FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes W 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Probation and Parole Workers play a very important role in our society as they are 
responsible in assisting probationers, parolees, and pardonees, to adjust their lives in a 
free community. They try to prevent these ex-law offenders from committing future 
criminal acts as well as lend a hand in ensuring, that once freed, they will lead a more 
productive and useful life. 
Moreover, their work exposes them to a lot of danger as they may have to deal with 
dangerous criminal offenders. They also may be assigned to areas which may expose 
them to a lot of risks. This bill seeks to improve and promote the social and economic 
status of our probation and parole workers as well as their living and working conditions, 
terms of employment, professional growth, and career advancement. 
Further, the proposed measure seeks to provide probation and parole workers additional 
compensation and incentives such as hazard pay, housing and living quarters allowance, 
longevity pay, and compensation for injuries. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
A I ~ T ~ N I O  
“SONNY” F. TRILLANES rv 
Senator 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR A MAGNA CARTA FOR PROBATION AND PAROLE 
WORKERS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled. 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the Magna Carta for 
Probation and Parole Workers. 
SEC. 2. DecZuratlon of Policy. - The State shall promote and improve the social 
and economic well being of Probation and Parole Workers, their living and working 
conditions, and terms of employment. It shall develop their skills and capabilities to make 
them more responsive to the needs and problems of their clients namely, the probationers, 
parolees and pardonees, and better equip them in delivering correction/ rehabilitation 
services and programs and remain in probation and parole work. 
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, unless the context provides 
otherwise, the following terms shall be construed to mean as follows: 
a,) “Probation and Parole Work” - refers to the profession that promotes the 
correction and rehabilitation of a convicted offender placed under probation, 
parole and conditional pardon by providing him individualized treatment 
programs through the use of innovative techniques; 
b.) “Probation” - a disposition under which a defendant, after conviction and 
sentence, is released subject to conditions imposed by the Trial Court and to 
the supervision of a Probation Officer; 
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e.) “Parole” - shall refer to the conditional release of an offender from a penal or 
correctional institution after he has served the minimum period of his prison 
sentewe under the continued custodg. of the State and u&r 
conditions that 
permit his re-incarceration if he violates a condition of his release; 
d.) “Conditional Pardon” - shall refer to the exemption of an individual within 
ar43in limits of cond~tions from the punishment which the law inflicts for 
the offense he has committed resulting in the partial extinction of his 
criminal liability; 
e,) “Petitione?- a convicted defendant \lo 
files an app4ication for Fobation; 
f.) “Probationer” - person who is placed under probation; 
8.) “Parolee” - shall refer to a prisoner who is released on parole; 
h.) “Pardome” - shall refer to a p r k m r  who is released on conditional pardon 
with parole conditions; 
i.) “Probation and Parole Worker” - a public officer like the Administrator, 
Deputy Administrator, Regional Director, Assistant Regional Director, 
Chief Probation and Parole Officer (CPPO), Supervising Probation and 
Parole Officer (SPPO), Senior Probation and Parole Officer (SrPPO), 
Probation and Parole Officer I1 fPPO II), Prob@tkn and Parole Officer I 
(PPO I), and other personnel, who investigates for the Trial Court a referral 
for probation or supervises a probationer, parolee or pardonee or does both 
functiom and perfms other necessary and related duties and functions as 
directed; 
j.) “Trial Court” - refers to the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of the Province or 
City/ Municipality €a 
which has jwisdiction over the case; 
k.) “Parole and Probation Administration” - refers either to the Central Office, 
Regional Office, Provincial or City Parole and Probation Office directed to 
conduct investigatim or supen4sion referrals as the case may be; 
1 .) “Probation Order” - order of the Trial Court granting probation; 
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“Board” - refers to the Board of Pardons and Parole; 
n.) ‘?PA”- 
refers to the Parole and Probation Administration. 
SEC. 4. Coverage. - This Act shall cover all Probation and Parole Workers 
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employed in the Parole and Probation Administ~ation 
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SEC. 5. Recruitment and Selection. - Recruitment policy with respect to the 
selection and appointment of Probation and Parole Workers shall be clearly defined by 
the Parole and Probation Administration. 
SEC. 6. Tenure of Offlee. - Stability of employment and security of tenure shall 
be assured the worker as provided under existing laws. 
SEC. 7. Transfer or Transportation Expenses. - A Probation and Parole Worker 
shall not be transferred or reassigned, except when made in the interest of the service, in 
which case, the officer concerned shall be informed of the reasons therefore in writing. If 
the officer believes that there is no justification for the transfer or reassignment, he/ she 
may appeal his/ her case to the Civil Service Commission, which shall cause his/ her 
transfer or reassignment to be held in abeyance. Provided, however, that no transfer or 
reassignment shall be made three (3) months before any local or national elections. 
Necessary transfer or reassignment expenses of the probation and parole worker 
shall be paid by the Government if his/ her transfer is finally approved. 
SEC. 8. Merit Promotion and Career System. - The PPA shall prepare a uniform 
career and personnel development plan applicable to all probation and parole workers. 
Such career and personnel development plan shall include provisions on merit promotion, 
performance evaluation, in-service training grants, suggestions and incentive award 
system. 
SEC. 9. Code of Conduct. - In the absence of the duly approved Code of Ethics 
of Probation and Parole Workers, RA 6713 shall be the basis in determining the Ethical 
Standards of Probation and Parole Workers. 
SEC. 10. Safeguards in Disciplinary Procedures. - Every probation and parole 
worker shall enjoy equitable safeguards at each stage of any disciplinary procedure and 
shall have: 
a,) the right to be informed in writing of the charges; 
b.) the right to full access to the evidences of the case; 
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c.) the right to defend himself and to be defended by a representative of his 
choice and or by his organization, adequate time being given to the officer for 
the preparation of his defense; 
d.) the right to appeal to clearly designated authorities; 
e.) the right to reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in his/ her defense 
in case of dismissal or exoneration of the charges against him or her; and 
f.) such other rights that will ensure fairness and impartiality during proceedings. 
No publicity shall be given to any disciplinary action being taken against a 
probation and parole worker during pendency of his case. 
SEC. 11. Normal Hours of Work. - The normal hours of work of any probation 
and parole worker shall not exceed eight (8) hours a day or forty (40) hours a week. 
SEC. 12. Overtlme Work. - Where the exigencies of the service so require, any 
probation and parole worker may be required to render service beyond the normal eight 
(8) hours a day, inclusive of Saturday, Sunday or non-working holidays. In such case, the 
probation and parole worker shall be paid an additional compensation in accordance with 
existing laws. 
SEC. 13. Compensation. - The existing law on the salary scale of government 
employees shall apply in determining the salaries of probation and parole workers. In 
case of violation of these provisions, the probation and parole worker concerned shall file 
the necessary complaint to the CSC. 
SEC. 14. Leave Benefit. - Probation and Parole Workers shall be entitled to all 
leave benefits and privileges, such as but not limited to maternity, paternity, vacation and 
sick leaves, and special privilege leave as provided for under existing laws: Provided, that 
upon separation of the probation and parole workers from service, they shall be entitled 
to all accumulated leave credits with pay. 
SEC. 15. Highest Basic Salary Upon Retirement. - Upon retirement, a probation 
and parole worker shall automatically be granted an increase of one salary grade higher 
than his/ her basic salary and his/ her retirement benefits shall be computed on the basis 
of his/ her highest salary received. 
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SEC. 16. Other Benefits. - Aside from the benefits received as required under 
existing laws and executive orders, the probation and parole workers shall receive the 
foHowing: 
a.) Hazard Pay - Probation and Parole Workers who are directly conducting 
investigation and supervision work which exposes them to danger, 
occupational risks or threats of life shall be compensated with hazard pay of at 
least One Thousand Pesos (P1,OOO.OO) per month. 
b.) Housing and Living Quarters Allowance - All probation and parole workers 
who are transferfed to another ass&nment due to the exigency of the service 
shall be entitled to free housing. Provided, if living quarters are not available 
within the agency and the personnel has his/ her residence outside of fifty (50) 
kilometers radius from swh gwemment facility, he/ she shall be entitled to at 
least Two Thousand Pesos (P 2,000.00) a month of housing allowance. 
c,) Longevity Pay - A monthly longevity pay equivalent to five per centum (5%) 
of his/ her latest monthly basic pay shall be paid to a probation and parole 
worker for every five (5) years of continuous, efficient and meritorious service 
rendered as certified by the chief of office concerned, commencing with the 
service after appro& of this Act. 
d.) Clothing Allowance - All probation and parole workers shall be entitled to a 
minimum of Four Thousand Pesos (P4,OOO.OO) clothing allowance annually, 
which amount shall be adjusted as needed. 
e.) Medical Allowance - All probation and parole workers shall receive a 
minimum of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) medical allowance monthly, 
which tmwnt shall be adjusted as needed. 
SEC. 17. Compensation from Injuries. - Probation and Parole Workers shall be 
protected against work-related injuries in accordance with the Labor Code and Civil 
Service Law, as the case may be. Injuries incurred while doing overtime work shall he 
presumed work connected. 
SEC. 18. Rights of the Probation and Parole Workers. - Probation and Parole 
Workers shall have the following rights: 
a,) Protection from discrimination by reason of sex, sexual orientation, age, 
political or religious beliefs, civil status, physical characteristics, disability or 
ethnicity ; 
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b.) Protection from any form of interference, intimidation, harassment, or 
punishment in the performance of his/ her duties and responsibilities, to 
include, but not limited to, arbitrary reassignment or termination from service; 
c.) Join, organize, or assist organizations or unions for lawful purposes; 
d.) Protection from any act that will prevent him/ her from applying professional 
intervention for the client’s development; and 
e.) Opportunities for continuing professional growth and development. 
SEC. 19. Human Resource Development. - The PPA shall conduct a periodic 
human resource development and management study in the following areas: 
a.) Adequate facilities and resources to render quality rehabilitation service to the 
clientele; 
b.) Opportunities for probation and parole workers to grow professionally and to 
develop their potentials and experience a sense of worth and dignity in their 
work; 
c.) Mechanisms for democratic consultations; 
d.) Staffing patterns and standards of probation and parole work to ensure that the 
clients receive quality service. 
e.) Upgrading of working conditions, reclassification of positions and salaries of 
probation and parole workers to correct the disparity vis-a-vis other 
professions; and 
f.) Allocations of funds for the participation of probation and parole workers in 
seminars, conferences, conventions and similar activities as part of their 
continuing professional growth. 
SEC. 20. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -The PPA in consultation with 
the Secretary of Justice as well as the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Social 
Justice, Welfare and Rural Development and Chairperson of the House Committee on 
Social Services shall formulate the necessary rules and regulations, not inconsistent with 
any provision of this Law for the implementation of the Magna Carta for Probation and 
Parole Workers. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated within six (6) months 
from the effectivity of this Act. 
SEC. 21. Penal Provisions. - Any person who shall willfully interfere with, 
restrain or coerce any Probation and Parole Worker in the discharge of his/ her duties or 
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shall in any manner commit any act in violation of any of the provisions of this Act, upon 
conviction, shall be punished of a fine not less than Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,OOO.OO) 
but not more than Forty Thousand Pesos (P40,OOO.OO) or imprisonment of not more than 
one year, or both at the discretion of the Court. If the offender is a public official, the 
Court in addition to the above mentioned penalties, may impose the additional penalty of 
disqualification to hold public office. 
SEC. 22. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder thereof not affected thereby shall continue to be 
in full force and effect. 
SEC. 23. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or 
other issuance or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby 
repealed, amended or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 24. Ejjktivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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