SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.no, 4967

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M. Guiao

Explanatory Note

The K-12 Enhanced Education Program was designed, among others, to
solve the ballooning unemployment in the country by arming students with
true mastery of basic competencies and necessary skills to enter into the work
force.

Less than half of all high school graduates finish college and even less
earn a baccalaureate degree due to financial constraints. Graduates of the K-
12 program, however, were assured that they stand a chance even without a
college degree.

This bill seeks to level the playing field for the children of poor families
who cannot afford to send them to college by lowering the education
requirement for police applicants.

Graduates of the K-12 program may be admitted to the Philippine
National Police (PNP) provided that the applicant pass all the examinations,
including the entrance test administered by the National Police Commission.

The PNP, as mandated by Republic Act 8551, only accepts college
graduates for recruits.

Applicants are still required to adhere to the PNP's general qualifications,
which include the height, weight and age requirement, among others.

Approval of the measure is earnestly sought.

7M. GUIAO
fepresentative
District, Pampanga


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC)
OF THE PHILIPPINES
Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.No, 4987

Introduced by Representative Joseller “Yeng” M, Guiao

AN ACT
BROADENING THE OPPORTUNITIES OF FILIPINO YOUTH BY
ALLOWING GRADUATES OF K-12 ENHANCED EDUCATION PROGRAM ENTRY IN THE
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE
THE PNP LAW, RA 6975 AS AMENDED BY RA 8551

SECTION 1. It is a declared policy of the State that the youth plays a vital role
in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth
patriotism and nationalism, and encourage, their involvement in public and
civic affairs, through this legislation, the opportunities for Filipino youth is
broadened by opening the admission of the Philippine National Police to
graduates of K-12 enhanced education program.

SECTION 2. The existing provision on General Qualifications for Appointment
in the PNP as stated in RA 6975, as amended by RA 8551, is hereby further
amended to read as follows:

a) A citizen of the Philippines;
b) A person of good moral conduct;

c) Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and physical
tests to be administered by the PNP or by any NAPOLCOM accredited
government hospital for the purpose of determining physical and mental
health;

d) Must HAVE COMPLETED THE K-12 ENHANCED EDUCATION PROGRAM
[possess a formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of
learning);

e) Must be eligible in accordance with the standards set by the
Commission;

f) Must not have been dishonorably discharged from the military
employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the
Government;

g) Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or
crime involving moral turpitude;

h) Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m.) in
height for male and one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m.) for
female;

i) Must weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5 kgs.) from the
standard weiaht correspondina to his or her heiaht, age. and sex: and


j). For a new applicant, must not be less than twenty-one (21) nor more
than thirty (30) years of age: except for the last qualification, the above-
enumerated qualifications shall be continuing in character and absence of
anyone of them at any given time shall be a ground for separation or
retirement from the service: Provided, that PNP members who are already in
the service upon the effectivity of this Act shall be given at least two (2) more
years to obtain the minimum educational qualification and one (1) year to
satisfy the weight requirement.

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SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,