NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Third Regular Session 
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SENATE
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S.B. No. !°'v54
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
CONFERRING THE CADETS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE 
ACADEMY (PNPA) THE STATUS OF A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE AND 
GRANTING THEM WITH CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFITS AND 
PRIVILEGES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), established on 26 August 1977 
pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1184 s. 1977, is the country's premiere police 
service training institution providing the requisite education and training for future 
members of the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail 
Management and Penology.
While undergoing rigorous trainings, the PNPA cadets are receiving monthly pay 
and allowances amounting to Php35,000.00 which is equivalent of a salary of an SP04 
or Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS). During the 08 March 2023 hearing of the 
Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, it was revealed that the PNP 
cadets' status is equivalent to a job order employee of the government who is receiving 
salary without the corresponding benefits. The Civil Service Commission (CSC), in CSC 
Resolution No. 020122 dated 24 January 2022, also ruled that PNPA cadets are not 
government employees; thus, they are excluded from the coverage of the Civil Service 
Law and Rules. This is in contrast to Philippine Military Academy cadets who are 
recognized as government employees.
It is for this very reason that the proposed measure seeks to confer the PNPA 
cadets their rightful status as government employees affording them civil service 
eligibility, salaries, benefits, and privileges. In addition, PNPA cadets will have the same
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benefits as regular PNP personnel in case of disability, sickness or even death during 
training.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Third Regular Session 
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S.B. No.
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
CONFERRING THE CADETS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE 
ACADEMY (PNPA) THE STATUS OF A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE AND 
GRANTING THEM WITH CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFITS 
AND PRIVILEGES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "PNPA Cadet Act."
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote the 
general welfare of its people and maintain the peace and order of the society which 
is within the ambit of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Thus, granting them the 
status of being a government employee together with civil service eligibility for 
permanent appointment in the government service plus benefits, will raise the 
morale and welfare of the future police officers of PNP which is anticipated to result 
into better performance of their duties and responsibilities that will lead into greater 
individual efficiency and organizational effectiveness of the PNP.
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall 
be defines as follows:
a. Disability refers to any loss or impairment of the normal functions of the 
physical or mental faculties of a uniformed PNP member or PNPA cadet which 
reduces or eliminates his capability to continue with this present 
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b. Medical Officer refers to the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
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Medical Officer, PNP medical officer, medical officer from government
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hospital or private hospital accredited by the PNP;
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c. National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) refers to an attached agency of the
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) responsible for the
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administration and control of the PNP;
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d. Phiiippine National Police Academy (PNPA) refers to the premier law
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enforcement academy, established on 26 August 1977 by virtue of Section
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19, Presidential Decree No. 1184 manned by the PNP, tasked to provide 4-
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year tertiary education course with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Public
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Safety to police candidates called cadets who are automatically appointed to
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the rank of Police Lieutenant upon graduation;
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e. Sickness refers to an illness accepted as an occupational disease, or any
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illness caused or aggravated by employment/training, subject to proof that
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the risk of contracting the same is increased by working conditions; and
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f. Total Permanent Physical Disability refers to any impairment of the mind or
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body which renders the disabled uniformed PNP member or PNPA cadet
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incapable of performing substantially the duties of a police officer and which
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is expected to be long, continued and of indefinite duration: Provided, That
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irreparable loss of the power of speech, or sense of hearing or loss of one or
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both hands or feet, or loss of one eye or both eyes, or loss of limbs or brain
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Injury resulting in incurable imbecility or insanity shall be considered total
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permanent physical disability. In all cases, the disability shall be deemed
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permanent if it has persisted for a period exceeding six (6) months, without
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fix healing period and renders the PNP member or PNPA cadet incapable of
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performing duties and functions: Provided, further. That in case the disability
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is found to be permanent beyond doubt upon medical examination of said
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member, the waiting period of six (6) months shall no longer be applied.
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Sec. 4. Status of PNPA Cadets. - The PNPA cadets upon qualification and
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entry are considered as employees of the National Government and shall draw their
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salaries therefrom. They shall have a salary, as provided for under Joint Resolution
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No. 1 of 2018, and shall receive benefits and privileges in conformity with other
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existing laws.
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Sec. 5. Appointment of PNPA Cadets. - The PNPA cadets shall be granted
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with civil service eligibility and be given provisional appointment by the Civil Service
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Commission and renewable every one (1) year until they graduate. In case of
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suspension or turned back, the provisional appointment will be renewed upon re-
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Sec. 6. Total Permanent Physical Disability. - In case of disability or sickness 
during training, a PNPA cadet avails the benefits similar to regular PNP personnel as 
described in Section 36 of Republic Act (RA) No. 8551. The cadet is entitled to a 
separation pay equivalent to one (1) year salary and a lifetime pension which is 80% 
of the last salary received as duly certified by the National Police Commission, upon 
finding and certification by the appropriate medical officer, that the extent of the 
disability or sickness renders such cadet unfit or unable to continue the training.
The one rank higher is not applied and pension shall not incur increase as 
the cadet is under 20 years in the service.
a. Benefits of Total Permanent Physical Disability (NAPOLCOM Memorandum 
Circular 2011-009):
1. Reimbursement of reasonable expenses for medicines, medical 
attendance, hospital fees, necessary transportation and subsistence;
2. Separation pay equivalent to one (1) year of salary; and
3. Lifetime pension which is of 80% of the last salary.
b. Grounds for Compensability.
1. The cadet must have been injured at the pace where the training requires 
the cadet to be and must have been performing the official functions;
2. If the injury is sustained elsewhere, the cadet must have been executing 
a lawful order from the trainer, or from the superior;
3. When a cadet is accidentally injured at a point reasonably proximate to 
the place of training or while the cadet is going to or coming from the 
training;
4. For the sickness to be compensable, it must be the result of occupational 
disease aggravated by training. The following are classified as 
occupational diseases:
Skin cancer;
Cataract leading to blindness;
Rabies;
iv. Tuberculosis and its complications;
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Diseases caused by abnormalities in temperature and humidity:
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Heart stroke; and
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Frostbite/Freezing.
Cerebrovascular accidents - as long as it is not due and/or 
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CVA embolism;
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CVA thrombosis;
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CVA thrombo-embolism; and
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Parasitism - Compensability should be based on the principle of:
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Greater risk of acquiring the disease in the place of work than 
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Disease was required in endemic areas (i.e. areas where said 
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Cardiovascular diseases:
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Acute myocardial infraction; and
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Congestive heart failure class IV-E.
Pneumonia:
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Viral pneumonia; and
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Bacterial pneumonia.
Peptic ulcer diseases - as long as it is not due to alcoholism;
All forms of psychoses/schizophrenic and mood disorders; and 
Physical traumas resulting in loss of limb/s or its function, blindness 
or deafness.
The following are not classified as occupational diseases and subject to proof 
that the risk of contracting the same is increased by training:
a. Viral Hepatitis;
b. Cancer of the liver;
c. Cancer of the lungs;
d. Cancer of pancreas;
e. Cancer of the stomach and intestine; and
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Liver cirrhosis and its complications.
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Who may File for Claim for Disability. - An application for Total Permanent 
Physical Disability can be filed by the cadet himself or in case of incapacity, 
his duly authorized representative.
Where to File Claim. - An application letter for Total Permanent Physical 
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Records Management (DPRM) thru the Pension Retirement and Benefits 
Administration Service (PRBS) for recording and appropriate action.
Sec. 7. Death Benefits. - A PNPA cadet upon death during training shall avail 
the benefits similar to regular PNP personnel as described in Sec. 76 of RA No. 6975 
and Rule V of NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 2011-009.
a. Who may File Oaim/AppHcation for Death Benefits:
1. Surviving parents; and
2. Surviving brothers and sisters.
b. Where to File Claim. - An application letter under oath for death benefits shall 
be filed with the Office of the NAPOLCOM Provincial Officer of the province 
or city where the PNPA cadet is stationed or in the Regional Office of the 
Commission having administrative jurisdiction of the deceased PNPA cadet.
c. Supporting Documents to a Claim for Death Benefits:
1. Service record issued or duly authenticated by the PNP Directorate for 
Personnel and Records Management; .
2. Certified copy of latest appointment;
3. Death Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority;
4. Detailed investigation report of the Director or immediate superior or 
supervisor, as the circumstance or cause of death;
5. Clearance from money and property accountability;
6. Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) issued by the Philippine Statistics 
Authority; and
7. Official receipts duly registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue for 
reasonable medical and hospitalization expenses, necessary 
transportation and subsistence incurred on account of service-connected 
disability, purchase of medicines in excess of Php 50.00 shall be evidenced 
by doctor's prescription; and
8. Investigation and Adjudication of the Claim Application:
i. Within. 5 days from receipt of the application, the NAPOLCOM Hearing 
Officer designated by the NAPOLCOM Regional Director shall set the 
hearing of the Claim and shall notify the claimant/s, heirs and other 
persons whose presence in the investigation is necessary.
In no case, the hearing of the claim be conducted beyond fifteen (15) 
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Should serious question on the compensability of a claim arise, the 
NAPOLCOM Regional Director shall direct the Technical Service 
Division to conduct the necessary inquiry, who shall forthwith submit 
the corresponding Report. Said Report shall be attached in the records 
of the claim and considered by the hearing officer the Report of 
Investigation;
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Within fifteen (15) days from the termination shall submit the Report 
of Investigation together with the complete records of the claim to the 
Regional Director for adjudication;
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The Regional Director shall adjudicate the claim within fifteen (15) 
days from receipt of the Report of Investigation; and
V. The claimant shall be immediately furnished a copy of the 
adjudication.
Benefits. - The following shall be awarded to the beneficiary of the deceased 
PNPA cadet:
1. Gratuity equivalent to the deceased PNPA cadet's one (1) year basic 
salary;
2. Burial expenses equivalent to three (3) months basic salary of the 
deceased;
3. Monthly pension equivalent to 80%.of the deceased's basic salary for a 
period of five (5) years from the date of death; and
4. Reimbursement of reasonable expenses for medicines, medical 
attendance, hospital fees, necessary transportation and subsistence.
Sec. 8. Government Service. - A PNPA cadet shall render service after 
graduation two times the number of years of training which is four (4) years. The 
Cadet should render eight (8) years government service before the Cadet decides 
to resign.
Sec. 9. Disposition of Dismissed PNPA Cadet - A PNPA cadet when dismissed 
for reasons other than violation of Honor Code can automatically join the PNP: 
Provided, That, the Cadet is mentally and physically fit. The Cadet doesn't need to 
comply the requirements to be appointed as Patrolman or Patrolwoman as described 
in RA No. 6975, otherwise known as the "Department of the Interior and Local 
Government Act of 1990", and RA No. 8551, otherwise known as the "Philippine 
National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998". The Cadet can be 
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to complete the baccalaureate degree in case the Cadet is high school graduate or 
college undergraduate.
Sec. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the DILG, the Chief of PNP, NAPOLCOM, 
PNPA Director, in coordination with the Civil Service Commission (CSC), shall 
promulgate the Internal Rules and Regulations (IRR) of this Act.
Sec. 11. Repealing Cause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations 
or other issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 12. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a 
newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
Approved,