NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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SENATE
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FORENSIC DNA DATABASE IN THE PHILIPPINES, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Science and technology have proven to be beacons of change and innovation 
which help humankind in our daily activities. Much of our daily lives' comfort and 
convenience have been ushered in with the aid of science and technology. As much 
as we cannot deny the advantages that scientific and technological discoveries have 
birthed, so too, should we not avoid them. As the Supreme Court has already aptly 
proclaimed, we should not hesitate to accept scientific advances helpful to humankind, 
"and apply the results of science when competently obtained in aid of situations 
presented, since to reject said result is to deny progress."
This proposed measure seeks to establish a Forensic DNA Database in the 
country. In the landmark case of Agustin v. Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court had 
the opportunity to elucidate on DNA, to wit: "[djeoxyribonucleic Acid, or DNA, is a 
molecule that encodes the genetic information in all living organisms. A person's DNA 
is the same in each cell and it does not change throughout a person's lifetime; the 
DNA in a person's blood is the same as the DNA found in his saliva, sweat, bone, the 
root and shaft of hair, earwax, mucus, urine, skin tissue, and vaginal and rectal cells. 
Most importantly, because of polymorphisms in human genetic structure, no two 
individuals have the same DNA, with the notable exception of identical twins." The 
significance of DNA lies in the uniqueness of the totality of the DNA of a person.


As early as 2002 DNA evidence has been considered by the Court in a rape- 
slay case of a 9-year old girl, where it admitted in evidence the DNA samples of the 
victim which were found in the bloodstained garments of the accused, as well as the 
vaginal swabs taken from the victim which were found to show the DNA profile of the 
accused who was subsequently convicted. It was the case considered by the Court to 
be the "first real breakthrough of DNA as admissible and authoritative evidence in 
Philippine jurisprudence."
The Supreme Court has, in 2007, already promulgated the Rule on DNA 
Evidence which allows DNA evidence to be offered or used as evidence in criminal and 
civil actions, as well as special proceedings. (Sec. 1, A.M. 06-11-05-SC). Case law is 
also rife with proof that the rights of every accused will remain to be protected as due 
process will always be maintained in the admission of DNA evidence. After all, even 
with the courts in assessing the probative value of DNA evidence will always have to 
yield to the guidelines set by the Supreme Court in People v. Vallejo, to wit:
(a) How the samples were collected;
(b) How they were handled;
(c) The possibility of contamination of samples;
(d) The procedure followed in analyzing the samples;
(e) Whether the proper standards and procedure were followed in conducting 
the tests; and
(f) The qualification of the analyst who conducted the test.
The opportunity lies in our hands to ensure that we adapt to advancements 
that have already proven to be a useful tool not only in the advancement of justice, 
but as well as in establishing identities, paternity and filiation and genetic relations 
needed in cases for support, recognition and succession, among others. As reiterated 
in People v. Yatar, DNA print or identification technology has been "advanced as 
uniquely effective means to link a suspect to a crime, or to exonerate a wrongly 
accused suspect, where biological evidence has been left... It can assist immensely in 
effecting a more accurate account of the crime committed, efficiently facilitating the 
conviction of the guilty, securing the acquittal of the innocent, and ensuring the proper 
administration of justice in every case." Ultimately, it is a weapon in the administration 
of justice that not even death can erase.


Each second that we lose before we can legislate on this matter, we likewise 
lose the opportunity to resolve crimes and controversies which DNA evidence could 
easily solve and resolve. We should allow not a similar situation immortalized in the 
2003 case of People v. Janson, where the Supreme Court lamented the lack of DNA 
evidence in capturing the perpetrator of the crime that it even thus remarked: "[h[ow 
we wish we had DNA or other scientific evidence to still our doubts!" As much as this 
proposed measure is trailblazing, the needs for its immediate legislation are urgent.
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is most earnestly 
sought.
RAMOXBONG REVILLA, JR.


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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. ^^^56
Senate
of the feftvftnvp
*22 NOV -3 P5 'A1
RECEIVED BV'.
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A FORENSIC DNA DATABASE IN THE PHILIPPINES, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title.—l\\\s Act shall be known as the "Forensic DNA Database
Act'.
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. —It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
establish and maintain a fair, responsible, ethical, and efficient criminal justice system. 
The State likewise reaffirms the goals of the United Nations in the field of crime 
prevention and criminal justice, specifically, more efficient, and effective law 
enforcement and administration of justice, respect for human rights and fundamental 
freedoms, and the promotion of the highest standards of fairness, humanity, and 
professional conduct.
Sec. 3. Definitions. - As used in this Act:
a. Biological sample or DNA sample refers to any organic material originating 
from a person's body including those found in inanimate objects, that is susceptible to 
DNA testing;
b. Buccal swab refers to a sample of cellular material taken from the inside of 
a person's mouth;
c. Certified DNA Collector refers to a police officer or a person who has 
successfully completed the training prescribed by the PNP Crime Laboratory, in respect 
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d. Crime scene sample refers to physical evidence retrieved from the crime
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scene or any other place where evidence of the crime may be found and may include
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physical evidence collected from the body of a person involved in an offense or crime;
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e. DNA refers to deoxyribonucleic acid, which is the chain of molecules found
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in every nucleated cell of the body. The totality of an individual's DNA is unique for
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the individual, except identical twins;
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f. DNA evidence refers to the totality of the DNA profiles, results and other
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genetic information directly generated from DNA testing of biological samples;
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g. DNA profile refers to genetic information derived from DNA testing of a
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biological sample obtained from a person, which biological sample is clearly identifiable
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as originating from that person;
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h. DNA profiling or DNA typing refers to a process where a minute sample of
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genetic DNA material is taken from a human tissue and is given a computerized
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numeric value;
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i. Foreign law enforcement agency refers to the law enforcement agency of a
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foreign state and includes any recognized international organization;
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j. Forensic DNA analysis refers to analysis of the DNA from a body sample or
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crime scene sample to determine forensic DNA profile;
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k. Forensic DNA profile refers to result obtained from forensic DNA analysis on
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body sample or crime scene, providing a unique string of alphanumeric characters to
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provide identity reference;
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I. Intimate samples refers to (i) a sample of blood, semen, or any other tissue
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or fluid taken from a person's body, urine, or pubic hair; (ii) swab taken from any
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part of a person's genitals (including pubic hair) or from a person's body orifice other
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than the mouth;
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m. Non-intimate sample refers to (i) a sample of hair other than the pubic hair;
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(ii) a sample taken from a nail or from under a nail; (Hi) a swab taken from any part
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of a person's body other than a part from which a swab taken would be an intimate
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sample; or (iv) saliva;
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n. Philippine National Forensic DNA Database refers to the country's central
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Sec. 4. Establishment of Philippine National Forensic DNA Database. — A
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Forensic DNA database under the Philippine National Police (PNP), to be known as the
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Philippine National Forensic DNA Database shall be established. The database shall
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consist of the following indices:
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a. Crime scene index shall contain DNA profile derived from an intimate sample
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or a non-intimate sample that is found on anything or at any place where an offense
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was committed; on or within the body of a victim of an offense; or on anything worn
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or carried by the victim or suspect at the time when the offense was committed;
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b. Arrested person index shall contain forensic DNA profiles derived from an
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intimate or a non-intimate sample taken from arrested persons;
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c. Convicted offenders index shall contain DNA profiles derived from an intimate
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or a non-intimate sample taken from persons convicted of any offense under any law;
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d. Detainee index which contains DNA profiles derived from an intimate or a
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non-intimate sample taken from a detainee;
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e. Elimination person index shall contain DNA profiles derived from an intimate
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or non-intimate sample taken from persons who had lawful access to the crime scene
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to be used for comparison with evidence for elimination purposes;
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f. Law Enforcement Personnel index shall contain DNA profiles of all employees
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of government's law agencies, derived by means of forensic;
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g. Military personnel index shall contain DNA profiles of all members of the
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Armed Forces of the Philippines derived by means of forensic DNA analysis, from a
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buccal or blood swab;
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h. Missing person index shall contain DNA profiles and any information in
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relation thereto derived from an intimate or a non-intimate sample taken from — (i)
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anything worn or carried by a missing person; or (ii) the next of kin of a missing person
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if so required;
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i. Unidentified Human Remains Index shall contain DNA profiles and any
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information in relation thereto derived from an intimate or a non-intimate sample
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taken from the body or parts of the body of an unidentified deceased person;
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j. Voluntary person index shall contain DNA profiles and any information in
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relation thereto derived from an intimate or a non-intimate sample taken from a


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person who volunteers to submit the same for the purpose of storage of the DNA
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information in the DNA Databank.
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Sec. 5. Objectives of the DNA Database. —The objective of the DNA Database
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is to establish, keep and maintain a comprehensive National DNA database to perform
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comparative searches for the following purposes:
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a. To serve as a tool for crime prevention and crime solution;
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b. To identify a person who might have been involved in the commission of an
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offense;
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c. To prove the innocence or guilt of a person allegedly involved in the
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commission of an offense;
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d. To exonerate a person wrongly convicted of an offense; or
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e. To assist in the identification of missing persons or unidentified human
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remains.
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Sec. 6. Management of DNA Database. —The PNP Forensic Group (FG) — DNA
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Laboratory Division shall manage the DNA databases, and shall have all such power
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as may be necessary for, in connection with, or incidental to the performance of its
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function under this Act, including the following:
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a. To be primary responsible for the general conduct, administration, and
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management of the DNA database;
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b. To establish mechanisms to facilitate the connection, storage, and
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dissemination of data in connection with DNA profiles and any information in relation
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thereto stored in the DNA Database;
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c. To ensure that DNA profiles and any information in relation thereto are
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always securely stored and remain confidential,
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d. To store and deposit samples taken for purposes of analysis in accordance
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with the provisions of this Act;
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e. To cooperate with both local and foreign law enforcement agencies in
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accordance with the provisions of this Act; and
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f. To carry out any other functions conferred by or under this Act and to perform
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specified in this section, or in furtherance of the objectives of the Philippine National
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Sec. 7. Access and Confidentiality of DNA Profiles and Information. — The DNA 
database and any information contained therein shall only be accessed by authorized 
personnel of the PNP Forensic Group DNA Laboratory on the following purposes:
a. Administering the database;
b. Comparing DNA profiles or information in the course of an investigation 
conducted by any law-enforcement agency, or during judicial and quasi-judicial 
proceedings; and
c. Making the information available to a person to whom the information relates 
DNA profiles and all results or other information obtained from DNA testing shall be 
confidential, subject to the provisions of Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as 
the " Data Privacy Act of 2012."
Sec. 8. Bioiogicai Sampie or Genetic Markers derived from DNA as Evidence.— 
Expert testimony or evidence relating to the use of these biological samples or genetic 
markers contained in or derived from DNA for identification may be used as evidence 
in any court or proceeding in the country subject to the judicial rules on DNA evidence.
Sec. 9. Coiiection of DNA Sample. — Only a certified PNP DNA Collector shall 
collect a biological sample from any person who, on or after the effective date of this 
Act, is:
a. Convicted of a crime for any offense;
b. Arrested for and formally charged of the crime before the court for an 
offense;
c. Legally detained under the law;
d. Required to submit a DNA sample due to a judicial or quasi-judicial order 
because they are a suspect in a crime;
e. Needed to submit a DNA sample for elimination purposes;
f. An active member of a law enforcement agency;
g. An active member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; and
h. A person who is voluntarily providing a sample to be placed into the DNA 
database.
Sec. 10. Handling of Collected Biological Sample. —The integrity of the collected 
biological sample shall be always maintained through a clear, well documented chain 
of custody from the time a biological sample is collected until its disposal. Such chain


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of custody documents shall be retained in the laboratory record to reflect the integrity
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of the sample during its receipt, handling, storage, preparation, retention, and/or
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disposal to protect the interest of all parties.
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Division shall preserve all biological samples, DNA profiles and results or other genetic
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information obtained from the DNA testing. Ail biological samples collected under
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Section 9 must be destroyed not later than six months after the DNA profile has been
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Sec. 12. Deletion of DNA Profile from the DNA Database Indices. —A person
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whose DNA profile is contained in the voluntary or missing person's indices may
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request that their DNA profile, and any related information, be deleted from the DNA
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databank at any time. Members of law enforcement agencies and the Armed Forces
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of the Philippines may request the same upon retirement or resignation from the
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service. The DNA Laboratory official in charge of the database shall, within six months
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from the time of notification of such request, delete the DNA profile and any
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information in relation to the profile.
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Sec. 13. Sample Given Voluntarily. — Any person may voluntarily give written
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consent to a certified DNA collector for the taking of his or her intimate or non-intimate
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sample provided that, before taking of intimate or non-intimate sample, the certified
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DNA collector shall inform the person from whom the sample is to be taken: (i) that
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the DNA profile and any information in relation thereto derived from the intimate
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sample or non-intimate sample may be stored in the National Forensic DNA Database
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and may be used for purposes of analysis, police inquiry, and for such purposes
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referred to in this act; (ii) that he/she may make a request for an access to his or her
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information; and (iii) that he/she may at any time demand the deletion of his/her DNA
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profile in the database.
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Sec. 14. Support from Voluntary Citizens. —To support the nationwide National
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DNA Database, employees of both government and private institutions and private
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citizens are hereby encouraged to submit DNA samples. The forensic DNA profiles and
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any information in relation thereto shall be included in the voluntary person index.
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Sec. 15. National DNA Database Scientific Advisory Committee. — A National
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DNA Database Scientific Advisory Committee shall be established for purposes of


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developing DNA testing database quality assurance standards for DNA testing and
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data basing including standards for testing the proficiency of forensic laboratories and
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forensic analysts conducting forensic DNA analysis.
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Sec. 16. Committee Members. - The Committee shall be composed of nine (9)
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members, with recognized expertise and competence to understand, deveiop and
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adopt DNA quality assurance standards necessary for the maintenance of the DNA
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database. Committee representatives shali be composed of three (3) representatives
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from the PNP, two (2) representatives from the Nationai Bureau of Investigation (NBI),
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one (1) representative from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), one
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(1) representative from the Department of Health (DOH), and two (2) representatives
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from other government agencies or institutions actively engaged in forensic DNA
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testing. The Committee shall be chaired by an official from the PNP being the
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repository of the database.
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Sec. 17. Tampering of DNA Records. —Any person who shall knowingly make
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any false entry or alter any DNA record or profile indexed or otherwise contained in
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the DNA database system, or who shall intentionally destroy, mutilate, conceal,
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remove or otherwise impair the verity or availability of DNA records or profile without
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authority, shall suffer the penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day imprisonment
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with perpetual absolute disqualification for public office and a fine not less than Six
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Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php600,000.00) at the discretion of the court.
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Sec. 18. Tampering, Abetting, or Attempting to Tamper DNA Samples. —Any
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person who shail knowingiy tampers or causes to be tampered with any intimate
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sample or non-intimate sample taken for the purposes of this Act or aids the
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commission of or attempts to tamper any intimate or non-intimate sample taken for
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the purposes of this Act, shall suffer the penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day
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imprisonment with perpetual absolute disqualification for public office or a fine not
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less than Six Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php600,000.00) or both, at the discretion of
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the court.
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Sec. 19. Improper Disclosure of DNA Samples and Records. —Any person who,
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by virtue of employment or official position, has possession of, or access to,
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individually identifiable DNA information indexed or otherwise contained in the DNA
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database system and who knowingly and willfully discloses such information in any


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manner to any person or agency not legally entitled to receive it to the prejudice and
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detriment of the public or person from whom the said DNA sample or information was
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taken shall suffer the penalty of eight (8) years and one (1) day imprisonment or a
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fine not lower than Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos (PhpSOO,000.00) or both, at
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the discretion of the court.
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Sec. 20. Refusal to Give Sample. — Any person who unjustly refuses to give a
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non-intimate sample or obstructs the taking of such sample from, when legally ordered
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by competent authority to do so, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding three hundred
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thousand pesos (Php 300,000.00) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6)
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years or both.
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Sec. 21. Cooperation with Other Law Enforcement Agencies. — The PNP, NBI
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and other law enforcement agencies shall establish a system to ensure coordination
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and integration of the DNA database in their respective agencies.
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Sec. 22. Cooperation with Foreign Law Enforcement Agency. — The PNP may,
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upon request by a foreign law enforcement agency, compare a DNA profile received
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from the foreign law enforcement agency with the DNA profiles in the DNA Database
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to determine whether such DNA profile is already contained in the DNA Database and
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communicate any relevant information.
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Sec. 23. Transitional. — Any existing DNA profile and any information in relation
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thereto kept and maintained by the Philippine Nationai Police, immediateiy before the
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effectivity of this Act shall form part of Philippine Database in accordance with this
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Act.
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Sec. 24. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the effective
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implementation of the provisions of this Act shall be taken from the current year's
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appropriation of the PNP. Thereafter, such sum as may be needed for the continued
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implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 25. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within one hundred and
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twenty (120) days upon the effectivity of this Act, the Phiiippine National Police, in
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consultation with government agencies and other law enforcement offices, shall
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formulate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this
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Sec. 26. Separability Clause. — If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
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invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected
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thereby shall remain in force and effect.
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Sec. 27. Repealing Clause. — All existing laws, orders, rules and regulations or
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parts thereof deemed inconsistent with, or contrary to, the provisions of this Act are
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hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 28. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the
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date of its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of
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general circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No.
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
TO PROFESSIONALIZE THE PRACTICE OF PRISON MANAGEMENT AND SET 
FOR THAT PURPOSE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS OF 
THE NATIONAL PRISON SYSTEM AND WARDENS OF PROVINCIAL, CITY OR 
MUNICIPAL JAILS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution emphasizes that "The State values 
the dignity of every human person and guarantees respect for human rights"
Our prison population is perhaps our country's most neglected sector, and their 
welfare is possibly one of the lowest on the list of our nation's priorities due to our 
country's limited resources. However, even though they have broken the laws of the 
land, they are still entitled to their basic human rights and still deserve the care and 
attention of the State.
The Prison System is one of the major pillars of the criminal justice system. In 
the country, it is composed of the Bureau of Corrections (BUCOR), the Bureau of Jail 
Management and Penology (BJMP), the local government units (LGUs) with regard to 
provincial and sub provincial jails, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) which 
likewise maintains detention facilities in its different police stations nationwide.
The country's resources may be limited, but that should not hinder the State to 
find ways to alleviate the living conditions of persons deprived of liberty (PDL). Most 
of their places of detention and imprisonment have become severely congested, filthy, 
and inhumane. These things become factors that are contributory to the deterioration


of a man's psyche. Our jails should not only be places of detention and imprisonment, 
it should also be a place of rehabilitation and correction for our convicted. This cannot 
be achieved with "indifferent" management. As long as our prison system is headed 
by people who are indifferent, prisons will not be able to achieve what they are meant 
to do, which is to rehabilitate and correct, instead they will become a breeding ground 
for repeating offenders and hardened criminals.
This bill seeks to professionalize the practice of prison management and 
corrections administration and set the qualifications of superintendents and wardens 
of prisons all over the country to ensure that the officials heading our penal system 
are duly capable and competent in performing their responsibilities. An enlightened 
management leads to an overall better jail system that can properly utilize the little 
amount allocated for the sector.
The country's penal system and the officials that head the organization play 
significant roles in the administration of justice in our country.
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this measure is most earnestly 
sought.
RAMON MNG REVILLA, JR.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
S. No.
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
TO PROFESSIONALIZE THE PRACTICE OF PRISON MANAGEMENT AND SET 
FOR THAT PURPOSE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS OF 
THE NATIONAL PRISON SYSTEM AND WARDENS OF PROVINCIAL, CITY OR 
MUNICIPAL JAILS
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Tide. - This Act shall be known as the "Professionalization of
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Prison Management Act of2022'.
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Sec. 2. Qualifications of Superintendents of Prisons in the National Prison
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System. - All Superintendents of Prisons or Colonies or Prison Farms of the National
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Prison System shall have the following qualifications at the time of their appointment:
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a. Holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Law, preferably a Member of the Philippine
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Bar; or a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, or its equivalent with at
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least twelve (12) unit in Psychology or Sociology;
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b. Training and experience of at least five (5) years in corrections and prison
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management; and
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c. Of good moral character with reputation in the community for probity and fair-
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mindedness and who has never been convicted of a criminal offense nor
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charged administratively for an act involving moral turpitude.
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Sec. 3. Qualifications of Wardens of Provincial, City or Municipal Jails. - All
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a. Holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Law, Public Administration, Psychology or its
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equivalent, with at least twelve (12) units in Behavioral Sciences, Sociology or
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Psychology;
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b. Training and experience of at least three (3) years in corrections and prison
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management;
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c. Of good moral character with a reputation in the community for probity and
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fair-mindedness and who has never been convicted of a criminal offense nor
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charged administratively.
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Sec. 4. Jail Management and Correction Administration Training. - The
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Philippine National Police (PNP) and/or the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA)
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shall conduct courses and seminars on Jail Management and correction administration
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for nominees and incumbents of Prison Superintendent or Jail Warden positions.
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Incumbent Superintendents and Wardens shall be required to pass courses for jail
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management and corrections administration in order to retain their positions. When
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feasible, Superintendents and Wardens shall be sent for training abroad in jail
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management and corrections administration.
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Sec. 5. Equivalence of Position, Rank, Salary and Privileges. - Superintendents
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of the National Prison System shall enjoy the position, rank, salary and privileges of
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an Assistant Bureau Director; provincial, city and municipal jail wardens shall enjoy
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the position, rank, salary and privileges of a Division Head of a Bureau: Provided, That
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said Superintendents or Wardens shall have the qualifications herein set forth:
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Provided, further, That the incumbents shall have to first qualify for the requirement
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of the position herein set forth before they can enjoy the position, rank, salary,
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privileges herein set forth: Provided, finally. That said incumbents shall continue to
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discharge the duties of Superintendent or Warden until reassigned, retired or
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separated from office, or otherwise replaced by the appointing authority by a qualified
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official.
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Sec. 6. Repealing Clause. - Any provision of iaw, presidential decree, executive
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order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is
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hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


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Sec. 7. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect upon approval and
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completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) newspapers of
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general circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,