TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE BILL NO. 3365

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MA. NINA FRANCESCA P. LACSON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article XIV, Section 4(1) of the 1987 Constitution provides that, “The State recognizes the
complementary roles of public and private institutions in the educational system and shall exercise

reasonable supervision and regulation of all educational institutions.”

Schools are considered as the second home of students, teachers, and administrators, where
they spend a significant portion of their time engaged in learning and teaching. However, despite
the current security measures provided by school administrations, incidents of violence within
school premises continue to pose serious threats to the lives and safety of both teachers and

learners.

A tragic example occurred on August 5, 2025, when a public school teacher, a member of
Manila Teachers, was brutally stabbed to death inside the faculty room in a school in Barangay
Almanza Dos, Las Piffas City. The victim was 51 years old, succumbed to 37 stab wounds inflicted
by her estranged husband, who gained entry into the campus and committed the crime in full view
of several teachers

This horrifying event underscores the urgent need to improve campus security systems and

protocols to prevent such incidents from recurring.


This proposed measure aims to provide a safer environment for students, teachers, and
school personnel by mandating all educational institutions to develop comprehensive security
plans and adopt technological innovations such as Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and
X-ray Detection systems. The implementation of proactive surveillance measures will serve not
only as tools for investigating crimes but also as deterrents to those who may otherwise commit

violent acts within school grounds.

In light of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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M. IN: NCESCA P. LACSON

Manila Teachers Party-list


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL NO3369

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE MA. NINA FRANCESCA P. LACSON

AN ACT
TO INCREASE CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME AWARENESS, INSTALLING
CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN ALL SCHOOLS AND
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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 “Campus Security Act.”

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It shall be the policy of the State to provide a safe and
healthy environment for students by requiring educational institutions to disclose crime statistics
that occur within the campus and its security policies and procedures and to adopt modern
technology in apprehending and preventing crimes to enhance security and maintain peace and

order in every school all over the country.

Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act,


a) Campus refers to any establishment or property, grounds and buildings of

an institution for educational purposes ‘

b) Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) refers to any device or system that could

be used to capture and record photo or still and moving or video images.

Sec. 4. Installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras. — It is hereby mandated
that every single school nationwide shall install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras within
their establishments that will cover strategic areas in their premises so as to capture photos and/or

videos of possible crimes or untoward incidents that may occur.

Sec. 5. Installation of X-ray detection systems or scanners. ~ It is hereby mandated that
every single school nationwide shall install X-ray Detection Systems or scanners in all points of

entry to the campus establishments.

Sec. 6. Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics. ~ Upon
effectivity of this Act, schools shall begin to collect the following information with respect to
campus crime statistics and campus security policies and each year thereafter, prepare, publish,
and distribute through appropriate publications or mailings to all current students and employees
and to any applicant for enrollment upon request and annual security report containing at least the
following information with respect to the campus policies and campus crime statistics of that
institution:

a) Statement of current campus policies regarding procedures and facilities
for students;
b) Reports of criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus; and

¢) Policies concerning the institution's response to such a report.

Sec. 7. Appropriation. - The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be
included in the annual budget of the Department of Education (DepEd and the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED). For private facilities, funding shall be included in the corporate budget.


Sec. 8. Data Privacy. ~The covered establishments shall ensure protection of data used and
processed in the implementation of this Act. Persons handling personal and sensitive personal
information shall be educated of all relevant laws concerning data privacy and protection. For this

purpose, the provisions of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 shall have suppletory effect.

Sec. 9. Implementation. - The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall promulgate the

necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of the provisions of this Act.

Sec. 10. Separability Clause. — If any provision or portion of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not thereby affected shall remain in

full force and effect.
Sec. 11. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of this

‘Act, are hereby repealed, amended, and/or modified accordingly

Sec. 12. Effectivity.— This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,