NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session      
 ) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The issuance of a Police Clearance by the Philippine National Police (PNP) is an 
effective and efficient crime deterrent. Nevertheless, since database records from each of 
the numerous police precincts are not centralized, it is susceptible to record tampering 
and unscrupulous individuals may choose to obtain a clearance from a precinct where he 
has no criminal record. 
In order to make it easier for our police to examine criminal records nationwide, 
this bill therefore seeks to institutionalize a "National Police Clearance System" that will 
compile and consolidate all records into a central database. 
In line with the policy adopted by its original proponent Senator Ronald „‟Bato‟‟ 
Dela Rosa, this bill therefore serves as a counterpart House Bill. It is for this reason that 
the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.  
Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
March 8, 2023
3:55 pm
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session      
 ) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
House Bill No. __________ 
Introduced by Hon. Antonio B. Legarda Jr. 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL POLICE CLEARANCE SYSTEM, 
PROVIDING 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 Police Clearance 
System Act” 
SEC 2. Declaration of Policy- It is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure 
public safety thru a highly efficient, effective, competent, and modernized police force 
and the use of information and communications technology. Furthermore, the State shall 
improve efficiency in the delivery of service by reducing bureaucratic red tape and 
preventing corruption while ensuring the protection of the fundamental human right of 
privacy. 
SEC 3. National Police Clearance System- The National Police Clearance System 
(NPCS) is hereby established. The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall be the primary 
government agency responsible for the implementation of the NPCS. 
Pursuant to this mandate, the PNP shall formulate and adopt policies for the effective 
operationalization of the NPCS including, but not limited to, maintenance of a national 
record of all reported crime incidents, warrants of arrest, pictures and personal details of 
arrested and wanted persons, fingerprints and ballistic examination records and other 
relevant information. 
SEC 4. Processing of Information- The processing of information under the NPCS shall 
be subject to Section 11,12 and 13 of Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the 
“Data Privacy Act of 2012” 
SEC 5. Issuance of National Police Clearance- Any person may request for the issuance 
of their National Police Clearance from the PNP. In line with this, the PNP may 
determine, fix and collect reasonable amounts to be charged as fees for the issuance of the 
police clearance. Provided, That no fees and other charges shall be collected from first 
time jobseekers when obtaining such police clearance as mandated by Republic Act No. 
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11261, otherwise known as the “First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act.” 
 
SEC 6. Confidentiality- The Philippine National Police shall ensure at all times the 
confidentiality of any personal information that comes to its possession or obtained as a 
requirement for the issuance of a Police Clearance under the preceding section. 
 
SEC 7. Penal Provision- (a) Any person, who breach the confidentiality of information 
contained in the NPCS, whether by carelessness, improper behavior, behavior with 
malicious intent, and use of confidential information for profit, shall be penalized by 
imprisonment of three (3) months but not to exceed one (1) year and a fine of not less 
than Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) but not more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos 
(P100,000.00), subject to the degree of breach of information; 
 
(b) the unauthorized processing of National Police Clearance without the consent of the 
subject individual shall be penalized by imprisonment of three (3) months but not to 
exceed one (1) year and a fine of not less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) but not 
more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00). 
 
SEC 8. Appropriation- The amount necessary for the effective implementation of the 
provisions of this Act shall be taken from the current year‟s appropriation of the PNP. 
Thereafter, such sum as may be needed for the continued implementation of this Act shall 
be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
 
SEC 9. Implementing Rules and Regulations- Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity 
of this Act, the PNP shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
 
SEC 10. Separability Clause- If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect. 
 
SEC 11. Repealing Clause- All laws, decrees, orders, regulations and policies 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed and/or amended 
accordingly 
 
SEC 12. Effectivity- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
  
 
Approved,