FIFTEENTH CONGRESS ofthe 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. 2393 
Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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The Philippines is perceived as one of the most corrupt countries in the world, tied 
with Burundi, Honduras, Iran, Libya, Nepal and Yemen, according to a survey released 
by Berlin-based Tranparency International. Whether it is a valid or an invalid report, the 
burden falls on our shoulder as citizens ofthis country to disprove it. 
However, we often hear in the news that there are many incidents of bribery in 
various sectors of our government. It seems that it is now an ordinary phenomenon and 
an accepted norm of behavior in our society. 
This measure is being proposed to address the growing concerns of the public 
against the proliferation of "kotong" cops. "Kotong" cops are those public officers or 
officers of the law who are in charge of transportation and traffic management not only in 
the metropolis but also in various checkpoints throughout the country, who extort money 
from drivers and operators of public utility vehicles or vehicles engaged in the delivery of 
goods, for which consideration, they refrain from performing their official duty. 
This bill seeks to protect the lowly victims who work very hard to earn a decent 
living. Thus, early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS of the 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No: 2393 
Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
AN ACT 
AMENDING SECTION 52 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551, AS AMENDED, 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORM AND 
REORGANIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Section 52 of Republic Act No. 8551, as amended, otherwise known as the 
Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998 is hereby amended to read 
as follows: 
Section 52. 
"SEC. 41(a). Citizen's Complaints. 
Any complaint by a 
natural or juridical person against any member of the PNP shall be brought 
before the following: 
"(1) Chiefs of Police, where the offense is punishable by withholding of 
privileges, restriction to specified limits, suspension or forfeiture of salary, 
or any combination thereof, for a period not exceeding fifteen (15) days; 
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, "(2) Mayors of cities and municipalities, where the offense is punishable by 
withholding of privileges, restriction to specified limits, suspension or 
forfeiture of salary, or any combination thereof, for a period of not less than 
sixteen (16) days but not exceeding thirty (30) days; 
"(3) People's Law Enforcement Board, as created under Section 43 hereof, 
where the offense is punishable by withholding of privileges, restriction to 
specified limits, suspension or forfeiture of salary, or any combination 
thereof, for a period exceeding thirty (30) days; or by dismissal. 
THE PNP MEMBER, AFTER DUE NOTICE AND SUMMARY 
HEARINGS, 
ANY 
VIOLATIONS 
COMMITTED 
UNDER 
ARTICLES 210 AND 211 OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE, AS 
AMENDED, 
SHALL 
BE 
IMMEDIATELY 
REMOVED 
OR 
DISMISSED FROM OFFICE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 
SECTION 42 OF REPUBLIC ACT 6975, AS AMENDED. 
"The Commission shall provide in its implementing rules and 
regulations a scale of penalties to be imposed upon any member of the PNP 
under this Section. 
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SEC. 2. Separability Clause - If for any reason any section or provision of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not effected thereby shall 
continue to be in full force and effect. 
SEC. 3. Repealing Clause. - Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are 
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or 
repealed. 
SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect upon its publication in at least 
two (2) natiollal newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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