Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
    EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The  National Security Council (NSC) is the principal forum of the president of 
the Philippines considering national security and foreign policy matters with his 
senior national security advisors and cabinet officials. 
The NSC consists of two distinct bodies – the Council Proper and the National 
Security Council Secretariat. 
The council proper is a collegial body chaired by the President. It includes 
concerned officials of the Cabinet and Congress, as members, as well as other 
government officials and private citizens who may be invited by the president. 
The NSC secretariat is a permanent body that provides technical support to the 
council proper. It is headed by the Director-General and the National Security 
Adviser. 
The 1987 Constitution mandates civilian control of the military and establishes 
the president as commander in chief of the armed forces. The President also 
heads the National Security Council, ostensibly the policy-making and advisory 
body for matters connected with national defense. 
This House Bill seeks to provide Modernization Funding to the National 
Security Council (NSC) , to defend the state against internal and external
threats and, through the Philippine National Police, to maintain law and order. 
To foster defense matters and developing defense policy. 
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Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested.  
MICHAEL L. ROMERO  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR MODERNIZATION FUNDINGFOR THE NATIONAL 
SECURITY COUNCIL (NSC), INCREASING AND REORGANIZING 
ITS ADMINISTRATION, TO DEFEND THE STATE AGAINST 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THREATS, TO MAINTAIN LAW AND 
ORDER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
DECLARATION OF POLICY – It shall hereby be a 
declared policy of the State to foster the principles that sets the strategic policy 
goals and objectives of the administration in order to attain the state or 
condition wherein the national interests of the Philippines, the well-being of its 
people and institutions; and its sovereignty and territorial integrity are protected 
and enhanced. 
The NSC shall advise the President on national security related matters, provide 
supervision and guidance over the NICA and general supervision over the 
intelligence community, and coordinate the national government efforts in the 
pursuit of the national security goals and strategic objectives. 
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The state shall foster a national security institution that is responsive to the 
changing challenges and opportunities, within and outside the country and a 
policy advisory body that will effectively contribute to the provision of an enabling 
environment that will enhance socio-economic development and national 
governance. 
The state shall continually improve the effectiveness of our Quality 
Management System towards equitable development for improved quality of life 
for all. 
The state shall formulate policies for the efficient and effective administration 
and management of all manpower, skills and competencies to ensure 
compliance. 
SECTION 
2. 
MODERNIZATION FUNDING. – The amount of Five 
Hundred Million Pesos (Php 500,000,000.00) for the operation and 
administration of the National Security Council (NSC) shall be chargeable 
against funds for the purpose and other sources recommended by the 
Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Thereafter, appropriations for 
the National Security Council (NSC) shall be included in the budget proposals 
under the Department of National Defense (DND). 
 
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall rationalize the existing 
organizational structure and staffing pattern of the National Security 
Council (NSC) in accordance with the provisions of this Act and relevant 
compensation and position classification laws, rules and regulations. 
Thereafter, the amount needed for the continued implementation of the 
modernization program, shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act (GAA). 


SECTION 
3. 
NATIONAL 
SECURITY 
COUNCIL (NSC) 
MODERNIZATION FUND – There is hereby created the (NSC) Modernization 
Fund to be used exclusively for the (NSC) Modernization Program. 
The (NSC) Modernization Fund shall be administered by the Secretary of the DND 
in accordance with existing government budgeting, accounting and auditing 
rules and regulations. 
SECTION 
4. 
PROGRESS REPORT – The Secretary of DND shall 
prepare an annual report on the status of the implementation of the (NSC) 
Modernization Programs which shall be submitted, to the Office of the President 
and to the Chairpersons of the Committee of National Defense and Security of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives. 
SECTION 
5. 
PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION – The modernization 
program under this Act shall be implemented for an initial period of two (2) 
years:  
Provided, that payments for multi-year contract obligations incurred 
under this Act may extend beyond this period:  
Provided, further, That the National Security Council (NSC) shall 
continue to develop, modernize and constantly update its operational capabilities 
to keep pace with best global practices. 
SECTION 
6. 
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS. – The National Security 
Council (NSC) shall continue to exercise and uphold the following powers and 
functions; but not limited to: 
a. advise the President on the proper coordination and 
integration of plans and policies affecting national 
security; 
b. evaluate and analyze all information, events and 
incidents in terms of the risks or threats they pose 
to the overall security and stability of the nation; 


c. formulate and coordinate the implementation of 
policies on matters of common interest to the 
various departments and agencies of the 
government concerned with national security; 
d. ensure that policies adopted by the NSC on 
national security are effectively and efficiently 
implemented and; 
e. make such recommendation and render such other 
reports as the President may direct from time to 
time. 
SECTION 
7. 
INCREASE 
OF 
PERSONNEL. – 
The 
NATIONAL 
SECURITY COUNCIL (NSC) shall maintain the sufficient staffing pattern. Hence, 
it is authorized to increase its manpower to meet such required and may 
continue to increase personnel per percentage rate increase of committed 
mandates annually or as the need arises. 
SECTION 
8. 
TRANSITORY 
PROVISION – 
Existing 
industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given 
six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other 
period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act. 
SECTION 
9. 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. – The 
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act 
shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the 
necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 
10. 
REPEALING CLAUSE. – All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 
11. 
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any 
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 


SECTION 
12. 
EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. – This Act shall take effect 
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two 
(2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,