SB 944

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 5, 2025

Prohibiting the Use, Wearing, Manufacture and Sale of Uniforms of Members of AFP and PNP

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 493 to Include in the Coverage of Prohibition the Use, Wearing, Manufacture and Sale of Uniforms and Textile of Uniforms of the Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, Prescribing Stiffer Penalties for Violation Thereof, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill would make it illegal for anyone who is not a member of the Armed Forces or the Police to use their ranks, wear their uniforms, or sell uniform items, and it sets higher fines and longer jail terms than the current law.

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Author · Senator

Jinggoy Ejercito-Estrada
SenatorJose "Jinggoy" Ejercito-Estrada Jr
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Subjects

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)UniformsPhilippine National Police (PNP)

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 933· Filed Aug 5, 2025
Amending the Revised Penal Code (Illegal Use of Uniforms and Insignia)
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
HB 1208· Filed Jul 3, 2025
An Act Implementing Stricter Measures on the Regulation and Control of the Manufacture, Sale, and Distribution of PNP Uniforms, Insignias, and Accoutrements and Providing for Punishment on the Illegal Production, Sale and Use of the Same
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-07-29Rep. Jane T. Castro
HB 7511· Filed Feb 2, 2026
An Act Implementing Stricter Measures on the Regulation and Control of the Use, Manufacture, Sale, and Distribution of PNP Uniforms, Insignias, and Accoutrements and Providing for Punishment on the Illegal Production, Sale and Use of the Same
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-02-03Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
HB 6154· Filed Nov 18, 2025
An Act Penalizing Any Person Providing or Possessing Contraband and Those Who Shall Aid or Abet the Introduction of the Same Inside Any Prison Facility Administered by the Department of Justice, Providing Penalties Therefore and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-11-24Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" C. Atayde
HB 9296· Filed May 18, 2026
An Act Regulating and Allowing the Commercial Importation of Second-Hand or Used Clothing and Rags, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 4653, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on TRADE AND INDUSTRY since 2026-05-20Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap

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SBN-944 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch