Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2591 
Introduced by HON. JORGE DANIEL S. BOCOBO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Peace and order are indispensable constituents in upholding political stability, social order, 
and economic development.1  It is said that when peace and order are present in our 
community there are many facets of human activities that are facilitated. These are but not 
limited to the growth of economy, increase of investments, spawning of job opportunities and 
enticement of more tourists.2 
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), as protector of the people and the State, is 
responsible for upholding sovereignty, supporting the Constitution, and defending the national 
territory against internal and external threats. Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police (PNP) 
core mandate, defined in Republic Act No. 6975 and further elaborated by subsequent laws 
and regulations, is to enforce laws and ordinances, maintain peace and order, ensure public 
safety, and investigate and prevent crimes. 
However, despite their critical roles in national security and peace and order, both the AFP 
and the PNP have always scrambled to look for funding specifically for developing and making 
improvements on their respective camps or headquarters, often seeking support from other 
agencies or local government units. This is the reason why in the 2020 General Appropriations 
Act (GAA), Congress allocated the amount of One Billion Pesos (PHP 1,000,000,000.00) each 
to the respective Camp Development Funds of the AFP and the PNP. 
This measure is envisioned to provide a five-year program to modernize, develop, and 
upgrade military and police camps in accordance with development plans. These development 
plans, as well as procurements made under these plans, shall be transparent, but access 
thereto shall accordingly be restricted to ensure that confidential information relative to these 
plans and procurements shall not fall into the hands of “enemies of the state,” in the interest 
of national security and public order. 
The establishment of military and police camps has historically been crucial for troop 
deployment, training, and strategic positioning. Likewise, infrastructure and development of 
military and police bases of operations also produce a multiplier effect in terms of generating 
employment, increasing foreign exchange earnings, and stimulating the local economy, all of 
which help to alleviate poverty. 
1 Nierras, Mario C. (2022). Peace and order: The inseparable partners to development. World Journal 
of Advanced Research and Reviews. Retrieved from: DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2022.14.1.0273 
2 Supra Note at 1. 
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By ensuring that the AFP and the PNP have sufficient funding for their programs, including 
the development and improvement of their camps, headquarters, offices, and facilities, we are 
helping military and police personnel perform efficiently and realize their mandate. 
For said reasons, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
JORGE DANIEL S. BOCOBO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2591 
Introduced by HON. JORGE DANIEL S. BOCOBO 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING CAMP DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE ARMED FORCES OF THE 
PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, APPROPRIATING THE SUM 
TOTAL OF TWENTY-FIVE BILLION PESOS EACH FOR FIVE YEARS, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
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 the “AFP and PNP Camp Development 
Fund Act.” 
SEC. 2. Appropriations. – (a) The sum of Five Billion Pesos (PHP 5,000,000,000.00) is 
hereby appropriated under the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) out of any funds in the 
National Treasury of the Philippines not otherwise appropriated, as supplemental 
appropriations for the FY 2026 Budget. Thereafter, for the next four (4) years, the sum of Five 
Billion Pesos (PHP 5,000,000,000.00) shall be appropriated every year for the Camp 
Development Fund of the AFP. 
(b) The sum of Five Billion Pesos (PHP 5,000,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated
under the Philippine National Police of the Philippines (PNP) out of any funds in the National 
Treasury of the Philippines not otherwise appropriated, as supplemental appropriations for the 
FY 2026 Budget. Thereafter, for the next four (4) years, the sum of Five Billion Pesos (PHP 
5,000,000,000.00) shall be appropriated every year for the Camp Development Fund of the 
PNP. 
SEC. 3. Camp Development Fund. – The amount appropriated herein to fund the Camp 
Development Funds of the AFP and the PNP shall be used exclusively for their respective 
Five-Year Camp Development Plans to develop and make improvements on their respective 
camps and the headquarters. This fund shall include spending for the following purposes, 
including but not limited to: 
a) Appropriate facilities and equipment for training, such as conference halls, seminar
rooms, firing ranges, audio-visual rooms, and the like;
b) Sports facilities, health and wellness facilities;
c)
Facilities for lodging;


d) Provision for 
utilities such 
as 
internet 
connection, 
internet-abled 
communication devices, and the like; 
 
e) Security facilities and devices, other monitoring devices such as Closed-circuit 
television (CCTV); 
 
f) Such other necessary facilities as determined by the head of the agency. 
 
Procurements made under these camp development plans shall adhere to the principles of 
transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. Furthermore, the Department of 
Budget and Management and the Commission on Audit shall develop and implement 
guidelines which allow procurement methods that ensure that the plans are restricted and held 
in confidence for national security and public order. 
 
SEC. 4. Use and Release of Funds. – The amount appropriated shall be released by the 
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to the AFP and the PNP in accordance with 
relevant budgeting, accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations. 
 
SEC. 5. Availability of Appropriations. – The appropriations authorized in this Act shall be 
available for release and obligation for the purposes specified from the date of the effectivity 
of this Act until fully spent. 
 
SEC. 6. Separability Clause. – If any part or provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other parts hereof not affected thereby shall remain valid. 
 
SEC. 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,