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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

jeenth Congress
First Regular S

HOUSE BILL NO. 618

Introduced by Hon. Mariano U. Piamonte Jr. and
Hon. Julieta R. Cortuna, Representatives, A TEACHER Party-list

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Modern technology has always been praised to have improved the lives
of everybody. Computers and celfones are testaments to the conveniences
that technology has to offer. It is just disturbing to note that despite the
presence of modern technology, criminals still continue to proliferate and
remained a stumbling block to a quality peace and order especially in
schools where young students are more vulnerable to the schemes of the
criminals,

It is about time that we go further in adopting modern technology to
apprehend or deter criminals. The wide use of closed circuit television
cameras is one area where we can increase the adoption of modern
technology to apprehend criminals which will eventually deter them from
committing crimes.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is hereby being earnestly
sought.

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MARIANO U. PIAMOMTE, JR.



Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Mariano U. Piamonte Jr. and
Hon. Julieta R. Cortuna, Representatives, A TEACHER Party-list

AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTALLATION OF CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV)
CAMERAS IN PUB..IC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

1 SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It shall be the policy of the state to adopt

2 modern technology in apprehending and preventing crimes to enhance security and
3 maintain peace and order in public and private schools.
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5 SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. For purposes of implementing the provisions
6 of this Act, the following terms shall be construed to mean as follows:
t; a) Closed circuit television camera (CCTV)- a device or system that could be
8 used to capture and record photo or still and moving or video images;
9 b) Schools- Any building, structure, yard, court and space dedicated for
10 ‘education or learning.
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12 SECTION 3. It is hereby mandated that public and private schools nationwide

13 shall install closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras within their establishments that
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will cover strategic areas in their premises so as to capture photos or videos of

possible crimes or untoward incident that may occur thereat.

SECTION 4. The budget necessary for the implementation of this Act with
respect to public schools shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of
Education, State Universities and Colleges.

Private schools shall pay for the expenses necessary for the compliance of the

provisions of this Act

SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of
Education, State Universities and Colleges shall issue their corresponding rules and

regulation necessary for the implementation of this Act.

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. All laws or parts of any law, orders, rules, and
regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or

amended accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general

circulation.

Approved