Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House Bit No, 3089

Introduced by HON. ANNA YORK P. BONDOC, MD

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Public Schools Security Act will increase jail time and monetary
penalties for criminals convicted of theft and destruction of public school
property. These additional penalties will serve as a deterrent to those who
criminally target our defenseless and vulnerable public schools.

Our public schools are the most vulnerable buildings to theft and
vandalism. The schools have no security guards, often have no fence (walang
bakod), and are empty at night, weekends and during summer. Thus,
equipment inside the schools are easily stolen.

Frequently stolen items from public schools in this modern age include
computers, air conditioners, LCD projectors, refrigerators, _jetmatic pumps
from the water system, and even lowly cable wires for electricity (ninakaw ang
kuryente)

Unfortunately, the Department of Education lacks the funds to
adequately secure and protect our public schools from vandalism and theft.
There is no item for a security guard. The barangay can not provide adequate
security.

This bill thus seeks to provide stiffer penalties for theft and destruction
to public school property and will hopefully serve as deterrent.

Destruction of public schools also destroys the education, hopes and
dreams of the children within the community. Let us protect our schools by
punishing criminals who steal and destroy school property.

In light of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.

ANNA YORK BONDOC, MD
Representati
4" District, Pampanga

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3089

Introduced by HON. ANNA YORK P. BONDOC, MD

AN ACT PROVIDING STIFFER PENALTIES FOR
ROBBERY, THEFT AND DESTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Public School
Security Act.”

SEC. 2. Definition. —

a. “School property” refers to all buildings, grounds and other property,
real or personal, which belong to a public school, whether the property is
acquired through public funds, loans, donations or lease.

b. “Public school” refers to all state-owned schools, colleges and
universities.

SEC. 3. Theft or robbery of school property; Penalty. - Any person
convicted of the crime of theft or robbery as defined under Chapters One and
Three of Title Ten of the Revised Penal Code of any school property shall be
punished by the penalty next higher in degree than those respectively specified
in the aforementioned articles; Provided, that the additional penalty specified
herein shall no longer be made applicable if the imposable penalty is in its
maximum period.

SEC. 4. Destruction of school property; Penalty. - A public school
building shall be considered a building of public ownership devoted to the use
of public in general under Article 320 of the Revised Penal Code. Any person
who shall burn a public school building shall be convicted of the crime of
Destructive Arson as defined in Article 320 of the Revised Penal Code.

SEC. 5. Special case of malicious mischief; Penalty. - Destruction to
school property not covered by the immediately preceding Sections shall be
considered a Special Case of Malicious Mischief under Chapter Nine of Title
‘Ten of the Revised Penal Code. Any person who shall cause damage to school
property shall be punished with the penalty next higher in degree than those
specified in Articles 328 and 329 of the Revised Penal Code.

SEC. 6. Penalty for public officials. - If the person convicted of the
crimes referred in this Act is a public official as defined in Republic Act No
6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and
Employees, the additional penalty of perpetual disqualification from public
office shall be imposed. Conviction of a public officer under this Act is without
prejudice to criminal prosecution and/or administrative proceedings under


applicable Civil Service laws and regulations, Republic Act No. 6713, and
Republic Act No. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt and Practices Act.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations or other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - If any portion of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected
thereby shall remain in force and effect. :

SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
following the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.