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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

AON UNIT
304 BILE S aN.) EX SERVICE

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
POLICE AND ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES BY DOUBLING THE
GROSS PAY OF ITS PERSONNEL AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Together with the call to help the administration to lessen if not end the war in the
country, as well as the eradication of corruption, drugs and criminality; on the
occasion of the Philippine National Police Change of Command held last 01 July
2016, His Excellency Rodrigo Duterte reiterated his promise during the later part
of his campaign to double the salary of the men and women of the Philippine
National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

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

GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO
2” District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No, 304

Introduced by Representative GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
POLICE AND ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES BY DOUBLING THE
GROSS PAY OF ITS PERSONNEL AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 1. State of Policy. — Professionalism in the Philippine National
Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines and adequate
remuneration and benefits of its members shall be a prime concern of the State.
Toward this end, the State shall develop implementing plans and programs to
enhance professionalism in the PNP and AFP by improving the lot of its
members.

SECTION 2. Pay Increase. — In order to enhance the general welfare,
commitment to service and professionalism of the members of the PNP and AFP,
the monthly take home pay of its personnel shall be doubled. The detailed
schedule of the adjustment in pay shall be done by the Department of Budget
and Management (DBM)

Provided, That Civil Service Commission qualification standards apply to the
PNP and the AFP

SECTION 3. Merit System. - The National Police Commission (Napolcom)
and AFP shall institute reforms in the system which governs the selection, hiring,
appointment, transfer, promotion or dismissal of all personnel and officers

SECTION 4. Appropriations.- The amount necessary for the initial
implementation of this Act shall be charged against the appropriations savings of
the PNP, AFP and/or other definite sources as determined by the DBM to be
sufficient and readily available. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for
the continued implementation of this Act shall be incorporated in the regular
appropriations of the PNP and AFP in the annual General Appropriations Act

SECTION 5. Annual Report. - The PNP, AFP and DBM shall jointly submit
to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives an annual report on the implementation of this Act. This report
will include information on the application of the budget for the salary and other
benefits provided under this Act


SECTION 6. Implementation. - The implementation of this Act shall be
undertaken in staggered phases, but not to exceed five (5) years taking into
consideration the financial position of the national government: Provided, That
any partial implementation shall be uniform and proportionate for all ranks.

SECTION 7. Implementing Guidelines. - The DBM, Napolcom/PNP and
AFP shall issue the necessary implementing guidelines to carry out the
provisions of this Act

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations, and all other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

SECTION 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers
of general circulation, whichever comes earlier

Approved,