NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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Introduced by Senator Francis "Tol" N. Tolentino
AN ACT
GRANTING THE BASES CONVERSION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE POWER TO 
ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE IN THE CREATION OF NEW 
MILITARY BASES AND FACILITIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 7227, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9400, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
BASES CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1992
EXPLANATORY NOTE
It is the policy of the State to recognize the role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines 
as the protector of the people and the State.1
With its indispensable role, the State must support the Armed Forces to achieve its 
goal of securing the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national territory.2 By 
providing the necessary equipment, facilities, and manpower, the State assists the Armed 
Forces to fulfill its sworn duty.
In light of evolving geo-political conditions, there is a need for new placements of 
military installations in key locations around the country for the strategic protection and 
advancement of national security, particularly in areas covering the West Philippine Sea, the 
Sulu Sea, and the Philippine Rise. As our country experiences threats from both within and
1 Article II Section 3, 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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without our territory, the strategic positioning of new military bases is all the more urgent and 
necessary.
Therefore, this bill seeks to grant power to the Bases Conversion Development 
Authority to assist and facilitate the creation of military bases in order to improve and advance 
our state of national readiness.
This representation originally filed this bill in the 18th Congress. In view of the 
foregoing, the passage of this bill is urgently sought.
NCIS"TOL" N. TOLENTINO
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
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Senate
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23 FEB 28 P6 :07
Introduced by Senator Francis "Tol" N. Tolentino
AN ACT
GRANTING THE BASES CONVERSION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE POWER TO 
ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE IN THE CREATION OF NEW 
MILITARY BASES AND FACILITIES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 7227, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9400, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
BASES CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1992
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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Section. 1. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 7227, as amended by Republic Act No. 9400, is 
hereby further amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 2. Declaration of Policies. - It is hereby declared the policy of 
the Government to accelerate the sound and balanced conversion into 
alternative productive uses of the Clark and Subic military reservations and their 
extension (John Hay Station, Wallace Air Station, O'Donnell Transmitter Station, 
San Miguel Naval Communications Station and Capas Relay Station), to raise 
funds by the sale of portions of Metro Manila military camps, and to apply said 
funds as provided herein for the development and conversion to productive 
civilian use of the lands covered under the 1947 Military Bases Agreement between 
the Philippines and the United States of America, as amended.


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It is likewise the declared policy of the [Government] STATE to enhance the 
benefits to be derived from said properties in order to promote the economic and social 
development OF THE PEOPLE, AS WELL AS THE OVERALL NATIONAL 
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTRY of Central Luzon in particular and 
the country in general.
Sec. 2. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 7227, as amended by Republic Act No. 9400, is 
hereby further amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 4. Purposes of the Conversion Authority - The conversion authority shall have 
the following purposes:
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(H) TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE (DND) IN 
THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND AND COASTAL AREAS FOR 
MILITARY PURPOSES, IN AREAS NEAR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, THE 
SULU SEA, AND THE PHILIPPINE RISE.
Sec. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (60) days from the date of 
effectivity of this Act, the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), in consultation 
with the DND, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Department of Environment 
and Natural Resources (DENR), shall promulgate and publish the necessary rules and 
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
Sec. 3. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full 
force and effect.
Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or 
modified accordingly.
Sec. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shali take effect after fifteen (15) days following its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation.


2 Approved,