13th CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
2 
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INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The increasing trend of criminal activities as reported by the media 
and attested by the police blotters all over the country is one of problems 
that need immediate solution. 
Years back, it was found that the ideal ratio of lawmen's presence is 
one policeman for every 1000 inhabitants. However, such finding is now 
obsolete, as our society has immensely undergone changes. 
Perhaps, a good estimate is to assign one policeman for every 500 
citizens, which will automatically call for the doubling of the men in force. 
The implementation of this proposal may be impractical considering the 
financial problems that our government is presently saddled with. 
The bill hence offers an alternative solution to the problem. Instead of 
hiring more policemen which would entail a large appropriation, the bill 
proposes the establishment of a National Junior Police Force, from which 
the junior policemen will be fielded to assist the regular policemen. 
Aside form its austerity aspect, the bill is expected to keep our youth 
busy on a noble and worthy activity by no less than giving them a chance to 
be of service to the country and a training ground to mold them to be good 
and law abiding citizens, 
In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANNYVI LAR 


13th CONGRESSOF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN ACT 
TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL JUNIOR POLICE AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. There shall be established a national junior police force 
which shall be composed of able Filipino citizens between the ages of 15 and 
20. 
SECTION 2. The members of the national junior police force shall he 
under the supervision and control of the chief executive of the local 
government units. 
SECTION 3. Members of the national junior police force shall be 
appointed by the chief and local executives of the local government units 
upon recommendation of the school principals 
SECTION 4. The national junior police force shall assist the local 
officials, the regular police force, barangay officials and school officials in 
the implementation of the laws, ordinances and school regulations, in the 
maintenance of peace and order, in the dissemination of public information 
and in the performance of related duties as may be delegated by the chief 
executives of the local government units. 


SECTION 5. 'The national junior police force shall be authorized to 
enlist the cooperative and supportive services of any government office, 
agency or instrumentality in the performance of their duties. 
SECTION 6. The members of the national junior police force shall not 
be entitled to any regular salaries except such allowances or honoraria as 
may be granted by the local government units. 
SECTION 7. Any member of the national junior police force who has 
served for at least four (4) years of service shall be exempted from taking the 
written examination being given for entry to the regular police force. 
SECTION 8. 
The amount of P l O O  million is hereby appropriated 
under the Department of Interior and Local Government for use in the 
organization of the national junior police fore and thereafter the amount of 
maintenance shall be shouldered by the respective local government units. 
SECTION 9. 
Any provision of law, executive order, decree or 
regulation inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
SECTION 10. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the 
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national 
newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,