Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

Second Regular Session

7046

House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This proposed measure seeks to define the term “uniformed personnel” in order to fill
the policy gap in this respect.

‘Some of our countrymen who are serving in the government risk life and limb in order
that we will be safe from lawless elements and other enemies of the State who threaten the
peace and freedoms we enjoy. These public servants who serve in this capacity wear uniforms,
have ranks and are either armed or unarmed.

There are continuing efforts to uplift the morale and encourage professionalism in the
ranks of these government personnel by increasing their pay, benefits and allowances.
However, some of them are left out in these noble efforts due to the lack of a definition of the
term “uniformed personnel”. Thus, efforts to standardize their emoluments will not materialize
unless this matter is addressed.

In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

hte. dof 4- pas

Representative
Lone District, Muntinlupa City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No.7046

Introduced by HON. ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON

AN ACT
DEFINING THE TERM “UNIFORMED PERSONNEL”

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known and cited as the “Uniformed
Personnel Act”.

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote
the general welfare of all uniformed law-enforcement personnel rendering service to the
government. Towards this end, the term “uniformed personnel” is hereby defined to encompass
all employees belonging to the category and ensure even treatment in order to develop and
encourage professionalism in their ranks.

Sec. 3. Uniformed Personnel. ~ Uniformed personnel shall refer to all employees of the
government who wear uniforms, with ranks, armed or unarmed, and primarily involved in the
enforcement of laws, thereby exposing them to risks to life and limb. These include military
and uniformed personnel under the Department of National Defense (DND) and uniformed
personnel under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine
Coast Guard (PCG), National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA),
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), Bureau of Customs (BoC) and Bureau of Immigration (BI).

Sec. 4. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain
valid and subsisting.

Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. ~ Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or is inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Sec. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,