Republic of the Philippines
TIOUSEOF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CMRYL P. DELOSG.MONTALLA
AN ACT
INSTITUTING THE MAGNA CARTA FOR ALL NON.UNIFORMED WORKERS IN
THE MILITARY AIYD OTffiR UI{IFORMEDAGENCIES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The non-uniformed personnel (NUP) of the military and other uniformed agencies plays a
vital role in the effective and effrcient operation sf these agencies. Beingthe parfirer of the military
and uniformed personnel in the delivery of its service, they take charge ofthe adminisfrative works
of the organization.
"The long-standing issues of our civilian employees in the uniformed agencies who have
quietly suffered from low pay, long work hours, unsafe working conditions, and lack of benefits,
social protection, and job security for years even as we fulfill our duties as partners of uniformed
personnel in protecting the lives of the Filipino people"r must be effectively addressed if we want
to recognize critical role of the NUP in ensuring that the needs of our uniformed personnel are
sufficiently met. It is also equally important to recognize the invaluable role of NUP in providing
administrative and other support services that allow the former to perform their duties and
responsibilities.
Comprising at least l0% of the uniformed agencies of the government, the non-uniformed
personnel especially the rank and file employees assigned in the provincial and municipal/city
offices provide services round the clock in support of the operational functions of the uniformed
personnel which in effect expose ttrem to high-risk envirorxnents as there have been instances
where they get caught in crossfires and ambushes - and even taken as hostages.
The time has come for us to recompense the hard work and dedication of all non-uniformed
personnel serving in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), PhilippineNational Police (PI.{P),
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Department of National Defense (DND),
Bureau of Fire Protec*isn (BFP), Brueeu of Coneetions (Bueor), Philippine Coast Gurd (PC
and the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA).
Immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
CHERYL P.
Representative
2'd District, Zambales
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSEOF REPRESENTATTYES
Quezon City
AIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
EOUSE BILL NO.
INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE CHERYL P. DELOSO.MONTALLA
AN ACT
INSTITUTING THE MAGNA CARTA TOR ALL NON-UNIFORMED WORKERS IN
THE ltffi,ITARY AI{D OTMR UNffiORMED AGENCBS
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatiyes of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
CHAPTERI
GEI\TERAL PRO\TISIONS
SECTION l. Short Tille. Thrs Act shall be known as the "Magna Carta for Non-
Uniformed Personnel."
SECTION L Daebruion ef Polieiec.lt is here.by declered" to be tlrc polby sf this A€t to
promote and improve the social and economic well-being of all non-uniformed personnel in the
military and other uniformed agencies of the government. Towards this end, the State shall ensure
that their rights are protected in a working environment that is conducive to work efliciency and
effectiveness.
SECTION.3. Coverage. This Act shall apply to all non-uniformed personnel in uniformed
agencies. As used in this Act, the term "non-uniformed personnel" shall mean all civilian
employees in the military and all other uniformed agencies of the government including the Armed
Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology,
Department of National Defense, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Corrections, Philippine
Coast Guard, and the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA).
SECTION 4. Definirton of Terms.
a- 
Non-unifot tud penonnel - all civilian employees in the military and other
uniforsredagencies of the goverrunent includiagthe A"nnedForces of the Fhilippines, Phili.ppine
National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Departrnent of National Defense,
Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Corrections, Philippine Coast Guard, and the National
Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA).
b. 
(Iniformed agencies - govemment agencies and institutions responsible in
ensuring peace, order and security and protecting the people from crimes, disasters and other
potential dangers and threats including law enforcement, firefighting, civil defense, correctional
services, medical and emergency services as well as other government agencies with uniformed
personnel
c. 
Workplace - means the oflice, premises or work site, where the workers are
habitually employed and shall include the office or place where the workers, who have no fixed or
definite work site, regular$ report for assignment in the course of their employment
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SECTION 5. Duties and Obligations.- All non-uniformed personnel shall:
(a) 
discharge hislher duty humanely with conscience and dignity;
(b) perform his/her duty with utmost respect for life; and race, gender, religion,
nationality, party policies, social standing or capacity to pay.
SECTION 6, Code of Conduct.- Within six (6) months from the approval of this Act, the
military and other uniformed agencies upon consultation with other appropriate agencies and non-
uniformed personnel organizations, whether registered or accredited, shall formulate and prepare
a Code of Conduct for Non- Uniformed Personnel, which shall be disseminated as widely as
possible.
SDCTION.T. Normal Hours of Work.- The normal hours of work of any non-uniformed
personnel shall not exceed eight (8) hours a day or forty (40) hours a week.
CHAPTER II
RECRUITMENT, HUMAN RESOTIRCE DEVELOPMEI{T AND POLICIES
SECTION 8- Reeruitment and Qualifrcatian- - Recruitment policy and. minirnu*n
requirements with respect to the selection and appointment of a non-uniformed personnel shall be
developed and implemented by the appropriate government agencies concerned in accordance
with policies and standards of the Civil Service Commission: Provided,That in the absence of
eligible applicant and it becomes necessary in the public interest to fill a vacancy, a temporary
appointment shall be issued to the person who meets all the requirements for the position to which
he/she is being appointed except the appropriate civil service eligibility: Provided, further, That
such temporary appointment shall not exceed twelve (12) months nor be less than three (3) months
renewal thereafter but that the appointee may be replaced sooner if (a) qualified civil service
eligible becomes available, or (b) the appointee is found wanting in performance or conduct
befitting a government employee.
SECTION 9. Sueening and Selection for Appoiwmew. - Applicants for the non-
uniformed personnel positions shall undergo a screening process to be conducted by a duly
constituted Selection and Promotion Board based on qualification standards set forth by the
respective agencies in accordance with CSC Laws.
SECTION 10. Haman Resource Developmentfor Non-Uniformed Personnel. - There
shall be established a Human Resource Development Program for non-uniformed personnel in the
military and all uniformed agencies of the government. Human Resource Development Programs
for non-uniformed personnel including, but not limited to, the provisions on merit promotion,
perfornrmrce walmtiorq in service training grants, incentive amd award s5rstem, jofo rotation, cross-
posting overseas and local scholarships, fraining grants, incentive award system, and such other
similar services and human resource development interventions, including programs on the job
training, counseling, coaching, job rotation, secondment, job swapping etc. shall be developed by
the concerned agencies in consultation with and with the concurrence ofthe accredited employees'
organizaeions. The progra*n s*rell conf,orno to the ruJes arul regulasisns of the ese.
SECTION ll. Rationaltzed Pronwtion System. - There shall be a system of promotion
for non-uniformed personnel which shall be based on merit and fitness on the available vacant
positions in the agency's staffing pattern. Such system shall be gender fair and shall ensure that
women non-uniformed personnel of the agency shall enjoy equal opportunity for promotions as
that of men.
The performance evaluation plan shall consider foremost the improvement of individual
employee efliciency and organizational effectiveness: Provided, that each employee shall be
informed regularly by hisiher supervisor of his/her performance evaluation.


The merit promotion plan shall be in consonance with the rules of the Civil Service
Commission.
SECTK)N 12. Nst of Ein Privilegc. - Qualified next of kin of retired or deceased non-
uniformed personnel shall be given priority in recruitment and hiring.
SECTION 13. Sustaining the Professionalization of the Non-Uniformed Penonnel. '
To sustain the professionalization of non-uniformed personnel, training shall be done intensively
and extensively. The cost of Continuing Professional Development as required by the PRC shall
be shouldered by the concemed uoiforme.d agencies.
SECTION 14. Local Training Prograrzs. - Local training programs aimed at enlancing
the professional gowth of non- uniformed personnel shall be established and maintained. Such
local training programs, undertaken in coordination with other govemmental and non-
govemmental agencies, shall provide managerial; technical; administrative and operational
courses such as logistics and fiscal management, including training on professional services and
criminal procedures.
SECTION 15. Transfer or Geographical Reassignmcnt ol Non-Uniformed Penonnel.
(a) 
a transfer is a movement from one position to another which is of equivalent rank,
level or salary without break in service;
O) a geographical reassignment, hereinafter referred to as "reassignment," is a
movement from one geographical location to another; and
(c) 
a non-uniformed personnel shall not be transferred and or reassigned, except when
made in the interest of public service, in which case, the employee concemed shall be informed of
the reasons therefore in writing. If the non-uniformed personnel believes that there is no
justification for the transfer and/or reassignment, he/she may appeal his,/her case to the Civil
Service Cornmission, which shall cause his/her rezssigrmrEnt to be hEld in absyancq Providcd,
That no transfer and/or reassignment whatsoever shall be made three (3) months before any local
or national elections: Provided, further, That the necessary expenses of the transfer and/or
reassignment of the non-uniformed personnel and hisArer immediate family shall be paid for by
the Government.
The criteria for transfer or geographical reassignment shall be defined in the IRR of this
Act.
SECTION 16. Married couples / Domesttc partrcrchips. * Whenever possible, the proper
authorities shall take steps to enable married couples, both of whom are non-uniformed personnel,
to be employed or assigned in the same locality, but not in the same workplace.
SECTION 17. Solo parcnts. - In accordance with RA 89'72, the proper authorities shall
take steps to enable solo parents to be employed or assigned in the same locality of his/her
residence.
Family members or relatives of non-uniformed personnel up to fourth degree of affinity
and consanguinity shall not be assigned in the same workplace.
SECTION 18. Secuity of Tenure. - Non-uniformed personnel shall be assured security
of tenure. Their services shall not be terminated excefi for just cause provided by law and after
due process. Provided, that ifa non-uniformed personnel is found by the Civil Service Commission
to be unjustly dismissed from work, he/she shall be entitled to reinstatement without loss of
s€niority rights and to his,/her back wages with twelve percent ( l2%) interest or the prevailing legal
interest rate at the time of his reinstatement whichever is higher computed from the time hiVher
compensation was withheld from hiVher up to time of reinstatement ; social security


contributions/obligations/penalties and all other benefits.
SECTION 19. Prohibition against Disciminalion - A non-uniformed personnel shall
not be discriminale4 agains with reged to age, sexual orientati,on, gender identity ard expression,
disability, civil status, creed religious or political beliefs and ethnic groupings in the exercise of
his/her employment.
SECTION 20. No Understalfing/Overloading of Non-Unifornel Persowrcl. - There
shall be no understaffing or overloading of non-uniformed personnel. The ratio of non-uniformed
personnel to workload shall be such as to reasonably effect a sustained delivery ofpublic service
at all times without overworking the non-uniformed personnel and over-extending hiVher duty
and service. [n excess of minimum working hours, the non-uniformed personnel shall be entitled
to pa),ment of overtime pay, night differential, holiday/rest day pay.
In line with the above policy, substifute officers or employees shall be provided in place
of officers or employees who are on leave for over three (3) months.
SECTION 21. Saleguards in Disciplirury Procedurx. - In every disciplinary
proceeding, the non-uniformed personnel; shall have;
(a) 
the right to be informed, in writing, ofthe charges;
O) 
the right to full access to the evidence in the case;
(c) 
the rigfut to deferd himsetflhErsetf and to te defended by a represerfiative ofhislher
choice and/or by his,/her organization, adequate time being given to the non-uniformed personnel
for the preparation of his,her defense;
(d)
the right to confront witnesses presented against him/her and summon witnesses in
hi#he+ beidf;
(e) 
the right to appeal to desigrated authorities;
(0
the right to reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in his/her defense in
case of exoneration or dismissal ofthe charges; and
G) 
such other rights as will ensure fairness and impartiality during proceedings
CHAPTERItr
RIGHT TO SELF-ORGAMZATION
SECTION 22. Freedom of Association. - All non-uniformed personnel shall have the right
to freely and without prior authorization, both to establish and to join organizations oftheir choice,
whether local or national, to further and defend their interests.
SECTION. 25. Frcedom from Interfermce or Coercion. - It shall be unlawfuf for any
person to commit any of the following acts of interference or coercion:
(a) 
to require as a condition of employment that a non-uniformed personnel shall not
join a workers' organization or union or shall relinquish membership therein;
(b) 
to discriminate in regard to hiring or tenure ofemployment or any item or condition
of employment in order to encouage or discourage membership in any workers' organization or
union;
(c) 
to prevent a non-urifomred personnel from car.rying orrt futies l*id upon hin/hs.r
by hisher position in the organization or union, or to penalize him/her for the action undertaken


in such capacity;
(d) to hamess or interfere with the discharge of the functions of the non-uniformed
personnel when the,re are calculated to intimidate or to prevent the perfornnace of his/her duties
and responsibilities; and
(e) 
to otherwise interfere in the establishment, functioning, or administration ofa non-
uniformed personnel organization or unions through acts designed to place such organization or
union under the control ofgovemment authority.
SECTION 24, Consultalton with the Non-uniformed Penonncl Organiutiotrs. -
Organizations or unions of non-uniformed personnel shall be consulted in the formulation of
national, regional and local policies that impact their working conditions and social security. For
this purpose, social dialogue mechanisms at the national, regional and other appropriate levels
shall be institutionalized. Non-uniformed personnel organizations shall be represented in all
relevant labor-management committees.
CHAPTERTV
EMPLOYMENT STATUS, SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES
SECTION 25- Status ol No*Unifomvd Person El-- Nl non-unifomred personnel shall
be considered employees of the national government and shall draw their salaries therefrom.
Provided, That non-uniformed personnel in may be provided with monetary and non-monetary
incentives by the local government unit concemed where he/she is assigrred, subject to the
availability of funds.
SECTION 26. Sa lary Scale. - Salary scales of non-uniformed personnel shall be the same
as the salary scale of uniformed personnel. The salaries of all non-uniformed personnel shall be
based on the following:
a) 
Salary shall be comparably equal to those paid in other occupations or prolbssrons
requiring equivalent or similar qualifications, training and abilities regardless of rank positions;
b) 
Salary scale shall ensure that the lowest rank and position receive an amount which
will ensure him and his family to afford a reasonable and decent standard of living; and basic
monthly salary shall exclude the subsistence allowance, cost of living allowance, 2 quarters
allowanee, clothing allowance, trzzxd py, amelioration pay, helth care pey ard all other
allowances as may be provided under efsting laws.
SBCTION 27. Paynenl of Salary. -The salaries of non-uniformed personnel shall be paid
in legal tender of the Philippines or the equivalent in checks or treasury warrants; Provided,
however, That such checks or treasury warrants shall be convertible to cash in any national,
previncial, city or munieipal treasruer's office or any banking irrrtitsrti,on operating rur&r the Llwr
ofthe Republic of the Philippines.
Salaries shall be released on time and without undue delay. No deduction whatsoever shall
be allowed from the salaries due to all non-uniformed personnel except under specific provisions
of applicable laws authorizing such deductions: Provided, That written authority of the non-
uniformed persoonel conc.errnd slrall first be sbtained.
SE'CTION 28. Ovetime llork. - Wherc the exigencies of the service so require, any non-
uniformed personnel may be required to render service beyond the normal eight (8) hours a day.
In such case, the workers shall be paid an additional compensation in accordance with existing
laws and prevailing practices.


SECTION 29. Work Daring Rest Day.-
a) 
Where a non-uniformed personnel is made to work on his/her scheduled rest day,
he/she shall be paidan additioml 
on in aceordance with existing laws,
b) 
Where a non-uniformed personnel is made to work on any special holiday, he/she
shall be paid an additional compensation in accordance with existing laws. Where such holiday
work falls on the worker's scheduled rest day, he/she shall be entitled to an additional
compensation as may be provided by existing laws.
SECTION 30. Night Shift Differential.-
(a) Every non-uniformed personnel shall be paid night-shift differential of ten percent
(10%) of his/her regular wage for each hour of work performed during the night-shifts.
O) 
Every non-uniformedpersonnel requiredto workonthe periodcovered afterhis/her
regular schedule shall be entitled to his/trer regular wage plus the regular overtime rate and an
additional amouot of ten percent (10%) of such overtime rate for each hour of work performed
between ten (10) o'clock in the evening to six (6) o'clock in the moming.
SECTION 31. Hawrd Allowance. - All non-uniformed personnel shall be compensated
hazard allowances equivalent to at least twenty-five percent (25o/o) of the monthly basic salary of
workers receiving salary grade 19 and below, and five percent (5%) for workers with salary grade
20 andabove.
SECTION 32. Subsistence Allowance. - Non-uniformed personnel shall be entitled to full
subsistence allowance of three (3) meals which may be computed in accordance with prevailing
circumstances.
SECTION 33. k*geuity Pay* A rnontily longevity p*y eomparableto the longevity pay
of uniformed personnel shall be paid to all non-uniformed personnel for every five (5) years of
continuous, efficient and meritorious services rendered as certified by the chief of ofiice
concerned commencing with the original attested appointment of each non-uniformed personnel.
SECTION 34. Laundry Allowance. - All non-uniformed personnel who are required to
wear uniforms regularly shall be entitled to laundry allowance equivalent to One Thousand Pesos
(Php 1000.00) per month: Provided, That this rate shall be reviewed periodically and increased
accordingly in consultation with appropriate agencies and the non-uniformed personnel
organizations taking into account existing laws and prevailing practices.
SECTION 35. Rice Subsidy. - All non-uniformed personnel shall be entitled to I
sacUmonth or its monetary equivalent.
SECTION 36. Housing.- All non-uniformed personnel who are on tour of duty and those
who, because of unavoidable circumstances are forced to stay in their workplace, shall be entitled
for free living quarters within their workplaces, or if such quarters are not available, shafi receive
quarters allowance: Provided, that this rate shall be reviewed periodically and increased
accordingly in consultation with appropriate government agencies and the non-uniformed
personnel organizations concemed.
SECTIOf'{ fi. Cost o{Livtng Attowance.- Thesataries of non-uriformedpersomret shalt
be based on the prevalent cost of living. Salaries shall automatically follow changes in the cost-of-
living index determined after due consultation with the appropriate government agencies and non-
uniformed personnel organizations.
SEICTION ?8- elotlting Allowsrre*. - Non unifornred persorurel $hell be eatitl€d to
clothing allowance equivalent to three hundred (P300.00) pesos per month: Provided, that this rate


shall be reviewed periodically and increased accordingly taking into account existing laws and
prevailing practices.
Per month:
SECTION 39. aniform Allowance. - Non-rmiformed personnel shall be entitled to
uniform allowance equivalent to eight thousand (P8,000.00) pesos per year. Provided, that this
rate shall be reviewed periodically and increased accordingly taking into account existing laws and
prevailing practices.
CHAPTERV
HEALTH MEASURES AND PROGRAMS
SECTION 40. Medr'ca| kamination - Compulsory pre-employment and annual medical
examinations shall be provided free ofcharge to all non-uniformed personnel during the tenure of
employment: Provided, That where medical examination shows that medical treatrnent and/or
hospitalization is necessary for those already in govemment service, the treatment and/or
hospitalization including medicines shall be provided free either in a govemment or a private
hospital by the govemment entity paying the salary of the non- uniformed personnel: Provided,
further, That the cost of such medical examination and treatnent shall be included as automatic
appropriation in said agency's annual budget.
SECTION 41. Physical and Mental Fitness Prugrams. - All public safety agencies shall
formulate policies and guidelines on physical fitness and sports development programs.
SECTION 42. Horpitaliution Expewa.. - If any non-urifornred personnel suffers any
injury or becomes ill in the performance of his/her official duties, the hospitalization expenses of
such personnel shall be shouldered by the olfice where he/she belongs from the concemed
agency's appropriations.
SECTION 43. Compensation For Injuries. -Non-uniformed personnel shall be protected
against the consequences of employment injuries in accordance with existing laws.
CHAPTERVI
LEAVf,S AND OTHER BENEFITS
SBCTION 44- Vacation ltaye. - All non-uniformed personnel who has rendered at least
one year of service shall earn fifteen (15) days vacation leave credits every year.
SECTTON 45. Sick Leave. - A fifteen (15) day sick leave credits shall be granted to all
non-uniformed personnel for every year of service.
An indefrnite sick le*ve of absenc€ sball be granted to an ailing non-unifonrnd persorurel
whose nature of illness demands a long treatment that will exceed one year at the least.
SECTION 46. Mandatory Laave. - A non-uniformed personnel is entitled to a mandatory
leave with firll pay for seven (7) days which is not chargeable to hiVher leave credits regardless of
any situation or event.
SECTION 47. Matendty Leave. - All qualified female non-uniformed personnel are
entitled to matemity leave benefits as mandated in national laws.
SECTION 48. Pa tem@ Leave. - All qualified male personnel shall be entitled to patemity
leave as mandated in national laws.
SECTION 49. Stuily Leaves. - In addition to the leave privileges enjoyed under this Act
and other existing laws, non-uniformed personnel shall be entitled to study leaves not exceeding
one (1) year with pay, regardless of the field of study chosen by the employee.


SECTION 50. Christtrus and New Yearts Brcat. - Al1 non-uniformed personnel shall be
granted seven (7) days break during the Christmas and New Year seasons for them to spend time
for their families.
SECTION 51. Sc} olarship Privilegestor Dependenx. -Under the Free Higher Education
Act, surviving children of the deceased or permanently incapacitated non-uniformed personnel
shall be given priority in the availment ofscholarships up to college in a non+xclusive institution,
subject to the policies on the tuition of said institution.
Subsidies shall also be provided to scholars for their books, transportation, stipend and
lodgrng.
CHAPTERVII
RETIRE,MENT
SECTION 52. Early Retiremcnt Progrum. - Any non-uniformed personnel who has
reached the age of fifty five (55) yeaxs may avail of this progam and shall be paid separation
benefits in accordance with applicable laws: Provided, That he/she has rendered at least fifteen
(15) years ofcontinuous service in the agency. Provided, frxtlrcr, That those who have availed of
this benefit shall not be allowed to re-entry into the said agency.
SECTION 53. Compalsory Rethenant. * Compulsory retirement shall be upon the
attainment of age 65 years old.
SECTION 54. Higt est Bssic Sclary Upon ktirerww. - A retired non-unifornred
personnel shall automatically be granted one (l) salary range or grade higher than his/her basic
sa1ary and his/lter retirement benefit thereafteq computed on the basis of his/her highest salary,
which shall be given in effect three (3) months prior to the compulsory retirement: Provided, that
the personnel has reached the age and firlfilled service requirements under existing laws.
SECTION 55. GratuiE Pay. - Nl non-uniformed personnel shall be entitled to gratuiry
pay computed which shall be computed using the NUP's last drawn salary (basic salary + PERA)
multiplied by hiVher number of years of service rendered.
CHAPTER VITI
GruEVANCES AND DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
SECTION 56. Complaints anil Grievances. - Every non-uniformed personnel shall have
the right to present his/her complaints and grievances to hiVher superior officers for the immediate
redress thereof.
The exercise ofthis right shall not be used as a ground for discrimination nor as bar for the
exercise of other privileges, rights, and benefits afforded by law.
SECTION 57. Dispute Set ement. - Each agency shall put in place their own dispute
settlement systems and procedures. The composition of which should ensure the representation of
the accredited employees' organization.
CHAPTERD(
FINAL PROVISIONS
SDCTION 58- Inpkmentbq Rules u.d Regulotions- - Within sixty (60) days of the
enactment of this Act, the military and all other uniformed agencies shall jointly formulate
implementing rules and regulations of this Act. The said rules and regulations shall be liberally
construed in favor of the non-uniformed personnel so as to give him/her the greatest degree of
benefits that can be derived from this Act.


SECTION 59. Appropriation - The amount necessary to carry out he provisions of this
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations ofthe uniformed agencies..
SECTION 5A. Pctul Provision - Arry person shall willfrdly interfe.re with, restrein or
coerce any non-uniformed personnel in the exercise of his/her rights or shall in any manner act
in violation of aay of the provisions of this Act, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of
not less than Five hundred Thousand Pesos (PHP500,000.00) but not more than One Million Pesos
(PHP 1,000,000.00) or imprisonment of up to six (6) years or combination of both.
If the offender is a public official, the court, in addition to the penalties provided in the
preceding paragraph, may impose the additional penalty of disqualification from office.
SECTION 61. Interpraation - Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prejudice and
diminish whatever benefits non-uniformed personnel is entitled to receive under existing laws.
SECTION 62. Separability Clause. - In the event that any portion or provision ofthis Act
be declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain in firll force and effect.
SECTION 63. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations and other issuances inconsistent with this Act are deemed repeale4 amended or
modified accordingly.
SECTION 64. Effectivity. - The provisions of this Act shall take effect after fifteen (15)
of completion ofpublication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,