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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 966 
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Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Presently, our law enforcement agencies have been criticized by a wide 
sector of society. 
Accusations against them range from being inefficient in the 
performance of their duties to being graft ridden. The customary target of these 
critiques from among our law enforcement agencies is the Philippine National 
Police. And one of the most serious criticisms is the allegation that some PNP 
personnel are involved in the drug trade or violations of the Dangerous Drugs 
Act. 
Perhaps there may be truth to this imputation because there are a number 
of "Buy Bust Operations" conducted by our law enforcers where the culprits 
apprehended are active members of the police force. Could it be that the illegal 
drug trade is very lucrative that a member of our law enforcement agency who 
earns a measly amount of salary finds involvement in this drug trade very hard to 
resist? These members who are unable to resist temptation are the few "rotten 
eggs" who destroy the institution's reputation and who ought to be separated 
from the service. We must not allow the institution's reputation to go down the 
drain just because of a few undesirable members. 
This proposed measure, therefore, seeks to restore the confidence of the 
people in the PNP by requiring its members to submit themselves to drug and 
psychiatric tests so as to set the record of the institution straight. 
Aside from restoring the confidence reposed by the people, the institution 
can likewise eliminate the undesirables from its ranks who are found to be 
positive of using dangerous drugs or have failed the psychiatric tests. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 966 
Introduced by Senator Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING MEMBERS OF 
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO 
UNDERGO MANDATORY DRUG AND PSYCHIATRIC TESTS ONCE 
EVERY YEAR, AND BEFORE THEIR ENTRY INTO THE SERVICE, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
Mandatory Drug Testing. -
The provisions of exiting laws, 
, 
decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations and other issuances to the contrary 
notwithstanding, all members of the police agencies of the government such as the 
Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Jail 
Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Corrections, Bureau of Immigrations, 
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and all other similar agencies of the government 
primarily tasked in the enforcement of our laws, as well as members of private security 
agencies, shall undergo drug and psychiatric tests once every year to be conducted by 
any Medico-Legal Officer duly authorized by the Dangerous Drugs Board. 
SEC. 2. 
Mandatory Requirements to Required Applicants. -
All 
applicants for employment in the police agencies of the government such as the 
Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Jail 
Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Corrections, Bureau of Immigrations, 
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and all other similar agencies of the government 
primarily tasked in the enforcement of our laws, as well as members of private security 
agencies, shall undergo a mandatory drug and psychiatric tests to be conducted by any 
Medico-Legal Officer duly authorized by the Dangerous Drugs Board before their entry 
into service in the above-mentioned agencies. 
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SEC. 3. 
Penalties. -
The penalty of suspension for six (6) months to 
dismissal from the service shall be imposed upon any 
member of the Philippine 
National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Jail 
, 
Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Corrections, Bureau of Immigrations, 
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and all other similar agencies of the government 
primarily tasked in the enforcement of our laws who shall be found to have violated any 
provisions of this law, at the discretion of the court. 
Any applicant to the above-mentioned law enforcement agencies who refuses to 
undergo drug and psychiatric tests contrary to the provisions of this Act shall be denied 
entry into the service. 
SEC. 4. 
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - Within ninety (90) 
days from the effectivity of this Act, the Philippine National Police (PNP), in close 
coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Jail 
Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Corrections, Bureau of Immigrations, 
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and all other similar agencies of the government 
primarily tasked in the enforcement of our laws, shall promulgate the necessary rules 
and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 5. 
Repealing Clause. -
All laws, preSidential decrees, executive 
orders, proclamations, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 6. 
Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision 
of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, the other section or provision not 
otherwise affected shall remain valid. 
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. 
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