Republic of the Philippines 0-1. AUG. 2013

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines sai

16" Congress
First Regular Session

2199

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative Leopoldo N. Bataoil

EXPLANATORY NOTE

suring Peace and order and public safety is the primary responsibility of
pine 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 countrys 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
modemization 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 Plan, 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 modernization of
their facilities and equipment.

Approval of the measure is earnestly sought.



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
House Bill No. 2199

Introduced by Representative LEOPOLDO N. BATAOIL

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:

(@) The acquisition and upgrading of basic police equipment and law
enforcement facilities;

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

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

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

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

() 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;

(6) 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;

(©) Enhance its capability to assist other agencies in the enforcement of
domestic and foreign policies as well as intemational 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 Modernization Program. The PNP Modernization
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 modernization
program pertains to the profegsionalization of its human resources, the
transformation of it personnel into a professional, effective and oredible’
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 andcommunity-
oriented police force,

(3) Doctrine Development - This requires the rationalization of systems,
standards and procedures in the administration of the PNP. Thus, towards

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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 modemization program
enumerated in the preceding section.

SEC. 5.Priority Programs for Modemization, ~ 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.A.T.R.O.L 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:

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.

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.

. 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.

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 modernization program under this Act shall
be implemented over a period of five (5) years; Provided however, that payment for
amortization of outstanding multi-yearcontract 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 Modernization Program Projects
and Appropriations approved by congress, may, subject to the approval of
the President, and consistent with the provisions of existing laws and
Tegulations including those of the Commission on Audit and under such

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terms and conditions most favorable to the Government, enter into multi-
year 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.

¢. 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 contract/agreement, 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 procuremeft 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

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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.