NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY OF THE 
PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) has been providing 
intensive studies relative to national defence and security to qualified civilian 
executives and military leaders for over 20 years.
To strengthen the institution's mandate and mission, this Act aims to 
transform NDCP and give it University status. It shall be known as the National 
Defense University of the Philippines (NDUP).
An organizational set-up with the corresponding personnel, qualifications and 
remuneration shall likewise be established in support of the new mandate. Moreover, 
the NDUP shall be under the general supervision of the Secretary of National 
Defense who shall be responsible for the organization of the University and 
appointment of heads of units and other officials.
In this regard, the passage of this bill into law is earnestly sought.
RAMO^ONG REVILLA, JR.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
S. No. 1211
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RECEIVED BY
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, 3R.
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY OF THE 
PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled:
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Section 1. Policy. - It shall be the policy of the state to provide advanced
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education in national security administration to outstanding men and women in the
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military as well as key officers in government agencies and the private sectors.
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Sec. 2. Establishment of the National Defense University of the Philippines. -
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In furtherance of the policy enunciated under Section 1, there shall be established In
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the Philippines an educational, training and research institution to be known as the
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"National Defense University of the Philippines" (NDUP).
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Sec. 3. Objectives. - As an institution of higher learning, National Defense
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University of the Philippines shall aim to promote, to the highest degree possible, the
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traditional functions of teaching, research and extension. The National Defense
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University of the Philippines shall have as its objectives, the development of the skills
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and competence as well as the enhancement of proper attitude, and values of its
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students so that they can help formulate and Implement national security policies. It
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shall also conduct strategic and international studies in support of, or as basis for,
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national security policies.
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Sec. 4. Function. - In order to achieve the objective defined in the preceding
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A. Conduct academic programs consisting of graduate courses at both
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masters and doctorate level of study and other special courses in the
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field of national; security and administration;
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B. Undertake research and studies program that will enhance the quality
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and effectiveness of national security formulation and management;
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C. Provide an extension program consisting of short courses, seminar
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workshop, policy conferences and public for a on national security issues
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which may be held in various locations in the country to supplement is
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academic and research studies program;
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D. Perform such other functions as may be directed by the Secretary of
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National Defense or the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
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Sec. 5. Organization. - The National Defense University of the Philippines, as
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an academic institution of the Department of National Defense, shall Initially be
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composed of the National Defense University of the Philippines, a Center of National
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Strategic Studies, and a Center for Extension Services. Other units may be established
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by the Secretary of the National Defense upon the recommendation of the President
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of the National Defense University of the Philippines in response to particular needs
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of the Defense establishment.
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Sec. 6. The President - Under the general direction and supervision of the
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Secretary of National Defense, the National Defense University of the Philippines shall
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be headed by a President who shall have full power and authority to administer,
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manage and control its affairs. The President of the National Defense University of the
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Philippines shall be a holder of doctorate degree and preferably with a master's in
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National Security Administration shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines
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upon the recommendation by the Secretary of National Defense. To ensure the widest
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possible area for recruitment arid selection, a search committee may be appointed by
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the Secretary of National Defense. This committee may formulate its rules for selection
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and based therefrom shall select and recommend at least three candidates from which
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the Secretary of National Defense may choose to recommend for appointment by the
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President of the Philippines.
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Sec. 7. The Executive Vice-president and other Vice-presidents. - The President
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president, Vice-president for Acedemic Affeirs, Vice-president for Administretive 
Services and a Vice-president for research and special studies and a Vice-president for 
Extension Activities.
a. Functions. - The Executive Vice-President, who shall be responsible 
for Planning and development, shall act for the President in his absence 
and shall perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by 
the President. The Vice-president for Academic Affairs shall be 
responsible for the development, implementation, supervision and 
evaluation of the academic programs; The Vice-president for 
Administrative Service shall be responsible for the over-all 
administration support to all the activities of the university; the Vice- 
president for Research and Special Studies shall direct the conduct of 
research work and special studies; while the Vice-president for 
Extension Services shall be responsible for the outreach program and 
extension activities of the National Defense University of the Philippines;
b. Qualifications, - The Executive vice president and all the Vice- 
presidents shall be holders of a doctorate degree and preferably also 
holders of national security administration or equivalent degree. They 
shall be appointed by the Secretary of National Defense.
Sec. 8. The Dean of the College and the Directors of the Institute and the 
Center-Ihe National Defense University of the Philippines shall be headed by a Dean 
while the Center for National Security Studies and Center for Extension Services, 
respectively, shall each be under a Director. They shall be holders of a doctorate 
degree and preferably also with a master's degree in National Security Administration.
Sec. 9. Term of Office. - The President, Executive Vice-President, all Vice- 
Presidents, the Dean of the College and Directors of the institute and the Center shall 
serve for a term of six years without prejudice to one re-appointment for the same 
period.
Sec. 10. Registrar. - National Defense University of the Philippines shall have a 
Registrar who shall be appointed by the Secretary of National Defense upon 
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the Transcript and related records of students as well as the minutes of academic 
board meetings.
Sec. 11. Course Offering. - The College shall offer graduate degree at both 
master and doctorate of study in National Security Administration and Development; 
the Institute shall undertake applied research and strategic and international studies; 
and the Center for Extension Services shall undertake an extension and outreach 
program for promotion of national security consciousness. National Defense University 
of the Philippines shall all conduct such other courses or perform such studies as it 
may deem necessary to carry out its mandate or as directed by the Secretary of 
National Defense or the President of the Philippines.
Sec. 12. Conferment of Academic and Honorary Degrees. - National Defense 
University of the Philippines shall confer graduate degrees upon successful candidates 
for graduation and may award honorary degrees upon persons who have made 
outstanding contributions to or have distinguished themselves in the field of national 
security.
Sec. 13. Direction and Supervision of NDUP. - The National Defense University 
of the Philippines shall be under the general direction and supervision of the Secretary 
of National Defense who shall organize the university and appoint tbe heads of units 
and other officials with the ranks comparable with those of other graduate colleges or 
universities. The National Defense University of the Philippines shall have such 
personnel as may be necessary to enable this institution to effectively carry out Its 
mandate.
Sec. 14. The Academic Board.
A. Composition The National Defense University of the Philippines shall have an 
academic board composed of the Vice-president for Academic Affairs as Chairman, the 
Dean of the National Defense University of the Philippines, the Director of the Center 
for National Strategic Studies, the Director of the Center for Extension Services, the 
heads of the academic disciplines of the college, the institute and the center as 
members. The Board may be expanded, at the discretion of the President; to include 
such staff and faculty members as may be determined by him provided tbe additional 
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academic board meetings to provide information or expertise necessary in making
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appropriate recommendations/decisions;
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B. Function. The academic Board shall assist the President in the discharge of
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the following functions:
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(1) To supervise the academic affairs of the university;
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(2) Responsibility for discipline of students;
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(3) To recommend the courses of study which shall include, 
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necessarily limited to, all facets and 
elements of national security
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strategic and international studies?
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(4) To recommend the establishment of professorial chairs in the
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university; and
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(5) To recommend the adoption of admission requirements and the
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conferment of degrees to candidates for graduation for the approval of
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the President.
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Sec. 15. The Board of Visitors.
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A. Compositions. - The National Defense University of the Philippines shall have
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a Board of Visitors composed of not more than nine members who are distinguished
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alumni of National Defense University of the Philippines, captains of Industry or
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members of the academe or government officials whose functional and professional
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expertise span the mission and specific curricula of the University and who shall be
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appointed by the Secretary of National Defense for a term of three shall serve for a
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period of three years, the next the first nine members, three shall serve for a period
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of three years, next three for two years and the last three for one year. No member
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of the Board shall serve a total of more than nine years;
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B. Meetings. - The board shall meet at least once every year to assist the
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National Defense University of the Philippines In the review of the curricular offering,
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make written observations and submit recommendations relative to the
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accomplishment of the mission of the University.
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C. Honoraria and expenses. - The members of the board shall not receive any
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salary but shall, however, be entitled to honoraria and reimbursement for actual and
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necessary expenses incurred in attendance to meetings as may be determined by the
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Sec. 16. Remuneration. - The salary, privileges and other benefits of the 
President, the Vice-President, the Dean of the College and the Directors of the two 
centers shall be comparable to that being received by the president, academic heads, 
faculty arid staff of premiere educational institutions in the country; provided that in 
addition to the regular salaries, merit Increases and across the board salary 
adjustments and other forms of emoluments and benefits may be given.
Sec. 17. Exemption from Compensation and Position Classification and Civil 
Service Commission Rules. — The President, the Executive vice-president, the Vice- 
Presidents, the college Dean, the institute Director and the members of the faculty 
shall be exempt from the rules and regulations of the office if compensation and 
position classification. Likewise, they shall be exempt from the civil service 
examination regulations as a requisite for appointment. No religious or political 
affiliation shall be a matter of inquiry in the appointment of the officials or employees 
of the University.
Sec. 18. Honoraria of Faculty Members and Consultants. - The National 
Defense University of the Philippines shall have a core faculty composed of professors. 
Instructors, lecturers on a full-time basis. Consultants of the university, on a part time 
basis may be drawn from the military and civilian branches of the national government, 
from business and from public and private educational institutions. All academic 
consultants, professors, instructors or lecturers, whether civilian or military personnel, 
in addition to their regular salaries, shall be entitled to receive honorarium or fees as 
may be fixed by the President with the approval of the Secretary of National Defense.
Sec. 19. Fiscal Autonomy. -The National Defense University of the Philippines 
shall enjoy fiscal autonomy. Pursuant to each authority to collect various fees in all 
academic and training courses. It shall be allowed to retain the proceeds of such 
collection and to appropriate the same for the regular expenditure of National Defense 
University of the Philippines subject to government accounting rules and regulations. 
The National Defense University of the Philippines may receive In trust, legacies, 
devises, gifts, donations of real and personal property of all kinds and nature and to 
Administer the same for the benefit of the university in accordance with instructions 
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Sec. 20. Personnel on Special Studies Details or Secondment - Heads of 
bureaus and offices of the national government are hereby authorized to loan or 
transfer upon request of the President of the university, such apparatus or supplies as 
may be needed by the university and to assign employees on detail or secondment, 
for duty therein, when in the judgment of the head of the bureau or office such 
supplies or employees can be spared without serious detriment to the public service. 
For purposes of promotion or other personnel transactions, service in the university 
either by uninformed or civilian personnel shall be counted as part of active service in 
their mother units.
Sec. 21. Academic Freedom. - National Defense University of the Philippines 
shall enjoy academic freedom.
Sec. 22. Grant of Career Executive Service Eligibility. - For purposes of 
Appointment or promotion to key and sensitive positions in the government, graduates 
the doctoral and graduate courses of the National Defense University of the Philippines 
are granted a career executive service officer eligibility, level 3 and 5, respectively and 
preferential consideration and/or credit points in the grade or class of their respective 
positions. This provision on eligibility shall have retroactive effect Insofar as it benefits 
holders of a master in national security administration degree from the National 
Defense University of the Philippines.
Sec. 23. Promotion to Generai/Fiag Rank. - For purposes of promotion to the 
rank of brigadier general or flag officer in the Armed Forces of the Philippines a 
master's degree in national; security administration shall be a requirement. 
Nonetheless, accreditation of equivalent courses taken in foreign schools may be 
allowed as an exemption on case to case upon consultation with the Chief of Staff, 
AFP and the recommendation of NDUP.
Sec. 24. Grant of Commission to Ciyiiian Graduates. - Subject to existing Armed 
Forces of the Philippines regulations, civilian graduates of regular courses from 
National Defense University of the Philippines may be commissioned as officers In the 
Reserve Force, AFP with the Initial rank of lieutenant colonel for those who are holders 
of a master's degree. For holders of Doctorate in National Security Administration, the 
rank of full colonel may be given provided the candidate is at least 42 years old and 
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commission in the AFP (Inactive) below the rank of lieutenant colonel shall be 
promoted to lieutenant colonel or full colonel, as the case may be.
Sec. 25. Eligibility and Lists and Authority of Use nWNSA" and "DNSA" - All 
graduates of the master in national security administration course and doctorate in 
National security administration shall be included in the MNSA and DNSA eligibility list 
and authorized to use with honor the abbreviation "MNSA" after their name while 
those graduating with doctoral degree may use "DNSA". The eligibility lists shall be 
published periodically by the National Defense University of the Philippines, copy of 
which shall be furnished to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Sec. 26. Annual Report. - Within thirty (30) days after the opening of the 
regular classes each year, the president of the National Defense University of the 
Philippines shall submit to the Secretary of National Defense, with a copy to the Offices 
of the President of the Philippines and both House of Congress, an annual report 
containing details on the conduct of the preceding classes, progress on the on-going 
classes, and conditions and needs of the university.
Sec. 27. Transfer of Personnel, Equipment, Assets and Liabilities. - All 
Personnel, records, equipment, appropriations, assets and liabilities of the National 
Defense University of the Philippines are hereby transferred to the University of the 
Philippines.
Sec. 28. Campus ofNDUP. - The National Defense University of the Philippines 
campus shall be located in Metro Manila.
Sec. 29. Officer-in-Charge of the NDUP. - The Incumbent President of the 
National Defense University of the Philippines shall be the Officer-in-Charge of National 
Defense University of the Philippines pending appointment of Its president.
Sec. 30. Promulgation of Implementing Rules. - The Secretary of National 
Defense is hereby empowered to promulgate rules and regulations to effectively 
implement the objectives and purposes of this act.
Sec. 31. Initial Appropriations. - The amount of one hundred fifty million pesos 
is hereby initially appropriated for the establishment of the National Defense University 
of the Philippines. Thereafter the amount of at least fifty million or such sum or sums 
as may be needed to carry out the provisions of this act shall be appropriated and


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shall be carried generally under the Department of National Defense in the General
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Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 32. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, presidential
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Issuances, rules and regulations or part thereof contrary to or inconsistent with any
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provisions of this act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. If any part or
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provision of this act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions which are
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not affected thereby shall continue to have the force and effect of law.
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Sec. 33. Effectivity. - This act shall take effect immediately after its approval.
Approved,