AN ACT 
MANDATING ALL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE A CRIME 
PREVENTION COMMITTEE THAT SHALL ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURliY 
OF THEIR STUDENTS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines 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 protection 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, 
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Sec. 3. Scope. This Act shall apply to all Higher Education Institutions (HEls), 
including State Universities and Colleges, Local Universities and Colleges and 
Private HEls. 
Sec. 4. Creation of a Crime Prevention Committee (CPC). A CP<I; shall be 
established in every HEI to formulate policies and strategies that shall help 
protect students from both internal and external threats to their s'afety and 
security, such as theft, Jobbery, rape and other forms of violence within and 
outside the area Where the HEI is located. 
Sec. 5. Composition of the CPC. The CPC in every HEI 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 
alternate presiding officer; 
c. The Secretary of the University Student Council, as the committee secretary; 
d. The University Student CouncillSuprellle Council President or Chairperson, as 
member; 
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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; 
e. 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 or 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 concerning campus law enforcement including 
but not limited to: 
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. 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 
school 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 local 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 organizptionsiwhich are 
recognized by the institution and that are engaged in by students attending the 
institution, including those student organizations with off campus housing 
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8) Statistics concerning the number of arrests for the following crimes occurring 
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on campus: 
liquor law violations; drug abuse violations; and possession of 
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weapons; and 
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9) Statement of policy regarding the possession, use, and sple of alcoholic 
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beverages and enforcement of underage drinking laws and a statement of policy 
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regarding the possession, use and sale of illegal drugs and enforcement of drug 
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laws and a description of any drug or alcohol abuse education programs; 
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B. To formulate crime prevention programs for the implementation of the 
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C. To coordinate with college/school principals or deans, as the case may 
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be, in the maintenance of peace and order within the school/college/university 
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D. To recommend to the school/college/university the conGluct of seminars 
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or trainings on the crime and drug prevention and control in coordination with the 
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National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) regional office, local police station or 
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) - Patrol,117; 
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E. To conduct intensive information drive on the Crime Prevention 
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Strategy which includes its semestral distribution of copies .and orientation 
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F. To submit to Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through its 
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CHED Regional Offices (CHEDROs), the composition of CPC and the Crime 
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Prevention Strategy, as well as its program of activities and projects for the 
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Academic Year two (2) months after the closing of enrolmOint in the First 
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Semester and accomplishment report within two (2) months after finishing the 
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second semester,or trimester of the academic year. 
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Sec. 7. Non-Interference in Peaceful Student Demonstrations. TheCPC shall not, in 
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any way, interfere or prevent students from holding peaceful rallies, de.inonstrations and 
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protest actions if such were held in connection with the exercise of th~ir constitutionally 
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guaranteed freedom of expression, except if violence erupts during the said mass 
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actions. 
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Sec. 8, Duty of the Col/ege or University President The Office of the College or 
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University President shall submit to the CHEDRO the following: 
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a. Size of the college or university; 
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b. Crime prevention strategy; and 
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c. Accomplishment Report of the Committee. 
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Sec. 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The CHED, in coordination with 
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the Department of Education (DepED), Philippine Association of State 
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Universities and Colleges (PASUC), the Coordinating Council of Private 
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Educational Associations (COCOPEA), and the Association oLLocal Colleges 
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and Universities (ALCU), shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the 
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effective implementation of this Act. 
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Sec. 10. Approval and Review of the Crime Prevention Strategy. The Crime 
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Prevention Strategy, after approval of the Board of Trustees/Regents, shall be 
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submitted to the CHED and shall be subject to its review. If found unsatisfactory 
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by the CHED, taking into consideration the circumstances of each college or 
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university, it shall be returned to the Board for appropriate action: Provided, That 
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pending its review, the Plan shall be implemented by the college or university 
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The Crime Prevention Strategy shall be subject to review or reassessment 
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annually by the Board or as often as required by the circumstances. 
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Sec. 11. Duties of the CHEDROs. The CHEDROs shall coordinate, supervise 
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and monitor the i.mplementation of the crime prevention strategy, as $pproved, 
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and projects of CPCs, jointly with the NAPOLCOM in the region. The. Office of 
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Student Services of the CHED shall consolidate regional reports for submission 
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to the Office of the CHED chairperson through the Office of the Executive 
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Sec. 12. Administrative Liability. Any HEI, its Board of Trustees or Regents, 
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and other officers/persons responsible for the failure to comply with the 
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provisions of this Act shall be subject to administrative sanctions to be imposed 
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Sec. 14. Separability Clause. 
If any provIsion of this Act is declared 
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unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not otherwise affected 
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shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 15. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, decrees, instructions, 
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rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with any provisioil of this Act are 
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hereby amended, repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 17. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
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circulation. 
Approved, 
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