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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. TrilIanes IV 
Explanatory Note 
The establishment of the Carnap Prevention Program aims to reduce the incidence of carnapping 
and increase the apprehension of the professional carnappers. Data in Quezon City alone show 
that there were 370 cases of carnapping incidents in 2004, 312 cases in 2005, and 175 cases in 
2006. 
Thus, this bill seeks to establish a Carnap Prevention Program with the end in view of 
implementing nationwide plans, programs, and strategies to combat carnapping, improve the 
administration of the anti-carnapping laws, and provide a forum for identification of critical 
problems for those persons dealing with -carnapping. 
Further, the Carnap Prevention Advisory Board shall be charged to assist in the prevention and 
deterrence of carnapping and related crimes, including vandalism and theft of property from the 
vehicles in the country. It shall henceforth seek to improve and support anti-carnap law 
enforcement, prosecution, prevention, and education and juvenile diversion programs by 
establishing nationwide planning capabilities and coordination of dedicated funding sources. 
In view of the foregoing, the early passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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10 "SONNY" F. TRILLANES IV 
Senator 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
353 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
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CREATING A CARNAP PREVENTION PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING A CARNAP 
PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD, 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 "Watch Your Car Program of 
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2010". 
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SEC. 2. Definition of Terms. - The terms, as used in this Act, shall be understood to 
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mean-
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1. "Carnapping" is the taking, with intent to gain, of a motor vehicle belonging to another 
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without the latter's consent, or by means of violence against or intimidation of persons, or by 
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using force upon things. 
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2. "Chief' means the Chief ofihe Philippine National Police (PNP). 
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SEC. 3. Carnap Prevention Program. - The Chief shall: 
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(1) Develop and sponsor the implementation of nationwide plans, programs, and strategies to 
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combat carnapping, improve the administration of the anti-carnapping laws, and provide a forum 
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for identification of critical problems for those persons dealing with carnapping; 
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(2) Coordinate the development, adoption, and implementation of plans, programs, and strategies 
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relating to interagency and intergoveI!JIDental cooperation with respect to anti-carnapping 
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enforcement; 
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(3) Annually audit the plans and programs that have been funded in whole or in part to evaluate 
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the effectiveness of the plans and programs and withdraw funding should the Chief determine 
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that a plan or program is ineffective or is no longer in need of further financial support from the 
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fund; 
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(4) Develop a plan of operation including: 
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(a) an assessment of the scope of the problem of camapping, including areas in the country 
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where the problem is greatest; 
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(b) an analysis of various methods of combating the problem of carnapping; 
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(c) a plan for providing financial support to combat camapping; 
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(d) a plan for eliminating car hijacking; and 
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(e) an estimate ofthe funds required to implement the plan. 
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(5) Distribute money, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Land Transportation Office 
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(LTO), to account for automobile theft prevention activities, including: 
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(a) paying the administrative costs of the program; 
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(b) providing financial support to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and local law 
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enforcement agencies for al1ti-camapping enforcement teams; 
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(c) providing financial support to national or local law enforcement agencies for programs 
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designed to reduce the incidence of camapping and for improved equipment and techniques for 
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responding to camapping incidences; 
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(d) providing financial support to local prosecutors for progranls designed to reduce the 
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incidence of camapping; 
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(e) providing financial support to judicial agencies for programs designed to redUCe the 
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incidence of camapping; 
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(f) providing financial support for neighborhood or community organizations or business 
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organizations for programs designed to reduce the incidence of camapping and to educate people 
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about the common methods of camapping, the models of automobiles most likely to be stolen, 
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and the times and places camapping is 1110St likely to occur; and 
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(g) providing financial support for camapping educational and training programs for national 
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and local law enforcement officials, driver and vehicle services exam and inspections staff, and 
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members of the judiciary. 
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SEC. 4. Annual report.- By January 15 of each year, the Chief shall report to the House 
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of Representatives and Senate committees having jurisdiction oVer camapping activities in the 
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country. 
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SEC. 5. Grant criteria; application.-
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(1) A prosecutor's office, law enforcement agency, neighborhood organization, community 
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organization, or business organization may apply for a grant under this section. Multiple offices 
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or agencies Vilithin a city or municipality may apply for a grant under this section. 
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(2)The Chief, in consultation with the chairmen of House of Representatives and Senate 
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committees having jurisdiction over camapping activities , must develop criteria for the fair 
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distribution of grants from the camapping prevention account that address the following factors: 
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(a) the number of reported camapper cilpita in a city, municipality, or region, not merely the 
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total number of camapping incidences; 
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(b) the population of the jurisdiction of the applicant office or agency; 
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(c) the total funds distributed within every region; and 
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(d) the nationwide interest in camapping reduction. 
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(3) The Chief may give priority to: 
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(a) offices and agencies engaged in a collaborative effort to reduce camapping; and 
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(b) regions with the greatest rates of camapping. 
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(4) The minimum amount of a grant award is PhplOO,OOO.OO. After considering the camapping 
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rate and total population of an applicant's jurisdiction, if a grant award, as determined under the 
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criteria and priorities in this Act, would be less than PhplOO,OOO.OO, it must not be awarded. 
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SEC. 5. Creation of Advisory Board.- A Camap Prevention Advisory Board is 
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established to advise the Chief on the distribution of grants under this Act The Board must 
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consist of seven members appointed by the Chief and must include representatives of law 
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enforcement, prosecuting agencies, automobile insurers, and the public. The Chief must annually 
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select a chair from among its members. 
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SEC. 6. Funding.- The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be 
11 appropriated from the General Appropriations Act. The Fund shall be used exclusively for the 
12 implementation of plans and programs that will prevent acts of camapping into the mainstream. 
13 Funds appropriated for this Act shall remain available until expended. 
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SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision, part or portion of this Act shall be held 
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SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive issuances, orders and rules and regulations 
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SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect upon its publication in the OffiCial Gazette or 
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Approved, 
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