Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House ait No, 4222

Introduced by REP. Michael L. Romero

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Department of National Defense (DND) mandates reveals the need to
progressively transform itself as an institution alongside with the need to
continuously perform its defense missions effectively. Furthermore, the need to
continually transform becomes more evident with the necessity 16 bring back fo
the optimum level the institutional capabilities that are degraded over time as it

performs its missions and protocols.

DND institutional capabilities not only degrade over time due to the normal
wear and tear but are also aggravated by the additional exposure to the
effects of combat, calamities, and disasters that. if this are not addressed
immediately, could bring the capability level of DND to “Non Capability”.

Moreover, the need fo sustain and institutionalize the reform measures initiated
under the DND Program, and the necessity fo synchronize the improvements in
material and technology capabilities initiated under the AFP Modernization
Program are strong reasons to pursue the Philippine Defense Transformation


(PDT) Program. in the long-term, the PDT Program seeks to continually develop
capabilities that will effectively mee! the evolving defense and security
challenges of the 21st century. The specific capabilities identified herein support
the attainment of the following strategic options:

a) Securing the National Territory and Protecting Strategic Maritime Interests;
b) Securing our Communities and Supporting Local Authorities;
¢) Reducing the Risks of Natural and Human-induced Disasters;

d) Strengthening and Expanding Our International Defense-Military Cooperation;
and

e) Strengthening the Integrity of the Defense Establishment by Subscribing to
Generally Accepted Principles of Security Sector Reform.

Also, the specific capabilities identified have been translated into capability
development goals for every DND bureau. Synchronizing the attainment of the
foregoing capability development goals through the PDT Program will move the
entire DND forward as one organic whole, with each of the five separate but
interrelated bureaus developing in concert with each other and

complementing one another.

Towards 2022, the DND is envisioned to be “Fully Mission Capable” in addressing
the evolving defense and security challenges; truly contributing to the
aspirations of the Filipino people for the country to move in the direction of
sustained growth and development. The goal statements of the AFP
Modernization and the PDT programs remain valid as the defense and security
environment evolve over time; hence the PDT Program seeks to continue these
overarching goals. Toward these ends, the PDT Program will build upon the gains
of the AFP Modernization and the PDT programs.


Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

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Michael {. Romero Ph.D


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BIL No. 4222

Introduced by REP. Michael L. Romero

AN ACT

MANDATING THE ENROLLMENT OF ALL CIVILIAN PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF NATIONAL DEFENSE (DND) IN A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy - The enrollment of all civilian personnel of
the Department of National Defense (DND) in a Health Maintenance

Organization is hereby mandated.

SECTION 2. Rules and Regulations - The Department of National Defense:
(DND) shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective

implementation of this Act.


The amount necessary to camy out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the Appropriations of the Department of National Defense,
Thereafter, it shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. Ail laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby amended, repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If, for any reason or reasons, any portion or
provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining

provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect (15) days upon

publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,