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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
EXPLANATORYNOTE 
As a policy, the State is mandated to establish a highly efficient and competent 
police force. 
In the previous years, there have been many attempts at modernizing the 
Philippine National Police. However, the attempts have never been enough to 
address the needs of the police force in terms of equipment, technology, 
facilities and benefits granted to its members. 
Thus, this bill aims to: 
scientific detection, prevention and investigation of crimes; 
1. Enhance police capability in professional law enforcement and in 
2. Enhance the capability of the PNP to perform its police functions; and 
3. Develop the PNP's capability in disaster preparedness. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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MANUEL B. V LLAR, JR. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Short Title. - This act shall be known as the "PNP Modernization Act 
of 2004." 
Section 2. Declaration ofPoZicy. - It shall be the policy of the State to establish a 
ighly efficient and competent police force which is national in scope and civilian in 
c aracter. The Philippines National Police (PNP) is the primary government agency that 
i entrusted to enforce the law, maintain peace and order, ensure public safety and 
internal security and other police functions as may be provided by law. 
Toward a truly professional, efficient and highly motivated PNP with the active 
support of the community and other pillars of the criminal justice system. The 
modernization program under this Act shall have the following principal trusts: 
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a. The development of an efficient and credible police force based on the 
proactive, community oriented policing system; a manpower and career 
development program to professionalize the PNP; and a responsive police 
organizational structure; 
b. The development of reforms in the management of human and material 
resources; 
c. The development, evaluation and application of appropriate police doctrines; 
d. The acquisition and upgrading of appropriate police equipment and 
technology; and, 
e. The acquisition, improvement and construction of police headquarters and 
other facilities. 
Section 3. Objectives of the PNP Modernization Program. - The police 
a. To enhance police capability in professionalized law enforcement and in 
modernization program shall be implemented to pursue the following objectives: 
scientific detection, prevention and investigation of crimes; 
b. To develop its capabilities such as disaster preparedness, human and 
ecological security, suppression of white collar and transnational crimes and 
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c. To develop PNP capabilities such as national development. 
Section 4. Components of the PNP Modernization Program. - The PNP 
Modernization Program shall consist of the following components: 
a. Organization Development. - The PNP modernization program shall entail 
the re-structuring and streamlining of units and offices for economy and 
efficiency; avoid overlapping of function; facilitate police deployment of 
influence situations; and simplify police procedures to speed-up responses, 
b. Human Resource Development. - The component of the modernization 
program shall consist of manpower development, and professional and 
career development programs. It shall have the following objectives: 
(1) To address the manpower needs of the PNP considering the ratio of 
one (1) police officer for every 500 inhabitants; 
(2) To develop the PNP into a service and community oriented force: 
(3) To develop a police force that is professional, pro-God, 
pio-country , pro-people, pro-environment with high level of 
spiritual and moral values; and, 
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(4) TO develop a police force with sincere regard for human rights. 
c. Doctrines 6evelopment , - In view of fast changing environment, the PNP 
shall ratiodalize its systems, standards and procedures in both PNP shall 
rationalize jits systems, standards and procedures in both administrative 
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and operatjonal aspects. This requires the review, evaluation and validation 
of doctrines for purposes of finalization and application. To realize this the 
Napolcom and the PNP headquarters shall be responsible for the generation, 
evaluation, consolidation and finalization of doctrines; the conduct of 
periodic review through field application, testing and exercises; and the 
dissemination of approved doctrines at all levels of unitsloffices. 
d. Equipment and Technology Development. - The PNP modernization program 
calls for the development of capabilities that can respond to current and 
future treats to peace and order: Provided, That the following measures shall 
be observes in the acquisition of equipment and technology systems: 
(1) Maximum utilization of existing inventory thru rehabilitation or 
upgrading to reduce the cost of acquisition; 
(2) Each major mission - oriented equipment must have a doctrinal 
rationale for application, by itself or as part of weapons system 
mix. Acquisition must be synchronized with the phase-out of 
those obsolete and uneconomical equipment in the PNP inventory. 
(3) Total equipment cost must include acquisition, training, 
maintenance, operation cost and inflation 
(4) Enhance the self-reliance program; 


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(5) Equipment 
to 
be 
purchased 
must 
be 
low 
cost 
but 
operationally-efficient ; 
(6) Lower acquisition costs thru volume discounts; 
(7) Minimize fund outlays thru counter-trade agreements; 
(8) Only offers from suppliers who are themselves the manufacturers 
shall be entertained; and finally, 
(9) No supply contract shall be consummated unless such contract 
provides for in clear terms post-sale services and availability of 
spare parts. 
e. Infrastructure and Support System Development- The PNP Modernization 
Program requires the construction and/or improvement of infrastructure 
and support facilities to ensure efficient police service. This includes police 
stations and headquarters, and facilities for administrative and operational 
services such as training complexes, crime laboratories, information 
management systems, communications systems, hospitals, dispensaries and 
housing units. And among those listed above, providing housing units for 
PNP personnel shall be given utmost priority and shall be mandatory so 
much so that the program for the same shall continually be an integral part 
of the major thrusts of the PNP leadership. 
The NAPOLCOM shall formulate guidelines to implement this section 
in accordance with the objectives of the modernization program enumerated 
in the preceding section. 
Section 5. Priority Programs for PNP Modernization - Consistent with the 
objectives of the PNP Modernization Program, the following programs/activities shall 
be given priority consideration: 
a. Manpower Development Program - This program is designed to build a 
personnel ceiling of 150,000 over a five (5) year period to approximate the 
police population ratio of 1:500. For the modernization program, it will 
require an annual recruitment of 10,400 policemen and 400 inspectors. 
b. Fixed-Term Appointment Program - This program applies only to newly 
recruited officers and members. Fixed term appointments shall be extended 
to PNP personnel and they can only be removed for cause. It shall be- part of 
a comprehensive package of employment reforms to enable the PNP to meet 
the demands of constantly changing and emerging law enforcement 
priorities and responsibilities. The terms of appointment of the officers and 
members of the PNP shall be effected in the following manner: 
(1) Probation period covers the six (6) month police recruit training and 
six (6) month patrol duty; 
(2) First term covers the second to tenth year of police work; 
(3) Second term covers the eleventh to fifteenth year of police service; 


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(4) Third term covers the sixteenth to twentieth year of police service 
(5) Fifth term covers the twenty-sixth year to thirtieth year of police 
service onward to retirement age of fifty six. 
The NAPOLCOM shall formulate guidelines to implement this 
section (b) accordingly with the objectives of the PNP Modernization 
Program. 
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c. Performance Management Program - There shall be an administrative 
appr4sal to determine whether a policeman should be reappointed upon 
completion of the term of appointment. The system shall incorporate 
integ{ity processes for continuous evaluation based on the prime criteria of 
efficdncy, diligence and’ competence. 
, An evaluation committee shall be constituted composed of the 
NAPdLCOM Regional Director as Head and the following as members: one 
(1) representative of known probity and integrity each coming the clergy, 
academe, NGOs/civic organization and two (2) from the PNP organization. 
The NAPOLCOM shall formulate guidelines to implement this provision 
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d. Career Management and Development Program - There shall be a career 
management 
and 
development 
program 
for 
commissioned 
and 
noncommissioned PNP officers designed to promote an equitable system of 
promotion and assignment in the PNP. 
e. Police Academy for PNCOs. 
f. Upgrading of Salary and Benefits. 
g. Early Retirement and Separation Program 
h. Community-Oriented Policing System (COPS) - The rationalization of police 
operations into a pro-active and community-based policing system in place of 
the current reactive, precinct-based policing system. 
i. Criminal Investigation- The enhancement of legal and scientific criminal 
investigation utilizing improved crime laboratory techniques, methodologies 
and responsive procedures. 
j. Integrated Communication S, sy tem - The acquisition and/or upgrading of 
a centralized communication system for faster coordination, command and 
control of operational and administrative activities. 
k. Beat Patrol - Improved patrol coverage through acquisition and upgrading of 
communications equipment and mobilization equipage to improve response 
time and enhance crime prevention. 
1. Civil Disturbance Control - The development of civil ,disturbance control 
capabilities consistent with the Constitutional and statutory provisions on 
human rights as well as. the acquisition of equipment and devices. 
m. Anti-Terrorist Operations - The promotion and utilization of the multilateral 
exchange of information with other police organizations, to include the 


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improvement of institutional capabilities to deal with terrorist activities as 
may be defined by law. 
n. Disaster Relief and Rescue Operations - The improvement of institutional 
capability to prepare and respond to all types of disasters or national 
emergencies as well as the development of capabilities for coordinated efforts 
with other government agencies and relief organizations in responding to the 
same. 
0. VIP and Airport Security - The development and upgrading of airport 
security measures and doctrines to world class standards, to include the 
creation of cooperation and coordination mechanisms with domestic and 
international law enforcement agencies. 
p. Maritime Patrol - The development of capabilities concerning the 
performance of its duties of environmental protection and conservation as 
well as ensuring ecological security. It shall likewise include the conduct of 
operations against illegal activities in maritime areas such as illegal fishing, 
piracy, smuggling, illegal trafficking of contraband and the like. 
q. Aerial Surveillance and Air Transport - The acquisition and upgrading of a 
modest air transport capability to convey its personnel and supplies over the 
entire length and breadth of the archipelago. This will necessitate the 
acquisition of multi-role aircraft to function on public order and safety 
services such as observation, surveillance, evacuation, and detection, among 
others. 
r. Drug Abuse Suppression - The development of its capability in the 
enforcement of laws relating to drug abuse and the increased coverage in 
drug abuse suppression operations. 
s. Intelligence Operations - The development and enhancement of the 
capability for information collection, processing and dissemination. 
t. Covert Investigation and Operation - The development of capabilities on 
sleuthing, surveillance, investigation, identification, arrest, preservation and 
handling of evidence and giving court testimony in order to promote 
successful prosecution of cases in court. 
u. Integrated Logistics Support - The enhancement of PNP logistics capability 
for sustained law enforcement, public security and internal security 
operations throughout the country. 
v. Peace Keeping Operations in relation to Section 12 of RA No 6975 - The 
development of the capability to perform police functions in enhancing 
internal security of the country. 
w. Firearms Control and Private Security Agency Regulation - The development 
and enhancement of an electronic information management system and the 
standardization of training for security guards. The development of a 


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comprehensive firearms control regulation mechanism shall be undertaken 
to address the proliferation of unlicensed and unregistered firearms. 
x. Traffic Law Enforcement - The development of a traffic law enforcement and 
management system for an improved capability for traffic control: 
Section 6. Discipline - In consonance with Sections 3 and 4 of this Act the PNP 
a. Henceforth upon the effectivity of this Act- NAPOLCOM rules, regulations 
and issuances on discipline matters shall govern for all PNP members. For 
this purpose, Section 91 of RA No, 6975 in so far as the application of the 
Civil Service Law and its implementing rules and regulations on discipline 
for PNP is concerned is hereby accordingly modified. 
b. Internal Affairs Service - There is hereby created an office to be known as 
the Internal Affairs Service of the PNP to be headed by a Deputy Director 
General and assisted by a Chief Superintendent. The Internal Affairs Service 
shall investigate complaints referred to it by the National Police Commission 
against PNP personnel and perform such other duties and functions as 
directed by the Chief, PNP 
c. The Legal Services. - There is hereby created an office to be known as the 
Legal Service of the PNP to be headed by a police commissioned officer with 
the rank of Chief Superintendent who is a member of the Philippine National 
Bar and with at least ten (10) years service as legal officer. The Legal Service 
shall function as the legal counsel of the PNP and shall extend legal and 
investigative assistance to the Internal Affairs Service. 
d. Disciplinary Jurisdiction. - 
1. The authority to investigate complaints against members of the PNP 
who are non-presidential appointees shall be vested in the National 
Police Commission, with the discretion to refer the same to the 
Internal Affairs Service of the PNP as it may deem fit or necessary; 
2. The authority to hear cases against non-presidential appointees, 
under summary proceedings, shall be vested in the National Police 
Commission, with the discretion to involve and refer the same to the 
PNP Legal Service as it may deem fit or necessary. 
3. The National Police Commission shall have the authority to 
investigate complaints, hear and decide cases, under summary 
proceedings, against all members of the PNP who are presidential 
appointees: Provided, that any decision rendered by the Commission 
against a presidential appointee shall be subject to final approval by 
the President. 
e. Grounds for Disciplinary Action. - A complaint may be brought against a 
uniformed personnel of the PNP before the National Police Commission for 
violation of R.A. No. 3019, as amended, RA No. 1379, as amended, RA No. 


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6713, Revised Penal Code, and for such other offenses, acts or omissions as 
may be defines by the National Police Commission whether committed in 
relation to office or not. 
f. Preventive Disciplinary Action of Immediate Superior Officer or Duly 
Designated Supervisors and its Equivalent PNP Officers. - Concerned PNP 
officers, or duly designated supervisors and equivalent PNP personnel, for 
minor offenses, shall impose disciplinary punishment upon police personnel 
of his Command, service, unit or office, without the intervention of formal 
administrative or summary proceedings, unless the respondent personnel 
personally demands formal administrative or summary hearing. The 
preventive disciplinary action authorized by this Section may include 
reprimand, withholding of privileges nor exceeding one week, restriction to 
certain specified limits not exceeding one week, but shall not include 
forfeiture of pay: Provided, that a concerned superior may also impose 
punishment on subordinate, suspension from duty, arrest or confinement to 
quarters not to exceed three (3) days. 
g. Suspension or Forfeiture of Salary. - The Chief of the Philippines National 
Police, Regional Directors and Directors of National Support Units shall have 
the power to impose disciplinary punishment of reprimand, suspension or 
forfeiture of salary or combination thereof for a period of not exceeding one 
hundred eighty (180) days: Provided, that a report of the same is submitted 
to the National Police Commission for its information and record. 
h. Summary Administrative Powers of the Chief, PNP, Regional Directors and 
Directors of the National Support Units. - The Chief of the Philippines 
National Police, the Regional Directors and the Directors of the different 
national support service units, after due notice and summary hearings, and 
after obtaining the clearance of the National Police Commission, may 
immediately remove or dismiss any respondent PNP member in any of the 
following cases: 
(1) When the change is serious and the evidence of guilt is strong; 
(2) When the respondent is a recidivist or has been repeatedly charges 
and there are reasonable grounds to believe that he is guilty of the 
charges; 
(3) When the respondent is guilty of conduct unbecoming of a police 
officer; and, 
(4) Conduct prejudicial to good order and the police service. 
i. Decision in Summary Dismissal Cases. - Decisions rendered by the Chief, 
PNP and the Directors of the different national services and support units in 
summary dismissal cases shall be appealed before the National Appellate 
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Regional Directors shall be appealed before the Regional Appellate Board of 
the Commission. In all cases, no motion for reconsideration shall be allowed 
from the decisions rendered by the C, PNP, Regional Directors and Directors 
of the National Services and Support Unit of the PNP. 
Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Act, the National 
Police Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations implementing 
this section under this Act. 
Section 7. Salary, Beneflts and Social Welfare. - To improve the quality of 
policemen and their families, the PNP Modernization Program requires the upgrading 
of their salaries and allowances; and e titlement to various benefits and social welfare 
privileges. Accordingly, the President is hereby authorized to upgrade the 
compensation of the officers and members of the PNP. 
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Towards this end, and among others, scholarship grants shall be extended to 
all the immediate descendants of PNP personnel who are studying or of school age and 
full hospitalization benefits shall be afforded them. 
Section 8. Retirement and Separation.- The transformation of the PNP into a 
highly motivated, dynamic and professional police force requires the recruitment of a 
competent, dedicated and service-oriented workforce. In consonance, the PNP 
modernization program shall provide an early retirement and separation system as 
indicated hereafter: 
a. Coverage and Exemption. - The rationalize retirement system authorized 
under this Act shall apply to all uniformed PNP personnel, regardless of age, 
who shall have rendered at least (5) years of police service: Provided, that 
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last 
two 
(2) years 
of 
service 
before 
the 
application 
of 
retirement/ separation must be consecutive and continuous: Provided, 
further, that the benefits herein authorized shall apply only to any 
uniformed personnel. 
b. Computation 
of 
Retirement/Separation 
Benefits. 
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The 
retirement/separation benefits shall be computed two (2) ranks higher from 
the rank last held by the applicant before the application was approved: 
Provided, that aside from the basic pay, the longevity pay of the applicant 
shall be included in the computation of the retirement/ separation benefits. 
c. Early Retirement. - In the exigency of the service and on the basis of such 
factors as (a) service reputation, (b) physical and/or mental incapacity to 
perform police functions and duties, (c) service performance for the last two 
(2) rating periods, or (d) inefficiency, an officer or non-officer who has 
accumulated at least five (5) years of active service may be retired/separated 
with benefits under this Act upon the recommendation of the C, PNP and 
approval by the National Police Commission. Pendency of an administrative 


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or criminal case shall not be a bar to the retirement/separation of a PNP 
member. Provided, that the payment of retirement/ separation and other 
benefits due him shall .be held in abeyance pending the resolution of his 
case. 
d. Rationalized Separation Benefits. - All PNP uniformed personnel covered in 
this Act who elect in writing to be retired/separated from the police service 
and whose retirement has been approved shall be paid a gratuity based on 
the number of years of their government service on the basis of the highest 
salary which they received in the course of their employment in the police 
service as follows: 
(1) 1 month basic salary for every year of the first (5) years of 
government service; 
(2) 1.25 months basic salary for every year of the first ten (10) years of 
government service or the nearest equivalent fraction thereof 
favorable to them; 
(3) 1.4 months basic salary for every year of service or the nearest 
equivalent fraction therefor favorable to them for those who have 
rendered over ten (10) years up to fifteen (15) years of service; 
(4) 1.6 months basic salary for every year of service of the nearest 
equivalent fraction thereof favorable to them for those who have 
rendered fifteen (15) years up to twenty (20) years of service; 
(5) 1.8 months basic salary for every year of service of nearest 
equivalent fraction thereof favorable to them for those who have 
rendered over twenty- five (25) years of service. 
e. Rank of PNP Personnel Retiring after his Fifth Term. - A PNP personnel 
retiring after his fifth term of appointment, which covers twenty six (26) to 
thirty years (30) of police service onward to retirement age of fifty six (56), 
shall be given a designation two (2)' ranks higher upon his retirement. In 
exceptional cases, as PNP personnel who adopts to retire may be designated 
Exclusiveness of Benefits. - PNP uniformed personnel who retires or elects to 
be separated from the police services under this Act shall no longer be 
eligible for retirement under any existing retirement law. 
f. 
g. Bondide Separation of Personnel. - The National Police Commission 
(NAPOLCOM) may, upon recommendation of the chief, PNP, cause the 
rationalized retirement or bondide separation of any concerned PNP 
personnel from the police service on grounds provided for under this Act but 
only after proper notice and summary hearing. Personnel of the PNP whose 
official status will be investigated and disposed of shall be given the option 
to apply for rationalized retirement or early separation under the provision 
of this Act: Provided, that if found innocent of any misconduct, they shall 
nevertheless be required to undergo neuro-psychiatric and psychological 


exmination, drug test and standard re-qualifying examination to be 
administered by PNP Testing Centers. In the event that they shall fail any of 
the 
required 
test 
or 
examination 
they 
shall 
be 
considered 
separated/disqualified to be employed in the police service, without, 
however forfeiting the privilege to apply for retirement/ separation benefits 
under the provision of this Act within sixty (60) days upon receipt of the 
adverse result of his test/examination as the case may be. 
h. Discretion of the Agency Head in Acceptance of Application for Rationalized 
Retirement and Early Separation. - No PNP uniformed personnel shall be 
retired or separated under this Act unless his application for rationalized 
retirement or early separation shall be accepted by the National Police 
Commission (NAPOLCOM) upon recommendation of the Chief, PNP: 
Provided, that the application of those with pending administrative cases 
punishable by dismissal or removal shall be accepted but the benefits to 
which they are entitled to under this Act shall be withheld without prejudice 
to any pecuniary or civil liability that he incurs. 
PNP Retirement/Separation Benefit S, sy tem. - Within six (6) months from 
the effectivity of this Act, the National Police Commission and the Philippine 
National Police shall establish a Retirement and Separation Benefit System 
for all PNP personnel: Provided, that whoever is the incumbent Chief PNP 
shall be ex-officio chairman of the Board of Trustees: Provided, further Chief 
of Operations, the Chief Directorial Staff, Director for Comptrollership and 
Director, Finance Service, shall be ex-officio members of the Board of 
Trustees and the Director, Legal Service, as ex-officio Legal Officer of the 
sys tem . 
Period of Applicability and Effectivity of the Rationalized Retirement Scheme 
and Bondide Separated.- Application for rationalized retirement and 
bonafde separation under the provisions of this Act shall be entertained 
only if filed within a period of six (6) months from the issuance by the 
National Police Commission of the rules and regulations implemental 
thereof. 
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Section 9. Period of Implementation. - The modernization program under this 
Act shall be implemented over a period of five (5) years; Provided, however, that 
payments for amortization of o’utstanding multi-year contract obligation incurred 
under this Act may extend beyond this period. 
Section 10. Submission of the PNP Modernization Program. 
a. Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the President, upon the 
recommendation of the Secretaries of Interior and Local Government and 
Budget and Management, shall submit the PNP Modernization Program as 


provided for this Act to Congress for its consideration arid approval in a joint 
resolution of the House of Representative and the Senate. The program shall 
indicate all the priority programs with their corresponding costs. 
b. In the event Congress approved the PNP modernization program, the joint 
resolution shall be the basis for the subsequent executive and legislative 
actions to implement the PNP modernization program from year to year until its 
complete and full realization. 
Section 1 1. Sources of Funds. - The PNP Modernization Program shall be funded 
from the following: 
a. Budgetary savings in the General Appropriations Act; 
b. PNP share from the sale of Fort Bonifacio pursuant to R.A. No. 7917; 
c. Sale of PNP real estate properties, including, but not limited to Camp Ricardo 
Papa at Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila; 
d. Unclaimed prizes of lotto operations; and 
e. Five percent (5%) of the annual net income of the Land Bank of the Philippines 
(LDP) and the Developmental Bank of the Philippines (DBP) 
The proposed program shall be based on a ceiling, for a period of five (5) years, 
of FORTY EIGHT BILLION THREE HUNDRED MILLIOM PESOS (P48,3b0.000.00): 
Provided, that thereafter, this amount may be increased commensurate to the increase 
in the Gross National Product (GNP). 
Section 12. Multi-Year Contracts and Other Contractual Arrangements. 
a. The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, pursuant to the PNP 
Modernization Program projects and appropriations approved by Congress may, 
subject to the approval of the President and consistent with the provisions of 
existing laws and regulations including those of the Commission on Audit and 
under such terms and conditions most favorable to the government, enter into 
multi-year contracts and other contracts and other contractual arrangements. 
b. For multi-year contracts, congress shall, upon certification by the President, 
make the corresponding appropriation for the ensuing fiscal year: Provided, 
that Congress shall appropriate only such funds as may be necessary. 
The PNP shall likewise ensure that in negotiating applicable contracts or 
agreements, provisions are incorporated respecting the transfer to the PNP of the 
principal technology as well as the training of PNP personnel to operate and 
maintain such equipment or technology. 
Section 13. Procurement System. - In addition to the provisions of existing laws, 
rules and provisions regarding the procurement and acquisition of real estate, 
buildings, facilities and equipment, the PNP shall strengthen said system and 


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procedures taking into account the new requirements under the PNP Modernization 
Pro gram. 
Section 14. Annual Report. - Not later than the end of the first quarter of the 
succeeding year, the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government shall submit to 
the President and Congress and annual report containing the progress of the 
implementation of the Modernization Program under this Act to include the PNP 
program/activities 
Section 15. Separability Clause. - If any Provision of this Act shall be held 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions shall not be affected thereby and shall 
remain in full force and effect. 
Section 16. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations 
inconsistent with or contrary to this Act are hereby deemed accordingly repealed or 
amended. 
Section 17. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from 
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved,