Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. 10088 
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Introduced by Representative 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The 1987 Constitution mandates the State to supportthe nation’s defense 
and securitythrough appropriate technology and research, with adequate 
financial, equipment and other support services. 
This House bill seeks to guarantee the enhancement of our defense 
security forces.  
Furthermore, this House bill seeks to help ensure our evolving 
accessible, and available defense strategies and counter measuresat all 
times. 
This house bill seeks to establish a comprehensive Defense Package. 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested.  
MICHAEL L. ROMERO Ph.D.   
March 11, 2024
10:22 am


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. 10088 
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Introduced by Representative 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO 
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AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE DEFENSE 
PACKAGE FOR THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, 
TO PROMOTE A FAST AND MASSIVE MILITARY BUILD-
UP,TO FOSTER MODERN ASSETS, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
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 
"DEFENSE PACKAGE ACT OF 2024". 
SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. The State shall recognize 
the importance of a strong defense security force in ensuring the well-being 
of its nation. 
There shall hereby be a declared policy of the state to elevate our 
defense capacity to preserve and protect its citizenry. 
The State recognizes that an imminent upgrade and extensive 
modernization is long overdue. Furthermore,the state clearly identifies that 


 
the establishment of a comprehensive defense package shall vastly improve 
the efficiency of our nation`s defense capabilities. 
the State shall hereby provide the necessary support to fund and 
establish the immediate build-up of the defense forces of the country.  
The State shall spearhead acquisition of modern and more powerful 
equipment’s, machinery and technology to ensure the preservation and 
safety of the people. Thus to ensure the well-being of the entire nation. 
SECTION 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE DEFENSE 
PACKAGE. — There shall be established at least one food security cold 
storage facility center for agricultural products in every province in the 
country in order to ensure the preservation and safety of perishable 
agricultural products, such as crops, fruits, vegetables, and meat and 
improve food security. 
Existing structures,facilities and equipment’sthat would meet the 
standard requirements could be upgraded to effectively serve and be 
designated as such in compliance with rules and regulations set by the 
National Security Council (NSC), Armed Forces of the Philippines 
(AFP)Department of National Defense (DND) and subject matter experts. 
 
The Department of Agriculture shall provide the necessary technical 
and financial assistance to ensure the effective operation of the facilities. 
SECTION 4. 
SUPERVISING AND ASSESSMENT CONCERNS. — 
the National Security Council (NSC), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 
Department of National Defense (DND)shall provide the necessary technical 
and financial assistance to ensure the effective operationsand build-up. 
SECTION 5. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY. — The National Security 
Council (NSC), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Department of 
National Defense (DND) and subject matter experts. 


 
SECTION 6. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. — Within 
ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the National Security Council 
(NSC), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Department of National 
Defense (DND) shall, in consultation with NSC, and other concerned 
government and private agencies, promulgate the necessary rules and 
regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 7. 
TRANSITORY PROVISION – Existing industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be 
given six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such 
other period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this 
Act. 
SECTION 8. APPROPRIATION. — The amount necessary for the initial 
implementation to fund this act shall be charged under the Department 
ofNational Defense.  
Thereafter, such amounts necessary for the implementation of this act shall 
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.  
The agencies concerned shall provide for the continued maintenance, 
operation, and management of all the facilities and equipment’s. 
SECTION 9. 
CONTINUING APPROPRIATION. - The Department 
of Budget and Management (DBM) is hereby mandated to include annually 
in the next five (5) years, in the President's Program of expenditures for 
submission to Congress, and release, an amount not less than five billion 
pesos (Php5, OOO, OOO, OOO.OO) for the implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 10. 
PERIODIC REPORTS - The Secretary of the 
Department of National Defense (DND)shall submit periodic reports on its 
findings and make recommendations on actions to be taken by Congress 
and Senate and the appropriate department, and in order to carry out the 
objectives and mandates of this Act. 
SECTION 11. AUTOMATIC REVIEW - Every three (3) years after the 
effectivity of this Act, an independent review panel composed of experts to 


 
be appointed by the Presidentof the Republic shall review the policies and 
programs in the agriculturesector and shall make recommendations, based 
on its findings, to the President and to both Houses of Congress. 
 
SECTION 12. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. — If any provision of this Act 
shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions which are 
not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SECTION 13. REPEATING CLAUSE. — All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, contrary 
to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby modified, amended or repealed 
accordingly. 
SECTION 14. EFFECTIVITY. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general 
circulation. 
Approved,