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R E C E U iD  BY:
Introduced by Senator Francis "Tol" N. Tolentino
AN ACT
GRANTING THE BASES CONVERSION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE 
POWER TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE IN THE 
CREATION OF NEW MILITARY BASES AND FACILITIES, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7227, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
9400, 
OTHERWISE 
KNOWN 
AS 
THE 
BASES 
CONVERSION 
AND 
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1992
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines provides:
"The Armed Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the 
State. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national 
territory."
As the protector of the people and the State, the Armed Forces of the 
Philippines must always be given the necessary equipment, facilities, and manpower 
in order to fulfill its sworn duty. Among these necessities, in light of evolving geo­
political conditions, is the placement of new military installations in key locations 
around the country for the strategic protection and advancement of national security, 
particularly in areas covering the West Philippine Sea, the Sulu Sea, and the Philippine 
Rise. This strategic positioning of new military bases is vital, now more than ever, as 
the country continues to face threats both from within and without our territory.


This bill, therefore, seeks to grant the Bases Conversion Development 
Authority, the power to assist and facilitate in the creation of military bases in order 
to improve and advance our state of national readiness.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
FRANCIS3T0L" N. TOLENTINO
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
S E N A T E
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Introduced by Senator Francis "Tol" N, Toientino
AN ACT
GRANTING THE BASES CONVERSION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THE 
POWER TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE IN THE 
CREATION OF NEW MILITARY BASES AND FACILITIES, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7227, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
9400, 
OTHERWISE 
KNOWN 
AS 
THE 
BASES 
CONVERSION 
AND 
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1992
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section. 1. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 7227, as amended by Republic Act No.
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9400, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
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"Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policies. -  It is hereby declared the policy of the
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Government to accelerate the sound and balanced conversion into alternative
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productive uses of the Clark and Subic military reservations and their extension (John
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Hay Station, Wallace Air Station, O'Donnell Transmitter Station, San Miguel Naval
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Communications Station and Capas Relay Station), to raise funds by the sale of
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portions of Metro Manila military camps, and to apply said funds as provided herein
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for the development and conversion to productive civilian use of the lands covered
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under the 1947 Military Bases Agreement between the Philippines and the United
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States of America, as amended.


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It is likewise the declared policy of the Government STATE to enhance the 
benefits to be derived from said properties in order to promote the economic and 
social development OF THE PEOPLE, AS WELL AS THE OVERALL NATIONAL 
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTRY of Central Luzon in particular and 
the country in general.
Sec. 2. Section 4 of Republic Act No. 7227, as amended by Republic Act No. 
9400, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 4. Purposes o f the Conversion A uthority- The conversion authority shall 
have the following purposes:
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(H) TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE (DND) IN 
THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND AND COASTAL AREAS FOR 
MILITARY PURPOSES, IN AREAS NEAR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, THE 
SULU SEA, AND THE PHILIPPINE RISE.
Sec. 2. Implementing Ruies and Reguiations. -  Within ninety (60) days from the 
date of effectivity of this Act, the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), in 
consultation with the DND, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), shall promulgate and 
publish the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this 
Act.
Sec. 3. Separability Cause. -  If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act 
is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected 
shall remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 4. Repeating Cause. -  All other laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, 
rules and regulations inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly.


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Sec. 5. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
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complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least one (1) newspaper of general
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circulation.
Approved,