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  • AN ACT REORGANIZING AND MODERNIZING THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF
    INVESTIGATION (NBI), AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR (Approved: June 23, 2016)
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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10867

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This Act shall be known as the “National Bureau of Investigation Reorganization
and Modernization Act”.

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SEC 1. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10867

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Previous Salary Grade of Director I
(Assistant Regional Director)

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SG 25

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Give at least 3 of Sec.4 Powers and Functions of the NBIm

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– The NBI shall have the following powers and functions:
(a) Undertake investigation and detection of crimes and offenses enumerated under Section 5
hereof;
(b) Issue subpoena for the appearance of any person for investigation or production of
documents, through its officers from the ranks of Regional Director to Director;
(c) Act as a national clearing house of criminal records and other related information for the
benefit of the government;
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(d) Render technical assistance to government agencies and instrumentalities, when so
requested;
(e) Extend assistance in cases involving extradition and mutual legal assistance, when requested
by the Department of Justice;
(f) Establish an NBI Academy which shall be responsible for the recruitment, training, and
development of all NBI agents and personnel, among others;
(g) Establish and maintain a Forensic and Scientific Research Center which shall serve as the
primary center for forensic and scientific research in furtherance of scientific knowledge in criminal
investigation, detection, evidence collection and preservation, and provide the necessary training
therefor;
(h) Establish and maintain a Cyber Investigation and Assessment Center which shall serve as the
nerve center for computer information technologies, data on cybercrime cases, computer intrusion,
threats, and other related crimes or activities;
(i) Establish and maintain an integrated, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art network of
equipment and facilities to be used by the NBI in its criminal investigation, detection, and evidence
gathering, and to provide the corresponding training in this regard;
(j) Request the assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the
Philippines, or any other agency of the government, including government-owned and/or -controlled
corporations, in its anti-crime drive. Such assistance may include the use of the agency’s personnel and
facilities upon prior approval by the head of the agency concerned;
(k) Conduct intelligence operations in furtherance of the foregoing powers and functions;
(1) Enter into any contract or transaction for the acquisition, ownership, possession,
administration, lease, disposition or acceptance of real or personal property in its name, subject to the
approval of the Secretary of Justice;
(m) Establish a modern NBI Clearance and Identification Center containing all derogatory and
criminal records and civilian identification records, including their identifying marks and characteristics
and fingerprint database, as well as dental records pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1575, entitled
“Requiring Practitioners of Dentistry to Keep Records of Their Patients”;
(n) Maintain, for purposes of investigative and forensic requirements of the NBI, relevant
database such as ballistic records of firearms including, but not limited to, data ownership, possession,
and other related identifying circumstances; and Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) databank; and
(o) Perform such other functions as the President or the Secretary of Justice may assign.

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Give at least 3 Sec. 5. Jurisdiction of NBI.

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The NBI shall have primary jurisdiction to undertake investigations in the following
cases:
(a) Human Trafficking cases in all airports in the Philippines;
(b) Extrajudicial/Extra-legal killings committed by the state’s security forces against media
practitioners and activists;
(c) Killings of justices and judges;
(d) Violation of Republic Act No. 10175, otherwise known as the “Cybercrime Prevention Act”;
(e) Cases referred by the Inter-Agency Anti-Graft Coordinating Council (IAGCC);
(f) Violations of the Anti-Dummy Law;
(g) Cases involving threats to security or assaults against the persons of the President, Vice
President, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court;
(h) Transnational crimes pursuant to existing international agreements;
(i) Identification of the dead/victims in case of mass fatality incidents caused by natural
disasters; and
(j) Violations of commercial, economic, and financial or white-collar crimes such as, but not
limited to, those punishable under Republic Act No. 8792, otherwise known as “E-Commerce Act of
2000”; Republic Act No. 8484, otherwise known as “Access Devices Regulations Act of 1998”; Republic
Act No. 8293, otherwise known as “Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines”; Republic Act No. 8799,
otherwise known as “Securities Regulation Code”; Presidential Decree No. 1689, otherwise known as
“Decree Increasing the Penalty for Certain Forms of Estafa”, and other similar penal statutes that may be
enacted by Congress.
Provided, however, That the President or the Secretary of Justice may direct the NBI to
undertake the investigation of any crime when public interest so requires.
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Once the NBI takes cognizance of any of the aforementioned cases, the PHP and other law
enforcement agencies/investigative entities shall collaborate with and render assistance to the NBI. In
cases where jurisdiction is vested exclusively and/or primarily with the PNP or other law enforcement
agency/investigating agency, the NBI shall collaborate with and render assistance to the same.

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The NBI Director shall be appointed by the President and shall have the rank, salary, and
benefits equivalent to that of an __________________________.

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Undersecretary

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No person shall be appointed Director unless he or she
is a 1.)______________________________ and 2.)______________________________ who has been engaged in
the practice of law for at least 3.)_________ years, preferably from within the ranks of Directors.

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  1. Natural-born citizen of the Philippines.
  2. A member of the Philippine Bar.
  3. fifteen (15)
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No person shall be appointed Deputy Director or Regional Director unless he or she is a citizen
of the Philippines and a member of the Philippine Bar who has been engaged in the practice of law for at
least 1.)_______ Years for the Deputy Director and for at least 2.)________ Years for the Regional Director.

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  1. 10 years
  2. 5 years
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Give at least 3 of Sec. 7. Powers and Functions of the Director

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The Director shall have the following powers and
functions:
(a) Formulate policies, guidelines, and programs to effectively carry out the purposes of this Act;
(b) Direct, control, and supervise the administration and operations of the NBI;
(c) Promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary or proper for the effective exercise of
the powers and functions of the NBI, as well as the discharge of the duties and responsibilities of its
officials and personnel;
(d) Determine, from time to time, subject to availability of funds and the approval of the
Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the limit of reasonable allowances,
incentives, bonuses, privileges, and other benefits which may be given to the NBI personnel;
(e) Create or abolish any division/unit and positions therein as may be required by the
exigencies of the service, subject to the endorsement of the Secretary of Justice and approval of the
DBM;
(f) Deploy any of its officials or personnel for missions abroad including, but not limited to,
assignments as functionaries attached to any Philippine Embassy, consulate, or any other diplomatic
office abroad in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA): Provided, That any expense
incurred by the NBI representative in the establishment of his or her office, including operation and
maintenance, is shouldered by the NBI;
(g) Hire consultants, subject to pertinent laws and rules, as may be deemed required by the
exigencies of the service;
(h) Issue mission orders and permits to carry duly licensed firearms outside residence to its
agents, organic personnel assisting in the investigation, and other duly deputized personnel of the
Department of Justice assisting the NBI in their investigative work;
(i) Designate NBI informants for investigative purposes;
(j) Remove, suspend, or otherwise discipline NBI agents and personnel for cause in accordance
with Civil Service Rules and Regulations and other pertinent laws;
(k) Determine and impose administrative fees;
(l) Perform any and all acts necessary, proper, or incidental to the attainment of the purposes
and objectives of this Act; and
(m) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or authorized by the Secretary of
Justice.

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Is an agency under the Department of Justice (DOJ), tasked to
effectively rehabilitate and safekeep national prisoners sentenced to more than three (3) years.

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Bureau of Corrections

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Bureau of Corrections was formerly called _____________?

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Bureau of Prisons

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Known as the Bureau of Corrections Act of 2013

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Republic Act No.10575
(24 May 2013)

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Enumerate 7 Bureau of Corrections correctional facilities

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  1. New Bilibid Prison Muntinlupa City
  2. Correctional Institution for Women Mandaluyong City
  3. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
  4. Davao Prison and Penal Farm Davao Del Norte
  5. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm Occidental Mindoro
  6. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm Zamboanga City
  7. Leyte Regional Prison Abuyog, Leyte
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Where is New Bilibid Prison Located?

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Muntinlupa City

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Where is Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm Located?

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Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

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Where is Davao Prison and Penal Farm Located?

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Davao Del Norte

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Where is Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm Located?

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Occidental Mindoro

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Where is Leyte Regional Prison Located?

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Abuyog, Leyte

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Enumerate the functions of BuCor

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  1. Safekeep prisoners convicted by courts three (3) years and one (1) day and above to serve
    sentence in prison.
  2. Prevent prisoners from committing crimes.
  3. Provide inmates basic needs.
  4. Ensure rehabilitation programs are made available to the inmates for their physical,
    intellectual and spiritual development.
  5. Develop livelihood programs to assist inmates earn a living and develop their skills while in
    prison.
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Shall oversee the entire operations of the Bureau, and
exercise command, administration and supervision of the entire agency in the pursuit of its mandate.
Deputy Director General (Operations, Administration and Rehabilitation) : Assist the Director General
in the formulation and implementation of BuCor’s objectives and policies.

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Office of the Director General:

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Shall provide assistance to the Director General and the Bureau
itself on all legal matters.

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Legal Division

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:Shall spearhead the formulation of
plans, programs and projects, and monitor the implementation thereof. Shall also house the
Management Information System (MIS)

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Planning and Management Division

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Shall manage the housekeeping operations of the
Bureau such as administrative, financial and general ancillary services.

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Directorate for Administration

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Shall provide services relating to personnel, records, supplies, and cash management.
Administrative Division
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Shall manage activities pertaining to engineering, property, and logistics.
General Services Division
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Shall handle accounting, budgeting and financial activities. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostic (DRD)
Finance Division
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Shall formulate and oversee the implementation of policies, standards and rules on reception and diagnostics of inmates admitted.
Directorate for Reception and Diagnostic
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Shall formulate policies and standards for diagnostic procedures in gathering information on inmate behavior, treatment needs and security risks. Shall also develop monitoring tools to assess the progress and adjustments of inmate to prison life
Assessment and Program Monitoring Division
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Shall plan, control, direct and coordinate the BuCor’s security operations and integrated support activities
Directorate for Security and Operations
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Shall formulate policies and standards to improve case management procedures to be used for appropriate individual or for collective rehabilitation plans.
Case Management Division
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Shall provide advisory and technical support in crafting strategies and program of operations to ensure the safekeeping of inmates.
Security and Safekeeping Division
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Shall formulate plans to pre-empt the entry of contrabands and thwart the proliferation of illegal activities inside the prison, as well as review security arrangements. The IID shall also investigate incidents involving inmates and visitors, and file cases if warranted.
Intelligence and Investigation Division
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Shall develop standards and guidelines relative to prison sentence structures, grant of credits for good behavior, parole eligibility, clemency, service of inmate, etc
Inmates’ Documents and Processing Division
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Shall formulate plans and policies and programs to further promote the delivery of reformation services through various interventions.
Directorate for Reformation
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Shall formulate policies and develop programs that strengthen and upgrade literacy of inmates thru formal and non-formal education, vocational and training skills, sports and recreational activities.
Education and Training Division
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Shall formulate policies and plans to facilitate the religious, spiritual and pastoral reformation of inmates
Moral and Spiritual Division
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Shall establish programs that provide inmates with the necessary livelihood skills even inside the prison camp.
Work and Livelihood Division
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: Shall craft pre-release and post release plans and programs for inmates who will be rejoining society
Directorate for External Relations
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:Shall establish linkages with NGOs, private companies and concerned government agencies for the reintegration program of inmates about to be released. The EAD shall also monitor the progress of released inmates as ordinary citizens of the community.
External Affairs Division
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Shall directly implement the custodial and reformation programs, projects and activities.
Prison and Penal Farms
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include priests, evangelists, pastors,, teachers, instructors, professors, vocational placement officers, librarians, guidance counselors, physicians, nurses, medical technologists, pharmacists, dentists, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, sociologists, social workers, engineers, electricians, agriculturists, veterinarians, lawyers and similar professional skills relevant to the implementation of inmate reformation programs.
Corrections Technical Officers
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They are the personnel employed in the implementation of reformation programs and those personnel whose nature of work requires proximate or direct contact with inmates.
Corrections Technical Officers
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Director and Deputy Directors of the BuCor shall serve a tour of duty not to exceed _________ years from the date of appointment
6 Years
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The BuCor shall maintain the custodial personnel-to-inmate ratio of __:__ and reformation personnel-to-inmate ratio of __:__
1:7 for custodial personnel-to-inmate ratio. 1:24 for reformation personnel-to-inmate ratio
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Should have the rank of Senior Inspector.
Sub-Colony Supervisor
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Should have the rank of Chief Inspector
Colony Assistant Superintendent
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- Should have the rank of Superintendent
Colony Superintendent -
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Should have the rank of Senior Superintendent or Chief Superintendent
Regional Superintendent -
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HANGGANG CHAPTER 10 pa :)
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- AN ACT INSTITUTING THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002, REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6425
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165
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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE _________________?
DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 1972
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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165 Known as ?
“Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002"
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The PDEA shall be headed by a ________________?
Director General with the rank of Undersecretary * He/she must possess adequate knowledge, training and experience in the field of dangerous drugs, and in any of the following fields: law enforcement, law, medicine, criminology, psychology or social work.
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To carry out the provisions of “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002".
Sec 82. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
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The Director General of the PDEA shall be assisted in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities by ___________________________________________?
two (2) deputies director general with the rank of Assistant Secretary 1. Operations 2. Administration
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Upon the approval of the Board, the PDEA Academy shall be established either in Baguio or Tagaytay City, and in such other places as may be necessary
SEC. 85. The PDEA Academy
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The present Secretariat of the National Drug Law Enforcement and Prevention Coordinating Center as created by Executive Order No. 61 shall be accordingly modified and absorbed by the PDEA
SEC. 83. Organization of the PDEA.
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Transfer, Absorption, and Integration of All Operating Units on Illegal Drugs into the PDEA and Transitory Provisions. — The Narcotics Group of the PNP, the Narcotics Division of the NBI and the Customs Narcotics Interdiction Unit are hereby abolished
SEC. 86. Approved: JUN 07 2002
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD AS AN ARMED AND UNIFORMED SERVICE ATTACHED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, THEREBY REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5173, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993, Approved: February 12, 2010
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD AS AN ARMED AND UNIFORMED SERVICE ATTACHED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, THEREBY REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5173, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993, Approved: February 12, 2010
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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993 shall be known as the ?
"Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009".
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The Philippine Coast Guard, hereinafter referred to as the PCG, is hereby established as an armed and uniformed service attached to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC): Provided, That in times of war, as declared by Congress, the PCG or parts thereof, shall be attached to the Department of National Defense.
SEC. 2. Establishment
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Give atleast 3 Power and Functions of the PCG
1. To enforce regulations in accordance with all relevant maritime international conventions, treaties or instruments and national laws for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines and conduct port state control implementation; 2. To conduct inspections on all merchant ships and vessels, including but shall not be limited to inspections prior to departure, to ensure and enforce compliance with safety standards, rules and regulations; 3. To detain, stop or prevent a ship or vessel which does not comply with safety standards, rules and regulations from sailing or leaving port; 4. To conduct emergency readiness evaluation on merchant marine vessels; 5. Subject to the approval of the Secretary of the DOTC, to issue and enforce rules and regulations for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea on all maritime-related activities; 6. To coordinate, develop, establish, maintain and operate aids to navigation, vessel traffic system, maritime communications and search and rescue facilities within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines; 7. To remove, destroy or tow to port, sunken or floating hazards to navigation, including illegal fish traps and vessels, at or close to sea lanes which may cause hazard to the marine environment; 8. To issue permits for the salvage of vessels and to supervise all marine salvage operations, as well as prescribe and enforce rules and regulations governing the same; Page | 89 9. To render aid to persons and vessels in distress and conduct search and rescue in marine accidents within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines, including the high seas, in accordance with applicable international conventions. In the performance of this function, the PCG may enlist the services of other government agencies and the merchant marine fleet; 10. To investigate and inquire into the causes of all maritime accidents involving death, casualties and damage to properties; 11. To assist in the enforcement and maintenance of maritime security, prevention or suppression of terrorism at sea, and performance of law enforcement functions in accordance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations; 12. To assist in the enforcement of laws on fisheries, immigration, tariff and customs, forestry, firearms and explosives, human trafficking, dangerous drugs and controlled chemicals, transnational crimes and other applicable laws within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines; 13. To board and inspect all types of merchant ships and watercrafts in the performance of its functions; 14. To enforce laws and promulgate and administer rules and regulations for the protection of marine environment and resources from offshore sources of pollution within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines; 15. To develop oil spill response, containment and recovery capabilities against ship-based pollution; 16. To grant, within its capabilities and consistent with its mandate, requests for assistance of other government agencies in the performance of their functions; 17. To organize, train and supervise the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) for the purpose of assisting the PCG in carrying out its mandated functions; and 18. To perform such other functions that may be necessary in the attainment of the objectives of this Act
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Gender concerns should be addressed in all planning activities, setting of priorities, allocating of resources and identifying actions and activities of the PCG.
SEC. 4. Gender Sensitivity Program.
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The PCG shall be headed by a Commandant who shall carry the rank of __________________?
Coast Guard Admiral
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Coast Guard Admiral: Provided, That he shall be appointed by the President from among the ___________________________?
Flag Officers of the PCG
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The Commandant shall have a maximum term of ___________________?
Three Years
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The PCG shall consist of the following categories of officers and employees: PCG officers; PCG non-officers; PCG non-uniformed personnel; Probationary ensign; and Cadets and Cadettes.
SEC. 6. Organization.
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The number of Flag Officers herein authorized shall be distributed to the various Flag Officer ranks in accordance with the schedule as hereunder prescribed: Coast Guard Admiral 1 Coast Guard Vice Admiral 1 Coast Guard Rear Admiral 5 Coast Guard Commodore 15
SEC. 8. Distribution of Flag Officers.
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Maximum tenure of Coast Guard Commodore?
5 Years
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Maximum tenure of Coast Guard Captain
7 years
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Maximum tenure of Coast Guard Admiral, Coast Guard Vice Admiral, Coast Guard Read Admiral?
3 Years
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shall assist the PCG in the promotion of safety of life and property at sea, the preservation of the marine environment and its resources, the conduct of maritime search and rescue, the maintenance of aids to navigation and such other activities that enhance maritime community relations which include civic action, participation under the National Service Training Program, youth development, recreational safety and other related activities.
PCG Auxiliary (PCGA)
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The appointment of the PCG Commandant and Flag Officers shall be approved by the President upon the recommendation of the _____________________________?
Secretary of the DOTC
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Appointments of all non-uniformed personnel shall be in accordance with _______________________?
Civil Service laws, rules and regulations.
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Appointments of all PCG non-officers shall be made by the ___________________?
PCG Commandant
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— For purposes of this Act, the active service of PCG personnel hereof shall refer to services rendered as an officer, non-officer, probationary ensign, or those rendered as a civilian official or employee in the PCG prior to the date of separation or retirement from the PCG: Provided, That the term active service shall include confirmed services rendered as a civilian employee in the Philippine government.
SEC. 15. Active Service.
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The applicable and pertinent provisions of the AFP Military Justice System shall be adopted in disciplinary cases against PCG officers and non-officers. The applicable rules, regulations and guidelines promulgated by the Civil Service Commission shall govern cases against PCG non-uniformed employees.
SEC. 16. Disciplinary Action
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Upon attaining fifty-six (56) years of age or upon accumulation of thirty (30) years of continuous satisfactory active service, whichever comes later, a PCG officer or non-officer shall be compulsorily retired: Provided, That said officer or non-officer shall have a minimum of twenty (20) years of active service. The retirement of non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by Civil Service laws, rules and regulations.
SEC. 17. Retirement.
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Monthly retirement pay of officer and non-officers shall be 1.)____________________ of base pay and longevity pay of the next higher grade last held in case of twenty (20) years of active service, increasing by 2.)______________ for every year of service rendered beyond twenty (20) years to a maximum of 3.)__________ for thirty-six (36) years of active service and over. The retirement benefits of non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by Civil Service/Government Service Insurance System Law.
1. 50% 2. 2 and a half % 3. 90%
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Officers and non-officers who voluntarily resign or otherwise fail to comply with the standards of competence and proficiency of the PCG, shall be separated from the service under existing laws, rules and regulations. The separation of non-uniformed personnel shall be in accordance with Civil Service laws, rules and regulations.
SEC. 19. Separation from Service.
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The PCG shall collect fees, dues, charges and fines relevant to the exercise of its various functions.
SEC. 20. Collection of Revenues
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The PCG shall continue to exercise exclusive ownership, possession, control and supervision over all properties transferred to it by virtue of Executive Order No. 475 dated 30 March 1998 and Executive Order No. 477 dated 15 April 1998, such as inter alia, vessels, watercrafts, firearms, armaments, munitions, communications and electronic equipment, vehicles, buildings, real estate and lighthouse reservations.
SEC. 22. PCG Properties and Lighthouse Reservations.
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD AS AN ARMED AND UNIFORMED SERVICE ATTACHED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, THEREBY REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5173, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993, Approved: February 12, 2010
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD AS AN ARMED AND UNIFORMED SERVICE ATTACHED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, THEREBY REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5173, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993, Approved: February 12, 2010
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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9993 shall be known as the ?
"Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009".
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The Philippine Coast Guard, hereinafter referred to as the PCG, is hereby established as an armed and uniformed service attached to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC): Provided, That in times of war, as declared by Congress, the PCG or parts thereof, shall be attached to the Department of National Defense.
SEC. 2. Establishment
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Give atleast 3 Power and Functions of the PCG
1. To enforce regulations in accordance with all relevant maritime international conventions, treaties or instruments and national laws for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines and conduct port state control implementation; 2. To conduct inspections on all merchant ships and vessels, including but shall not be limited to inspections prior to departure, to ensure and enforce compliance with safety standards, rules and regulations; 3. To detain, stop or prevent a ship or vessel which does not comply with safety standards, rules and regulations from sailing or leaving port; 4. To conduct emergency readiness evaluation on merchant marine vessels; 5. Subject to the approval of the Secretary of the DOTC, to issue and enforce rules and regulations for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea on all maritime-related activities; 6. To coordinate, develop, establish, maintain and operate aids to navigation, vessel traffic system, maritime communications and search and rescue facilities within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines; 7. To remove, destroy or tow to port, sunken or floating hazards to navigation, including illegal fish traps and vessels, at or close to sea lanes which may cause hazard to the marine environment; 8. To issue permits for the salvage of vessels and to supervise all marine salvage operations, as well as prescribe and enforce rules and regulations governing the same; Page | 89 9. To render aid to persons and vessels in distress and conduct search and rescue in marine accidents within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines, including the high seas, in accordance with applicable international conventions. In the performance of this function, the PCG may enlist the services of other government agencies and the merchant marine fleet; 10. To investigate and inquire into the causes of all maritime accidents involving death, casualties and damage to properties; 11. To assist in the enforcement and maintenance of maritime security, prevention or suppression of terrorism at sea, and performance of law enforcement functions in accordance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations; 12. To assist in the enforcement of laws on fisheries, immigration, tariff and customs, forestry, firearms and explosives, human trafficking, dangerous drugs and controlled chemicals, transnational crimes and other applicable laws within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines; 13. To board and inspect all types of merchant ships and watercrafts in the performance of its functions; 14. To enforce laws and promulgate and administer rules and regulations for the protection of marine environment and resources from offshore sources of pollution within the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines; 15. To develop oil spill response, containment and recovery capabilities against ship-based pollution; 16. To grant, within its capabilities and consistent with its mandate, requests for assistance of other government agencies in the performance of their functions; 17. To organize, train and supervise the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) for the purpose of assisting the PCG in carrying out its mandated functions; and 18. To perform such other functions that may be necessary in the attainment of the objectives of this Act
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Gender concerns should be addressed in all planning activities, setting of priorities, allocating of resources and identifying actions and activities of the PCG.
SEC. 4. Gender Sensitivity Program.
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The PCG shall be headed by a Commandant who shall carry the rank of __________________?
Coast Guard Admiral
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Coast Guard Admiral: Provided, That he shall be appointed by the President from among the ___________________________?
Flag Officers of the PCG
93
The Commandant shall have a maximum term of ___________________?
Three Years
94
The PCG shall consist of the following categories of officers and employees: PCG officers; PCG non-officers; PCG non-uniformed personnel; Probationary ensign; and Cadets and Cadettes.
SEC. 6. Organization.
95
The number of Flag Officers herein authorized shall be distributed to the various Flag Officer ranks in accordance with the schedule as hereunder prescribed: Coast Guard Admiral 1 Coast Guard Vice Admiral 1 Coast Guard Rear Admiral 5 Coast Guard Commodore 15
SEC. 8. Distribution of Flag Officers.
96
Maximum tenure of Coast Guard Commodore?
5 Years
97
Maximum tenure of Coast Guard Captain
7 years
98
Maximum tenure of Coast Guard Admiral, Coast Guard Vice Admiral, Coast Guard Read Admiral?
3 Years
99
shall assist the PCG in the promotion of safety of life and property at sea, the preservation of the marine environment and its resources, the conduct of maritime search and rescue, the maintenance of aids to navigation and such other activities that enhance maritime community relations which include civic action, participation under the National Service Training Program, youth development, recreational safety and other related activities.
PCG Auxiliary (PCGA)
100
The appointment of the PCG Commandant and Flag Officers shall be approved by the President upon the recommendation of the _____________________________?
Secretary of the DOTC
101
Appointments of all non-uniformed personnel shall be in accordance with _______________________?
Civil Service laws, rules and regulations.
102
Appointments of all PCG non-officers shall be made by the ___________________?
PCG Commandant
103
— For purposes of this Act, the active service of PCG personnel hereof shall refer to services rendered as an officer, non-officer, probationary ensign, or those rendered as a civilian official or employee in the PCG prior to the date of separation or retirement from the PCG: Provided, That the term active service shall include confirmed services rendered as a civilian employee in the Philippine government.
SEC. 15. Active Service.
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The applicable and pertinent provisions of the AFP Military Justice System shall be adopted in disciplinary cases against PCG officers and non-officers. The applicable rules, regulations and guidelines promulgated by the Civil Service Commission shall govern cases against PCG non-uniformed employees.
SEC. 16. Disciplinary Action
105
Upon attaining fifty-six (56) years of age or upon accumulation of thirty (30) years of continuous satisfactory active service, whichever comes later, a PCG officer or non-officer shall be compulsorily retired: Provided, That said officer or non-officer shall have a minimum of twenty (20) years of active service. The retirement of non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by Civil Service laws, rules and regulations.
SEC. 17. Retirement.
106
Monthly retirement pay of officer and non-officers shall be 1.)____________________ of base pay and longevity pay of the next higher grade last held in case of twenty (20) years of active service, increasing by 2.)______________ for every year of service rendered beyond twenty (20) years to a maximum of 3.)__________ for thirty-six (36) years of active service and over. The retirement benefits of non-uniformed personnel shall be governed by Civil Service/Government Service Insurance System Law.
1. 50% 2. 2 and a half % 3. 90%
107
Officers and non-officers who voluntarily resign or otherwise fail to comply with the standards of competence and proficiency of the PCG, shall be separated from the service under existing laws, rules and regulations. The separation of non-uniformed personnel shall be in accordance with Civil Service laws, rules and regulations.
SEC. 19. Separation from Service.
108
The PCG shall collect fees, dues, charges and fines relevant to the exercise of its various functions.
SEC. 20. Collection of Revenues
109
The PCG shall continue to exercise exclusive ownership, possession, control and supervision over all properties transferred to it by virtue of Executive Order No. 475 dated 30 March 1998 and Executive Order No. 477 dated 15 April 1998, such as inter alia, vessels, watercrafts, firearms, armaments, munitions, communications and electronic equipment, vehicles, buildings, real estate and lighthouse reservations.
SEC. 22. PCG Properties and Lighthouse Reservations.
110
- AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PENALIZING CERTAIN VIOLATIONS THEREOF, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
COMMONWEALTH ACT No. 1
111
AN ACT TO OFFICIALLY CREATE THE AFP.
NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT (21 DEC 1935)
112
INSTITUTING THE “ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987”
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292
113
The functions of the Undersecretary shall be as follows: (1) Advise and assist the Secretary in the formulation and implementation of Department’s objectives and policies; (2) Oversee all the operational activities of the Department for which he shall be responsible to the Secretary; (3) Coordinate the programs and projects of the Department, and be responsible for its economical, efficient, and effective administration; (4) Serve as deputy to the Secretary, in all matters relating to the operations of the Department; and (5) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law. When the Secretary is unable to perform his duties owing to illness, absence, or other cause, as in case of vacancy in the Office, the Undersecretary shall temporarily perform the functions of said Office.
SECTION 20. Office of the Undersecretary.
114
shall be composed of the Administrative Services Office, and Information Management Office.
The Service Staff
115
Shall be composed of the Staff for Plans and Programs, Staff for Installation and Logistics, Staff for Public Affairs, Staff for Strategic Assessment, Staff for Comptrollership, Staff for Personnel, and the Legal Service.
Executive Staff
116
There shall be a Personal Staff as may be determined by the Secretary.
Personal Staff
117
SECTION 33. Functions.—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) shall:
(1) Uphold the sovereignty, support the Constitution, and defend the territory of the Republic of the Philippines against all enemies, foreign and domestic; (2) Promote and advance the national aims, goals, interests and policies; (3) Plan, organize, maintain, develop and deploy its regular and citizen reserve forces for national security; and (4) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or assigned by higher authorities
118
Composed of regular officers and enlisted personnel; reservists called to active duty; draftees; trainees and government-sponsored Filipino cadets enrolled in local or foreign military schools.
The Standing Force
119
Composed of all reservists, and officers and enlisted men on inactive status.
The Citizen Armed Force
120
shall prescribe and implement a continuing program of recruitment and training for the Citizen Armed Force to enable it to respond to all types of threats to national security.
The Secretary of National Defense
121
composed of Medical Corps, Dental Service, Nurse Corps, Veterinary Corps and the Judge Advocate General Service.
technical services of the AFP
122
consist of the Chaplain Service, Women Auxiliary Corps, Medical Administrative Corps and the Corps of Professors
administrative service
123
shall consist of cadre of officers and men in the Standing Force and all qualified reservists residing in a particular locality. The cadre may, however, be assigned to another unit in the active force while the Geographical Units to which they are assigned are on inactive status.
The Citizen Armed Force Geographical Units
124
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, the major services and other units of the AFP may be organized into such commands, forces and organizations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense. For this purpose, the territory of the Philippines may be divided into such tactical and geographical areas and zones or regions and districts as the Secretary of National Defense may direct.
SECTION 38. Tactical and Territorial Organization.—
125
standardized procedures and techniques throughout the military establishment to assure common understanding among all its forces and elements, facilitating thereby the attainment of maximum operational efficiency and effectiveness
Common doctrine
126
The Major Services shall be organized by the Chief of Staff in accordance with the policies laid down by the Secretary of National Defense. The commanders of the Major Services shall hold such grade as provided by law, and shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary of National Defense.
SECTION 46. Organization
127
The Secretary of National Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of Staff, AFP, shall assign to the Major Services specific functions in support of the overall responsibilities of the AFP and the Department.
SECTION 47. General Provisions.
128
shall be responsible for the conduct of operations on land, in coordination with the other Major Services. It shall be organized as prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of Staff.
The Philippine Army
129
shall be responsible for the air defense of the Philippines. It shall be organized as prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of Staff.
The Philippine Air Force
130
shall be responsible for the naval defense of the Philippines. It shall be organized as prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of Staff.
The Philippine Navy
131
shall remain as a major subordinate unit of the Philippine Navy and assigned functions pertaining to safety of life at sea as vested in it by law.
Philippine Coast Guard.
132
The student body of the Academy shall be known as the _________?
Cadet Crops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
133
The CCAFP shall have such strength as the Secretary of National Defense shall determine upon the recommendation of the Chief of Staff, and within the strength limited by the _______________________?
Annual Appropriation Act
134
- AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE PHILIPPINES, PENALIZING CERTAIN VIOLATIONS THEREOF, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
COMMONWEALTH ACT No. 1
135
AN ACT TO OFFICIALLY CREATE THE AFP.
NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT (21 DEC 1935)
136
INSTITUTING THE “ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987”
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292
137
The functions of the Undersecretary shall be as follows: (1) Advise and assist the Secretary in the formulation and implementation of Department’s objectives and policies; (2) Oversee all the operational activities of the Department for which he shall be responsible to the Secretary; (3) Coordinate the programs and projects of the Department, and be responsible for its economical, efficient, and effective administration; (4) Serve as deputy to the Secretary, in all matters relating to the operations of the Department; and (5) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law. When the Secretary is unable to perform his duties owing to illness, absence, or other cause, as in case of vacancy in the Office, the Undersecretary shall temporarily perform the functions of said Office.
SECTION 20. Office of the Undersecretary.
138
shall be composed of the Administrative Services Office, and Information Management Office.
The Service Staff
139
Shall be composed of the Staff for Plans and Programs, Staff for Installation and Logistics, Staff for Public Affairs, Staff for Strategic Assessment, Staff for Comptrollership, Staff for Personnel, and the Legal Service.
Executive Staff
140
There shall be a Personal Staff as may be determined by the Secretary.
Personal Staff
141
SECTION 33. Functions.—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) shall:
(1) Uphold the sovereignty, support the Constitution, and defend the territory of the Republic of the Philippines against all enemies, foreign and domestic; (2) Promote and advance the national aims, goals, interests and policies; (3) Plan, organize, maintain, develop and deploy its regular and citizen reserve forces for national security; and (4) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or assigned by higher authorities
142
Composed of regular officers and enlisted personnel; reservists called to active duty; draftees; trainees and government-sponsored Filipino cadets enrolled in local or foreign military schools.
The Standing Force
143
Composed of all reservists, and officers and enlisted men on inactive status.
The Citizen Armed Force
144
shall prescribe and implement a continuing program of recruitment and training for the Citizen Armed Force to enable it to respond to all types of threats to national security.
The Secretary of National Defense
145
composed of Medical Corps, Dental Service, Nurse Corps, Veterinary Corps and the Judge Advocate General Service.
technical services of the AFP
146
consist of the Chaplain Service, Women Auxiliary Corps, Medical Administrative Corps and the Corps of Professors
administrative service
147
shall consist of cadre of officers and men in the Standing Force and all qualified reservists residing in a particular locality. The cadre may, however, be assigned to another unit in the active force while the Geographical Units to which they are assigned are on inactive status.
The Citizen Armed Force Geographical Units
148
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, the major services and other units of the AFP may be organized into such commands, forces and organizations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense. For this purpose, the territory of the Philippines may be divided into such tactical and geographical areas and zones or regions and districts as the Secretary of National Defense may direct.
SECTION 38. Tactical and Territorial Organization.—
149
standardized procedures and techniques throughout the military establishment to assure common understanding among all its forces and elements, facilitating thereby the attainment of maximum operational efficiency and effectiveness
Common doctrine
150
The Major Services shall be organized by the Chief of Staff in accordance with the policies laid down by the Secretary of National Defense. The commanders of the Major Services shall hold such grade as provided by law, and shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary of National Defense.
SECTION 46. Organization
151
The Secretary of National Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of Staff, AFP, shall assign to the Major Services specific functions in support of the overall responsibilities of the AFP and the Department.
SECTION 47. General Provisions.
152
shall be responsible for the conduct of operations on land, in coordination with the other Major Services. It shall be organized as prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of Staff.
The Philippine Army
153
shall be responsible for the air defense of the Philippines. It shall be organized as prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of Staff.
The Philippine Air Force
154
shall be responsible for the naval defense of the Philippines. It shall be organized as prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of Staff.
The Philippine Navy
155
shall remain as a major subordinate unit of the Philippine Navy and assigned functions pertaining to safety of life at sea as vested in it by law.
Philippine Coast Guard.
156
The student body of the Academy shall be known as the _________?
Cadet Crops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
157
The CCAFP shall have such strength as the Secretary of National Defense shall determine upon the recommendation of the Chief of Staff, and within the strength limited by the _______________________?
Annual Appropriation Act
158
Reorganization Act of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Executive Order (E.O.) No. 192, s. 1987
159
It is the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature, and maintain a wholesome natural environment by enforcing environmental protection laws.
SECTION 1. Basic Policy.
160
Promote the efficient and effective enforcement of environmental laws, rules and regulations through the creation of the Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Service (ELEPS) by: 2.1.1. Defining the enforcement authority and functions of the Service in order to enhance the existing DENR organizational structure including field offices, Bureaus and Attached Agencies; and 2.1.2. Establishing strong coordinative and collaborative enforcement mechanisms with other law enforcement agencies, Local Government Units, Civil Society and transboundary networks, among others. 2.2. Strengthen and professionalize enforcement of environmental laws with the use of advanced science and technology. 2.3. Professionalize enforcement units in the DENR and develop highly competent manpower.
SECTION 2. Objectives.
161
This Order shall cover all environmental laws as enumerated in the Supreme Court Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases involving enforcement or violations of environmental and natural resources laws, rules and regulations such as, but not limited to the following: 1. Terrestrial Laws 2. Сoastal, Marine, and Aquatic Resources Laws 3. Aerial Law 4. Other ENR Laws
SECTION 3. Scope and Coverage.
162
the power to administer or enforce the law, it intends to carry the laws into effect, practical application of laws and execution of the principles prescribed by the lawmaker.
Administrative Powers
163
an Order duly issued by the Secretary or by the Service directing or enjoining any person, business or organization, or government agency, to stop or discontinue an act considered harmful or illegal and/or in order to protect, preserve or rehabilitate the environment. A CDO may be permanent, for specific period of time, or until final administrative or judicial determination of its legality occurs.
Cease and Desist Order
164
an Order which may be issued by a person in authority permanently closing unlawful, illegal or unlicensed premise or premises in violation of pertinent rules and regulation in relation to environmental laws.
Closure Order
165
a directive by the Director, as expressly empowered herein by the Secretary, ordering the immediate stoppage of an act or activity being committed by a single person whether alone or in the company of others which is against environment and natural resources laws and directing him to appear before any administrative proceedings as a consequence of his act or activities, pursuant to Section 89, PD No. 705 as revised; Section 40, RA No. 8749; Section 30, RA No. 9275; Section 8 (g), RA No. 9003; and Section 30, RA No. 9147.
DENR Enforcement Order
166
the act of taking in favor of the government, real or personal properties, from a person without payment or compensation in an administrative proceeding.
Confiscation
167
temporary holding or safekeeping by a person in authority of any evidence obtained or seized in an enforcement operation conducted by or with the participation of the Service, while a case is pending before any administrative body or the courts.
Custody
168
the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule or obligation.
Enforcement
169
as used in this Order, occurs when there is a demonstrated impending threat to human life, biodiversity, or irreparable damage to the integrity and stability of the ecosystem.
Emergency
170
- the taking of seized private property which includes, but not limited to, vehicle, vessel, facility, equipment, tools, paraphernalia, implements, gadgets, by government action with custody documentation pending the outcome of criminal prosecution or administrative adjudication.
Impoundment -
171
informs a person or juridical entity that a rule, statute, or permit condition has been violated as observed or discovered.
Notice of Violation (NOV)
172
as used in this Order, this refers to the taking by the environmental officers of potential evidence from a person who is suspected of violating environmental laws, rules and regulation. Seizure of evidence may be done by virtue of a search warrant issued by the court or on the occasion of a warrantless arrest or warrantless search.
Seizure
173
an Order that requires one or more of the parties to a cause to justify, explain, or prove something to the court or quasi-judicial body. It is used when the there is a need for more information before deciding on a certain issue or matter.
Show Cause Order
174
a continuing offense in contravention of both environmental laws and international treaties and conventions on the environment to which the Philippines is a signatory. An act is deemed a continuing offense when the act began in one place and continued to be committed while the offender is moving to other places.
Transnational or transboundary violation
175
ELEPS meaning
Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Service
176
serve as the frontline units for the enforcement of ENR laws, rules and regulations in the field level.
Enforcement and Monitoring Section/Unit in the PENRO/CENRO
177
shall be composed of the Inter-Agency Relations Section and the Protection and Prevention Section, and shall be headed by a Division Chief.
Environmental Protection Division
178
In order to effectively perform its functions, the ELEPS officials and personnel shall undergo continuing capacity-building on the enforcement of environmental laws, rules and regulations.
Capacity Building.
179
The budgetary requirements for the initial operationalization of the ELEPS shall be sourced from, but not limited to, the funds allocated for the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Task Force (EPETF), subject to the submission and approval of a Work and Financial Plan (WFP) and in accordance with budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
SECTION 7. Funding.
180
Reorganization Act of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Executive Order (E.O.) No. 192, s. 1987
181
It is the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature, and maintain a wholesome natural environment by enforcing environmental protection laws.
SECTION 1. Basic Policy.
182
Promote the efficient and effective enforcement of environmental laws, rules and regulations through the creation of the Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Service (ELEPS) by: 2.1.1. Defining the enforcement authority and functions of the Service in order to enhance the existing DENR organizational structure including field offices, Bureaus and Attached Agencies; and 2.1.2. Establishing strong coordinative and collaborative enforcement mechanisms with other law enforcement agencies, Local Government Units, Civil Society and transboundary networks, among others. 2.2. Strengthen and professionalize enforcement of environmental laws with the use of advanced science and technology. 2.3. Professionalize enforcement units in the DENR and develop highly competent manpower.
SECTION 2. Objectives.
183
This Order shall cover all environmental laws as enumerated in the Supreme Court Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases involving enforcement or violations of environmental and natural resources laws, rules and regulations such as, but not limited to the following: 1. Terrestrial Laws 2. Сoastal, Marine, and Aquatic Resources Laws 3. Aerial Law 4. Other ENR Laws
SECTION 3. Scope and Coverage.
184
the power to administer or enforce the law, it intends to carry the laws into effect, practical application of laws and execution of the principles prescribed by the lawmaker.
Administrative Powers
185
an Order duly issued by the Secretary or by the Service directing or enjoining any person, business or organization, or government agency, to stop or discontinue an act considered harmful or illegal and/or in order to protect, preserve or rehabilitate the environment. A CDO may be permanent, for specific period of time, or until final administrative or judicial determination of its legality occurs.
Cease and Desist Order
186
an Order which may be issued by a person in authority permanently closing unlawful, illegal or unlicensed premise or premises in violation of pertinent rules and regulation in relation to environmental laws.
Closure Order
187
a directive by the Director, as expressly empowered herein by the Secretary, ordering the immediate stoppage of an act or activity being committed by a single person whether alone or in the company of others which is against environment and natural resources laws and directing him to appear before any administrative proceedings as a consequence of his act or activities, pursuant to Section 89, PD No. 705 as revised; Section 40, RA No. 8749; Section 30, RA No. 9275; Section 8 (g), RA No. 9003; and Section 30, RA No. 9147.
DENR Enforcement Order
188
the act of taking in favor of the government, real or personal properties, from a person without payment or compensation in an administrative proceeding.
Confiscation
189
temporary holding or safekeeping by a person in authority of any evidence obtained or seized in an enforcement operation conducted by or with the participation of the Service, while a case is pending before any administrative body or the courts.
Custody
190
the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule or obligation.
Enforcement
191
as used in this Order, occurs when there is a demonstrated impending threat to human life, biodiversity, or irreparable damage to the integrity and stability of the ecosystem.
Emergency
192
- the taking of seized private property which includes, but not limited to, vehicle, vessel, facility, equipment, tools, paraphernalia, implements, gadgets, by government action with custody documentation pending the outcome of criminal prosecution or administrative adjudication.
Impoundment -
193
informs a person or juridical entity that a rule, statute, or permit condition has been violated as observed or discovered.
Notice of Violation (NOV)
194
as used in this Order, this refers to the taking by the environmental officers of potential evidence from a person who is suspected of violating environmental laws, rules and regulation. Seizure of evidence may be done by virtue of a search warrant issued by the court or on the occasion of a warrantless arrest or warrantless search.
Seizure
195
an Order that requires one or more of the parties to a cause to justify, explain, or prove something to the court or quasi-judicial body. It is used when the there is a need for more information before deciding on a certain issue or matter.
Show Cause Order
196
a continuing offense in contravention of both environmental laws and international treaties and conventions on the environment to which the Philippines is a signatory. An act is deemed a continuing offense when the act began in one place and continued to be committed while the offender is moving to other places.
Transnational or transboundary violation
197
ELEPS meaning
Environmental Law Enforcement and Protection Service
198
serve as the frontline units for the enforcement of ENR laws, rules and regulations in the field level.
Enforcement and Monitoring Section/Unit in the PENRO/CENRO
199
shall be composed of the Inter-Agency Relations Section and the Protection and Prevention Section, and shall be headed by a Division Chief.
Environmental Protection Division
200
In order to effectively perform its functions, the ELEPS officials and personnel shall undergo continuing capacity-building on the enforcement of environmental laws, rules and regulations.
Capacity Building.
201
The budgetary requirements for the initial operationalization of the ELEPS shall be sourced from, but not limited to, the funds allocated for the Environmental Protection and Enforcement Task Force (EPETF), subject to the submission and approval of a Work and Financial Plan (WFP) and in accordance with budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
SECTION 7. Funding.