Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

5
HOUSE BILLNo.__997

Introduced by HON. BAMBI B. EMANO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Educational institutions are sometimes scen as a secondary dwelling for students, teachers,
and administrators, as they devote a significant portion of their time in the pursuit of knowledge
and the facilitation of instruction within these establishments. Nevertheless, despite the security
measures implemented by the school administration, instances still arise in which the safety of
instructors and students is compromised.

This bill aims to enhance campus security and raise crime awareness by mandating the
installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in all schools. The primary objective is to
provide a safer environment for students, teachers, and staff members and deter criminal activities
‘on school premises. By harnessing the power of modern technology, this Act seeks to bolster crime
prevention efforts and facilitate prompt responses to security threats.

Through this legislation, we will be able to create a safe and secure educational
environment conducive to learning and personal development. Through the widespread
installation of CCTV cameras and the allocation of necessary funds, this bill represents a
significant step towards enhancing campus security and crime awareness, fostering a sense of
security, and promoting the overall well-being of students, staff, and parents within the education
system.

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

2nd District, Misamis Oriental


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. __ 987

Introduced by HON. BAMBI B. EMANO

AN ACT INCREASING CAMPUS SECURITYAND CRIME AWARENESS BY
INSTALLING CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN ALL
SCHOOLS AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as "Campus Security Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. It shall be the policy of the State to provide a safe and
healthy environment for students by requiring educational institutions to disclose crime statistics
that occur within the campus, its security policies and procedures, and to adopt modem technology
in apprehending and preventing crimes to enhance security and maintain peace and order in every
school all over the country.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act,

a) Campus refers to any establishment or property, grounds and buildings of an institution
for educational purposes.

b) Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) refers to any device or system that could be used to
capture and record photo or still and moving or video images.

SECTION 4. Installation of Closed-Circuit Television Cameras. It is hereby mandated that
every school nationwide shall install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in strategic areas
in their premises so as to capture photos and/or videos of possible crimes or untoward incidents
that may occur.


SECTION 5. Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics. Upon
effectivity of this Act, schools must annually collect and disseminate campus crime statistics and
security policies to current students, employees, and prospective enrollees upon request. The
annual security report should include information on current campus procedures and facilities for
students, reports of on-campus criminal actions or emergencies, and the institution's response
policies to such reports.

SECTION 6. Appropriation. The amount necessary for the effective implementation of this
Act shall be included in the current annual budget of the Department of Education (DepEd and the
‘Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Thereafter, such sum needed for the maintenance of
the CCTV device shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

For private schools and facilities, funding shall be included in their respective annual corporate
budget.

SECTION 7. Data Privacy. The covered establishments shall ensure protection of data used
and processed in the implementation of this Act. Persons handling sensitive personal information
shall be educated of all relevant laws, concerning data privacy and protection. For this purpose,
the provisions of the Data Privacy Act of 2021 shall have suppletory effect.

SECTION 8. Implementation. The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on
Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of the provisions of
this Act.

SECTION 9. Separability Clause. If any provision or portion of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not thereby affected shall remain in
full force and effect.

SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of this
Act, are hereby repealed, amended, and/or modified accordingly.

SECTION 11. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,