Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 2794

Introduced by Representative Marlyn Primicias-Agabas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Peace is essential for men to live in a civilized state. Our country
now enjoys the fruits of a harmonious society through the Philippine National
Police force whose competence and dedication to service ensured that laws
and ordinances are executed and enforced, and that public order is
maintained and necessary steps are undertaken to preserve public safety.

Everyday our police force faces danger, threats and even death in
order to defend our society and uphold justice from mischievous and
dangerous elements which constantly imperil our state. However, there is a
need for real social and economic reforms and opportunities for our police to
continue to persevere, maintain excellence in service, and prevent them from
straying away the right path. Reforms are also needed so as to encourage as
much people to join the Philippine National Police.

It is then imperative for the government to provide and maintain
programs to address the police force’s basic needs and to uplift their general

welfare.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly

WA /
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6th District, Rangasinan

sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

A
HOUSE BILL NO. _ 279 .

Introduced by Representative Marlyn Primicias-Agabas

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR BENEFITS TO PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP)
PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Philippine
National Police (PNP) Personnel and Dependents Benefits Act of 2010."

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State in
recognizing the vital role and importance of the police force in the promotion
of public order, peace and safety. The State, in turn, should ensure the
advancement of their social and economic status and that of their
dependents.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act, the following
shall mean:
a, PNP Personnel — shall include all active and incapacitated
members of the Philippine National Police.

b. PNP Dependents — shall include the spouse, legitimate,
legitimated or legally adopted child of the Philippine National
Police personnel, or other persons dependent on the police
personnel for chief support, duly registered with the Moral and
Welfare Division, Office of the Directorate of Human Resource
and Development Team of the Philippine National Police.

SEC. 4. Educational Benefit. — Dependents of the PNP personnel shall
be entitled to educational assistance in State Universities and Colleges to
cover one hundred percent (100%) of the total tuition and registration fees in
an amount as the State University or College, where the dependent shall
enroll, may determine as reasonable and necessary.


Only one (1) dependent for each qualified public school teacher may
avail of the grant provided in this Act.

SEC. 5. Health Benefits. — Dependents of PNP personnel shall be
entitled to the following health benefits to be provided by the Philippine
National Police Health Facilities located in various parts of the country:

a. Free hospitalization, inclusive of professional services,
medicine and medical supplies;

b. Dispensary and outpatient services:
©. Ambulance services; and
a. Free dental services.

SEC. 6. Housing Benefits. - PNP personnel and their dependents
shall be provided with the necessary housing subject to the eligibility and
priority system set by the Major Service/Unit Housing Boards of the
Philippine National Police force. Housing, especially OffBase housing in
preparation for retirement will be provided additional funding.

SEC. 7. Commissary Benefits. ~ Dependents of PNP personnel shall
be entitled to the benefitiprivilege of purchasing tax-exempt merchandise
from any of the AFPCES units either cash or salary check.

SEC. 8. Other Benefits and Privileges. — Dependents of PNP
personnel shall continue to receive and enjoy all other existing benefits and
privileges.

SEC. 9. Rules and Regulations. ~ The Department of Interior and
Local Government in coordination with the National Police Commission shall
prescribe the necessary implementing rules and regulations within ninety
(90) days upon the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 10. Appropriations. ~ The Department of Interior and Local
Government shall, every year, allocate a portion of its annual budget for the
support of this Act.

SEC. 11. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity
and effectivity of the other provisions not affected thereby.

SEC. 12. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders,
presidential issuances and other administrative rules and regulations or


parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 13. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect immediately after
its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,