Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

First Regular Session
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
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Introduced by Hon. Christopher S. Co, Rodel M. Batocabe and Alfredo A. Garbin, Sr_
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for the retention of twenty percent (20%) of the annual income
generated from the issuances of the NBI clearance to the National Bureau of Investigation
(NBD for its modemization and development, and five percent (5%) for transportation
allowances of NBI agents.

‘The NBI i the pillar of justice and integrity in the Philippines. NBI assistance is
sought whenever 'a crime is committed or is being committed. However, to ensure that
investigations of crimes and the administration of justice are achieved, the NBI must catch up
with the modern technologies in crime investigation used in Wester countries. This is a
gargantuan task, and more difficult if there are budgetary constraints.

Every year, the NBI depends on the budget allocated to them by the Department of
Budget and Management (DBM), subject to significant deductions, This results to the
difficulty in modemizing equipment and systems used in the speedy administration of justice.
Income generated from NBI’s administrative and investigative functions, such as the issuance
of the NBI clearance and DNA analyses, revert back to the National Treasury. This amounts
to an average of Php 500,000,000 a year. Twenty-five percent of this will amount to Php
125,000,000 a year, a meager amount for modemization and allowances, but will be helpful
nonetheless.

‘The modemization and development of the facilities of the NBI should be a top
priority of the State. A strong investigating institution is a great deterrent against would-be
criminals who will be fearful of getting caught.

The immediate and favorable this bill is earnestly sought.
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Hon. HER S. CO

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Ho: DEL M. BATOCABE Hon. ALFRE! HEN, Jr.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Second Regular Session
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

House Bill No,_ 8426

Introduced by Hon. Christopher S. Co, Rodel M. Batocabe and Alfredo A. Garbin, Jr,

AN ACT
RETAINING TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF THE ANNUAL INCOME
GENERATED FROM THE ISSUANCES OF THE NBI CLEARANCE TO THE
NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NBD) FOR MODERNIZATION AND
DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES, AND FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE SAME FOR
TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES OF NBI AGENTS

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “National Bureau of Investigation
Retention Fee Act of 2010.”

SEC. 2. State Policy. It shall be the policy of the State to promote and pursue a modernized
and efficient crime investigation bureau, and to provide financial support for the NBI.

SEC. 3. Retention Fee. Twenty percent (20%) of the annual income generated from the
issuances of the NBI clearance shall be retained by the National Bureau of Investigation
(NBI) for purposes of modernization.

Five percent (5%) of the same shall also be retained by the NBI for transportation allowances
of NBI agents during fieldwork and assignments.

SEC. 4, Modernization. Modetnization includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a) purchase of modem equipment and technologies for the exercise of the NBI’s
functions;

b) maintenance and repair of the same;

c) hiring technicians and/or consultants for purposes of modemization, whether project-
based or regular;

4) creation and establishment of an online NBI cicarance issuance system, including the
establishment of a hotline center for the same purpose;

©) website development and maintenance:

) other expenditures for purposes of modemization of the NBI for a more efficient
administration and exercise of fimctions.


SEC. 5. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and
effect.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders or rules and regulations
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in
the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,