Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

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EXPLANATORY NOTE.

This bill seeks for the retention of twenty percent (20%) of the annual income generated
from the issuances of the NBI clearance to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for its
modernization and development, and five percent (5%) for transportation allowances of NBI
agents.

‘The NBI is the pillar of justice and integrity in the Philippines. NBI assistance is sought
whenever a crime is committed or is being committed. However, to ensure that investigations of
crimes and the administration of justice are achieved, the NBI must catch up with the modern
technologies in crime investigation used in Western countries, This is a gargantuan task, and
more difficult if there are budgetary constraints.

Every year, the NBI depends on the budget allocated to them by the Department of
Budget and Management (DBM), subject to significant deductions. This results to the difficulty in
modernizing equipment and systems used in the speedy administration of justice. Income
generated from NBI's administrative and investigative functions, such as the issuance of the NBI
clearance and DNA analyses, revert back to the National Treasury. This amounts to an average of
Php 500,000,000 a year. Twenty-five percent of this will amount to Php 125,000,000 a year, a
meager amount for modernization and allowances, but will be helpful nonetheless.

The modernization and development of the facilities of the NBI should be a top priority
of the State. A strong investigating institution is a great deterrent against would-be criminals
who will be fearful of getting caught.

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CHRISTOPHER S. CO. RQDEL M. BATOCABE


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by CHRISTOPHER S. CO and ROI

ANACT
RETAINING TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF THE ANNUAL INCOME GENERATED FROM THE
ISSUANCES OF THE NBI CLEARANCE TO THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NBI)
FOR MODERNIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES, AND FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE
SAME FOR TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES OF NBI AGENTS.

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

SECTION 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “National Bureau of Investigation Retention Fee
‘Act of 2013.

SEC. 2, State Policy. It shall be the policy of the State to promote and pursue a modernized and
efficient crime investigation bureau, and to provide financial support for the NBI.

SEC. 3. Retention Fee. Twenty percent (20%) of the annual income generated from the issuances
of the NBI clearance shall be retained by the National Bureau of Investigation (NB1) for purposes
of modernization.

Five percent (5%) of the same shall also be retained by the NBI for transportation allowances of
NBI agents during fieldwork and assignments.

SEC. 4. Modernization. Modernization includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a) purchase of modern equipment and technologies for the exercise of the NBI's functions;

b) maintenance and repair of the same;

©) hiring technicians and/or consultants for purposes of modernization, whether project-
based or regular;

d) creation and establishment of an online NBI clearance issuance system, including the
establishment of a hotline center for the same purpose;

e) website development and maintenance;

f) other expenditures for purposes of modernization of the NBI for a more efficient
administration and exercise of functions.

SEC. 5. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the
other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders or rules and regulations contrary to
or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause, This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,