REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
2248

House Bill No.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party List Representative
HON. MANUEL DG. CABOCHAN III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) was created pursuant to Republic Act No.
9165, otherwise known as “The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” to be
responsible for the efficient and effective law enforcement of all the provisions on any
dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemicals.

PDEA, as the lead agency in the government's anti-drug campaign, exposes its personnel to
hazardous situation during and after the conduct of anti-drug operations, and to toxic and
carcinogenic chemicals used in manufacturing illegal drugs which can cause life-threatening
illnesses. It is therefore apparent that the personnel of PDEA endure varied exposure to
hazard.

Personnel of other government agencies performing similar hazardous duty such as the PNP,
NBI, and DOH were granted hazard pay due to the nature of their duties, responsibilities,
actual services, and location of work which expose them to great danger, occupational risk,
perils to life and physical hardships. It is therefore only appropriate that the government grant
PDEA personnel who are directly involved in the conduct of anti-drug operations or assigned
in hazardous work places similar incentive.

This proposed measure therefore provides eligible PDEA personnel hazard pay in the amount
of P2,000 monthly. The job inherent to PDEA is risky. It can be deduced, that by the very
nature of the Agency’s work, there exists a clear and present danger to the personnel’s life. it
is therefore appropriate for us to provide them the necessary support they need for them to
effectively fulfill their mandate.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
MANUE! HAN IIT

Representati
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2248
House Bill No.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party List Representative
HON. MANUEL DG. CABOCHAN IIL

AN ACT
GRANTING HAZARD PAY TO ELIGIBLE PDEA PERSONNEL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1.PDEA Personnel Authorized to Receive Hazard Pay. ~ The following
PDEA personnel shall be entitled to hazard pay:
a) Intelligence Officers, Investigation Agents, Security Officers and Special
Investigators who are actually involved in the conduct of anti-drug operations;
b) Directors who are actually involved or participating in the conduct of anti-drug
operations;
c) S&T personnel from PDEA involved in hazardous undertakings or assigned in

hazardous workplaces

SEC. 2.Hazard Pay.— Qualified PDEA personnel shall receive Php2,000.00 monthly

during the duration of hazardous duty.

SEC. 3.Appropriation.— Such sums as may be necessary for the implementation of the

provision of this Act is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury


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not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter, the amount needed to implement this Act shall be included in

the annual General Appropriations Act of PDEA.

SEC. 4.Separability Clause. - Should any part or provision of this Act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional for any purpose, none of the other parts or provisions hereof shall

be affected.

SEC. 5.Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or parts

thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon its publication

in at least two (2) general newspapers of national circulation.

Approved,


REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2249

House Bill No.

Introduced by MAGDALO Party-List Representative
HON. MANUEL DG. CABOCHAN III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Office of the Ombudsman, as stated by the Constitution has the power, among others, to
investigate on its own, or on complaint by any person, any act or omission of any public
official, employee, office or agency, when such act or omission appears to be illegal, unjust,
improper, or inefficient. As protectors of the people, they are tasked to promote integrity and
accountability in the government.

Republic Act No. 6770 or “The Ombudsman Act of 1989” further empowered the Office of
the Ombudsman to fulfil their mandate as protectors of the people by providing functional
and structural organization to the office. However, the powers provided in RA 6770 are not
enough for the Ombudsman to proactively address administrative grievances of the general
public, and promote higher standards of integrity and efficiency in the government service.

‘The ombudsman must constantly develop its capacity to perform effectively and efficiently in
order to strengthen and ensure good governance and eventually promote development.
Hence, this measure seeks broaden and enhance the investigative and prosecutorial powers of
the Ombudsman by allowing them to the following: employ wiretapping in especially notable
cases; the power to issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to compel the attendance of
any witness or the production of evidence; the authority to inquire into bank and non-bank
accounts, records and transactions; and the power to punish for contempt

Likewise, this measure seeks to provide legal protection and immunity from suits for acts
done in line with their duties. It is hoped that thru these additional provisions, the Office of
the Ombudsman will be more equipped in effectively fulfilling their mandates as protectors
of the people.

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

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