Defense & Security
Committee on Committee on National Defense and Security
HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT RUTH ANGELIQUE PASOS AND SECOND LIEUTENANT CHERKY ENLAWAN EMBUDO
The resolution honors two Philippine Airforce officers for their service and expresses condolences to their families.
COUNTER FOREIGN INTERFERENCE ACT
The Counter Foreign Interference Act aims to penalize foreign interference in the Philippines and establish the Counter Foreign Interference Council to enhance national security and democratic processes.
MANDATING THE AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF ALL CITIZENS FOR MILITARY INSTRUCTION
This bill mandates the automatic registration for military instruction of all citizens aged 18 to 25, amending the existing Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act to create a more efficient registration system using existing government databases.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 7898 (REVISED AFP MODERNIZATION PROGRAM)
This bill aims to amend the AFP Modernization Act to enhance the implementation of the Revised AFP Modernization Program, addressing current security challenges and ensuring proper funding and oversight.
DND TRANSFORMATION ACT
The DND Transformation Act aims to implement comprehensive reforms in the Department of National Defense (DND) to enhance its capabilities and responsiveness to modern security challenges. It establishes a framework for the DND's organizational structure, workforce development, and resource management.
DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT
This bill proposes the creation of the Department of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DDRRM) to centralize and enhance the Philippines' disaster risk management efforts, addressing the fragmented governance framework currently in place.
NATIONAL CIVIL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE ACT
The National Civil Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Act aims to establish a training program for Filipinos aged 18 to 25 to enhance their skills in emergency preparedness and response, creating a Civil Emergency Service Corps for community service duties.
NEW ANTI-ESPIONAGE ACT
The New Anti-Espionage Act aims to define and penalize espionage and related offenses against national security, updating existing laws to address modern threats and increase penalties for violations.
NEW ANTI-ESPIONAGE ACT
The New Anti-Espionage Act aims to modernize the legal framework against espionage in the Philippines, defining espionage and related offenses, and establishing penalties for violations. It includes provisions for surveillance and the protection of national defense assets.
REVISED PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD LAW
This bill aims to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard by introducing various policy and organizational reforms to enhance its capabilities and effectiveness.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 10121 (PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010)
This bill aims to amend the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 to expand the use of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF) by local government units (LGUs). It proposes to allow LGUs to utilize the LDRRMF for infrastructure projects, hiring personnel, and other disaster preparedness activities, while also shortening the period for unspent funds to revert to the general fund from five years to three years.
MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (DRRM) WORKERS
This bill aims to establish a Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Workers, providing them with various benefits and protections to enhance their welfare and working conditions.
HAZARD PAY OF ALL PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
This bill aims to increase the hazard pay of all personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to 25% of their base pay, providing necessary funds for this increase.
PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE ACADEMY (PAFA)
This bill establishes the Philippine Air Force Academy (PAFA) to provide education and training for Air Force Cadets, aiming to enhance the recruitment of diverse candidates into the Philippine Air Force.
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (NDUP) ACT
The National Defense University of the Philippines (NDUP) Act aims to establish a new educational institution focused on national defense and security, elevating the existing National Defense College of the Philippines to university status. It will offer graduate degrees and conduct research in national security administration.
PROHIBITING THE USE, WEARING, MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF UNIFORMS OF MEMBERS OF AFP AND PNP
This bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 493 to prohibit the use, wearing, manufacture, and sale of uniforms and textiles of uniforms of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). It prescribes stiffer penalties for violations of this prohibition.
MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (DRRM) WORKERS
The bill aims to establish a Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Workers, providing them with improved working conditions, benefits, and professional development opportunities. It addresses the welfare of DRRM workers, who play a crucial role in disaster response and recovery in the Philippines.
PHILIPPINE DEFENSE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ACT
The bill establishes the Philippine Defense University System (PDUS) to integrate and coordinate defense and security education in the Philippines, enhancing the training and education of military and civilian leaders.
ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) PENSION SYSTEM ACT
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Pension System Act aims to create a sustainable pension framework for AFP members, ensuring adequate retirement benefits funded through various sources, including contributions from new entrants and proceeds from military property sales.
NATIONAL AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ACT
This bill aims to create the National Resiliency and Disaster Management Authority, which will oversee disaster management and response in the Philippines, enhancing coordination among various government agencies and local government units.
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2025
The bill proposes the creation of the Department of Disaster and Emergency Management, which will consolidate existing disaster management functions and improve the country's response to disasters and emergencies.
HAZARD PAY FOR ALL DISASTER PERSONNEL AND VOLUNTEERS ACT OF 2025
This bill aims to amend the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 to provide hazard pay to disaster response personnel and accredited community disaster volunteers during a declared state of calamity.
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2025
The Philippine Coast Guard Modernization Act of 2025 aims to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by creating a trust fund and appropriating necessary funds for its modernization program, which includes enhancing capabilities in maritime safety, search and rescue, security, law enforcement, and environmental protection.
COUNTER FOREIGN INTERFERENCE ACT
The Counter Foreign Interference Act aims to penalize foreign interference in the Philippines and establish the Counter Foreign Interference Council to enhance national security and protect democratic processes.
NEW SEPARATION, RETIREMENT, AND PENSION SYSTEM FOR THE MILITARY AND THE UNIFORMED PERSONNEL
This bill establishes a new separation, retirement, and pension system for military and uniformed personnel, aiming to create a sustainable funding framework to address the financial challenges of the current pension system.
NEW ANTI-ESPIONAGE ACT
Senate Bill No. 663, known as the New Anti-Espionage Act, aims to define and penalize espionage and related offenses against national security. It seeks to modernize existing laws to address contemporary threats, including cyber espionage, and establishes severe penalties for violations.
BIOLOGICAL AND TOXIN WEAPONS ACT
The Biological and Toxin Weapons Act aims to prohibit the development, production, use, and stockpiling of biological and toxin weapons in the Philippines, establishing penalties for violations and creating a National Authority to oversee enforcement.
NEW ANTI-ESPIONAGE ACT
The New Anti-Espionage Act aims to define and penalize espionage and related offenses against national security, updating the legal framework to address modern threats, including cyber espionage and unauthorized access to classified information.
DISASTER RESILIENCE ACT
The Disaster Resilience Act aims to create the Department of Disaster Resilience, which will be responsible for coordinating disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response, recovery, and rehabilitation efforts in the Philippines.
DND PROPER TRANSFORMATION ACT
The DND Proper Transformation Act aims to strengthen the Department of National Defense (DND) by modernizing its structure and operations, ensuring it can effectively respond to national security challenges. It proposes organizational updates, including the establishment of sub-national offices and a Corps of National Defense Specialists, and mandates a progressive increase in the DND's budget to at least 2% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) within five years.
COMBAT DUTY AND INCENTIVE PAY ACT
The Combat Duty and Incentive Pay Act aims to establish a system of combat pay and combat incentive pay for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). It proposes to increase the Combat Duty Pay to ₱5,000 per month and Combat Incentive Pay to ₱1,000 per day for personnel engaged in actual combat operations.
ARCHIPELAGIC DEFENSE OF THE PHILIPPINES ACT
The Archipelagic Defense of the Philippines Act aims to establish forward operating bases for the Philippine Navy to enhance national defense capabilities, particularly in response to maritime security challenges.
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL BENEFITS PROGRAM ACT
The bill aims to create a Comprehensive Social Benefits Program for uniformed personnel and auxiliary service members who are killed, wounded, or disabled in the line of duty. It establishes a trust fund of ₱20 billion to provide various forms of assistance, including financial aid, educational support, and health care.
TATAG NG IMPRASTRAKTURA PARA SA KAPAYAPAAN AT SEGURIDAD (TIKAS) ACT
The TIKAS Act aims to institutionalize the program for strengthening and expanding military facility readiness for national security, enhancing infrastructure projects related to military capabilities.
DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER RESILIENCE ACT OF 2025
The bill proposes the creation of the Department of Disaster Resilience, which will focus on disaster risk reduction and management, ensuring a coordinated and comprehensive approach to disaster preparedness and response in the Philippines.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 11696 (MARAWI SIEGE VICTIMS COMPENSATION ACT)
This bill amends the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022 to include additional barangays affected by the Marawi Siege and changes the basis for monetary compensation from fair market value to replacement or repair cost.
REVISED PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD LAW
This bill aims to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by introducing policy and organizational reforms, including increasing personnel levels and aligning ranks and benefits with other national security forces.
THE NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT
Senate Bill No. 146 aims to enhance the capabilities and streamline the organizational role of the Department of National Defense (DND) and its bureaus, appropriating necessary funds for these purposes.
END LOCAL COMMUNIST ARMED CONFLICT (ELCAC) ACT
The bill seeks to institutionalize the Whole-of-Nation Approach to achieve inclusive and sustainable peace by creating the National Council to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, which will coordinate peace efforts across various sectors and government agencies.
DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER RESILIENCE ACT
Senate Bill No. 143 aims to create the Department of Disaster Resilience, which will lead efforts in disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response, rehabilitation, and recovery in the Philippines. The bill outlines the department's powers and functions, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to managing disaster risks and enhancing community resilience.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENT (ERD) ACT
The Emergency Response Department (ERD) Act aims to create a specialized agency for disaster risk reduction and management in the Philippines, addressing the increasing risks from natural disasters and climate change. It establishes the Emergency Response Department (ERD) to coordinate and implement disaster response and preparedness efforts across the country.
NEW ANTI-ESPIONAGE ACT
The New Anti-Espionage Act aims to define and penalize espionage and related offenses against national security, updating laws that have been in place since the 1930s. It proposes life imprisonment and substantial fines for espionage-related crimes, expanding the definition to include various forms of unauthorized access to classified information.
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD MODERNIZATION ACT
The Philippine Coast Guard Modernization Act aims to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by creating a trust fund and appropriating funds for its modernization program, which includes upgrading assets and capabilities over a period of 15 years.
AFP AND PNP CAMP DEVELOPMENT FUND ACT
The AFP and PNP Camp Development Fund Act aims to establish dedicated funding for the development and improvement of military and police camps in the Philippines, appropriating a total of ₱25 billion for each agency over five years.
NEW ANTI-ESPIONAGE ACT
The New Anti-Espionage Act aims to define and penalize espionage and related offenses against national security, updating existing laws to address modern threats.