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16" CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
THIRD REGULAR SESSION

House of Representa
HOUSE BILL NO. “8078

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE GUS S. TAMBUNTING

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This measure proposes an approach that would deter malicious individuals who for selfish
and irrational state of mind chose to destruct public property.

Destruction of public property has become so rampant that this piece of legislation would
deter people from similar behavior in the future.

‘This measure defines public property and provides penalties for commission of punishable
acts constituting destruction, theft, robbery and arson of public property.

The rampant destruction of public property is not only inimical to the resources of the
national coffer but also if remain unabated, if not further escalated, will remain a constant
or recurring affair much to the detriment of the community.

It is in this light that i -diate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



16TH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
‘THIRD REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENT.
HOUSE BILL NO. 8078

Introduced by HONORABLE GUS S. TAMBUNTING

AN ACT
PROVIDING STIFFER PENALTIES FOR ROBBERY, THEFT AND
DESTRUCTION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

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

SECTION I. Short Title. ~ This Act shall be known as the “Public Property
Security Act of 2015”

SEC2 Definition. -

(a) _ Public Property - Any property that is not owned by a private individual or
a company. It belongs to the public at large and not to any one person. It covers premises
and facilities that are owned by the government or a community

SEC. 3. Theft or Robbery of Public Property; Penalty. - Any person
convicted of the crime of theft or robbery of any public property shall be punished by the
penalty next higher in degree than those imposable for such offenses under Chapters One
and Three of Title Ten of the Revised Penal Code: Provided, That the penalty specified
herein shall no longer be made applicable if the imposable penalty is in its maximum
period,

SEC. 4. Destruction of Public Property; Penalty. - A public
property shall be considered a building of public ownership devoted to the use of the public
in general under Article 320 of the Revised Penal Code. Any person who shall burn a


public building shall be convicted of the crime of destructive arson as defined in Article
320 of the Revised Penal Code.

SEG 5S, Special Case of Malicious Mischief; Penalty. - Destruction to
public property not covered by the immediately preceding sections shall be considered a
special case of malicious mischief under Chapter Nine of Title Ten of the Revised Penal
Code. Any person who shall cause damage to public property shall be punished with the
penalty next higher in degree than those imposable under Articles 328 and 329 of the
Revised Penal Code

SEC.6. Penalty for Public Officials. - _If the person convicted of the
crimes referred to in this Act is a public official as defined in Republic Act No. 6713 or the
Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, the additional
penalty of perpetual disqualification from public office shall be imposed. Conviction of a
public officer under this Act is without prejudice to criminal prosecution and/or
administrative proceedings under applicable civil service laws and regulations, Republic
Act No. 6713 and Republic Act No. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Interior
and Local Government (DILG) and other appropriate government agencies shall
promulgate the revised implementing rules and regulations necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act.

SEC.8 Repealing Clause.- All other laws, decrees, orders, issuances and
rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended or
repealed accordingly

SECS. Separability Clause. - The provisions of this Act are hereby
declared to be separable and, in the event any of such provisions is declared
unconstitutional, the order provision, which is not affected thereby, shall remain in full
force and effect,

SEC10. __Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.