Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7108

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

AN ACT
ENSURING THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
POLICE BY SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED ENHANCEMENT OF
THEIR SKILLS, FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The effectiveness of a country’s law enforcement pivots on the
capabilities of its law enforcers. With the paramount objective of the
government to ensure the welfare of its citizens, it is necessary to require our
law enforcers to consistently undergo trainings to keep them abreast of the
changing laws and conditions of our country.

The continuous learning of our uniformed police officers will aid in
guaranteeing the quality and efficiency of their work, in order to facilitate
the strong protection of the fundamental rights of our citizens. This will also
significantly enhance their capacity to control complex situations that
concern handling of suspects, victims, and important and delicate evidence,
to assist in the effective and just implementation of our laws.

Further, this will encourage them to reaffirm their fervor for public
service, and boost their motivation and morale to allow them to have greater
confidence in their ability to execute their duties.

This bill seeks to strengthen the capacity of our law enforcers to
maintain their competence and ensure that their skills are always aligned
with the diverse needs of our communities to guarantee public order and
safety.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

ANTHONY PE ‘ONYX"D. CRISOLOGO
Representative
First District, Quezon City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 7108

Introduced by Hon. Anthony Peter “Onyx” D. Crisologo

AN ACT
ENSURING THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
POLICE BY SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED ENHANCEMENT OF
THEIR SKILLS, FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy - It is hereby declared a policy
of the state to guarantee the quality and effectiveness of its law enforcement
by providing measures that facilitate the continuous development and
learning of its enforcers.

SECTION 2. Mandatory seminar on bill of rights, gathering and
custody of evidence, criminal laws and a refresher on the PNP’s
Operational Procedures - Uniformed PNP personnel covered by this Act
shall regularly take a minimum of twelve (12) hours of compulsory seminar
on bill of rights, gathering and custody of evidence, criminal laws and a
refresher on the PNP’s Operational Procedures every year, to keep them
abreast of the new laws created and to ensure the consistent honing of their
skills.

SECTION 3. Coverage - Uniformed PNP personnel from the ranks
of Patrolman/Patrolwoman (Pat) to Police Lieutenant Colonel (PLTCOL)
shall be covered by this Act.

SECTION 4. Program of Study Development and Review - The
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall spearhead
the development of the Program of Study related to this Act, in close
coordination with the National Police Commission and Philippine National
Police, and in consultation with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.

The Program of Study shall include the following topics but should
not be limited to:

a. Bill of Rights

b. Crimes and offenses punished under the Revised Penal Code and
Special Laws

c. Gathering and Custody of Evidence


d. Crime Analysis and Crime Prevention Courses!
e. Refresher on PNP’s Operational Procedures

Further, the Program of Study shall be reviewed and revised every two
(2) years to ensure its relevance.

SECTION 5. Provider - The Philippine National Police shall
identify qualified professionals or institutions who are highly competent to
provide seminars to all individuals covered by this Act.

SECTION 6. Appropriations- The amount necessary for the
implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations- The
Department of the Interior and Local Government shall develop the
implementing rules and regulations of this act 30 days after its approval.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause - If any of the sections or
provisions of this Act is held invalid, all other provisions not affected shall
remain valid.

SECTION 9. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, executive orders,
rules and regulations or other issuances or parts thereof contrary to
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 10. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a news paper of

general circulation.

Approved,