Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2093
Introduced by Representative Antonio “Tonypet” T. Albano 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
In the Philippines, the low conviction rate is largely due to the absence of 
timely, admissible, and credible evidence during investigations. This is not just 
because of a lack of guilt, but because of lack of evidence – evidence that is 
timely, credible and admissible in court. 
Under Republic Act No. 4200, or the Anti-Wiretapping Law, no person 
may legally record a private conversation without the consent of all parties or a 
court-issued order. What began as a safeguard for privacy has, over the years, 
become a stumbling block, particularly in intelligence-gathering and undercover 
operations.  
In contrast, countries like the United States of America allow one-party 
consent recordings, where law enforcement officers can legally record a 
communication they are a part of, especially when the very exchange reveals 
criminal intent or conduct.  
This bill seeks to change that. It authorizes law enforcement officers or 
those acting under their direct supervision to record communication in which 
they are a party, without prior court approval. Such a measure ensures that the 
recordings are legally obtained, admissible in court, and accurately reflect the 
conversation, thus protecting both the officer and the public. 
This is not a license for abuse, but a tool to help our justice system do 
what it was meant to do: convict the guilty, protect the innocent, and uphold 
the law without delay or doubt. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
ANTONIO “TONYPET” T. ALBANO 
July 17, 2025
4:00 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2093 
Introduced by Representative Antonio “Tonypet” T. Albano 
AN ACT 
ALLOWING FOR SINGLE PARTY CONSENSUAL RECORDING IN LAW 
ENFORCEMENT 
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 “Consensual 
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Recording of Law Enforcement Act of 2025.” 
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SECTION 2. Consensual Recording by Law Enforcement 
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Officer. A law enforcement officer is authorized to record an oral 
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communication to which the officer or a person under the direct 
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supervision of the officer is a party. For purposes of this section, a 
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person is a party to an oral conversation if the oral communications is 
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directed to such person or through telephone or other similar means, 
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or is made in the person’s immediate presence and is audible to the 
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person regardless of whether the communication is specifically 
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directed to such persons. 
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SECTION 3. Admissibility of Consensual Recording. No 
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recording made under this act shall be admissible in court unless it 
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is proven that recording presented is on the entire conversation free 
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from any alterations. It shall be made part of the recording, a 
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recitation of the circumstances including the identity of the person 
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making the recording, the date time and place where the recording is 
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made, the person or persons subject of the recording, and the offense 
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for which the recording is being made. 
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SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive 
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orders, administrative orders or parts thereof inconsistent with the 
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provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified 
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accordingly. 
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SECTION 5. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act 
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is held invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions not affected 
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thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
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SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect 
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fifteen (15) days following its complete publication in the Official 
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gazette or in at least Two (2) newspaper of general circulation. 
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Adopted,