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Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The state is alarmed with the heightened threats of terrorism in transportation 
system and facilities in the light of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U ,So Pentagon 
and the towers of the World Trade Center. Others also include the Madrid (Spain) brutal 
train bombing; the bus explosion in Northern Israel and numerous others in the 
international stage, These are also coupled in the domestic theatre by the Super Ferry 
Sinking; the LRT Rizal Day bombings and other unlawful, criminal and inhumane acts 
which resulted to tragic loss of human lives, damage to property and further global 
disruption in air, sea and land commerce operation as diminishing confidence in 
transportation systems and security measures heightened, 
The takeover in 2003 of an air traffic control tower in NAIA by armed elements 
was a tragedy that could have been averted or prevented with unified security at NAIA. 
These untoward incidents demonstrate the need for and require the State to adopt 
comprehensive security measures, install and implement security program throughout the 
country to prevent if not eradicate security threats to human lives and properties. 
The State likewise recognizes the vital role of transportation in nation-building 
and the right of the citizenry to a well secured transportation system for their safety and 
well being, To achieve this ends, the State promotes the installation of transportation 
security measures whose standards and practices are internationally recognized and 
considered world class, This can be done through the installation of measures, programs, 
plans and activities that foster security and safety in all means and modes of public 
transportation. 
The state must also bolster a system of coordination and cooperation among 
citizenry, the transportation sector and law enforcement, and public security and safety 
agencIes, 
The State must establish measures to prevent weapons, explosives or other 
dangerous person, elements, devices and cargoes which may be used to commit an act of 
unlawful interference, the carriage or bearing of which is not authorized, from being 
introduced by any means whatsoever, on board a transport system. 
Various organizations of nations and international communities and economies 
like the United Nations, ASEAN, APEC and other regional organization of nations have 
been promoting and have place in operation inter modal transportation security system to 
be in full consistency and control over the safety and convenience of all inter-modal 
transport system. 


The Philippines as a member of the international community of nations has been 
far-off, if not helplessly, lagging behind, in adopting and setting up security systems and 
effective security enforcement in a II ports, terminals and facilities over land, air and 
water nationwide. It is significantly beneficial to the Philippines that it is in full accord 
with other countries' minimum safety and security requirements in public transportation 
by adopting internationally accepted standards and practices prescribed for transportation 
security. 
Therefore, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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Senate Bill No. 2026 
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Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY 
PROGRAM, CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE THE PHILIPPINE 
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (PTSA), DEFINING ITS 
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress 
assembled: 
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Title I 
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General Provision 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. 
~ This Act s hall be known as the "Philippine 
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Transportation Security Act 0[2010". 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State 
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to recognize the vital role of public transportation and commerce in nation building and 
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in the promotion of international and domestic trade relations for economic growth and 
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comity among nations. For this purpose, the State, in preserving and protecting the rights 
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of its people to a secured public transport system, hereby supports and promotes the 
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installation and implementation of a consolidated transportation security management ·to 
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improve and maintain an effective mode of air, land and water transportation systems' i~' 
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full compliance with the international standards and practices, likewise fostering state of 
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the art security measures in the country's transportation systems. 
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SEC. 3. Compliance with International Conventions. - As member of the 
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community of nations and signatory state to international conventions, the Philippines 
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shall dutifully comply with the provisions of the transportation security administration 
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under International Maritime Organization as stated in Chapter XI-2-Regulation 1, 
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Definitions No, 1 and 4 of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS 
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CODE) and Chapter 3 (3.1.2) of Annex 17 of the International Civil Aviation 
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Organization (ICAO). 
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Unlawful Interference, Others 
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SEC. 4. Prohibited Acts. - The following acts and omissions shall be considered 
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Unlawful interference which refers to acts or omissions that breach the 
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security or interfere with the efficient, smooth and regular operation of transportation 
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systems, ports, airports, terminals, services or facilities, thereby causing death, physical 
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injury, damage to, or loss of property; 
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Providing material, financial or moral support in aid of unlawful 
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interference in a public transport service, facility or system except in the furtherance of 
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legitimate protest, grievance or advocacy: 
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Malicious reporting of incident or releasing, without authority, any 
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classified transport security infonnation, which may jeopardize the security of public 
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transportation systems in the Philippines; 
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Failure or refusal to implement transportation security regulations in a 
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public transport system as required by this Act: 
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Abuse the use of public transport franchise, permit and other certificates 
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of public convenience; and 
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transportation security. 
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SEC. 5. Penal Provisions. - a) The penalty of imprisonment of six (6) years and 
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one (1) day to twelve (12) years and one (1) day and a fine ranging from Fifty thousand 
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pesos (P50,OOO.OO) to Five hnndred thousand pesos (p500,OOO.OO) shall be imposed 
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upon any person or group of persons who shall violate Section 4(a) of this Act. 
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The penalty of imprisonment of six (6) months and one (1) day to six (6) years 
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and one (1) day and a fine ranging from Twenty thousand pesos (p20,OOO.OO) to 
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Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,OOO.OO) shall be imposed upon any person who 
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shall violate Section 4(b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of this Act. 
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Creation of the Philippine Transportation 
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SEC. 6. The Philippine Transportation Security Administration (PTSA) and 
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mandate. - There is hereby created an administrative body to be known as the Philippine 
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Transportation Security Administration (PTSA), hereinafter referred as the singular 
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supreme authority to solely implement the national transportation security program under 
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this. act. It is an agency attached to the Department of Transportation and 
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Communications (DOTC) exercising the following mandate: 
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It shaH secure, safeguard and protect all modes of air, land and water 
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transportation in the country as a law enforcement agency: 
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Render reciprocal support, assistance and coordination with the Civil 
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Aeronautics Board (CAB), the Air Transportation Office (ATO), Philippine Ports 
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Authority (PP A), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Subic Bay Metropolitan 
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Authority (SBMA), Cebu Ports Authority (CPA), Bases Conversion Development 
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Authority (BCDA), Philippine Veterans Investment and Development Corporation 
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(PHIVIDEC), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land Transportation Franchising 
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Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group (PNP-
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ASG), Maritime Group (PNP-MARIG), Traffic Management Group (PNP-TMG), Armed 
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Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (peG), Airport Police (AP), 
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Customs Police (CP), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Light Rail Transit 
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Authority (LRTA), Philippine National Railways (PNR), Metro Rail Transit (MRT 3 
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Office), Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and such other agencies 
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related to transportation security; 
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Formulate, develop, issue and implement security standards, security 
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regulations and measures, international protocol, procedures, practices and policies 
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including universally accepted standards for the prevention of security risks and 
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incidents: and 
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CoHect fees and impose fines for the prevention of transportation security 
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risk/incident and fort he protection and security of passengers, crews, cargoes, baggage, 
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personnel, transportation facilities: infrastructures and such other incidents of 
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transportation security. 
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As a law enforcement agency, it shall likewise exercise supervlSlon, 
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control and regulations over all law enforcement and security agencies engaged in 
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providing transportation security services and over all matters involving transportation 
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security risks and for this purpose, coordinate with the Philippine National Police and 
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other law enforcement agencies; 
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Ensure safe and efficient security measures exercised by the different 
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government agencies involved in transportation services, including but not limited to, the 
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inspection of passengers, baggage and cargoes as well as the hiring and training of 
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personnel in security screening, inspection, verification and audit; 
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Determine tariffs, fares, rates, charges, and fees as it may deem necessary 
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for air, land and water transport security services and prescribe the manner by which fees 
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shall be paid and collected, subject to the provisions of this Act, notwithstauding any 
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Formulate a comprehensive and consolidated transportation security 
management program and renew aud update the same annually in coordination with 
other government agencies concerned; 
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Promulgate and issue rules and regulations governing the technical, 
economic, and security aspects ofthe trausport system for the security, safety, benefit and 
interest of the public: 
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Prepare and adopt a comprehensive and separate (air, land and water) 
National Transport Security Program, likewise prescribing rules aud regulations for the 
issuance of security access pass and the determination of levels of security clearance for 
all air, land and water transportation facilities and infrastructures; 
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Conduct the investigation of auy unlawful act of interference against 
public transportation system, facilities and infrastructures, and file & litigate appropriate 
charges related thereto and effect the arrest of offenders in accordance with law; 
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Acquire, purchase, own, administer, lease, mortgage, sell, encumber or 
otherwise dispose of personal and real properties, equipment, property rights aud interest 
therein; 
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Sue and be sued in its corporate name; 
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Procure, own aud carry firearms and issue mission orders thereon, subject 
to existing laws, rules and regulations; 
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Determine the organizational structure of the Authority, establish a 
human resources management system based on merit and fitness, aud adopt a rational 
compensation and benefit scheme: 
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Develop policies, plans aud strategies against transportation security 
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threats and ensure the enforcement of national transportation security programs for all air, 
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land and maritime transportation systems in the Philippines; aud 
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Perform such other functions necessary to effectively carry out the 
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SEC. 8. National Transportation Security Committee (NTSC). - There is hereby 
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created a National Transportation Security Committee composed of the following; The 
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Secretary of The Department of Transportation & Communication as Chairmau; The 
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Secretary of the Department of Interior & Local govenUllent as Co-Chairman; The 
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Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways; The undersecretary & 
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Administrator of PTSA as Vice- Chairman and the following as members; Asst. 
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Secretary, Air Transport Office (ATO); Assistant Secretary, Land Transportation Office 
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(LTO); General Manager, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA); General 
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Manager, Cebu International Airport Authority (CIAA); General Manager, Subic Bay 
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Intemalional Airport Authority (SBAA); General Manager, Clark Intemational Airport 
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Authority (CIAA); Chairman, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA); 
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Chairman, Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB); Chief, 
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Philippine National Police (PNP); General Manager, Philippine National Railways 
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(PNR); Administrator, Light Rail Tr\lnsit Authority (LRTA); GM, Metro-Rail Transit 
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Authority (MRTA); Executive Director, Toll Regulatory Board (TRB); Commandant, 
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Philippine Coast Guard (PCG); General Manager, Maritime Industry Authority 
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(MARINA); General Manager, Philippine Ports Authority (PP A); GM, Cebu Port 
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Authority (CPA); Chief, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP); Commissioner, Bureau 
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of Immigration (Bl); Commissioner, Bureau of Customs; Director General, National 
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Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA); Group Commander, Presidential Security 
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Group (PSG); and, three (3) members from the private sector representing each of the 
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Define and allocate tasks and coordinate activities among the agencies of 
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the govemment, airport authorities, aircraft operators and other entities concerned with or 
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responsible for the implementation of the various aspects of transportation security 
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administration. 
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Coordinate security activities among the agencies of the government, 
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airport and seaport authorities, aircraft and sea-craft operators, terminals and bus & train 
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operators or entities concerned with or responsible for the implementation of the National 
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Transportation Security program. 
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Provide comprehensive policy guidance for the promotion and 
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development of the transportation security as provided in this Act; 
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Define and allocate tasks for the implementation of the security program; 
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Ensure through the PTSA that each airport, seaport or terminals shall 
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establish and implement a written security programme appropriate to meet the 
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shall be known as the Administrator assisted by a Deputy Administrator, who shall be 
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responsible for the general administration and management of the agency. The 
Administrator must be a natural born citizen of the Philippines, at least forty-five (45) 
years of age, with at least ten (10) years experience in the field of transportation or 
security, five (5) years of which shall be in the field directly related to security or allied 
services. The deputy administrator shall have the same qualifications as the 
Administrator. 
The Administrator and Deputy Administrator shall be appointed by the President 
of the Philippines for a term of seven (7) years from the date they assume office. They are 
eligible for re-appointment. 
For purposes of law enforcement functions, the Administrator and the Deputy 
Administrator are deemed persons in authority. All subordinate officials and personnel 
are deemed agents of persons in authority. 
SEC. 12. Powers and Functions of the Administrator. - The Administrator shall 
have the following powers and functions: 
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Execute, administer and implement the objectives, policies and programs 
of the Authority and enforce decisions, orders, rules and regulations approved or 
prescribed by the Board of Directors; 
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Determine sensitive security information and prohibit the disclosure of 
information, files or records or date of any sort, if in his opinion, the disclosure of such 
information shall, (1) be detrimental to the security of persons and things in the 
transportation sector; (11) reveal trade secrets, privileged or confidential information 
obtained from any person, natural or juridical; (111) constitute unwarranted invasion of 
privacy of persons, including but not limited to, information contained in any personnel, 
medical or similar file; (rV) undermine public trusts and confidence in duly constituted 
authorities in the exercise of jU<lgment calls and discretions in any or all risk 
managements and preventive or preemptive actions undertaken. 
In view hereof, the officials and employees of the Authority shall not .be 
compelled to be a witness, report, inform, or testify in any inquiry or forum of whatever 
nature called for the purpose unless authorized in writing and within the scope of 
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Direct and supervise the management, operations, and administration of 
the Authority in accordance with international standards of transportation security, and 
impose fines, penalties and similar sanctions for any violation thereof; 
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Exercise visitorial/inspection powers in all areas within the jurisdiction of 
the Authority including but not limited to transportation terminals, stations and buildings, 
offices, seapOlis and airports, tarmacs, wharfs and similar infrastructures and issue travel 
and mission orders for the purpose; 
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Undertake research studies, investigations and other activities related to 
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contemporary transportation system security and future innovative requirements thereof, 
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comprehensive reports and appropriate recommendations to the Board for proper action; 
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Formulate, develop, implement, revise and update the Air, Land and 
Maritime National Transportation Security Programs and Operational Plans or Manual; 
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Prescribe collection procedures and schedules for security fees, rates and 
charges consistent with prevailing international standards for the use of airports, seaports, 
terminals and other transportation facilities or infrastructures. The revenues collected 
thereon shall be reported to the National Treasury and shall thereafter be disbursed by the 
Authority for the continuing support and upgrade of the administration, operation and 
services of the Authority to effectively carry out the objectives of this Act, subject to 
existing auditing and accounting laws, rules, regulations and procedures; 
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Appoint, transfer, suspend, remove or otherwise discipline any 
subordinate officer 0 r employee 0 f t he Authority, subject to Civil Service laws, rules 
and regulations; and 
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Perform such other functions necessary to effectively carry out the 
provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 13. Removal for Calise. - The Administrator may be removed from office 
for cause as provided by law. In case of death, resignation, removal or permanen,t 
disability of the Administrator, the Deputy Administrator shall act as Administrator in a 
concurrent capacity until the Administrator shall have been appointed and qualified. 
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Directors and all other officials and employees of the Authority shall not own any 
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transportation or security enterprise, nor shall own any shares of stock or bond in any 
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transportation or security enterprise or in an enterprise that manufactures equipment used 
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[or transport security purposes. They shall strictly avoid conflict of interest in the conduct 
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of their office. Any violation hereof shall be dealt with in accordance with law. 
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SEC. 15. Membership in the National Security Council. - The Administrator or 
his representative is hereby designated as member of the National Security Council and 
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shall report directly to the President of the Philippines regarding sensitive transportation 
security information. 
SEC. 16. Organizational Structu re of the PTSA. - The authority shall consist of 
the following Bureaus which shall be headed by a Director IV level (Civil Service 
Commission): 
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Civil Aviation Security Bureau (CASE). - The Civil Aviation Security 
Bureau shall conduct continuous inspection, monitoring and audit of air transportation 
facilities and operations; formulate plans, policies, programs and implement rules and 
regulations for the security of air transportation; and conduct investigation on all matters 
involving illegal acts or unlawful interference committed upon or directed to air 
transportation facility and submit its recommendations to the Administrator; 
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Maritime Security Bureau (MARS B). - The Maritime Security Bureau 
shall conduct continuous inspection, monitoring, and audit of maritime transportation 
facilities and operations; formulate plans, policies, programs and implement rules and 
regulations for the security of maritime transportation; and conduct investigation on all 
matters involving illegal acts or unlawful interference committed upon or directed to 
maritime transportation facility and submit its recommendations to the Administrator; 
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Road and Rail Security Bureau (RARSB). - The Road and Rail Security 
Bureau shall conduct continuous inspection, monitoring, and audit of road and rail 
transportation facilities and operations; fOlIDulate plans, policies, programs and 
implement rules and regulations for the security of road and rail transport systems; and 
conduct investigation on all matters involving illegal acts or unlawful interference 
committed upon or directed to road and rail transportation systems and submit its 
recommendations to the Administrator; 
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Intelligence and Communications Security Bnreau (ICSB). - The 
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Intelligence and Communications Security Bureau shall provide the Authority with 
intelligence reports and information on the extent of security risks and threats affecting 
all modes of transportation; develop programs to strengthen the intelligence capability of 
the Authority in securing the different modes of transportation including transportation 
communication systems, facilities, services and infrastructures in the country; 
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Financial Management & Administrative Bureau (FMAB). - The 
Financial Management & Administrative Bureau shall advise and assist the Administrator 
on budgetary, financial and management matters. It shall likewise provide the Authority 
with efficient and effective services relating to personnel, information, records, delivery 
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Legal, Enforcement, Policy Research and Adjudication Bureau 
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provide t he Authority with efficient and effective legal advice and opinion concerning 
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the operation of the Authority; prepare contracts and instruments to which the Authority 
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is a party; review reports relative to investigation conducted by the Authority and submit 
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recommendations pertaining thereto; Enforce and litigate transportation security laws, 
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mles and regulations; adjudicate matters affecting the implementation of the rules and 
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regulations on national policy for all aviation, maritime and land transportation security; 
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(ITSTD). - The Institute for Transportation Security Training and Development shall 
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formulate, develop, provide and maintain an effective, efficient and continuing training 
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program for transportation security personnel; conduct tests and qualifying procedures 
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for transportation security equipment; undertake the training development and upgrade all 
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course materials on security training programs and transportation security policies. 
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Regional Office in each of the administrative regions of the country. Each Regional 
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implementation of this Ac! within his administrative region. 
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exercise law enforcement function, as it may deem necessary, to carry out its functions 
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and attain its purposes and objectives: Provided, that the Administration may request the 
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assistance of any law enforcement agency, including request for deputation as may be 
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required. Such function shall be exercised in relation to the following: providing publio 
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safety, maintaining peace and order, ensuring the security of passengers, crew, cargo and 
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buildings, installations, equipment and machinery; regulating and controlling entry into, 
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and exit from, and movement within controlled areas; supervising private security guards, 
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0 f t his Act, personnel of units Or offices oft he Philippine Coast Guard (PCG); 
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Philippine Ports Authority Police (PPAP); Airport Police; Customs Police; PNP-
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Maritime Group (PNP-MARIG); PNP-Aviation Security Group (PNPASG); PNP-Traffic 
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Management Group (PNP-TMG); Philippine National Railways Police (PNR Police); 
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evaluate its personnel for promotion. The appointment and promotion process shall be in 
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accordance with the Civil Service laws, rules and regulations. 
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accordance with the Administration's orgauizational structure, which shall define the 
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qualification standards consistent with the minimum requirements under the Civil Service 
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The Chairman of the NTSC, in the interim and in the exigency of the service, 
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appoints the initial batch of Bureau Directors upon the recommendations of the PTSA 
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recommend to the Administrator the appointment of all other personnel not herein 
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PTSA, and for carrying out the provisions of this Act, the amount of Five hundred 
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Million Pesos (P500,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated out of any funds available and 
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not otherwise appropriated in the National Treasury. In addition, the appropriations of the 
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absorbed agency for the current fiscal year shall be transferred to the Administration. 
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under the Department of Transportation and Communications is hereby abolished. The 
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officials and employees of the OTS shall be absorbed into the PTSA on the basis of merit 
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and fitness and shall serve as the initial personnel complement of the Authority: 
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Provided, That the Administrator, the Deputy Administrator and the Directors that may 
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be absorbed under this Act, shall be exempt from eligibility requirements of the Civil 
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Service Commission upon entry into the Authority: Provided, however, That the said 
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they are qualified and eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service laws, 
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and privileges which, upon the effectivity of this Act, are vested in, and owned by, the 
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from his appointment, the Administrator shall promulgate IUles and regulations necessary 
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declared unconstitutional or invalid, parts or provisions of this Act which are not affected 
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SEC. 26. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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