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Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
Explanatory Note 
The state is alarmed with the heightened threats of terrorism in 
transportation system and facilities in the light of the September 11, 2001 attacks 
on the U .S. Pentagon a nd the towers of the World Trade Center. 0 thers a Is0 
include the Madrid (Spain) brutal train bombing; the bus explosion in Northern 
Israel and numerous others in the international stage. These are also coupled in 
the domestic theatre by the Super Ferry Sinking; the LRT Rizal Day bombings 
and other unlawful, criminal and inhumane acts which resulted to tragic loss of 
human lives, damage to property and further global disruption in air, sea and land 
commerce operation as diminishing confidence in transportation systems and 
security measures heightened. 
The takeover in 2003 of an air traffic control tower in NAIA by armed 
elements was a tragedy that could have been averted or prevented with unified 
security at NAIA. 
These untoward incidents demonstrate the need for and require the State 
to adopt comprehensive security measures, install and implement security 
program throughout the country to prevent if not eradicate security threats to 
human lives and properties. 
The State likewise recognizes the vital role of transportation in nation- 
building and the right of the citizenry to a well secured transportation system for 
their safety and well being. To achieve this ends, the State promotes the 
installation oft ransportation security measures whose standards a nd practices 
are internationally recognized and considered world class. This can be done 
through the i nstallation o f  measures, programs, plans a nd activities that foster 
security and safety in all means and modes of public transportation. 
The state must also bolster a system of coordination and cooperation 
among citizenry, the transportation sector and law enforcement, and public 
security and safety agencies. 
The State must establish measures to prevent weapons, explosives or 
other dangerous person, elements, devices and cargoes which may be used to 
commit an act of unlawful interference, the carriage or bearing of which is not 
authorized, from being introduced by any means whatsoever, on board a 
transport system. 
Various organizations of nations and international communities and 
economies like the United Nations, ASEAN, APEC and other regional 
organization of nations have been promoting and have place in operation inter- 


modal transportation security system to be in full consistency and control over 
the safety and convenience of all inter-modal transport system. 
The Philippines as a member of the international community of nations 
has been far-off, if not helplessly, lagging behind, in adopting and setting up 
security systems and effective security enforcement in a II ports, terminals a nd 
facilities over land, air and water nationwide. It is significantly beneficial to the 
Philippines that it is in full accord with other countries' minimum safety and 
security requirements in public transportation by adopting internationally 
accepted standards and practices prescribed for transportation security. 
Therefore, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LLg 
EDG Rad yY-y 
.ANG RA 
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Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE 
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PROGRAM, CREATING FOR THE 
PURPOSE THE PHILIPPINE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY 
ADMINISTRATION (PTSA), DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS 
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress of 
the Philippines assembled: 
Title I 
General Provision 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act s hall b e  known a s  the "Philippine 
SECTION 2. Dec/arafion of Policy. - It is hereby declared to be the 
policy of the State to recognize the vital role of public transportation and 
commerce in nation building and in the promotion of international and domestic 
trade relations for economic growth and comity among nations. For this purpose, 
the State, in preserving and protecting the rights of its people to a secured public 
transport system, hereby supports and promotes the installation and 
implementation of a consolidated transportation security management to improve 
and maintain an effective mode of air, land and water transportation systems in 
full compliance with the international standards and practices, likewise fostering 
state of the art security measures in the country's transportation systems. 
Transportation Security Act of 2007". 
SECTION 3. Compliance with lnternational Convenfions. - As member 
of the community of nations and signatory state to international conventions, the 
Philippines shall dutifully comply with the provisions of the transportation security 
administration under International Maritime Organization as stated in Chapter XI- 
2-Regulation 1, Definitions No, 1 and 4 of the International Ship and Port Facility 
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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 
SECTION 4. Prohibited Acts. - The following acts and omissions shall 
a) 
Unlawful interference which refers to acts or omissions that breach 
the security or interfere with the efficient, smooth and regular operation of 
transportation systems, ports, airports, terminals, services or facilities, thereby 
causing death, physical injury, damage to, or loss of property; 
b) 
Providing material, financial or moral support in aid of unlawful 
interference in a public transport service, facility or system except in the 
furtherance of legitimate protest, grievance or advocacy: 
c) 
Malicious reporting o f  i ncident or releasing, without authority, any 
classified transport security information, which may jeopardize the security of 
public transportation systems in the Philippines; 
d) 
Failure or refusal to implement transportation security regulations in 
a public transport system as required by this Act: 
e) 
Abuse the use of public transport franchise, permit and other 
certificates of public convenience; and 
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Failure or refusal to disclose, or report information concerning 
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breach in transportation security. 
SECTION 5. Penal Provisions. - a) The penalty of imprisonment of six 
(6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and one (1) day and a fine ranging 
from Fifty thousand pesos (P50,OOO.OO) to Five hundred thousand pesos 
(P500,OOO.OO) shall be imposed upon any person or group of persons who shall 
violate Section 4(a) of this Act. 
The penalty of imprisonment of six (6) months and one (1) day to six (6) 
years and one (1) day and a fine ranging from Twenty thousand pesos 
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(P20,OOO.OO) to Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,OOO.OO) shall be imposed 
upon any person who shall violate Section 4(b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of this Act. 
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Creation of the Philippine Transportation 
Security Administration (PTSA) 
SECTION 6. The Philippine Transportation Security Administration 
(f TSA) and mandate. - There is hereby created an administrative body to be 
known as the Philippine Transportation Security Administration (PTSA), 
hereinafter referred as the singular supreme authority to solely implement the 
national transportation security program under this act. It is an agency attached 
to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) exercising the 
following mandate: 
a) 
It shall secure, safeguard and protect all modes of air, land and 
water transportation in the country as a law enforcement agency: 
b) 
Render reciprocal support, assistance and coordination with the 
Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), the Air Transportation Office (ATO), Philippine 
Ports Authority (PPA), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Subic Bay 
Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Cebu Ports Authority (CPA), Bases Conversion 
Development 
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Veterans 
Investment 
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Development Corporation (PHIVIDEC), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land 
Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Philippine National 
Police-Aviation Security Group (PNP-ASG), Maritime Group (PNP-MARIG), 
Traffic Management Group (PNP-TMG), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), 
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Airport Police (AP), Customs Police (CP), Metro 
Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), 
Philippine National Railways (PNR), Metro Rail Transit (MRT 3 Office), 
Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and such other agencies 
related to transportation security; 
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c) 
Formulate, develop, issue and implement security standards, 
security regulations and measures, international protocol, procedures, practices 
and policies including universally accepted standards for the prevention of 
security risks and incidents: and 
d) 
Collect fees and impose fines for the prevention of transportation 
security risWincident and fort he protection and security o f  passengers, crews, 
cargoes, baggage, personnel, transportation facilities, infrastructures and such 
other incidents of transportation security. 
SECTION 7. Powers and Functions. - The PTSA shall have the 
following powers and functions: 
a) 
As a law enforcement agency, it shall likewise exercise supervision, 
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Formulate a comprehensive and consolidated transportation 
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coordination with other government agencies concerned; 
control and regulations over all law enforcement and security agencies engaged 
in providing transportation security services and over all matters involving 
transportation security risks and for this purpose, coordinate with the Philippine 
National Police and other law enforcement agencies; 
b) 
Ensure safe and efficient security measures exercised by the 
different government agencies involved in transportation services, including but 
not limited to, the inspection of passengers, baggage and cargoes as well as the 
hiring and training of personnel in security screening, inspection, verification and 
c) 
Determine tariffs, fares, rates, charges, and fees as it may deem 
necessary for air, land and water transport security services and prescribe the 
manner by which fees shall be paid and collected, subject to the provisions of 
this Act, notwithstanding any laws to the contrary; 
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e) 
Promulgate and issue rules and regulations governing the 
technical, economic, and security aspects of the transport system for the 
security, safety, benefit and interest of the public: 
f) 
Prepare and adopt a comprehensive and separate (air, land and 
water) National Transport Security Program, likewise prescribing rules and 
regulations for the issuance of security access pass and the determination of 
levels of security clearance for all air, land and water transportation facilities and 
infrastructures; 
g) 
Conduct the investigation of any unlawful act of interference against 
public transportation system, facilities and infrastructures, and file & litigate 
appropriate charges related thereto and effect the arrest of offenders in 
accordance with law; 
h) 
Acquire, purchase, own, administer, lease, mortgage, sell, 
encumber or othetwise dispose of personal and real properties, equipment, 
property rights and interest therein; 
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Sue and be sued in its corporate name; 
Procure, own and carry firearms and issue mission orders thereon, 
subject to existing laws, rules and regulations; 
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Determine the organizational structure of the Authority, establish a 
human resources management system based on merit and fitness, and adopt a 
rational compensation and benefit scheme: 
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security threats; 
Receive and assess intelligence information related to transport 
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Develop policies, plans and strategies against transportation 
security threats and ensure the enforcement o f  national transportation security 
programs for all air, land and maritime transportation systems in the Philippines; 
and 
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Perform such other functions necessary to effectively carry out the 
provisions of this Act. 
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SECTION 8. National Transportation Security Committee (NTSC). - 
There is hereby created a National Transportation Security Committee composed 
of the following; The Secretary of The Department of Transportation & 
Communication as Chairman; The Secretary of the Department of Interior & 
Local government as Co-Chairman; The Secretary of the Department of Public 
Works and Highways; The undersecretary & Administrator of PTSA as Vice- 
Chairman and the following as members; Asst. Secretary, Air Transport Office 
(ATO); Assistant Secretary, Land Transportation Office (LTO); General Manager, 
Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA); General Manager, Cebu 
International Airport Authority (CIAA); General Manager, Subic Bay International 
Airport Authority (SBAA); General Manager, Clark International Airport Authority 
(CIAA); Chairman, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA); Chairman, 
Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB); Chief, 
Philippine National Police (PNP); General Manager, Philippine National Railways 
(PNR); Administrator, Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA); GM, Metro-Rail Transit 
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Director, Toll 
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Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG); General Manager, Maritime 
Industry Authority (MARINA); General Manager, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA); 
GM, Cebu Port Authority (CPA); Chief, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP); 
Commissioner, Bureau of Immigration (Bl); Commissioner, Bureau of Customs; 
Director General, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA); Group 
Commander, Presidential Security Group (PSG); and, three (3) members from 
the private sector representing each of the modes of transportation. 
SECTION 9. Duties of the NTSC. - The NTSC shall have the following 
specific duties: 
a) 
Define and allocate tasks and coordinate activities among the 
agencies of the government, airport authorities, aircraft operators and other 
entities concerned with or responsible for the implementation of the various 
aspects of transportation security administration. 
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b) 
Coordinate security activities among the agencies of the 
government, airport and seaport authorities, aircraft and sea-craft operators, 
terminals and bus & train operators or entities concerned with or responsible for 
the implementation of the National Transportation Security program. 
c) 
Provide comprehensive policy guidance for the promotion and 
development of the transportation security as provided in this Act; 
d) 
Define and allocate tasks for the implementation of the security 
program; 
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Ensure through the PTSA that each airport, seaport or terminals 
shall establish and implement a written security programme appropriate to meet 
the requirements of the national Transportation Security program; and 
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SECTION I O .  Meetings. - The NTSC shall meet regularly at least once a 
year and may hold special meetings to consider urgent matters upon call of the 
Chairman or any (3) members of its entire membership. The PTSA is the 
secretariat of the NTSC. 
Submit an annual report to the President of the Philippines. 
SECTION 1 I. Administrafor and Deputy Administrator. - The head of 
the authority shall be known as the Administrator assisted by a Deputy 
Administrator, who shall be responsible for the general administration and 
management of the agency. The Administrator must be a natural born citizen of 
the Philippines, at least forty-five (45) years of age, with at least ten (IO) years 
experience in the field of transportation or security, five (5) years of which shall 
be in the field directly related to security or allied services. 
The deputy 
administrator shall have the same qualifications as the Administrator. 
The Administrator and Deputy Administrator shall be appointed by the 
President of the Philippines for a term of seven (7) years from the date they 
assume office. They are eligible for re-appointment. 
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For purposes of law enforcement functions, the Administrator and the 
Deputy Administrator are deemed persons in authority. All subordinate officials 
and personnel are deemed agents of persons in authority. 
SECTION 12. Powers and Functions of the Administrator. - The 
Administrator shall have the following powers and functions: 
a) 
Execute, administer and implement the objectives, policies and 
programs of the Authority and enforce decisions, orders, rules and regulations 
approved or prescribed by the Board of Directors; 
b) 
Determine sensitive security information and prohibit the disclosure 
of information, files or records or date of any sort, if in his opinion, the disclosure 
of such information shall, (I) be detrimental to the security of persons and things 
in the transportation sector; (11) 
reveal trade secrets, privileged or confidential 
information obtained from any person, natural or juridical; (111) 
constitute 
unwarranted invasion of privacy of persons, including but not limited to, 
information contained in any personnel, medical or similar file; (IV) undermine 
public trusts and confidence in duly constituted authorities in the exercise of 
judgment calls and discretions in any or all risk managements and preventive or 
preemptive actions undertaken. 
In view hereof, the officials and employees of the Authority shall not be 
compelled t o  b e  a witness, report, inform, o r  testify in any inquiry or forum of 
whatever nature called for the purpose unless authorized in writing and within the 
scope of authorized inquiry by the President of the Republic of the Philippines. 
c) 
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administration of the Authority in accordance with international standards of 
transportation security, and impose fines, penalties and similar sanctions for any 
violation thereof; 
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Exercise visitorial/inspection powers in all areas within the 
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stations and buildings, offices, seaports and airports, tarmacs, wharfs and similar 
infrastructures and issue travel and mission orders for the purpose; 
e) 
Undertake research studies, investigations and other activities 
related to contemporary transportation system security and future innovative 
requirements thereof, on his own initiative or upon instruction of higher 
authorities, 
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recommendations to the Board for proper action; 
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Formulate, develop, implement, revise and update the Air, Land 
and Maritime National Transportation Security Programs and Operational Plans 
or Manual; 
g) 
Prescribe collection procedures and schedules for security fees, 
rates and charges consistent with prevailing international standards for the use of 
airports, seaports, terminals and other transportation facilities or infrastructures. 
The revenues collected thereon shall be reported to the National Treasury and 
shall thereafter be disbursed by the Authority for the continuing support and 
upgrade of the administration, operation and services of the Authority to 
effectively carry out the objectives of this Act, subject to existing auditing and 
accounting laws, rules, regulations and procedures; 
h) 
Appoint, transfer, suspend, remove or otherwise discipline any 
subordinate officer o r employee o f t  he Authority, subject t o  Civil Service I aws, 
rules and regulations; and 
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Perform such other functions necessary to effectively carry out the 
provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 13. Removal for Cause. - The Administrator may be removed 
from office for cause as provided by law. In case of death, resignation, removal 
or permanent disability of the Administrator, the Deputy Administrator shall act as 
Administrator in a concurrent capacity until the Administrator shall have been 
appointed and qualified. 
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SECTION 14. 
Prohibition. - The Administrator, 
the 
Deputy 
Administrator, the Directors and all other officials and employees of the Authority 
shall not own any transportation or security enterprise, nor shall own any shares 
of stock or bond in any transportation or security enterprise or in an enterprise 
that manufactures equipment used for transport security purposes. They shall 
strictly avoid conflict of interest in the conduct of their office. Any violation hereof 
shall be dealt with in accordance with law. 
SECTION 1 5. Membership in the National S ecurity Council. - The 
Administrator or his representative is hereby designated as member of the 
National Security Council and shall report directly to the President of the 
Philippines regarding sensitive transportation security information. 
SECTION 16. Organizational Structure of the PTSA. - The authority 
shall consist of the following Bureaus which shall be headed by a Director IV 
level (Civil Service Commission): 
a) 
Civil Aviation Security Bureau (CASE). - The Civil Aviation 
Security Bureau shall conduct continuous inspection, monitoring and audit of air 
transportation facilities and operations; formulate plans, policies, programs and 
implement rules and regulations for the security of air transportation; and conduct 
investigation on all matters involving illegal acts or unlawful interference 
committed upon or directed to air transportation facility and submit its 
recommendations to the Administrator; 
b) 
Maritime Security Bureau (MARSB). - The Maritime Security 
Bureau shall conduct continuous inspection, monitoring, and audit of maritime 
transportation facilities and operations; formulate plans, policies, programs and 
implement rules and regulations for the security of maritime transportation; and 
conduct investigation on all matters involving illegal acts or unlawful interference 
committed upon or directed to maritime transportation facility and submit its 
recommendations to the Administrator; 
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Road and Rail Security Bureau (RARSB). - The Road and Rail 
Security Bureau shall conduct continuous inspection, monitoring, and audit of 
road and rail transportation facilities and operations; formulate plans, policies, 
programs and implement rules and regulations for the security of road and rail 
transport systems; and conduct investigation on all matters involving illegal acts 
or unlawful interference committed upon or directed to road and rail 
transportation systems and submit its recommendations to the Administrator; 
d) 
Intelligence and Communications Security Bureau (ICSB). - 
The Intelligence and Communications Security Bureau shall provide the Authority 
with intelligence reports and information on the extent of security risks and 
threats affecting all modes of transportation; develop programs to strengthen the 
intelligence capability of the Authority in securing the different modes of 
transportation including transportation communication systems, facilities, 
services and infrastructures in the country; 
e) 
Financial Management & Administrative Bureau (FMAB). - The 
Financial Management & Administrative Bureau shall advise and assist the 
Administrator on budgetary, financial and management matters. It shall likewise 
provide the Authority with efficient and effective services relating to personnel, 
information, records, delivery and receipt of correspondence, supplies, property, 
equipment, maintenance and utilization of facilities; and provide services as may 
be provided by law; 
f) 
Legal, Enforcement, Policy Research and Adjudication Bureau 
(LEPAB). - The Legal, Enforcement, Policy Research and Adjudication Bureau 
shall provide t he Authority with efficient and effective I egal advice and opinion 
concerning the operation of the Authority; prepare contracts and instruments to 
which the Authority is a party; review reports relative to investigation conducted 
by the Authority and submit recommendations pertaining thereto; Enforce and 
litigate transportation security laws, rules and regulations; adjudicate matters 
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affecting the implementation of the rules and regulations on national policy for all 
aviation, maritime and land transportation security; 
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Institute for Transportation Security Training and Development 
(ITSTD). - The I nstitute for T ransportation Security Training and Development 
shall formulate, develop, provide and maintain an effective, efficient and 
continuing training program for transportation security personnel; conduct tests 
and qualifying procedures for transportation security equipment; u ndertake the 
training development and upgrade all course materials on security training 
programs and transportation security policies. 
The Administration is hereby authorized to establish, operate and maintain 
a Regional Office in each of the administrative regions of the country. Each 
Regional Office shall be headed by a Regional Director who shall be responsible 
for the implementation of this Act within his administrative region. 
SECTION 17. Law Enforcement. - The Administration shall have the 
power to exercise law enforcement function, as it may deem necessary, to carry 
out its functions and attain its purposes and objectives: 
Provided, that the 
Administration may request the assistance of any law enforcement agency, 
including request for deputation as may be required. Such function shall be 
exercised in relation to the following: providing public safety, maintaining peace 
and order, ensuring the security of passengers, crew, cargo and buildings, 
installations, equipment and machinery; regulating and controlling entry into, and 
exit from, and movement within controlled areas; supervising private security 
guards, and enforcing rules and regulations of the Administration. 
SECTION 18. Personnel Complement - For purposes of implementing 
the provisions o f t  his Act, personnel of units o r  offices oft he Philippine Coast 
Guard (PCG); Philippine Ports Authority Police (PPAP); Airport Police; Customs 
Police; PNP-Maritime Group (PNP-MARIG); PNP-Aviation Security Group (PNP- 
ASG); PNP-Traffic Management Group (PNP-TMG); Philippine National 
Railways Police (PNR Police); Civil Security Unit-Air Transportation Office (CSU- 
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ATO) and all other government agencies with the primary duty and functions of 
providing transportation security shall be under the operational direction and 
supervision of the Administration. 
SECTION 19. 
Promotion and Selection Board. - There shall be 
established a Promotion and Selection Board within the Administration which 
shall screen and evaluate its personnel for promotion. The appointment and 
promotion process shall be in accordance with the Civil Service laws, rules and 
regulations. 
All positions in the Administration hereinafter created shall be filled up in 
accordance with the Administration's organizational structure, which shall define 
the qualification standards consistent with the minimum requirements under the 
Civil Service Rules and Regulations. 
The Chairman of the NTSC, in the interim and in the exigency of the 
service, appoints the initial batch of Bureau Directors upon the recommendations 
of the PTSA Administrator. 
Likewise, there shall be a Selection a nd Qualification Committee, which 
shall recommend to the Administrator the appointment of all other personnel not 
herein provided. 
SECTION 20. 
Headquarters, Offices and Location. - The principal 
office of the PTSA shall be in Metro Manila, but it may establish regional or field 
offices as may become necessary for the proper conduct of its business. 
SECTION 21. 
Appropriations. - For purposes of organizing and 
constituting the PTSA, and for carrying out the provisions of this Act, the amount 
of Five hundred Million Pesos (P500,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated out of 
any funds available and not otherwise appropriated in the National Treasury. In 
addition, the appropriations of the absorbed agency for the current f iscal year 
shall be transferred to the Administration. Thereafter, such amount as may be 
necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be included in the annual 
General Appropriations Act. 
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SECTION 22. Transitory Provisions. - The Office for Transportation 
Security (OTS) under the Department of Transportation and Communications is 
hereby abolished. The officials and employees of the OTS shall be absorbed 
into the PTSA on the basis of merit and fitness and shall serve as the initial 
personnel complement of the Authority: Provided, That the Administrator, the 
Deputy Administrator and the Directors that may be absorbed under this Act, 
shall be exempt from eligibility requirements of the Civil Service Commission 
upon entry into the Authority: Provided, however, That the said personnel shall 
have at least one hundred (100) hours of basic security training and at least two 
(2) years of extensive experience in actual investigation, intelligence and security 
functions or assignments. 
Officials and employees of the absorbed agencies may continue to serve 
in their official capacity with the Authority without service record interruption: 
Provided that they are qualified and eligible for appointment in accordance with 
Civil Service laws, rules and regulations. 
All existing facilities, equipment and all other assets, properties, rights, 
interests and privileges which, upon the effectivity of this Act, are vested in, and 
owned by, the OTS and such other agencies performing transportation security 
functions that may be absorbed by the PTSA, are hereby transferred to the 
PTSA. 
All financial and logistical resources, facilities and equipment shall be 
released and put under the control of the PTSA. All organizations and agencies 
whose functions are transferred to PTSA shall disburse their funds and resources 
through the Authority. 
SECTION 23. lmplemenfing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - Within 
ninety (90) days from his appointment, the Administrator shall promulgate rules 
and regulations necessary to ensure the effective implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 24. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, letters of 
instructions, rules and regulations and other issuances, or provisions thereof, 
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inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended 
accordingly. 
SECTION 25. Separability Clause. - If for any reason any provision of 
this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, parts or provisions of this Act 
which are not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SECTION 26. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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