FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. B. No. 2705 
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Introduced by Senator Ralph G. Recto 
Explanatory Note 
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Republic Act No. 7898, otherwise known as the AFP Modernization Act, provides for the 
implementation of a comprehensive modernization program for the Armed Forces of the 
Philippines (AFP) with the end in view of upgrading its capability to a level where it can fully 
and effectively perform its constitutional mandate to uphold the sovereignty and preserve the 
patrimony of the Republic of the Philippines. As provided by R.A. 7898, the AFP Modernization 
Program shall be implemented over a period of fifteen (15) years . 
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With the coming expiration of the AFP Modernization Program in December 2011, it has 
been observed that the program has yet to fulfill its objective of developing the capability of the 
AFP to become a self-reliant and credible defense force that will be able to meet the challenges 
of national security. In spite of modest gains, the military organization still lags behind its 
regional counterparts in terms of capabilities against internal and external threats. Furthermore, 
reports indicate that out. of the P331 Billion allocation for the Modernization Program, only P3l 
Billion has been spent so far. The rate at which ,the Modernization Program has been 
implemented leaves much to be desired for the state of our country's lines of defense against 
foreign and domestic threats. This is the reason why an extension of the modernization program 
is in order. 
This bill seeks to extend the implementation of the AFP Modernization Program until 
December 31, 2021, in order to provide adequate time to accomplish the objectives, as mandated 
in Republic Act No. 7898. Moreover, this measure provides for the creation of a congressional 
oversight committee in order to monitor the progress of the modernization program and 
recommend legislative measures, whenever necessary, to aid its implementation. 
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In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this me.~.!!E.~'l::Jearnest1y sought. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
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S. B. NO. 2705 
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Introduced by Senator Ralph G. Recto 
AN ACT 
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EXTENDING THE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM OF THE ARMED FORCES OF 
THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7898, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE AFP MODERNIZATION ACT 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled.' 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall Qe known as the "AFP Modernization 
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Extension Act of 20 11 ". 
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SEC. 2. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7898, otherwise known as the "AFP 
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Modernization Act" is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"SEC. 6. Period of Implementation. The modernization program under this Act 
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shall be implemented UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2021[over a period of fifteen (IS) 
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years]. Provided, however, that payments for amortization of outstanding multi-year 
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contract obligations incurred under this Act maY,extend beyond this period." 
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SEC, 3. Republic Act No. 7898, otherwise known as the "AFP Modernization Act" is 
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hereby amended by inserting a new section after Section',15, to read as follows: 
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CONGRESSIONAL 
OVERSIGHT 
COMMITTEE. 
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CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE IS HEREBY CREATED TO 
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MONITOR THE PROPER IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT, WHICH SHALL 
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BE COMPOSED OF THE CHAIRMEN OF THE COMMITTEES ON NATIONAL 
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DEFENSE AND SECURITY OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF 
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REPRESENTATIVES AND FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS FROM EACH 
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HOUSE TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE SENATE PRESIDENT AND THE 
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SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RESPECTIVELY." 
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SEC. 4. The succeeding sections of Republic Act No. 7898, otherwise known as the 
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"AFP Modernization Act" are hereby renumbered accordingly. 
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SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. - Provisions of Republic Act No. 7898 and all other existing 
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laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations or administrative regulations that are 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded, or 
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repealed accordingly. 
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SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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