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Public Order and Safety
Law enforcement, crime prevention, dangerous drugs, fire safety, and community security.
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- HB 9174· Filed May 11, 2026An Act Strengthening Community-Based Fire Prevention and Response Mechanisms Through the Establishment of Barangay Fire Brigades, Fire Safety Training, and Community Fire Resilience Programs in All Barangays, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would require every barangay in the Philippines to set up a volunteer fire brigade, train its members, provide basic firefighting gear, and run regular fire‑safety activities, with costs taken from existing government budgets.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-05-13Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto - SB 1651· Filed Jan 8, 2026Amending R.A. No. 6975 (Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990)
The bill lets governors and mayors help pick fire marshals and, for small violations, discipline fire‑service staff, while the national interior ministry can step in if a mayor misuses this power.
Pending in the committeeSen. Win T. Gatchalian - HB 8679· Filed Mar 18, 2026An Act Strengthening Community-Based Fire Prevention and Response Mechanisms Through the Establishment of Barangay Fire Brigades, Fire Safety Training, and Community Fire Resilience Programs in All Barangays, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would require every barangay in the Philippines to set up a volunteer fire brigade, train its members, hold yearly fire drills, and keep basic firefighting gear, with support and oversight from the Bureau of Fire Protection and other agencies.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-05-04Rep. Kenneth T. Gatchalian - HB 8687· Filed Mar 18, 2026An Act Providing Local Chief Executives Joint Authority with the Bureau of Fire Protection in the Appointment of Fire Marshals and Discipline of Personnel in Their Respective Jurisdictions, Amending for the Purpose Pertinent Provisions of Republic Act No. 6975, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the �department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990�
The bill would let governors, city and municipal mayors share the power to appoint fire marshals with the national fire agency and give them limited authority to discipline fire‑service personnel in their areas.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-05-04Rep. Kenneth T. Gatchalian - HB 7558· Filed Feb 2, 2026An Act Strengthening the Rank Classification System of the Bureau of Fire Protection, Amending for the Purpose Sections 58 and 59 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the �department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990�, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would reorganize the fire service’s chain of command by defining sixteen specific ranks and assigning clear leadership titles for national, regional, district, city and municipal fire units.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-02-04Rep. Eric Go Yap +1 - HB 11315· Filed Sep 15, 2026An Act Creating Permanent School Security Officer Positions in All Public Elementary Schools Nationwide and Establishing a Comprehensive School Safety and Security Program for All Public and Private Elementary Schools, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would put a full‑time security officer in every public elementary school, set safety rules (like metal detectors and CCTV), require private schools to follow the same rules to keep their licenses, and create a hotline that contacts police and medical services during emergencies.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-09-17Rep. Eric Go Yap - HB 6649· Filed Dec 9, 2025An Act Mandating Higher Education Institutions and Technical-Vocational Institutions to Ensure the Safety and Security of the Academic Community from Internal and External Threats, Thereby Creating a Crime Prevention Committee for This Purpose and for Other Purposes
The proposal would require all colleges, universities and technical‑vocational schools to provide secure campuses, set up a Crime Prevention Committee, and submit safety plans to the education agencies for monitoring.
Pending with the Committee on HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION since 2025-12-10Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 10046· Filed Jul 13, 2026An Act Institutionalizing Comprehensive Safety Protocols, Security Infrastructure, and Crisis Intervention Mechanisms in All Public Basic Education Schools Nationwide and Appropriating Funds Thereof
The bill would require every public elementary and high school to improve fences, gates, CCTV, alarms and messaging systems; adopt a uniform emergency‑response plan for threats such as shootings, fires, earthquakes and storms; and place more counselors and mental‑health staff to help students before problems become violent. Schools must set up safety committees, undergo safety audits every two years, and the Department of Education will fund the program through its regular budget.
Pending First ReadingRep. Salvador A. Pleyto - HB 7121· Filed Jan 14, 2026An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9514, Otherwise Known as the �fire Code of the Philippines of 2008,� to Harmonize Fire Safety Enforcement with Republic Act No. 11032, Clarify the Role of the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate in Business Permitting, and Promote Due Process and Ease of Doing Business
The bill would stop using a missing fire‑safety inspection certificate as an automatic reason to block a mayor’s business permit, unless the fire bureau declares the site an imminent danger, and it adds clear notice and 60‑day compliance rules to protect due process while keeping fire safety standards unchanged.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-01-26Rep. Jesus "Bong" C. Suntay - HB 3871· Filed Aug 20, 2025An Act Amending Sections 58 and 59 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990
The bill would replace the current rank system of the Bureau of Fire Protection with a new 16‑level hierarchy and set out the titles and appointment rules for the chief, deputy chiefs, regional and local fire leaders. It also orders the DILG to carry out the changes within a year and to issue detailed rules within 60 days after the law takes effect.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-08-27Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto - SB 1046· Filed Aug 6, 2025Rank Classification and Organization of Key Positions in the Bfp and the Bjmp
The proposal would give the fire and jail services the same rank titles, salary grades and qualification rules as the police and military, set up a chief and two deputy chiefs for each agency, and require officers to meet new education standards within three years.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada - HB 6781· Filed Dec 10, 2025An Act Amending Sections 58 and 59 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990
The proposal would amend the 1990 law that created the Department of the Interior and Local Government to give the Bureau of Fire Protection a new civilian rank system and a clearer command structure from the national level down to individual fire stations.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-12-15Rep. Antolin III A. Oreta - HB 7515· Filed Feb 2, 2026An Act Upgrading the Rank Structure of the Uniformed Members of the Bureau of Fire Protection and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9263 and for Other Purposes
The bill would raise the rank titles and pay of fire‑ and jail‑service officers to match those of the police and armed forces, set new education and rank requirements for key posts, and require the government to fund the changes through the next year’s budget.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-02-03Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 11458· Filed Sep 23, 2026An Act Providing for the Rank Classification and Organization of Key Positions in the Bureau of Fire Protection (Bfp) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (Bjmp), Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9263, Otherwise Known as the "Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004", as Amended by Republic Act No. 9592
The bill would reorganize the leadership ranks of the fire and jail bureaus, set new education standards for many senior posts, and tie their pay to the same salary grades used by the police and armed forces.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-09-25Rep. Brian Raymund S. Yamsuan - HB 11067· Filed Sep 2, 2026An Act Establishing a Comprehensive School Safety and Weapon Prevention Program, Mandating the Collaborative Implementation of Preventive Measures by the Department of Education, Local Government Units, and Barangays, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The S.A.F.E. Schools Act proposes a nationwide program to keep schools free of weapons and other threats by requiring the Department of Education, local governments, and barangays to work together on security measures, reporting systems, and child‑sensitive interventions.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-09-02Rep. Eric L. Olivarez - HB 4645· Filed Sep 17, 2025An Act Amending Sections 58 and 59 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990, Strengthening the Rank Classification and Organizational Structure of the Bureau of Fire Protection, and for Other Purposes
The bill amends Sections 58 and 59 of RA 6975 to create a new rank classification and organizational structure for the Bureau of Fire Protection. It also sets transition, rulemaking, and effectivity timelines.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-09-23Rep. Rolando M. Valeriano - HB 7850· Filed Feb 18, 2026An Act Institutionalizing Jiu-Jitsu Training as a Mandatory Component of Philippine National Police Training, Strengthening Non-Lethal Arrest and Control Capabilities, and Promoting Human Rights-Based and Professional Policing
The proposal would make jiu‑jitsu—a grappling martial art—required training for all Philippine National Police officers, aiming to improve non‑lethal arrest techniques, officer safety, and respect for human rights.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-02-23Rep. Faustino Michael Carlos III T. Dy - HB 9942· Filed Jun 25, 2026An Act Amending Sections 5(G) and 11(2)(A)(4), and Inserting a New Section 5-A in Republic Act No. 9514, Otherwise Known as the �fire Code of the Philippines of 2008,� Establishing a Risk-Based Approach and Post-Renewal Fire Safety Compliance Mechanism for Business Permits, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would classify businesses by fire‑hazard level and allow low‑hazard firms to get a business permit first, giving them up to 45 days to obtain a fire‑safety certificate; medium‑ and high‑hazard firms would still need the certificate before a permit is issued.
Pending First ReadingRep. Rolando M. Valeriano - HB 6383· Filed Nov 26, 2025An Act Amending Sections 58 and 59 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990
The bill proposes to update the Bureau of Fire Protection’s rank structure and organizational hierarchy, creating a 16‑level civilian rank system and defining key leadership positions, with appointments made by the President on DILG recommendation.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-12-02Rep. Lordan G. Suan - HB 10059· Filed Jul 14, 2026An Act Establishing a National Safe Schools Security and Emergency Preparedness Program, Strengthening Prevention of School Violence, Active Assailant Incidents, and Other Security Threats, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill creates a national program to make all schools safer by requiring risk checks, emergency plans, training, drills, security equipment, and coordination among schools, police, fire services and local governments.
Pending First ReadingRep. Iris Marie Demesa Montes - HB 5687· Filed Oct 27, 2025An Act Amending Sections 58 and 59 of Republic Act No. 6975 Otherwise Known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990
The bill revises the fire service’s rank system and creates new regional and local fire‑bureau structures to improve command clarity and career growth.
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2025-11-12Rep. Eric L. Olivarez - SB 86· Filed Jul 3, 2025Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Act
The bill requires police and other law‑enforcement officers to wear body‑cameras during all official actions, sets technical standards, outlines how recordings are stored and accessed, and imposes suspensions or dismissal for non‑compliance, with funding drawn from agency budgets.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Raffy T. Tulfo - HB 11035· Filed Sep 1, 2026An Act Amending Section 33 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the "Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990," to Expand the Coverage of Baccalaureate Degrees Eligible for Lateral Entry in the Philippine National Police, and for Other Purposes
The bill expands the list of college degrees that qualify a person for direct entry as a police officer, adding fields such as cybersecurity, accounting and psychology, and lets the police commission decide on other relevant degrees.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-09-02Rep. Elisa "Olga" T. Kho +1 - HB 10939· Filed Aug 25, 2026An Act Transferring the National Fire Training Institute (Nfti) from the Philippine Public Safety College (Ppsc) to the Bureau of Fire Protection (Bfp), Amending for This Purpose Sections 66, 67, and 68 of Republic Act No. 6975, as Amended by Republic Act No. 11279, Otherwise Known as the “department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990”
The bill would move the National Fire Training Institute from the Philippine Public Safety College to the Bureau of Fire Protection, giving the BFP direct control over fire‑training programs, staff, and assets.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-09-01Rep. Christopherson "Coco" M. Yap - HB 4918· Filed Sep 25, 2025An Act Providing for the Rank Classification and Organization of Key Positions in the Bureau of Fire Protection (Bfp) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (Bjmp), Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9263, Otherwise Known as the �bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004�, as Amended by Republic Act No. 9592
The proposal would reorganize the leadership of the fire and jail bureaus, set higher education standards for many senior posts, and match their pay to that of police and armed forces officers.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-09-29Rep. Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos - HB 5677· Filed Oct 23, 2025An Act Amending Section 7 of Republic Act No. 7183, Otherwise Known as �an Act Regulating the Sale, Manufacture, Distribution and Use of Firecrackers and Other Pyrotechnic Devices�
The bill would create a 500‑meter safety buffer around fireworks factories, require workers to wear protective gear, raise fines and jail terms for illegal firecrackers, let the trade secretary adjust fines every three years, and repeal the old law; it becomes effective 15 days after publication.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-11-11Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto - HB 3818· Filed Aug 18, 2025An Act Providing for the Rank Classification and Organization of Key Positions in the Bureau of Fire Protection (Bfp) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (Bjmp), Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9263, Otherwise Known as the "Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004", as Amended by Republic Act No. 9592
The bill proposes a new rank structure, stricter education requirements, and higher salary grades for fire‑ and jail‑management officers, hoping to make the agencies run more efficiently and reward staff fairly.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-08-26Rep. Marie Bernadette G. Escudero - SB 358· Filed Jul 10, 2025Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Act
The law requires police and other law‑enforcement officers to wear cameras that record video and audio during their duties, sets technical standards, outlines when recording must start and stop, limits where cameras can be used, and imposes penalties for non‑compliance while providing funds for implementation.
Consolidated/substituted in the committee reportSen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa - HB 11491· Filed Sep 28, 2026An Act Institutionalizing a Comprehensive School Safety Framework, Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of Learners and School Personnel, and Promoting a Safe and Supportive School Community
The bill would set up a national system that requires every basic‑education school—public or private—to create safety plans and handbooks, install security equipment, train staff, and work with health, police and local officials to prevent and respond to bullying, violence, disasters and online threats.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-09-30Rep. Antolin III A. Oreta - HB 11428· Filed Sep 22, 2026An Act Institutionalizing a Comprehensive School Safety Framework, Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of Learners and School Personnel, and Promoting a Safe and Supportive School Community
The proposal would create a nationwide system that requires every school to have a safety plan, handbook and clear rules to prevent and respond to violence, bullying, emergencies and digital threats, and to provide mental‑health support.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-09-24Rep. Jude A. Acidre - HB 806· Filed Jul 1, 2025An Act Requiring Owners of Residential Buildings or Structures to Maintain Portable Fire Extinguishers
The proposal would make every owner of a home, apartment or similar dwelling keep portable fire extinguishers sized to the number of occupants and the building’s hazards, with subsidies for low‑income families and regular checks by fire officials.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-07-29Rep. Eduardo Jr. R. Rama - HB 4955· Filed Sep 29, 2025An Act Amending Sections 58 and 59 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990
The bill updates the fire service’s rank system and organizational chart, creating clear titles from Fire Director General down to Fire Officer III and setting up regional, district and city fire headquarters.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-10-01Rep. Dante S. Garcia +1 - HB 7351· Filed Jan 26, 2026An Act Institutionalizing the Revitalized Pulis Sa Barangay Program of the Philippine National Police and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal would create a program that places at least one local police officer in every barangay to improve safety, help community projects, and support peace in conflict‑affected areas.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-01-28Rep. Cheeno Miguel D. Almario - HB 7500· Filed Feb 2, 2026An Act Strengthening and Modernizing the Bureau of Fire Protection, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would give the Bureau of Fire Protection new duties, create fire services in all localities, upgrade equipment, and provide ₱5 billion in funding over three years.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-02-03Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1 - HB 475· Filed Jun 30, 2025An Act Enhancing the Safety of Schools by Requiring Emergency Response and Parental Notification Protocols, Ensuring the Safety of the School Premises, and for Other Purposes
The Safer Schools Act would require every K‑12 school to set up emergency hotlines, notify parents quickly during crises, install safety gear and CCTV, train staff and students, and be overseen by a local safety council, with fines for private schools that do not comply.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-07-29Rep. Jaime R. Fresnedi - HB 11483· Filed Sep 25, 2026An Act Establishing a National Comprehensive School Safety Program, Strengthening Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Preparedness, and Preventing School Violence, Active Assailant Incidents, and Other Safety and Security Threats, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The proposal creates a nationwide school‑safety program that requires every school to assess risks, develop emergency plans, install security measures, run regular active‑threat drills, provide mental‑health services, and set up confidential reporting, all coordinated among education, health, police and local agencies.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-09-29Rep. Marie Bernadette G. Escudero - HB 7603· Filed Feb 4, 2026An Act Transferring the National Fire Training Institute (Nfti) from the Philippine Public Safety College (Ppsc) to the Bureau of Fire Protection (Bfp), Amending for the Purpose Sections 66, 67, and 68 of Republic Act No. 6975, as Amended, and Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would move the National Fire Training Institute from the Philippine Public Safety College to the Bureau of Fire Protection, giving the BFP direct authority over fire‑service training, and sets out a 120‑day transition period, funding, and new rules.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-02-09Rep. Jane T. Castro - HB 11261· Filed Sep 14, 2026An Act Granting Hazard Pay to Public Prosecutors Exposed to Hazardous Situations and Performing Hazardous Duties Related to Assigned Cases, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The bill would give every public prosecutor who works on high‑risk cases (e.g., drug, terrorism, graft, environmental crimes, or assignments in dangerous areas) an extra ₱5,000 each month, tax‑free, funded from the Department of Justice’s budget.
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2026-09-16Rep. Eduardo Jr. R. Rama - SB 1873· Filed Feb 19, 2026Rank Structure Upgrade and Reclassification in the Bfp and Bjmp
The proposal would modernize the rank hierarchy of the fire and jail bureaus, set new education and training standards for key posts, and match their pay grades with those of the police and military, with the goal of improving morale, professionalism and public safety.
Pending in the committeeSen. Jv Ejercito - HB 10058· Filed Jul 14, 2026An Act Instituting Comprehensive Measures to Address Child Safety Against Gun Violence, Strengthening School Safety and Security, Regulating Access and Use of Firearms, Establishing Accountability Mechanisms and Appropriating Funds Therefor
The Child Safety Against Gun Violence Act seeks to stop minors from getting or using guns by banning their possession, requiring safe storage at home, making schools gun‑free zones, and holding parents, gun owners and schools civilly liable. It also creates safety officers, committees and physical‑security standards for schools, strengthens anti‑bullying and counseling programs, and funds these measures through the national budget.
Pending First ReadingRep. Percival "Perci" Cendaña +3 - SB 545· Filed Jul 14, 2025Anti-Wang Wang Act
The Anti‑Wang Wang Act bans the use of emergency lights and sirens on private or non‑emergency vehicles, sets penalties for violators, and creates a system for permits, enforcement, and public education.
Pending in the committeeSen. Joel Villanueva - HB 11435· Filed Sep 22, 2026An Act Institutionalizing a Comprehensive School Safety Framework, Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of Learners and School Personnel, and Promoting a Safe and Supportive School Community
The bill creates a national framework that requires every school to make a safety plan and handbook, install security equipment, set up digital‑safety rules, provide mental‑health help, and report incidents, with the Department of Education leading the effort and funding coming from existing education budgets.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2026-09-24Rep. Julienne "Jam" L. Baronda - HB 7820· Filed Feb 16, 2026An Act Strengthening the Organizational Structure and Rank Classification of the Bureau of Fire Protection, Amending for the Purpose Sections 58 and 59 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the �department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990�, and for Other Purposes
The proposal would rewrite the BFP’s rank system and define key leadership posts, creating regional and district headquarters to match the agency’s expanding duties.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-02-23Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas - HB 6928· Filed Dec 17, 2025An Act Declaring All Educational Institutions as Weapon-Free Zones and Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof
The proposal would make every school a zone where firearms, explosives and other harmful weapons are banned, set up safety rules and penalties, and require schools to install security measures such as CCTV and metal detectors.
Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 2025-12-22Rep. Julius Cesar "Jay" V. Vergara - HB 6011· Filed Nov 17, 2025An Act Amending Sections 58 and 59 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990
The bill proposes to rewrite two sections of the 1990 DILG Act to create a new 16‑level rank system for the Bureau of Fire Protection and to define the chief, deputy chiefs, regional, district and station positions with specific ranks.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-11-19Rep. Kristine Singson-Meehan - HB 5263· Filed Oct 7, 2025An Act Broadening the Opportunities of Filipino Youth by Allowing Graduates of K-12 Enhanced Education in the Philippine National Police, Amending for the Purpose the PNP Law, R.A. 6975 as Amended by R.A. 8551
The bill proposes to let senior‑high‑school graduates join the Philippine National Police, replacing the current college‑degree requirement with proof of completing the K‑12 program.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-10-10Rep. Brian Poe - SB 733· Filed Jul 21, 2025Hazard Pay for Public Prosecutors Act
The bill would give every public prosecutor who works on dangerous cases or in risky locations an extra ₱5,000 each month, tax‑free, with the cost taken from the Justice Department’s budget.
Pending in the committeeSen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan - SB 1303· Filed Aug 28, 2025Amending R.A. No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Act of 2002)
The bill proposes to amend Section 21 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act to modify who must sign the inventory of seized drug items, and directs the PDEA to issue implementing rules within 30 days, with the law taking effect 15 days after publication.
Pending in the committeeSen. Erwin T. Tulfo - HB 1178· Filed Jul 2, 2025An Act Amending Section 19 of Republic Act No. 8551, Otherwise Known as the "Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998"
The bill adds a new, more detailed training program for newly hired police officers—both non‑commissioned and commissioned—requiring classroom study and on‑the‑job exercises that include patrol work, traffic control, investigations and community interaction, with special modules for officers who join from professional fields.
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-07-29Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas - HB 9444· Filed May 26, 2026An Act Amending Republic Act No. 10121, Otherwise Known as the �philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010,� by Institutionalizing a Mandatory Annual Community-Level Evacuation Drill and Readiness Program, and for Other Purposes
The bill adds a new Section 12‑A to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, requiring every barangay to hold at least one community‑level evacuation drill each year, following its local disaster‑risk plans and covering early‑warning activation, evacuation routes, assistance for vulnerable groups, response‑team mobilization, coordination with municipal offices, and evacuation‑center checks.
Pending with the Committee on DISASTER RESILIENCE since 2026-06-01Rep. Karen Hope F. Garcia
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