SIXTEENTH CONGRESS. )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez a
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. 25 18

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

Ensuring Peace and order and public safety is the primary responsibility of the
Philippine National Police. Today, there is no bigger threat to investors, local and
foreigners, than the peace and order situation of the country.

In order for the PNP to realize its different programs to contain the threats to the
country’s stability and peace and order, there is a need to transform the agency into a
modern law enforcement organization at par with the world’s best. The modernization will
focus on /several dimensions. such as organizational development; human resource
development; doctrine development; infrastructure and facilities development; and,
equipment acquisition and technology development

By improving the operational readiness and mission capacity of the PNP thru this
PNP Modernization Pian, it would readily face the challenges and threats nationwide. This
measure will then provide the necessary funding support for the PNP projects geared
towards the upliftment of their personnel and modemization of their facilities and
Coen Gi

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought.



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

2518

House Bill No.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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 as the “Philippine National Police
Modernization Act of 2013

SEC 2. Declaration of Policy ~ It is hereby declared the policy of the State to establish a
highly efficient, effective and competent police force whichis national in scope and civilian
character. The Philippine National Police (PNP) is the primary government agency
entrusted to maintain peace and order, ensure public safety and security. The PNP shall be
a service-oriented agency responsible for internal security operations.

Towards this end, a truly professional, efficient and highly motivated PNP shall
actively employ mechanisms to effectively secure and protect the people and engage the
support of the citizenry especially at the community-level as well as the support of the other
pillars of the criminal justice system which shall be realized through the PNP modernization
program under this Act, the trust of which shall be:

{a) The acquisition and upgrading of basic police equipment and law enforcement
facilities;

{b) The acquisition, construction, improvement and upgrading of buildings, facilities
andlor offices as centers for police operations in the local government units;

(c) The adoption/implementation of reforms in the recruitment, training, employment,
and general management and development of PNP personnel;

(d) The development, validation or revision of PNP doctrines/manuals;

(e) The acquisition and upgrading of information communication technologyand
equipment; and

(f) The promotion of a PNP PATROL PLAN 2030 which will focus on the following Key

Result Areas (KRAs)

(1) Prevention and control of crimes primarily through the Community-Oriented
Policing System (COPS);

(2) Peace and order maintenance, internal security, and peacekeeping;

(3) Enforcement of the rule of law;

(4) Mobilization of community support and participation;

(5) Coordination and cooperation with other government agencies, NGOs and
the international police community;

(6) Efficiency in the management and development of human and material
resources.


SEC 3. Objectives of the PNP Modernization Program — The PNP Modernization Program
shall be implemented in accordance with the following objectives:

(a) Transform and develop the PNP into a service-oriented agency in all aspects of its
police and internal security functions;

(b) Enable the PNP to develop capabilities to address and respond to human and
ecological security;

(c) Enhance its capability to assist other agencies in the enforcement of domestic and
foreign policies as well as international covenants in coordination with international
enforcement agencies;

(d) Enhance the PNP’s capabilities to assist the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the
performance of its mandate; and

(e) Develop its capabilities to support national development.

SEC 4. Components of the PNP Modemization Program — The PNP Modemization
Program shall consist of the following components:

(1) Organizational Development ~ The PNP modernization program on organizational
development pertains to the restructuring and streamlining of units and offices for
economy and efficiency to avoid the overlapping of functions, simplify procedures
and improve response time for crime prevention and control.

(2) Human Resource Development — this component of the PNP modemization
program pertains to the professionalization of its human resources, the
transformation of its personnel into a professional, effective and credible police
force with a high sense and regard for human rights. Accordingly, this program shall
strengthen and enhance the following concerns:

‘a. The investigative and operational capability of its personnel;

b. The civil service consciousness and respect for the rule of law of the
personnel; and,

c. The transformation of the PNP into a human-rights based and
‘community-oriented police force.

(3) Doctrine Development — This requires the rationalization of systems, standards and
procedures in the administration of the PNP. Thus, towards this end, the
NAPOLCOM and the PNP Chief shall be responsible for the evaluation,
consolidation and formulation of doctrines and the conduct of periodic review of
doctrines through field evaluation and testing exercises as well as the dissemination
of approved doctrines at all levels of command.

(4) Infrastructure Development — This refers to the basic support systems required to
ensure that efficient police services are rendered. The modernization program
includes the upgrading of basic facilities like the police stations, and support
facilities to administrative and operational services like training, crime laboratory,
information management systems, communications systems, medical and dental
services, care in hospitals and dispensaries, and housing.

(5) Equipment acquisition and modemization — this program involves the upgrading
‘and acquisition of contemporary, modern and state-of-the-art equipment and
systems to enhance the capabilities of the police organization in the performance of
its mandate.

The Chairman, National Police Commission shall formulate guidelines to implement this
section in accordance with the objectives of the modernization program enumerated in the
preceding section


‘SEC 5. Priority Programs for Modernization — In the performance of its duties and functions
mandated by law, the PNP shall undertake the Modernization Program in the context of the
PNP P.AT.R.OL Plan 2030, consistent with Sections 3 and 4 of this Act, and shall
specifically be geared towards the improvement and development of the criminal aspects
of its police functions. The following areas of concern shall thereafter be given priority:

a. Community-Oriented Policing Systems (COPS) ~ The rationalization of the police
operations into a pro-active and community based policing system in place of the
current reactive, precinct-based policing system

b. Criminal Investigation - The enhancement of legal and scientific criminal
investigation utilizing improved crime laboratory techniques, methodologies and
responsive procedures

¢. Beat Patrol — The improved patrol coverage through the acquisition and upgrading
of communications equipment and mobility equipage to improve response time and
enhance crime prevention.

d. Civil Disturbance Control - The development of civil disturbance doctrines
consistent with the Constitutional and statutory provisions on human rights as well
as the acquisition of equipment and devices necessary to implement these
doctrines.

. Anti-Terrorists Operations - The Promotion and utilization of the multilateral
‘exchange of information with other police organizations, to include the improvement
of its institutional capabilities to deal with terrorist activities as may be defined by
law.

f Disaster Relief and Rescue Operations - The improvement of institutional
capabilities to prepare and respond to all types of disaster to national emergencies
as well as the development of the coordinated efforts with other government
agencies and relief organizations in responding to the same.

g. VIP and Airport Security - The development and upgrading of airport security
measures and doctrines to world-class standards to include the creation of
cooperation and coordination mechanisms with domestic and international law
enforcement agencies.

h. Maritime Patrol - The development of capabilities concerning the performance of its
duties of environment protection and conservation as well as ensuring ecological
security. It shall likewise include the conduct of operations against illegal activities
in the maritime areas such as illegal fishing, piracy, smuggling, illegal trafficking of
contraband and the like.

i. Air Transport and Aerial Surveillance - The acquisition and upgrading of a modest
air transport capabilities to convey its personnel and supplies over the entire length
and breadth of the archipelago. This will necessitate the acquisition of multi-role
aircrafts to function on public order and safety services such as observation,
surveillance, evacuation and detection, among others.

j. Drug Abuse Suppression- The development of its capability in the enforcement of
laws relating to drug abuse and the increased coverage in drug abuse suppression
and administrative activities.

k. Integrated Communication System — The acquisition and/or upgrading of a
centralized communication system for faster coordination, command and control of
operational and administrative activities.

|. Intelligence Operations - The development and enhancement of the capability for
information collection, processing and dissemination.

m. Integrated Logistics Support - The enhancement of PNP logistic capability for
sustained law enforcement, public security and internal security operations
throughout the country.

n. Internal Security Operations — The preparation and development of the capability to
conduct internal security operations in anticipation of the eventual transfer from the



AFP by statutory directives of the executive implement of a statutory directive or by
‘operation of law.

©. Firearms Control and Private Security Agency Regulation - The development and
enhancement of an electronic information management system and the
standardization of training for security guards. The development of a
comprehensive firearms control regulation mechanism shall be undertaken to
address the proliferation of unlicensed and unregistered firearms.

p. Anti-Cybercrime- The continuing national support for the PNP to operationally
activate its cybercrime law enforcement unit to address the growing incidence of
crimes in the country.

SEC 6. Period of Implementation — The modemization program under this Act shall be
implemented over a period of five (5) years: Provided however, that payment for
amortization of outstanding multi-year contract obligations incurred under this Act may
extend beyond such period.

a. The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government /Chairman, National Police
Commission, pursuant to the PNP Modemization Program Projects and
Appropriations approved by congress, may, subject to the approval of the
President, and consistent with the provisions of existing laws and regulations
including those of the Commission on Audit and under such terms and conditions
most favorable to the Government, enter into multiyear contracts, and other
contractual arrangements.

b. For multi-year contracts, Congress shall upon certification by the President, make
the corresponding appropriation for the ensuing fiscal year: Provided, that Congress
shall make appropriate only such funds as may be necessary to pay an unpaid
amount where the funds appropriated for the current fiscal year is not sufficient or
available to meet such payment in full or in part.

c. The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, shall submit to the Chairman
of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, the Secretary of
Finance and the Chairman of the House of Committees on Public Order and Safety,
copies of these multi-year contracts and other agreements to enable Congress to
appropriate funds: Provided that, the funds to be appropriated for the PNP
Modernization Program under this Act shall be treated as a distinct and separate
budget item from the regular appropriations of the Department of the Interior and
Local Government and the PNP which shall be administered by the Secretary of
the Interior and Local Government/Chairman, National Police Commission.

SEC 7. Self-Reliance Program — To implement the modernization program, the PNP shall
give preference to Filipino contractors and suppliers and secondly to foreign contractors or
suppliers willing or able to locate a substantial portion of, if not the entire production
process of the item(s) involved, within the Philippines: Provided that, the PNP shall first
determine and publish the minimum requirements and standards for products, equipment
and technology before the contract negotiation or bidding: Provided further, that such
product, equipment and technology standards shall conform to established standards in the
international community: Provided finally, that the spirit, intent and criteria set by the
Procurement Law shall be adopted in the determination of awards of contractual
arrangements.

In order to generate local employment opportunities and enhance technology
transfer to the Philippines and to minimize foreign exchange outlaw, the Secretary of the
Interior and Local Government/Chairman, National Police Commission shall as far as
feasible, incorporate in each contractfagreement, special foreign exchange reduction
scheme such as counter-trade, in-country manufacture, co-production, or other innovative
arrangements or combinations thereof.


The PNP shall likewise ensure that in negotiating applicable contracts or
agreements, provisions are incorporated respecting the transfer to the PNP of the principal
technology involved as well as the training of PNP personnel to operate and maintain such
equipment or technology.

SEC 8. Procurement System — In addition to the provisions of existing laws, rules and
provisions regarding the procurement and acquisition of real estate, buildings, facilities and
equipment, the PNP shall strengthen said systems and procedures taking into account the
new requirements under the PNP modernization program.

‘SEC 9. Annual Report ~ Not later than the end of the first quarter of the succeeding year,
the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government) Chairman, National Police
Commission shall submit to the President and Congress an annual report containing the
progress of the implementation of the modernization program under the Act to include the
PNP program activities implemented prior to the approval of this Act.

SEC 10. Separability Clause — If any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect

SEC 11. Repealing Clause — All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent
with or contrary to this Act are thereby deemed accordingly repealed or amended.

SEC 12. Effectivity Clause — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication
in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.

Approved,