Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTII CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HoUsEBILLNo.10345
Introduced by HON. BAMBI 8. EMANO
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Educational institutions are sometimes seen as a secondary dwelling for students, teachers,
and administrators, as they devote a significant portion of their time in the pursuit of knowledge
and the facilitation Of instruction within these establishments. Nevertheless, despite the security
measures implemented by the school administration, instances still arise in which the safety of
instructors and students is compromised.
This bill aims to enhance campus security and raise crime awareness by mandating the
installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) caneras in all schools. The primary objective is to
provide a safer environment for students, teachers, and staff members and deter criminal activities
onschoolpremises.Byhamessingthepowerofmodemtechnology,thisActseekstobolstercrime
prevention efforts and facilitate prompt responses to security threats.
Through  this  legislation,  we  will  be  able  to  create  a  safe  and  secure  educational
environment   conducive   to   learning   and  personal   development.   Through  the   widespread
installation  of CCTV  cameras  and  the  allceation  of necessary  funds,  this  bill  represents  a
significant step towards enhancing campus security and crime awareness, fostering a sense of
security, and promoting the overall well-being of students, staff, and parents within the education
system.
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HoUsEBILLNo.    10345
Introduced by HON. BAMBI 8. EMANO
AN ACT INCREASING CAMPUS SECURITYAND CRIME AWARENESS BY
INSTALLING CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN ALL
SCHOOLS AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be  it  erracted  by  the  Serrate  and  House  Of  Representatives  Of the  Philippines  in  Congress
assembled:
SECTION I. S¢ort ri.ffe. This Act shall be knoun as "Campus Security Act."
SECTION 2. Dec/4ra/i.o" a/Po/jay. It shall be the policy of the State to provide a safe and
healthy envirorment for students by requiring educational institutions to disclose crime statistics
that occur within the campus, its security policies and procedures, and to adopt modem technology
in apprehending and preventing crimes to enhance security and maintain peace and order in every
school all over the country.
SECTION 3. De/}#j./j.o# a/rer#rs. -As used in this Act,
a)Campasreferstoanyestablishmentorproperty,groundsandbuildingsofaninstitution
for educational purposes.
b) C/osed-Cj.rcw]./ re/ev;.sj.o# /Ccrp) refers to any device or system that could be used to
capture and record photo or still and moving or video images.
SECTIOIN 4.  Installation Of closed-Circuit Television Cameras. It is hereky manha:€ed that
every school nationwide shall install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in strategic areas
in their premises so as to capture photos and/or videos of possible crimes or untoward incidents
that may occur.
SECITlo"  S.  Disclosure  Of Campus  Security  Poliay  and Campus  Crime  Statistics. Upon
effectivity of this Act, schools must annually collect and disseminate campus crime statistics and


security  policies to  current  students,  employees,  and prospective enrollees upon request.  The
annual security report should include information on current campus procedures and facilities for
students, reports of on-campus criminal actions or emergencies, and the institution's response
policies to such reports.
SECTION 6. 4zxproprl.afJ.om The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this
Act shall be included in the ctunent annual budget of the Department of Education (DepEd and the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Thereafter, such sum needed for the maintenance of
the CCTV device shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Forprivateschoolsandfacilities,fundingshallbeincludedintheirrespectiveannualcorporate
budget.
SECTION 7. D¢rer Prz.vary. The covered establishments shall ensure protection of data used
and processed in the implementation of this Act. Persons handling sensitive personal information
shall be educated of all relevant laws, concerning data privacy and protection. For this purpose,
the provisions of the Data Privacy Act of 2021 shall have §uppletory effect.
SECTION  8.  J"p/eme#f¢rj.o#.  The  Department  of Education  (DepEd),  Commission  on
Higher  Education  (CRED)  and  the  Department  of Budget  and  Management  @BM)  shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of the provisions of
this Act.
SECTION  9.  ScprraB!./I.ty  C!¢"se.  If any  provision  or  portion  of this  Act  is  deelared
uncoustitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not thereby affected shall remain in
ful force and effect.
SECTION  10.  Repea/7.#g  C/crane.  All  laws,  decrees,  executive  orders,  ordinances,  rules,
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of this
Act, are hereby repealed, amended, and/or modified accordingly.
SECTION 11. Ejorec#.vj.fy. This Act shall take effect fifteen ( 15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,