Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

H.B.No._ 5410

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Article 2, Section 5 of the 1987 Constitution declares, “The maintenance
of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of
the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the
blessings of democracy.”

On the other hand, Article 10, Section 21 of the 1987 Constitution
declares, " The preservation of peace and order within the regions shall be the
responsibility of the local police agencies which shall be organized, maintained,
supervised, and utilized in accordance with applicable laws. The defense and
security of the regions shall be the responsibility of the National Government."

The people of the Philippines owe their sleep to military personnel under
the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Department of National Defense
(DND); and uniformed personnel under the Philippine National Police (PNP),
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
(BJMP) under the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Without these brave souls, the citizenry would
not be able to sleep soundly at night for fear of falling prey to lawless elements
and disastrous calamities. These are the same people who risk their lives to
ensure that the people enjoy their rights to life, liberty and property.

Yet, it cannot be denied that these personnel are oftentimes involved in
incidents that deprive the people of the enjoyment of their rights. News articles
abound reporting these personnel succumbing to temptations and abandoning
the duty they swore to the people. One of the causes for these unfortunate
events is the lack of adequate compensation received by these personnel.


Studies show that they are among the lowest paid government employees. In
fact, the monthly base pay of the lowest ranking personnel in any of the
governmental agencies mentioned do not even meet the monthly cost of living
for a family of five as set by the NSO at PhP13,200.00.

Thus, it is high time that the State recognize the invaluable risk that the
military personnel under the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),
Department of National Defense (DND); and uniformed personnel under the
Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Bureau
of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) under the Department of Interior and
Local Government (DILG), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) perform daily
with the goal of maintaining peace and order while at the same time reduce their
exposure to temptations brought about by their meager salaries,

Hence, this Bill seeks to grant all military personnel under the Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Department of National Defense (DND); and
uniformed personnel under the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire
Protection (BFP), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) under
the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and Philippine Coast
Guard (PCG) with decent and adequate compensation as well as reasonable
benefits. By doing so, a salary increase for these personnel shall be mandated.
Through this Bill, it is envisioned that these personnel shall experience a boost
in their morale in performing their tasks as well as being discourages in
resorting to illegal activities in order to meet their needs. Th re, the
immediate passage of this Bill is sought for.

SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.
resentative
Third District, Province of Masbate


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

H. B. No. 5410

Introduced by HONORABLE SCOTT DAVIES S. LANETE, M.D.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SALARY OF
MILITARY PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE
PHILIPPINES, UNIFORMED PERSONNEL UNDER THE PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL POLICE, BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION, BUREAU OF
JALIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY, AND LIPPINE COAST
GUARD, GRANT OF ALLOWANCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
continuously promote and improve the social and economic well being of
governmental employees involved in the maintenance of peace and order within
the country.

SECTION 2. Coverage. - The provision of the Act shall apply to all military
personnel under the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Department of
National Defense (DND); and uniformed personnel under the Philippine
National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology (BJMP) under the Department of Interior and Local
Government (DILG), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

SECTION 3. Salary Adjustment, - The minimum base pay of personnel under
the AFP, PNP, BFP, BJMP and PCG shall not be lower than the amount
equivalent to Salary Grade 15 prescribed under Republic Act No. 6758,
otherwise known as the Compensation and Classification Act of 1989.



SECTION 4. Allowances. In addition to the base pay, personnel under the
AEP, PNP, BFP, BJMP and PCG shall receive at least Two Thousand Pesos
(Php2,000.00) every month as allowance.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars,
and memoranda inconsistent with any provisions of this Act are hereby repealed
or modified accordingly.

SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act be
declared invalid or unconstitutional, no other provisions hereof shall be thereby
affected.

SECTION 7. Appropriation. - The amount necessary for the implementation of
this Act for the first five (5) years shall be sourced out from the gross annual
revenues of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and thereafter in
a special fund to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of
Budget and Management (DBM), shall, within sixty (60) days after its approval
prepare and issue the necessary guidelines to implement the same.

SECTION 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,