REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

16" Congress
34 Regular Session
35

HOUSE BILL NO. __

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas Ill

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Upon this Representation’s consultation with constituents, one of the issues that
emerged was the lack of police officers in the country}.

‘The Department of the Interior and Local Government prescribed that the ideal
police to population ratio is 1:500. However, the Philippine National Police may not be able
to meet this proposed ratio due to budgetary constraints.

This bill, originally filed by former Senator Manny Villar in the 13 Congress and
highly advocated by my constituents, offers an alternative solution to the problem. It seeks
to establish a National Junior Police Force consisting of youth volunteers who will assist
regular law enforcers, local officials, and school administrators in the implementation of
laws and ordinances.

The bill is expected to strengthen the spirit of volunteerism among the youth. The
program provides a training ground that molds our youth to be law-abiding citizens. It also
gives them an opportunity to contribute to society and nation building.

In the long run, the proposed National Junior Police may be a good source of future
police men as these young people have been exposed early on to the practice of law
enforcement.

To further empower our police force and ensure the participation of the youth in
maintaining peace and order in the community, the speedy passage of this proposed

legislation is urged.
Wet VAMGAS IIT

* The constituent panel on Peace and Order proposed this bill when this representation conducted the consultative
program, Lehislatibong Ugnayan ng Kongreso at mga Simbahan.


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
House of Representatives
Quezon City

16 Congress
3 Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO._ 6235

Introduced by Congressman Alfredo D. Vargas III

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL JUNIOR POLICE IN EVERY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 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 “National Junior Police Act.”

SEC. 2. Creation of a National Junior Police Force. - There shall be established a
national junior police force in every local government unit (LGU) which shall be composed
of abled Filipino citizens between the ages of 15 and 20.

SEC. 3. Responsibilities of the Chief Executives of LGUs. ~ The chief executive of the
LGU shall appoint the members of the national junior police force upon recommendation of
the school principals, barangay captains, or registered civil society and non-government
organizations.

The members of the national junior police force shall be under the supervision and
control of the chief executive of the LGU.

SEC. 4. Functions of the National Junior Police. - The national junior police force shall

assist the local officials, the regular police force, barangay officials, and school

administrators in the following:

.. Implementation of laws, ordinances, and school regulations

. Maintenance of peace and order

.. Dissemination of public information

. Performance of related duties as may be delegated by the chief executive
of the LGU.

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SEC. 5. - Qualifications. ~ Volunteers must meet the following qualifications:
A. Atleast 15 years but not more that 20 years of age


. Must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude
Out-of-school youth who meet these qualifications are encouraged to volunteer.

SEC. 6. The members of the national junior police force shall not be entitled to any
regular salary except such allowances or honoraria as may be granted by the LGU.

SEC. 7. Exemption from Written Police Entrance Examination. Any member of the
national junior police force who has served for at least (4) years of service shall be
exempted from taking the written examination being given for entry to the regular police
force.

SEC. 8. Appropriations. - The amount of Php100,000,000.00 is hereby appropriated
under the Department of Interior Local Government for use in the organization of the
national junior police force. The amount for its maintenance shall be shouldered by the
respective local government units.

SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations,
or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 10. Bffectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,