Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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H.B.No.___634

Introduced by HONORABLE JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

It is high time that we provide the much needed boost to our police personnel by
showing our concer amidst the challenging role they play in our present society. . One way to
show our concern is by giving of support for qualified dependents of police personnel. Certainly,
this will help alleviate the economic condition of our personnel. While we are quick to condemn
the scalawags in uniform, we must also be fast to reward the deserving.

The important features of this proposed measure are the following:

a, Educational assistance for the use of the qualified dependents, not exceeding four (4),
of the PNP;

b. Improved housing and healthcare program for PNP Personnel and their dependents;

c. The privilege of purchasing tax-exempt merchandise from any of the AFPCES; and,

d. Continued availment of existing benefits and privileges.

The bill is aimed at providing an environment that will inspire dedication and service,
efficiency and integrity and restore the pride and professionalism within the Philippine National
Police.

In view of this, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

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LOAN
JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY’

Representative
Lone District, Province of Aurora

” M. ANGARA


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session )

634

H.B.No.

Introduced by Honorable JUAN EDGARDO “SONNY” M. ANGARA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR BENEFITS TO DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL POLICE, CREATING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
DEPENDENTS WELFARE OFFICE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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 “Philippine National Police (PNP)
Dependents Benefits Act of 2010.”

SEC, 2. Declaration of Policy. It shall be the policy of the state to ensure the prosperity
and well-being of its citizens through policies and programs that provide adequate social
services, promote rising standards of living and an improved quality of life for all

Moreover, the state recognizes the vital role of the police force in the promotion of peace
and order and public safety and should therefore ensure the promotion and improvement of the
social and economic status of military personnel and their dependents.

SEC, 3. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Act the following shall mean:

(a) “PNP Dependent” - refers to the wife, children and other persons dependent on the
police personnel for chief support, duly registered with the Moral and Welfare
Division, Office of the Directorate of Human Resource and Development Team,
Philippine National Police

(b) “PNP Personnel” - shall include all active and incapacitated members of the

Philippine National Police

SEC. 4. Educational Benefits. Dependents of PNP personnel not exceeding four (4)
shall be entitled to educational assistance in any of the following educational levels with the

indicated amount of support per school year and corresponding durations as follows:

Educational level Amount of Support Duration
(Per year)

College P 6,000.00 4/5 years


Vocational P 4,000.00 2 years
Secondary 3,000.00 4 years
Elementary 2,000.00 6 years

SEC. 5. Health Benefits. Dependents of PNP personnel shall be entitled to the following
health benefits to be provided by PNP Health Facilities located in various parts of the country:
(a) Free Hospitalization, inclusive of professional services, medicine, and medical
supplies
(b) Dispensary or Outpatient Services
(c) Ambulance services
(d) Free Dental Services

SEC, 6. Housing Benefits. All PNP Personnel and their dependents shall be provided
with the necessary housing subject to the eligibility and priority system set by the Major
Service/Unit Housing Boards of the Philippine National Police force. Housing, especially Off-
Base housing in preparation for retirement will be provided additional funding.

SEC. 7. Commissary Benefits. All PNP Dependents shall be entitled to the
benefit/privilege of purchasing tax-exempt merchandise from any of the AFPCES units either
cash or salary check.

SEC. 8. Other Benefits and Privileges. PNP Dependents shall continue to receive all
other existing benefits and privileges.

SEC. 9. Creation of the PNP Dependents Welfare Office. There is hereby created a
PNP Dependents Welfare Office, herein after referred to as the Office, which shall be attached
to the Morale and Welfare Division, Office of the Directorate of Human Resource and
Development Team (DHRDT), Philippine National Police, for the coordination and
recommendation of policies and programs for military dependents.

‘SEC. 10. Functions of the Office. The Office shall have the powers and functions:

(a) To act as coordinating body for all issues and concerns of military dependents.

(b) To formulate and institutionalize the necessary system and mechanism to ensure the
effective and responsive delivery of benefits for military dependents

(c) To facilitate and ensure the swift release of benefits to the Military Dependents.

(d) To review existing benefits and recommend the necessary improvements to ensure
better benefits for Military Dependents.

(e) To annually recommend to the Department of National Defense appropriations for
military dependent's benefits under the budget of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.


SEC. 11. Coordination with Public Safety Savings and Loans, Associations
Incorporated (PSSLAI) and the Police Retirees Association, Inc. (PRAl). The Military
Dependents’ benefits office shall coordinate with the AFPSLAI and AFPRSBS to facilitate and

ensure the release of benefits for military dependents.

SEC. 12. Appropriations. The Department of Interior and local Government shall, every
year allocate a portion of their annual budget for the support of this Act.

SEC. 13. Rules and Regulations. The Department of Interior Local and Government
shall promulgate the Rules and Regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this,
Act

SEC. 14. Repealing Clause. All Republic Acts, Executive Orders, Presidential Decrees,
laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 15. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any section or part of this Act is,
declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining sections or parts not affected thereby shall
remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 16. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,