Introduced by Senator Gregorio EL. Honasan I1 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Our Constitution clearly articulates that it is the prime duty of the 
government to serve and protect its people. The State is therefore mandated to 
establish a highly efficient and competent police force that would ensure public 
safety to all Filipinos. The Philippine National Police is the primary agency that is 
entrusted to promote peace and order in the country. 
Consistent with this 
policy, this bill seeks to provide a truly professional, efficient and highly- 
motivated PNP that shall actively employ mechanisms to fully realize its mandate. 
This bill lays down the framework for the modernization of the Philippine 
National Police which 
include several aspects such as organizational 
development, 
human 
resources 
development, 
doctrine 
development, 
infrastructure 
development, 
equipment 
and 
facilities 
acquisition 
and 
modernization and 
internal 
security 
and 
counter-insurgency capability 
development. 
Considering the importance of this m 
requested. 


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FOURTEENTH CONGRES OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regwlar Session 
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s. B. No. 
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Introduced by Senator Gregerio B. Honasan I1 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE 
NATIONAL POLICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine 
National Police Modernization Act of 2007". 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy - It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to establish a highly efficient and competent police force which is national 
in scope and civilian in character. The Philippine National Police (PNP) is the 
primary government agency that is entrusted to promote peace and order, 
ensure public safety and effectively discharge its mandate of performing police 
functions. The PNP will primarily be a service-oriented agency responsible for 
internal security operations. 
Toward this end, a truly professional, efficient and highly motivated PNP 
shall actively employ mechanisms to engage the support of the people at the 
community-level as well as the support of the other pillars of the criminal justice 
system that shall be realized through the PNP modernization program under this 
Act, the thrust of which shall be: 
a.) 
The promotion of a PNP National Strategic Action Plan (NSAP) which 
will focus on the following Key Result Areas (KRA): 
1. 
Prevention and control of crimes primarily through the 
Community-Oriented Policing System (COPS); 
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2. 
Peace and order 
maintenance, 
internal security and 
peacekeeping; 
Enforcement of the rule of law; 
3. 
4. 
Community support; 
5. 
Coordination and cooperation with 
other 
government 
agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and the 
international police community; 
6. 
Efficiency and effectiveness in the development and 
management of human and material resources. 
b.) The undertaking of reforms in the recruitment, training, employment 
and management of PNP personnel; 
c.) 
The development, validation or modification of PNP doctrines; 
d.) 
The acquisition, construction, improvement and upgrading of 
buildings, facilities and/or offices as centers or headquarters for 
police operations in the local government units; 
e.) 
The acquisition and upgrading of basic police equipment and law 
enforcement facilities; and 
f.) 
The acquisition and upgrading of appropriate technology and 
equipment. 
SEC. 3. 
Objectives of the PNP Modernization Program - The PNP 
Modernization Program shall be implemented in accordance with the following 
objectives: 
a.) 
To transform and develop the PNP into a service-oriented agency in 
the performance of its police and disaster-related and mitigation 
functions; 
b.) To enable the PNP to develop capabilities to foster human and 
ecological security; 
c.) 
To enhance its capability to assist other agencies in the enforcement 
of domestic and foreign policies as well as international covenants in 
coordination with the international law enforcement agencies; 
d.) To enhance the PNP's capability to assist the Armed Forces of the 
Philippines in the performance of the AFP's mandate; and 
e.) 
To develop its capability to support national development. 
SEC. 4. 
Components of the PNP Modernization Program - The PNP 
Modernization Program shall consist of the following components: 
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1. 
Organizational Development - The PNP Modernization Program on 
organizational development shall consist of the restructuring and streamlining of 
units and offices for economy and efficiency to avoid the overlapping of 
functions, simplify procedures and improve response time for crime prevention 
and control: Provided, that an Internal Affairs mechanism shall be devised which 
shall be insulated from unwarranted interference from within the organization: 
Provided, further, that it shall conduct pro-active investigations on prospective 
and existing personnel to include the assessment, analysis and evaluation of 
character, behavior and other potential problems which may arise in the 
performance of their duties. 
2. 
Human Resources Development - This component of the PNP 
Modernization Program pertains to the professionalization of its human resource, 
the transformation of its personnel into pro-country, pro-people, pro- 
environment. This component shall include the reengineering of the institutional 
framework of police education and training and strengthening police education 
and training curriculae. Correspondingly, this program shall have the following 
objectives: 
a.) To strengthen civil consciousness and respect for the rule of law; 
and 
b.) To develop and transform the PNP into a primarily community- 
based police force. 
3. 
Doctrine development - This requires the rationalization of systems, 
standards and procedures in the administration of the PNP. Thus, towards this 
end, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the Office of the PNP 
Chief shall be responsible for the generation, evaluation, consolidation and 
formalization of doctrines through field application, testing and exercises as well 
as the dissemination of approved doctrines at all levels of command. 
4. 
Infrastructure Development - This refers to the basic systems and 
support systems required to ensure that efficient police services are rendered. 
The modernization program includes the acquisition and upgrading of basic 
facilities such as police stations to support administrative and operational 
services such as training, crime laboratory, information management systems, 
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communications systems, medical and dental services, care in hospitals and 
dispensaries and housing. 
5. 
Equipment and facilities acquisition and modernization - This 
program involves the acquisition and upgrading of contemporary, modern and 
state-of-the-art equipment and systems to enhance the capabilities of the police 
organization in the performance of its mandate. 
The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government in coordination with 
the Chairman of the National Police Commission shall formulate guidelines to 
implement this section in accordance with the objectives of the modernization 
program enumerated in the preceding section. 
SEC. 5. Priority Programs for Modernization - In the performance of its 
duties and functions as mandated by law, the PNP shall undertake the 
Modernization Program in the context of a PNP National Strategic Action Plan 
(NSAP), consistent with Sections 3 and 4 of this Act, and shall specifically gear 
towards the improvement and development of the criminal aspect of its police 
functions, The following areas of activity shall thereafter be given priority: 
a.) 
Community-Oriented Policing Systems (COPS) - The rationalization 
of the police operations into a pro-active and community-based policing system 
in place of the current reactive, precinct-based policing system. 
b.) 
Criminal Investigation - The enhancement of legal and scientific 
criminal 
investigation 
utilizing 
improved 
crime 
laboratory 
techniques, 
methodologies and responsive procedures. 
c.) 
Beat Patrol - Improved patrol coverage through the acquisition and 
upgrading of communications equipment and mobility equipment to improve 
response time and enhance crime prevention. 
d.) 
Civil Disturbance Control - The development of civil disturbance 
doctrines consistent with the Constitutional and statutory provisions on human 
rights as well as the acquisition of equipment and devices necessary to 
implement these doctrines. 
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e.) 
Anti-Terrorists Operations - The promotion and utilization of 
multilateral exchange of information with other police organizations, to include 
the improvement of its institutional capabilities to deal with terrorist activities as 
may be defined by law. 
f.) 
Disaster Relief and Rescue Operations - The improvement of 
institutional capability to prepare and respond to ail types of disasters or national 
emergencies as well as the development of capabilities for the coordinated 
efforts with other government agencies and relief organizations in responding to 
the same. 
4.) 
VIP and Airport Security - The development and upgrading of 
airport security measures and doctrines to world-class standards to include the 
creation of cooperation and coordination mechanisms with domestic and 
international law enforcement agencies. 
h.) 
Maritime Patrol - The development of capabilities concerning the 
performance of its duties of environmental protection and conservation as well as 
ensuring ecological security. It shall likewise include the conduct of operations 
against illegal activities in the maritime areas such as illegal fishing, piracy, 
smuggling, illegal trafficking of contraband and the like. 
i.) 
Aerial Surveillance and Air Transport - The acquisition and 
upgrading of a modest air transport capability to convey its personnel and 
supplies over the entire length and breadth of the archipelago. 
This will 
necessitate the acquisition of multi-role aircrafts to function on public order and 
safety services such as observation, surveillance evacuation, and detection, 
among others. 
j.) 
Drug Abuse Suppression - The development of its capability in the 
enforcement of laws relating to drug abuse and the increased coverage in drug 
abuse suppression. 
k.) 
Integrated Communication System - The acquisition and/or 
upgrading of a centralized communication system for faster coordination, 
command and control of operational and administrative activities. 
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I.) 
Intelligence Operations - The development and enhancement of 
the capability for information collection, processing and dissemination. 
m.) 
Integrated Logistics Support - The enhancement of PNP logistics 
capability for sustained law enforcement, public security and internal security 
operations throughout the country. 
n.) 
Firearms Control and Private Security Agency Regulation - The 
development and enhancement of an electronic information management system 
and the standardization of training for security guards. The development of a 
comprehensive firearms control regulation mechanism shall be undertaken to. 
address the proliferation of unlicensed and unregistered firearms. 
0.) 
Traffic Law Enforcement - The development of a traffic law 
enforcement and management system for an improved capability for traffic 
control. 
SEC. 6. 
Period of Implementation - The modernization program under 
this Act shall be implemented over a period of five (5) years: Provided, however, 
that payments for amortization of outstanding multi-year contract obligations 
incurred under this Act may extend beyond this period. 
SEC. 7. Submission of the PNP Modernization Program - Within ninety 
(90) days from the effectivity of this Act, 
the President, 
upon the 
recommendation of the Secretaries of the Interior and Local Government and 
Budget and Management, shall submit the PNP modernization program as 
provided for in this Act to Congress for its consideration and approval in a joint 
resolution of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The program shall 
The size and shape of the PNP in terms of personnel, equipment 
and facilities during the various phases of the modernization 
program; 
The programs and modernization projects under it, including police 
education and training as well as equipment and technology 
acquisitions, any major infrastructure construction or improvement 
to be made and the particular objective(s) and component(s) under 
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Sections 3 and 4, respectively, of this Act to which such intended 
acquisition, construction or improvement belongs; and 
The priorities, schedules as well as estimated average cost of each 
modernization project or upgrading to be undertaken. 
(3) 
(4) 
In the event the Congress approves the PNP modernization 
program, the joint resolution shall be the basis for subsequent 
executive and 
legislative actions to 
implement 
the 
PNP 
modernization program from year to year until its complete and full 
realization. 
SEC. 8. Appropriations for the PNP Modernization Program - The annual 
appropriations for the PNP modernization program shall include the amounts 
necessary to support the funding requirements for all modernization projects 
approved by Congress under the preceding section. 
The funds to be appropriated for the PNP Modernization program under 
this Act shall be treated as a distinct and separate budget item from the regular 
appropriations for the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the 
PNP, and shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior and Local 
Government. 
SEC. 9. Multi-year Contracts and Other Contractual Arrangements - 
a.) 
The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, pursuant to 
the PNP Modernization Program Projects and Appropriations approved by 
Congress, may, subject to the approval of the President, and consistent with the 
provisions of existing laws and regulations including those of the Commission on 
Audit and under such terms and conditions most favorable to the Government, 
enter into multi-year contracts, and other contractual arrangements. 
b.) 
For multi-year contracts, Congress shall upon certification by the 
President, make the corresponding appropriation for the ensuing fiscal year: 
Provided, That Congress shall appropriate only such funds as may be necessary 
to pay an unpaid amount where the funds appropriated for the current fiscal year 
is not sufficient or available to meet such payment in full or in part. 
c.) 
The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government shall submit to 
the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Illegal Drugs, the 
Secretary of Finance and the Chairman of the House Committees on Public Order 
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and Safety and Appropriations, copies of these multi-year contracts and other 
agreements to enable Congress to appropriate funds. 
SEC. 10. Self-Reliance Program - In implementing the modernization 
program, the PNP shall give preference to Filipino contractors and suppliers and 
secondly to foreign contractors or suppliers willing or able to allocate a 
substantial portion of, if not the entire production process of the item(s) 
involved, within the Philippines: Provided, That the PNP shall first determine and 
publish the minimum requirements and standards for products, equipment and 
technology before the contract negotiation or bidding: Provided, further, That 
such product, equipment and technology standards shall conform to established 
standards in the international community: 
Provided, fina//~ That the spirit, 
intent and criteria set by the Flag Law shall be adopted in the determination of 
awards of contractual arrangements. 
In order to generate local employment opportunities and enhance 
technology transfer to the Philippines and to minimize foreign exchange outflow, 
the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, shall as far as feasible, 
incorporate in each contract/agreement, special foreign exchange reduction 
schemes such as counter trade, in-country manufacture, co-production, or other 
innovative arrangements or combinations thereof. 
The PNP shall likewise ensure that in negotiating applicable contracts of 
agreements, provisions are incorporated respecting the transfer to the PNP of 
the principal technology involved as well as the training of PNP personnel to 
operate and maintain such equipment and technology. 
SEC. 11. Procurement System - In addition to the provisions of existing 
laws, rules and provisions regarding the procurement and acquisition of real 
estate, buildings, facilities and equipments, the PNP shall strengthen said 
systems and procedures taking into account the new requirements under the 
PNP modernization program. 
SEC. 12. Congressional Oversight Committee - There is hereby created a 
Congressional Oversight Committee composed of seven (7) members from the 
Senate and seven (7) members from the House of Representatives to be 
designated respectively by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House. 
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The Committee shall be headed by the respective Chairpersons of the 
Senate Committee on Public Order and Illegal Drugs and the House Committee 
on Public Order and Safety. 
SEC. 13. 
Powers and Functions of the Oversight Committee - The 
Oversight Committee shall have the following powers and functions: 
a.) To monitor and ensure the proper implementation of this Act; 
b.) 
To ensure transparency and require the submission of reports from 
government agencies concerned on the conduct of programs, projects and 
policies relating to the implementation of this Act; 
c.) 
To submit periodic reports to the President of the Philippines and 
Congress on the implementation of the provisions of this Act; and 
d.) To perform such other duties, functions and responsibilities as may be 
necessary to effectively attain the objectives of this Act. 
SEC. 14. Annual Report - Not later than the end of the first quarter of the 
succeeding year, the Committee, shall submit to the President and Congress an 
annual report containing the progress of the implementation of the 
modernization program under this Act to include the PNP program activities 
implemented prior to the approval of this Act. 
SEC. 15. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act shall be held 
unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall 
remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 16. 
Repealing Clause - All laws, executive orders, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby 
deemed accordingly repealed or amended. 
SEC. 17. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved, 
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