HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVED
Constitution Hills, Quezon City pate: 2 JUL 2013
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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

House BiLt no. 1493

Introduced by: Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill will increase the jail time and monetary penalties for felons convicted of
theft, robbery and destruction of public school property. In view of the security
vulnerabilities of our schools, there is undoubtedly an urgent need for a stronger deterrent
against such crimes. This measure was previously filed by Senator Manny Villar in the 15"

Congress. Passage of this bill is earnestly sought now in the 17 Congress,

HARLIN J. ABAYON II
Representative
Party-List AANGAT TAYO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLt no. 2493

Introduced by: Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

AN ACT
PROVIDING STIFFER PENALTIES FOR THEFT, ROBBERY AND DESTRUCTION
OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as “Public School Property
Security Act.”

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. —

a. “School Property” refers to all buildings, grounds and other property, real and
personal, which belong to a public school, whether the property is acquired
through public funds, loans, donations or lease.

b. “Public Schoo!” refers to all state-owned schools, colleges and universities

SECTION 3. Penalty for Theft and Robbery of School Property. ~ Any person
convicted of the crime of theft or robbery as defined under Chapters One and Three of Title
‘Ten of the Revised Penal Code of any school property shall be punished by the penalty next
higher in degree than those respectively specified in the aforementioned articles of the
Revised Penal Code: Provided, That the additional penalty specified herein shall no longer be
made applicable if the imposable penalty is in its maximum period

SECTION 4. Penalty for Destruction of School Property. — A public school
building shall be considered a building of public ownership devoted to the use of public in
general under Article 320 of the Revised Penal Code. Any person who shall burn a public
school building shall be convicted of the crime of destructive arson as defined in Article 320
of the Revised Penal Code

SECTION 5, Penalty for Special Case of Malicious Mischief. — Destruction to
school property not covered by the immediately preceding Sections shall be considered a
special case of malicious mischief under Chapter Nine of Title Ten of the Revised Penal
Code. Any person who shall cause damage to school property shall be punished with the
penalty next higher in degree than those specified in Articles 328 and 329 of the Revised
Penal Code.


penalty next higher in degree than those specified in Articles 328 and 329 of the Revised
Penal Code.

SECTION 6. Penalty for Public Officials. ~ If the person convicted of the crimes
referred in this Act is a public official as defined in Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of
Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, the additional penalty of
perpetual disqualification from public office shall be imposed. Conviction of a public officer
under this Act is without prejudiced to criminal prosecution and/or administrative
proceedings under applicable Civil Service laws and regulations, Republic Act No. 6713, and
Republic Act No. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. — Ali laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations,
and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed
or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause. - If any portion of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected shall remain in force
and effect

SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation

Approved,