SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

1967

EXPLANATORY NOTE

House Bill No.

This bill was originally introduced as House Bill No. 4172 by the undersigned Rufus
B. Rodriguez during the 15" Congress where it was approved by the Committee on Bases
Conversion and substituted with House Bill No. 5986. It was subsequently approved on 2"
reading, approved on 3° reading and was transmitted to the Senate where it was not acted
upon.

Camp Aguinaldo, established on January 11, 1935, is the military headquarters of
the Philippine Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). It is located in Quezon
City in the Philippines, along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). The military base is
named after the Filipino Military General, Emilio Aguinaldo who fought in the Philippine
Revolution, the Spanish-American and the Philippine-American Wars.

The camp covers a total land area of 178.78 hectares. Of these, 152.52 hectares
were purchased by the government and the remaining 26.26 hectares were donated to the
government.

It was initially known as Camp Murphy, which after World War II, was divided into two
camps - Camp Crame and Camp Aguinaldo.

Camp Crame is now the national headquarters of the Philippine National
Police (PNP). It is also situated along EDSA.

Given its very prime location, these two camps would command a very high price
when it is sold. However, these two camps are very rich in culture and forms part of the
history and struggles of the Philippines in its fight for democracy. As such, there is no price
high enough that would compensate for what the country and the Filipino people would lose
if said camps are sold and transformed into private commercial or residential establishments.

Also, let us put a stop to the sale of land assets of our government. If we continue to
do so, nothing will be left for our future generations. Instead of selling, we should only lease
them out and receive income thereby preserving our patrimony and history.

if there is really a need to infuse much needed funding for the AFP, then portions of
these camps could be leased out but not sold, The proceeds could then be used to speed up
the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National
Police (PNP).

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

Rup &. ROD!

MAXIMG B, RODRIGUEZ, JR.


SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No__1967

AN ACT

PROHIBITING THE SALE AND DISPOSITION OF CAMP AGUINALDO, CAMP CRAME
AND ALL OTHER POLICE CAMPS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND
MILITARY CAMPS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES”

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

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to conserve, promote and
popularize the nation’s historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic
creations.

Section 2. The sale and disposition of Camp Aguinaldo, Camp Crame and all other police
camps of the Philippine National Police and Military Camps of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines is hereby prohibited: Provided, however, that the government, particularly the
‘Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police are hereby authorized to
lease out certain portions of Camp Aguinaldo, Camp Crame and all other camps,
respectively; Provided further, that all income generated from the leasing out of portions of
Camp Aguinaldo, Camp Crame and all other camps shall be exclusively used for the
modemization and upgrade of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine
National Police, respectively

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of National Defense, the
Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police shall promulgate the
tules and regulations to necessary implement the provisions of this Act.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, instructions, proclamations, rules
and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Act ,are hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

Section 5. Separability Clause. - if any provision of this Act is held invalid or
unconstitutional, other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and
effect.

Section 6. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspaper of general
circulation

Approved,