NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
s. No. 437
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Introduced by SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
REQUIRING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS TO INSTALL CLOSED CIRCUIT 
TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN THEIR PLACE OF BUSINESS AS A MEANS 
TO DETER CRIME
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Installation of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system is an effective measure 
to increase the security of any business site and to enhance the efficiency and 
performance of a business operation.1 The Philippine National Police (PNP) 
acknowledges the importance of these CCTV cameras in deterring crimes because 
they believe that having them installed, will deter unacceptable behavior, ensure 
security and safety of individuals transacting within any organization2 or businesses.
Article II, Section 4 and 5 of the Philippine Constitution states that: "The prime 
duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people; and (2) The maintenance 
of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of 
the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings 
of democracy."
Through the Investigations led by the Senate Committee of Public Order and 
Dangerous Drugs, It was revealed that on the case of the missing sabungeros, one of
1 https://www.businesswatchgroup.co.uk/the-benefits-of-cctv-for-businesses/
2 http://ces.pnp.gov.ph/menu_policies/poiidesJmages/pnp-cctv-system-enhanced.pdf


the challenges of the investigation was the absence of CCTV cameras on the last place 
these missing persons were seen despite the cockpit arenas being already in 
operation. Similar situations of criminal actions or attempts could have been prevented 
or solved if there are CCTV cameras installed within and outside the place of business.
As such, to address this gap, this Bill mandates business establishments to 
install and maintain CCTV cameras in their premises to discourage crime and assist 
the law enforcement in their investigations.
For the above reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S. No. 437
*22 JUL12 P5 -29
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Introduced by SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
REQUIRING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS TO INSTALL CLOSED CIRCUIT 
TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN THEIR PLACE OF BUSINESS AS A MEANS 
TO DETER CRIME
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "CCTV Act of 2022"
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to serve and protect
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the people, to maintain peace and order, to protect life, liberty, and property, and to
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promote the general welfare. To this end, the State
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SEC. 3. Installation of CCTV Cameras - All business establishments employing
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more than twenty (20) employees and with work premises of not less than fifty (50)
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meters are hereby mandated to install and maintain in good working condition closed
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circuit television (CCTV) came:'as in all their entrances and exits, within the premises
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of their work area, the perimeter of their work areas, and other areas in their business
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premises to protect their patrons and employees and to deter crime.
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Business establishments employing less than twenty (20) people or whose work
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premises is less than fifty (50) meters, but whose transactions amount to not less than
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fifty thousand pesos (P 50,000.00) each day, shall also install and maintain CCTV
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These business establishments shall ensure that their surveillance / CCTV 
cameras are turned on and recording for twenty-four (24) hours each day and for 
seven (7) days each week. They shall keep a deposit of video recordings from their 
surveillance / CCTV cameras for a period of not less than sixty (60) days from the date 
of recording.
The installation of surveillance / CCTV cameras shall be a mandatory 
requirement before business permits or permits to operate are issued.
For purposes of this Act, business establishments refer to any establishment 
used for commercial purposes and operating for, selling products to, or providing 
services to the general public. They shall include but shall not be limited to restaurants, 
hospitals, malls, shopping centers, movie houses, theaters, supermarkets, groceries, 
entertainment centers, office buildings, warehouses, cockpit arenas, and other similar 
establishments.
Sec. 4. Notice of Surveiiiance. - The fact that surveillance / CCTV cameras have 
been installed In a business establishment shall be made known to the general public 
through a written notice prominently displayed at the entrance of the establishment.
Sec. 5. Prohibited Surveiiiance. - The installation of surveillance / CCTV cameras 
in any restroom, toilet, shower, bathroom, changing room, and other similar areas 
shall be prohibited.
Sec. 6. Confidentiaiity and Non-disciosure of Video Recordings. - The owner 
and/or manager of the business establishment shall maintain the privacy and 
confidentiality of the video feeds and recordings obtained as a result of the 
surveillance performed in accordance with this Act. Towards this end, the owner 
and/or manager shall prohibit the use, viewing, copying, disclosure, or publication of 
said video feeds and recordings for any purpose not allowed under this Act.
Sec. 7. Mowed Use and Disciosure. - The use, viewing, copying, or disclosure 
of video feeds and recordings obtained pursuant to the surveillance performed in 
accordance with this Act shall only be allowed in the following instances:


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a. Use, viewing, copying or disclosure to a member or officer of a law enforcement 
agency in connection with and limited to the investigation or prosecution of an 
offense punishable by law or regulation;
b. Use, viewing, copying or disclosure in connection with any pending criminal or 
civil proceeding; or
c. Use, viewing, copying, or disclosure that may be necessary for persons to 
determine whether or not an offense was committed against their person or 
property, to ascertain the identity of a criminal perpetrator, and to determine 
the manner by which the offense was perpetrated.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner and/cr manager to ensure that the 
conditions for the use, viewing, copying or disclosure of video feeds and recordings 
are reasonably established before giving access to requesting parties. The extent of 
video feeds and recordings to be used, viewed, copied, or disclosed shall be limited to 
images pertaining to the above-mentioned instances.
Sec. 8. Penalties, - Any act or omission causing the violation of duties ascribed 
to business establishments under this Act shall be punishable with imprisonment not 
exceeding six (6) months, or a fine not exceeding ten thousand pesos (P 10,000.00), 
or both, without prejudice to other civil or criminal liabilities that may arise therefrom.
The owner and / or manager of the establishment shall likewise be answerable 
for violations of this Act; provided that It is shown that the violation was due to their 
direct participation, lack of supervision, or negligence.
Sec. 9. Implementing Agency. - The Department of Interior and Local 
Government (DILG) and the respective local government units (LGUs) with jurisdiction 
over the area wherein a covered establishment is located shall ensure the 
implementation and enforcement of this Act.
Sec. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from 
the effectivity of his Act, the Secretary of the DILG, In consultation with the appropriate 
government agencies and other stakeholders, shall promulgate the necessary rules 
and regulations to implement this Act.


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Sec. 11. Separability Clause. - If for any reason, any provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional or invalid, parts of provisions of this Act that are not affected 
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Sec. 12. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees. 
Implementing Rules and Regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 13. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,