FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.NO. 224 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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In 1973, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against 
Internationally Protected Persons including Diplomatic Agents was adopted by the UN 
General Assembly. It came into force on 20 February 1977 and was acceded to by the 
Philippines on 26 November 1976. 
The convention aims to provide protection by punishing those who would commit acts of 
terrorism against heads of state, heads of government, ministers of foreign affairs, 
representatives of states, and officials of international organizations. The convention 
extends this protection to members oftheir families who accompany them in their official 
functions abroad. It shall also punish attacks upon the official premises, private 
accommodations, or means of transportation ofa protected person. 
Though the Philippines had already acceded to the convention, there is still a need for us 
to adopt similar measures. We must recognize the need to enact such measure as 
jeopardizing the safety of these persons may threaten our normal relations with other 
States. 
This proposed measure therefore defines internationally protected persons and 
criminalizes attacks on them or on their liberty as well as attacks on their residence, and 
even their vehicles. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
1;;:~ "J;N~bwLLANES IV 
Senator 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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S. 'NO. 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
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TO GIVE EFFECT TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND 
PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES AGAINST INTERNATIONALLY PROTECTED 
PERSONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress'assembled. 
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Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Internationally 
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Protected Persons Act of 2010". 
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of 
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national policy, adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the 
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law of the land, and adheres to a policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, 
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aod amity with all nations. 
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Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the term-
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"Convention" meaos the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of 
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Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents adopted 
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by the General Assembly of the United Nations on the 14th December 1973. 
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Convention. 
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"Convention Country" means a foreign country that is a Party to the 
"Country" includes a State or territory, as the case may be. 
"Internationally Protected Persons" shall mean: 
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a Head of State, including aoy member of a collegial body that 
performs the functions of a Head of State under the constitution of 
the State concerned, a head of a government or a minister 
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responsible for foreign affairs, whenever he is outside the State 
which he holds that position or office; 
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a member of the family ofa person referred to in paragraph (a) who 
is accompanying the person in an official business; 
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a representative or an official of a State or an official or agent of an 
international organization of an intergovernmental character who, at 
the time and place of the alleged offense, is entitled under 
international law to special protection from any attack on his person, 
freedom or dignity; or 
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a member of the family ofa person referred to in paragraph (c) who 
forms part ofthe person's household. 
"Offense against an internationally protected person" 'means: 
(a) an offense under section 4, 5 or 6; or 
(b) an abetment of, or a conspiracy or attempt to commit, an offense under 
section 4 or 5 
"Relevant premises" means premises at which an internationally 
protected person resides or is staying or which he uses for the purpose 
of carrying out his functions as such person 
"Vehicle" includes any means of conveyance 
The Foreign Affairs Secretary may issue a written certificate stating any 
matter relevant to the question whether a person is, or was, at any time, or in 
respect of any period, an internationally protected person, and such certificate is 
admissible in any proceedings as prima facie evidence of the matters stated in the 
certificate. 
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Sec. 4. Offenses Against Persons. -
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Shall be committed by any person who commits outside the Philippines 
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any act-
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to or in relation to a person whom he knows to be an internationally 
protected person; and 
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which, if committed in the Philippines, who have constituted an 
offense specified below: 
Article 248 ofthe Revised Penal Code 
Article 266 ofthe Revised Penal Code 
(Murder) 
(Slight Physical Injuries and Maltreatment) 
Article 249 of the Revised Penal Code 
Article 266-A of the Revised Penal Code 
(Homicide) 
(Rape, When and How Committed) 
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Article 262 of the Revised Penal Code 
Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code 
(Mutilation) 
(Kidnavving and Serious Illegal Detention) 
Article 263 ofthe Revised Penal Code 
Article 268 ofthe Revised Penal Code 
(Serious Physical Injuries) 
(Slight Illegal Detention) 
Article 265 of the Revised Penal Code 
Article 270 of the Revised Penal Code 
(Less Serious Physical Injuries) 
(Kidnavvinf!; and Failure to Return a Minor) 
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shall be gUilty of the abovementIOned offense and shall be hable on convICtIOn to the 
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same punishment to which he would have been liable had he been convicted of that 
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offense. 
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That person may be dealt with as if the offense had been committed in the 
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Philippines. 
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Slle. 5. Offenses against premises or vehicles. -
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Any person who commits outside the Philippines any act -
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premises which he knows to be relevant premises; or 
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vehicle which he knows is used by an internationally protected 
person; 
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which is likely to endanger the person or liberty of the internationally 
protected person; and 
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which, if committed in the Philippines, would have constituted an 
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offense specified below: 
Article 280 ofthe Revised Penal Code 
Art. 324 of the Revised Penal Code 
(Qualified Trespass to Dwellinf!;) 
(Crimes Involving Destruction) 
Art. 281 of the Revised Penal Code 
Art. 327 of the Revised Penal Code 
(Other Forms of Trespass) 
(Who are Liablefor Malicious Mischief) 
Art. 320 of the Revised Penal Code 
Art. 328 ofthe Revised Penal Code 
(Destructive Arson) 
(Svecial Cases of Malicious Mischief) 
Art. 321 of the Revised Penal Code 
Art. 329 of the Revised Penal Code 
(Other Forms of Arson) 
(Other Mischiefs) 
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shall be guIlty of the abovementIOned offense and shall be hable on convICtIOn to the 
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same punishment to which he would have been liable had he been convicted of that 
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offense. 
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Philippines. 
That person may be dealt with as if the offense had been committed in the 
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Sec. 6. Making threats. -
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Any person who, in or outside of the Philippines, threatens to commit an 
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an offense specified under Section 5 or in relation to a person whom he 
knows to be an internationally protected person; or 
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an offense specified under Section 5 to or in relation to -
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premises which he knows to be relevant premises; or 
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a vehicle which he knows is used by an internationally protected 
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and which, if committed, is likely to endanger the person or liberty 0 f 
the internationally protected person, 
shall be guilty of an offense under this Act and shall be liable on conviction to a fine or to 
imprisonment for a term not exceeding -
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7 years; or 
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the term of imprisonment to which a person would be liable for the 
offense constituted by connnitting the act threatened at the time of the 
offense to which the conviction relates, 
whichever is lesser, or to both fine and imprisonment. 
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Where no term of imprisonment is prescribed for the offense under 
subsection (1 )(B), the person shall be liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for 
a term not exceeding 7 years, or to both fine and imprisonment. 
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If the offense is committed outside the Philippines, that person may be 
dealt with as if the offense had been committed in the Philippines. 
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Sec. 7. Attempt, abetment, and conspiracy punishable as offenses. - Any person 
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who, outside the Philippines, commits an act which, if committed in the Philippines, 
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would constitute an abetment of or a conspiracy or an attempt to commit -
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an offense specified under Section 4, where the offense is or is to be 
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committed to or in relation to a p~son whom he knows to be an 
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internationally protected person; or 
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an offense specified under Section 5, where the offense is or is to be 
committed to or in relation to -
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premises which he knows to be relevant premises; or 
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a vehicle which he knows is used by an internationally protected 
person, 
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and, if committed, is likely to endanger the person or liberty of the 
internationally protected person, 
is deemed to commit the act in the Philippines and may be dealt with accordingly. 
Sec. 8. Presumption of knowledge. -
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Where, in any proceedings for an offense under Section 4, it is proved that 
the accus,ed had committed the act referred to in that section to or in relation to an 
internationally protected person, it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that 
the accused knew that the person in question was an internationalIy protected person. 
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Where, in any proceedings for an offense under Section 5, it is proved that 
the accused had committed the act referred to in that section to or in relation to relevant 
premises or a vehicle used by an internationally protected person, it shall be presumed 
unless the contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the premises in question were 
relevant premises or the vehicle in question was a vehicle used by an internationalIy 
protected person. 
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Where, in any proceedings for an offense under Section 6, it is proved that 
the accused had made a threat to commit an act referred to in that section to or in relation 
to an internationally protected person, relevant premises or a vehicle used by an 
internationally protected person (as the case may be), it shall be presumed, unless the 
contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the person in question was an 
internationally protected person, the premises in question were relevant premises or the 
vehicle in question was a vehicle used by an internationally protected person. 
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Where, in any proceedings for an offense under Section 7, it is proved 
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the accused had committed an act which, if committed in the 
Philippines, would constitute an abetment of or a conspiracy or an 
attempt to commit an offense referred to in that section; and 
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the offense is or is to be committed to or in relation to an 
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internationally protected person, relevant premises or a vehicle used 
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by an internationally protected person (as the case may be), 
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it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the accused knew that the person 
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in question was an internationally protected person, the premises in question were 
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relevant premises or the vehicle in question was a vehicle used by an internationally 
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Every person in the Philippines who has information which he knows or 
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believes may be of material assistance-
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in preventing the commission by another person of a relevant 
offense; or 
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in securing the apprehension, prosecution or conviction 0 f another 
person, in the Philippines, for an offense involving the commission, 
preparation or instigation of a relevant offense, 
and who fails to disclose the information immediately to a police officer shall be guilty of 
an offense and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding P50,000 or to 
imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both. 
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No criminal or civil proceedings shall lie against a person for any 
disclosure made in good faith under this section. 
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A person who makes a disclosure in good faith under this section shall not 
be treated as being in breach 0 f any restriction upon the disclosure of information 
imposed by law, contract or rules of professional conduct. 
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In this section, "relevant offense" means-
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an offense specified under Section 4 committed to or in relation to an 
internationally protected person; 
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an offense specified under Section 5 committed to or in relation to 
relevant premises or a vehicle used by an internationally protected 
person; or 
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an abetment of or a conspiracy or an attempt to commit an offense 
under paragraph (a), (b) or (c). 
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Sec. 10. Mutual assistance among States. - Mutual assistance may be provided 
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by the Philippines to a Convention country for a criminal matter involving an offense in 
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that country that corresponds to an offense against an internationally protected person. 
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Likewise, the Philippines may also request for such assistance from another 
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country for criminal matters involving certain offenses in relation to an internationally 
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protected person, his official premises or place of residence or a vehicle used by him. 
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Sec. 11. Extradition. - Offenses against an internationally protected person shall 
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be deemed extraditable acts. 
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Also, offenses of a declared Connnonwealth country that corresponds to offenses 
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against an internationally protected person are extradition crimes in relation to that 
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country. 
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. Sec. 12. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part thereof, is held invalid or 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall 
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remain valid and subsisting. 
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Sec. 13. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive 
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order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation .contrary to, or 
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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended 
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accordingly. 
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Sec. 14. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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