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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.NO. 1124 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
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Camapping has been a serious concern in the country during the recent years and has contributed 
to the rising incidents of crime rates in the country. It is characterized by the boldness of the 
suspects to commit the act which are sometimes constituted with violence. Thus, a 
comprehensive anti-carnapping program is needed in order to reduce the incidence of carnapping 
and increase the apprehension of the professional carnappers. 
Thus, this bill seeks to establish a Camap Prevention Program with the end in view of 
implementing nationwide plans, programs, and strategies to combat carnapping, improve the 
administration of the anti-carnapping laws, and provide a forum for identification of critical 
problems for those persons dealing with carnapping. 
Further, the Carnap Prevention Advisory Board shaH be charged to assist in the prevention and 
deterrence of camapping and related crimes, including vandalism and theft of property from the 
vehicles in the country. It shall henceforth seek to improve and support anti-carnap law 
enforcement, prosecution, prevention, and education and juvenile diversion programs by 
establishing nationwide planning capabilities and coordination of dedicated funding sources. 
In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LLANES IV 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.NO. 1124 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
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CREATING A CARNAP PREVENTION PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING A CARNAP 
PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Watch Your Car Program of 
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2013." 
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SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. - The terms, as used in this Act, shall be understood to mean -
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1. "Carnapping" is the taking, with intent to gain, of a motor vehicle belonging to another 
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without the latter's consent, or by means of violence against or intimidation of persons, or by 
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using force upon things. 
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2. "Chief' means the Chief ofthe Philippine National Police (PNP). 
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SEC. 3. Carnap Prevention Program. - The Chief shall: 
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(1) Develop and sponsor the implementation of nationwide plans, programs, and strategies to 
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combat carnapping, improve the administration of the anti-carnapping laws, and provide a forum 
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for identification of critical problems for those persons dealing with carnapping; 
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(2) Coordinate the development, adoption, and implementation of plans, programs, and 
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strategies relating to interagency and intergovernmental cooperation with respect to anti-
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camapping enforcement; 
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(3) Annually audit the plans and programs that have been funded in whole or in part to evaluate 
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effectiveness of the plans' amtprogrR1ns and Withdraw ftinding- sltotrld-the Chief deterllih:te" 
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that a plan or program is ineffective or is no longer in need of further financial support from the 
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ftmd; 
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(4) Develop a plan of operation including: 
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(a) an assessment oBhe scope ofthe'problem-ofcatna'j1ping,'including areas inthe·CountIy 
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where the problem is greatest; 
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(b) an analysis of various methods' of cOrilbiiting-the 'problemOf' cai:nappilig, 
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( c) a plan for providing financial support to combat camapping; 
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(d) a plm foreliminlrting car hijacking; and 
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( e) an estimate of the ftmds required to implement the plan. 
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(5) Distribute money, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Land TranspOltation-Office . 
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(LTO), to account for automobile theft prevention activities, including: 
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(a) paying the' administrative costs of the program; 
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(b) providing financial support to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and local law 
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. enforcement-agertcies fonnti-carnapping enforc6inehttemns; 
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(c) providing financial support to national or local law enforcement agencies for programs 
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designed to reduce the incidertee of camappingandfor improved-equipment andtecliniqdes fbr-
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responding to camapping incidences; 
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(d) providing financial support to local pI"QSecutors fur. programs designed to' redtt¢ the . 
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incidence of carnapping; 
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(e) providing financial support to judicial agencies for ptOgi'!riTts ~gt'1ecr to reduce the 
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incidence of camapping; 
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(f) providing financial support fur neighborhood-'OI" OOinniuirlty organizations or' business"' 
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organizations for programs designed to reduce the incidence of camapping and to educate people 
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about the common methods of carnapping, the models of automobiles most likely to be stolen, 
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and the times and places carnapping is'most likely tir'Occur; atl'!t 
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(g) providing financial support for carnapping educational and training programs for national 
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and local law enforcenleut officials, driver ana vehicJ:e services exam andinspectioris staff;aitd . 
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members ofthe judiciary. 
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SEC. 4. Annual report.- By January 15 of each year, the Chief shall report to the House 
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of Representatives and Senate committees' havingjUrisdiCtion' over canmpping activities in·the 
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country. 
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SEC. 5. Grant criteria; application.-
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(1) A prosecutor's office, law enforcement agency, neighborhood Organization, community 
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organization, or business organization may apply for a grant under this section. Multiple offices 
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or agencies within a city or municipality may apply fOta'grant underthissection: 
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(2)The Chief, in consultation with the chaimlen of House of Representatives and Senate 
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committees having jurisdiction over camappinlraetivities' /must develnp criteria for the· fair 
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distribution of grants from the carnapping prevention account that address the following factors: 
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(a) the number of reporteti camap'per cttpitit·i!ta city, municipality, or-region, not·nierel.ythe 
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total number of carnapping incidences; 
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(b) the population of the jurisdiction- of the-applicant off'iee'or agency; 
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. (c) the total funds distributed within every region; and 
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(d) the llatlonwide· interest in carnapping-redttetion:· 
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(3) The Chief may give priority to: 
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(a) offices and agencies engaged ina collaborative etl'iirt to''l.'educe catriltpping; and· 
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(b) regions with the greatest rates of carnapping. 
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. (4) The minimunl'amount of a grant award is' Php'lOO;OOo-.OO. After oonsideringthe carnapping . 
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rate and total population of an applicant's jurisdiction, if a grant award, as detennined under the 
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criteria and priorities in this Act; wouldbeless,tharrPhPf06;OOO:OO, it must not be awatded: 
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SEC. 5. Creation of Advisory Board:.- A Cam'<lp- Prevention Advisory Board is 
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established to advise the Chief on the distribution of grants under this Act The Board must 
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consist of seven members appointed by the Chief and mnst include representatives' of law 
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enforcement, prosecuting agencies, automobile insurers, and the public. The Chief must annually 
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select a chair ftomamong its'members. 
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SEC. 6. Fundlng.- The amount neeeswy to- cafiY oot the previsions of this Act shan be 
11 appropriated from the General Appropriations Act. The Fund shall be used exclusively for the 
12 implementation of plans' and programs that will prevent acts of carnapping into the mainstream. 
13 Funds appropriated for this Act shall remain available until expended. 
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SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision, part or portion of this Act shall be held 
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SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive issuances, orders and rules and regulations 
20 contrary to or inconsistent with this Act, or any part thereof, are hereby repealed, amended itndI6r 
21 modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the OffiCial Gazette or 
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Approved" 
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