Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
INTRODUCED BY CIBAC PARTY LIST REPRESENTATIVE 
Hon. Eduardo “Bro. Eddie” C.  Villanueva 
AN ACT 
CREATING 
A 
CENTRALIZED 
DATA 
SYSTEM 
FOR 
CRIMINAL 
RECORDS FROM THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP) AND 
NATIONAL 
BUREAU 
OF 
INVESTIGATION 
(NBI), 
THEREBY 
INTEGRATING AND STREAMLINING THE ISSUANCES OF CRIMINAL 
RECORDS CLERANCE BY THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP), 
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES  
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This legislation aims to streamline and standardize criminal record 
clearances through centralized data system wherein law enforcement 
agencies such as the PNP and the NBI share in the same loop the 
processing of clearance requests which caters to the same purpose. 
Both agencies maintain a system where basic information as well as 
criminal records of a person is made available after verification of the 
information.  
This Act will go beyond boundaries. The Police Clearance issued by 
the PNP will not just be confined to its regional jurisdiction. Through the 
centralized data system, the NBI shall be embracing the jurisdictional 
limitation of the PNP and through the accessibility of the data system, it will 
be more credible and clothed with the legitimate authority. 
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The integration of PNP and NBI Clearance in this Act will simplify and 
add more credibility to the issuance of criminal record clearances. This will 
bridge the gap between applicant and the law enforcement agencies. 
People in the far provinces need not travel far to regional offices of the NBI 
and PNP.  
Valuable time and money will be saved. 
Under this bill, the integrity of the centralized data system of criminal 
records shall remain inviolable.   
Hence, approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
Hon. Eduardo “Bro. Eddie” C. Villanueva 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  __________ 
Introduced by CIBAC Party-List Representative 
Hon. Eduardo “Bro. Eddie” C. Villanueva 
AN ACT 
CREATING 
A 
CENTRALIZED 
DATA 
SYSTEM 
FOR 
CRIMINAL 
RECORDS FROM THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP) AND 
NATIONAL 
BUREAU 
OF 
INVESTIGATION 
(NBI), 
THEREBY 
INTEGRATING AND STREAMLINING THE ISSUANCES OF CRIMINAL 
RECORDS CLERANCE BY THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP), 
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
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Philippines in Congress as assembled: 
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Sec.1. This Act shall be known as “The CENTRALIZED DATA SYTEM 
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FOR CRIMINAL RECORDS ACT OF 2022”. 
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Sec.2. It is the policy of the State under Article II Declaration of 
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Principles and State Policies to wit: 
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“SECTION 5. The maintenance of peace and order, the 
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protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the 
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general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people 
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of the blessings of democracy”. 
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Sec.3. Purpose. This Act shall integrate and streamline the issuance of 
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criminal record clearance as required for employment and/or for whatever 
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legal purpose it may serve. This Act will integrate criminal records from the 
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PNP and NBI. 
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Sec. 4. Coverage. Data System of the PNP and the NBI. 
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Sec.5. Portability. Under this Act, a centralized data system from the 
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PNP and the NBI for criminal records shall be created for expeditious and 
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systematic issuances of criminal record clearance.   
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Sec.6. Who may request issuances of clearance? Under this Act, any 
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person may request for the issuance of the said clearance for whatever 
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legal purpose it may serve. Further, a national police clearance will be 
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issued by the Municipal Police Station or the City Police Station and/or the 
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Provincial Police Office, as the case may be, where the requesting party 
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resides. Provided further, that no other criminal record clearance will be 
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requested other than the national police clearance for employment 
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purposes, and/or for whatever other legal purpose it may serve. 
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Sec.7. Administrative Cost. Under this Act, a reasonable fee may be 
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charged to the defray administrative cost. 
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Sec.8. Exclusion. No cost shall be incurred as provided under RA 
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11261 otherwise known as First Time Job Seekers Assistance Act.” 
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Sec.9. Processing of Information. the processing of information under 
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the centralized data system shall be subject to Sections 11, 12 and 13 of 
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Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012. 
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Sec.10. Confidentiality. The integrity of the centralized data system of 
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criminal records shall remain inviolable. 
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Sec.11. Prohibited Acts and Penal Provisions.  
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a. Any person who breaches the confidentiality of information shall be 
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punished by imprisonment of not less than six (6) months but not 
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more than one (1) year and a fine in the amount of PHP50,000.00 but 
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not more than PHP100,000.00. 
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b. The unauthorized processing of the clearance shall be punishable by 
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not less than six (6) months but not more than one (1) year and a fine 
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of PHP50,00.00 not exceeding PHP100,00.00 
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Sec.12. Appropriation. The amount necessary for the effective 
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implementation of the provisions of this Act shall be taken from the current 
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year’s General Appropriations Act. 
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Sec.13. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The PNP and the NBI 
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shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
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implementation of this Act within a period of ninety (90) days after its 
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approval. 
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Sec.14. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules or 
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regulations or other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with 
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provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. 
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Sec.15. Effectivity Clause. This law shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
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after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspaper 
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of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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