PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE MANUAL

PNP-ISOD-10-3-07 (DO)

POLICE OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES
IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE

HUMAN SECURITY ACT OF 2007

(REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9372)

OCTOBER 2007
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP
Camp Crame, Quezon City

FOREWORD
In support to the global war against terrorism, the PICTURE
Human Security Act of 2007 (Republic Act 9372) was (2” x 1.5”)
signed into law on March 06, 2007. The law covers all
aspects of terrorism and mandates the creation of the
Anti-Terrorism Council that shall be responsible for the
proper and effective implementation of the Act.

The Philippine National Police, concurrent with its mission to enforce the
law, to prevent and control crimes, to maintain peace and order, and to ensure
public safety and internal security with the active support of the community, shall
serve as one of the support agencies of the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC).

Given the sensitivity of police operations relative to the implementation of

the Act, police operational procedures were set to guide PNP personnel on the
proper enforcement of the law and preclude the commission of prohibited acts.

It is hoped that these police operational procedures will enable our PNP
personnel to apply the full force of the law and to faithfully comply with it in the
course of protecting life, liberty, and property from acts of terrorism.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
DIRECTORATE FOR OPERATIONS
Camp Crame, Quezon City

MESSAGE
In consideration of the passage of the Human PICTURE
Security Act of 2007, the Police Operational Procedures in (2” x 1.5”)
Implementing the Human Security Act of 2007 was crafted
for our police officers as a medium of instruction and
reference in apprehending those who commit acts of terror
and bringing them to the courts of justice, without violating
human rights.

The importance of these police operational procedures cannot be overly

underscored since it is our police officers who are at the forefront in containing
terrorist acts and arresting perpetrators. They have to possess a full grasp of the
anti-terrorism and human rights laws, for them to effectively carry out their
responsibilities in the government’s overall human rights strategy campaign.

Police officers are therefore enjoined to read, understand and apply these
operational procedures for them to ably enforce the law and preserve the basic
rights enjoyed by every person.

SILVERIO D ALARCIO JR, CEO VI

Police Chief Superintendent
The Acting Director for Operations
 CONTENTS

Chapter I
BACKGROUND ......................................................................... 1

Chapter II
STATE POLICY ......................................................................... 1

Chapter III
DEFINITION OF TERMS

Crime of Terrorism ……………………………………………………………………. 1

Elements ......................................................................... 2
Conspiracy to Commit Terrorism ......................................... 2
Public Prosecutor’s Office ................................................... 2
Act ................................................................................. 2
Accomplice ...................................................................... 2
Accessory ........................................................................ 3

Chapter IV
PROCEDURES

A. Surveillance, Interception and

Recording of communications ......................................... 3

Section1---Application for ATC Authorization ................................. 3

Section2---ATC Approval............................................................. 4
Section3---Application/CA Authorization ....................................... 4
Section4---Implementation of the CA Authorization ....................... 4
Section5---Deposit of tapes, discs etc........................................... 4
Sample Forms: Application for ATC Authorization ........................... 6
Sample Forms: Ex Parte Application to conduct surveillance,
interception and recording of communications ......... 8
Sample Forms: Notice to the subject of surveillance ....................... 10
Sample Forms: Joint Affidavit re surveillance ................................. 11

B. Filing of Case

Section 6---Period of Filing ......................................................... 13

C. Examination of Bank Deposits, Trust

Accounts, Placements, Assets and Records ..................... 13

Section 7---Application for ATC Authorization ............................... 13

Section 8---Application for CA Authorization ................................. 14
Section9---Implementation of Bank Examination .......................... 14
Section10--Notification of the subject of the bank examination ………. 14
Section11--Deposit of Bank Materials........................................... 14
Sample form: Application for ATC Authorization ............................. 17
Sample form: Ex Parte Application to conduct examination
of bank deposits, accounts and records .................. 19
Sample form: Notice to subject of bank examination ..................... 21
Sample form: Joint Affidavit ....................................................... 22

D. ARREST AND DETENTION without Warrant ..................... 24

Section 12---Application for ATC Authorization ............................. 24

Section 13---Approval and Authorization to effect arrest ................ 24
Section 14---Presentment of the arrested person to a judge ........... 24
Section 15---Detention ……………………………..………............................. 25
Section 16---Custodial logbook and its contents ............................ 27
Section 17---Recording .............................................................. 28
Sample form: Notice of Detention without Judicial Warrant ............. 29

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Flowchart on Processes in

Securing Judicial Authority on
Surveillance, Interception and
Recording of Communications;
Examination of Bank Deposits,
Accounts and Records …………………........................ 32

Appendix B: Flowchart on the Implementation

of Judicial Authority on
Surveillance, Interception and
Recording of Communications;
Examination of Bank Deposits,
Accounts and Records ……………………...................... 33

Appendix C: Flowchart within the PNP on

Application for Surveillance,
Interception and Recording
of Communications ………….................................. 34

Appendix D: Flowchart within the PNP on

Procedure in Applying for
Judicial Authorization to
Examine Bank Deposits,
 Accounts and Records ....................................... 35

Appendix E: Flowchart on the Implementation of

Judicial Authorization on
the Surveillance, Interception
and Recording of Communications ........................ 36

Appendix F: Flowchart on Procedure in

Implementing Judicial Authorization to
Examine Bank Deposits,
Accounts and Records ......................................... 37

Appendix G: Flowchart on Procedure in

Applying for ATC Authorization to
Effect Arrest Without Judicial Warrant ................... 38
 Chapter I

BACKGROUND

The Human Security Act of 2007 is a special penal law enacted by

Congress to protect life, liberty and property from acts of terrorism, to
condemn terrorism as inimical and dangerous to national security and
making terrorism a crime against the Filipino people, against humanity, and
the law of nations.

Chapter II

STATE POLICY

It is declared a policy of the State to protect life, liberty, and property

from acts of terrorism, to condemn terrorism as inimical and dangerous to
the national security of the country and to the welfare of the people, and to
make terrorism a crime against Filipino people, against humanity, and
against the law of nations.

In the implementation of the policy stated above, the State shall

uphold the basic rights and fundamental liberties of the people as enshrined
in the Constitution. (par. 1 and 2, Section 2 R.A. 9372)

Chapter III

DEFINITION OF TERMS

A. Crime of Terrorism

The Human Security Act defines the crime of terrorism as an act

whereby any person commits any of the acts punishable under any of the
following provisions of the Revised Penal Code:

1. Piracy in General and Mutiny in the High Seas or in the

Philippine waters (Art. 122);
2. Rebellion or Insurrection (Art. 134);
3. Coup d’etat (Art. 134-a), including acts committed by private
persons;
4. Murder (Art. 248);
5. Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention (Art. 267);
6. Crimes involving destruction (Art. 324) or under special laws, to
wit:
 6.1 The Law on Arson (P.D. 1613);
6.2 Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste
Control Act of 1990 (R.A. 6969)
6.3 Atomic Energy Regulatory and Liability Act of 1968 (R.A.
5207);
6.4 Anti-Hijacking Law (R.A. 6235)
6.5 Anti-Piracy and Anti-Highway Robbery Law of 1974 (P.D.
532)
6.6 Illegal and unlawful possession, manufacture, dealing in,
acquisition or disposition of firearms, ammunitions or
explosives (P.D. 1866, as amended)

Thereby sowing and creating a condition of widespread and

extraordinary fear and panic among the populace, in order to coerce the
government to give in to an unlawful demand shall be guilty of terrorism and
shall suffer the penalty of 40 years imprisonment, without the benefit of
parole.

Elements: For the crime of terrorism to be committed therefore, it must be

emphasized that all the elements must be present and not in the alternative.
The essential elements that must be present are:

1. commission of one or more of the crime specified in Section 3 of

the HSA;
2. the acts enumerated under Section 3 of the law must sow and
create a condition of widespread and extraordinary fear and
panic among the populace; and
3. it must be committed for the purpose of coercing the
government to give in to an unlawful demand.

B. Crime of Conspiracy to Commit Terrorism - is a crime wherein two or

more persons come to an agreement concerning the commission of the crime
of terrorism as defined in Section 3 of the Act, and decide to commit the
same.

C. Public Prosecutor’s Office – refers to the National Prosecution Service

of the Department of Justice.

D. Act – refers to Republic Act No. 9372, otherwise known as the “Human
Security Act of 2007”.
E. Accomplice – any person who, not being a principal under Article 17 of
the Revised Penal Code or a conspirator as defined in Section 4 of the Act,
cooperates in the execution of either the crime of terrorism or conspiracy to
commit terrorism by previous or simultaneous acts.

F. Accessory – any person who, having knowledge of the commission of

the crime of terrorism or conspiracy to commit terrorism, and without having
participated therein, either as principal or accomplice under Article 17 and 18
of the Revised Penal Code, takes part subsequent to its commission in any of
the following manner: (a) by profiting himself or assisting the offender to
profit by the effects of the crime; (b) by concealing or destroying the body of
the crime, or the effects, or instruments thereof, in order to prevent its
discovery; (c) by harboring, concealing, or assisting in the escape of the
principal or conspirator of the crime.

Chapter IV

PROCEDURES

A. Surveillance of Suspects and Interception and Recording of

Communications:

Notwithstanding the provisions on the Anti-Wire Tapping Law (Republic

Act 4200), a police or law enforcement official and the members of his team
may, upon written order of the Court of Appeals, listen to, intercept and
record, with the use of any mode, form, kind or type of electronic or other
surveillance equipment or intercepting and tracking devices, or with the use
of any other suitable ways and means for that purpose, any communication,
message, conversation, discussion, or spoken or written words between
members of a judicially declared and outlawed terrorist organization,
association, or group of persons or of any person charged with or suspected
of the crime of terrorism or conspiracy thereof, except those that are
considered as privileged communication enumerated under Sec. 7, 2nd
paragraph of the HSA.

Section 1: Application for Anti-Terrorism Council (“ATC”) Authorization. The

original applicant (PPOs/ROs of NSUs & others) armed with an
application for ATC Authorization initially approved by the
RDs/PROs, shall submit the written application to the Director,
Intelligence Group (D, IG) for pre-processing. Finding the
application sufficient in form and substance to warrant approval
by the ATC, the D, IG shall immediately endorse the application
 to the Command Group through TDI for processing. Thereafter,
the Command Group shall transmit the application to the C, PNP
for approval.1

Section 2: Approval by the Chief, PNP. Upon approval by the C, PNP,

the application shall be forwarded to the ATC, through the ATC
Secretariat.

Approval by ATC. The written authorization to be issued by the

ATC shall be coursed through the same channel down to the
original applicant.

Section 3: Formal Application for Judicial Authorization. An ex parte written

application shall then be filed by the original applicant duly
authorized in writing by the ATC to file such application, to the
authorizing division of the Court of Appeals (CA).2

Effective Period of Judicial Authorization. The Judicial

Authorization granted by the CA (authorizing division) shall only
be effective for the length of time specified in the written order,
which shall not exceed a period of thirty (30) days from the date
of receipt of the written order by the applicant police.

Extension or Renewal. Such authorization may be extended or

renewed for another non-extendible period which shall not
exceed thirty (30) days from the expiration of the original
period. The police must show that the extension or renewal is
for public interest and that the ex parte application for extension
or renewal must be filed by the original applicant duly
authorized in writing by the ATC. In case of death or physical
disability of the original applicant, the one next in rank to the
original applicant among the members of the team named in the
original written order of the CA, shall file such application for
extension or renewal.

Section 4: Procedure in the Implementation of the CA written authorization

to conduct surveillance, interception and recording of
communications. Upon receipt of the approved written
authorization from the Court of Appeals, the original applicant
shall immediately implement the judicial authorization to
conduct surveillance, interception and recording of
communications while simultaneously forwarding a copy of the

1
See sample format no.1
2
See sample format no. 2
 judicial authorization to D, IG, TDI, Command Group, C, PNP,
Secretariat and ATC.

Section 5: Deposit of tapes, discs and recordings to the CA. Within forty-
eight (48) hours after the expiration of the period fixed in the
written order of the CA or within 48 hours after the expiration of
any extension or renewal granted by the CA, all tapes, discs,
and recordings made pursuant to the Authorization shall be
deposited with the Authorizing Division of the CA in a sealed
envelop or sealed package and shall be accompanied by a joint
affidavit of the applicant police and the members of his team.3

Contents of Joint Affidavit4 - The joint affidavit of the police and

the individual members of his team shall state:

a) the number of tapes, discs, and recordings that have

been made, as well as the number of excerpts and
summaries thereof and the number of written notes and
memoranda, if any, made in connection therewith;
b) the dates and times covered by each of such tapes, discs,
and recordings;
c) the number of tapes, discs, and recordings, as well as the
number of excerpts and summaries thereof and the
number of written notes and memoranda made in
connection therewith that have been included in the
deposit;
d) the date of the original written authorization granted by
the Anti-Terrorism Council to the applicant to file the ex
parte application to conduct the tracking down, tapping,
intercepting, and recording, as well as the date of any
extension or renewal of the original written authority
granted by the authorizing division of the Court of
Appeals; and
e) the joint affidavit shall also certify under oath that no
duplicates or copies of the whole or any part of any such
tapes, discs, and recordings, and that no duplicates or
copies of the whole or any part of any of such excerpts,
summaries, written notes, and memoranda, have been
made, or, if made, that all such duplicates and copies are
included in the sealed envelope or sealed package, as the

3
See sample format No. 4
4
Note: It shall be unlawful for any person, police or law enforcement official to omit or exclude from the
joint affidavit any item or portion in the required contents thereof. Penalty: Any person, police or law
enforcement official who violates this provision shall suffer the penalty of not less than ten (10) years
and one (1) day to twelve (12) years of imprisonment.
case may be, deposited with the authorizing division of
the Court of Appeals.
Sample Format No. 1: Application for ATC Authorization

Republic of the Philippines

Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Camp Crame, Quezon City

[date]

Honorable Executive Secretary [name]

Chairman, Anti-Terrorism Council

Thru: Director General

National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
Secretariat, Anti—Terrorism Council

Subject: Request for Authorization to Apply for Judicial Authorization to

Conduct Surveillance and/or Interception and Recording of
Communications

Honorable Executive Secretary:

In compliance with the provisions of the Human Security Act of 2007

(R.A. 9372), the undersigned respectfully requests that an authorization be
granted to the Philippine National Police (name of unit/office) to apply for a
judicial authorization from the Court of Appeals to conduct surveillance of
suspects and interception and recording of communications of [name/s of
suspected terrorist/s].

During the course of investigation conducted by the PNP of suspected

members of reported terrorist organization that [name/s of suspected
terrorist/s] was/were verified to have been engaged or is/are presently
engaged in acts or activities which constitute the crime of terrorism as
defined and penalized under R.A. 9372.

[state the background/circumstances of participation and/or

involvement of suspect/s]

In connection therewith, it is respectfully requested that an authority

be given to the PNP personnel listed below, to apply for judicial authorization
before the Court of Appeals to allow the said office/unit to listen to, intercept
and record, with the use of any mode, form or type of electronic or
surveillance, intercepting and tracking equipment/devices to any
communication, message, conversation, or spoken or written words made or
delivered by [name of subject]:

[state names and designation of the surveillance team]

Thank you and hoping that this request will merit your approval.

CHIEF, PNP
Sample Format No. 2: Ex Parte Application to conduct surveillance,
interception and recording of communications

Republic of the Philippines

COURT OF APPEALS
Manila

In the Matter of the Application for

Surveillance, Interception and
Recording of Communications of
[NAME OF SUBJECT],

S.P. Case No. _______

[NAME OF APPLICANT]
[Name of Unit],
Applicant.
x----------------------------x

EX PARTE APPLICATION

The undersigned Applicant, unto this Honorable Court respectfully

states that:

1. He is a member of the (Name of Unit) of the Philippine

National Police, with office address at ____________, and
currently conducting an investigation on the suspected
commission of a crime of terrorism or conspiracy to
commit terrorism as defined and penalized under Republic
Act No. 9372, otherwise known as the Human Security
Act, by (Name of Subject), a resident of (address) and
business/residence address at (address);

2. In the course of his investigation of the named subject,

he has developed personal knowledge of the facts and
circumstances pointing to the fact that the subject is
committing the crime of (state the crime under the RPC)
thereby sowing and creating a condition of widespread
and extraordinary fear and panic among the populace in
order to coerce the government to give in to an unlawful
demand, which constitute the crime of terrorism
specifically, through the following acts –

2.1
 2.2
2.3

3. In strengthening the case against the subject, evidences

essential for conviction of the subject or to the solution or
prevention of terrorism can only be obtained by means of
tracking down, tapping, listening to, intercepting, and
recording communications, messages, conversations,
discussions, or spoken or written words of the subject
(name of subject) made at his house/office (state the
specific location of house/office);

4. There is no other effective means readily available for

acquiring the required evidence for conviction or solution
or prevention of the crime of terrorism; and

5. In accordance with Section 8 of the Human Security Act,

he has applied for and has been granted authority by the
Anti-Terrorism Council to file the herein application to
track down, tap, listen to, intercept, and record
communications, messages, conversations, discussions,
or spoken or written words of the subject.

Attached hereto is a copy of the authority granted by the

Anti-Terrorism Council.

WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, it is respectfully prayed that

herein Applicant be given authority to track down, tap, listen to, intercept,
and record communications, messages, conversations, discussions, or spoken
or written words of the subject at his location at (residence/business
address).

Other reliefs just and equitable under the premises are likewise prayed
for.

Quezon City for Manila, 4 August 2007.

(Name of Applicant)
(Position/Designation)
(Office Address)
Sample Format No. 3: Notice (to the subject of surveillance)

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
NATIONAL HEAQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Camp Crame, Quezon City

[Name of Subject]
[Residence/Office Address]

In the Matter of the Surveillance and

Interception and Recording of
Communications of
[NAME OF SUBJECT],

NOTIFICATION

Pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of the Human

Security Act of 2007 (RA 9372), notice is hereby given to you that a judicial
order has been issued by the authorizing division of the Court of Appeals,
authorizing the Philippine National Police [Unit/Office] to listen to, intercept
and record, with the use of any mode, form, kind, or type of electronic or
other surveillance equipment or tracking device, or with the use of any other
suitable ways and means for the purpose, any communication, message,
conversation, discussion or spoken or written words between suspected
person/s and group of persons or any person charged with or suspected of
the crime of terrorism or conspiracy to commit terrorism.

This is to notify you further that the judicial authorization to conduct

surveillance, interception and recording on you which commenced on
__________ has expired and terminated on _____________ and that
neither a case for terrorism nor conspiracy to commit terrorism has been
filed against you.

Camp Crame, Quezon City

August 7, 2007

[Name of Applicant/Team Leader]

[Rank/Position]
Sample Format No. 4: Joint Affidavit

Republic of the Philippines}

City of _______________} s.s.

JOINT AFFIDAVIT

We, [Name of Police-Team Leader and Members], all of legal age,

organic members/personnel of the Philippine National Police, assigned to
[Name of Unit/Office], with office address at _________________, after
having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, do hereby depose and say
that:

1. Pursuant to the Order dated _______ and issued by the

Court of Appeals (authorizing division), we have been
duly designated as the team assigned and tasked to
conduct surveillance, interception and recording of
communications of [Name of suspect/s], suspected
violators of the Human Security Act of 2007;

2. In the course of the said surveillance operations, we were

able to intercept, monitor and record the
communications, messages, discussions (written
and/spoken) of the above-named suspect/s, the details of
which are as follows: (state the following details)

a. number of tapes, discs and recordings that have

been made;
b. dates and times covered by each tape, discs and
recordings;
c. number of tapes, discs, and recordings, as well as
the number of excerpts and summaries;

3. Pursuant to Sections 11, 12 and 13 of R.A. 9372, we

hereby submit the above-described materials, documents
in a sealed envelope to the Court of Appeals;

4. We further certify, under oath, that no duplicate or copies

of the whole or any part of any such excerpts,
summaries, written notes and memoranda have been
made, or if made, that all such duplicates and copies are
included in the sealed envelope or sealed package which
we hereby deposit with the Honorable Court; and
 5. We are executing this Joint Affidavit to attest to the
truthfulness of the foregoing and in compliance with the
requirements of RA 9372.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we hereunto set our hand this __ day of

______________ at the City of ____________.

AFFIANTS

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this __ day of ____________

2007 at __________ City, affiants exhibiting to me their Community Tax
Certificate with Nos. _______, _____, and _______, issued on _______,
_______ and _______ respectively.

Doc. No.
Page No. Notary Public
Book No.
Series of 2007.
B. PROCEDURE IN THE FILING OF CASES

Section 6: Filing of Case before the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The applicant
police shall have thirty (30) days after the termination of the
period originally granted by the CA, or its extension or renewal,
if any, within which to file the appropriate case before the
National Prosecution Service of the Department of Justice.

If no case has been filed within the 30 day period, the applicant
police shall immediately notify5 the person subject of the
surveillance, interception and recording of the said surveillance,
interception and recording.6

C. PROCEDURE IN THE EXAMINATION OF BANK DEPOSITS,

ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS

The police duly authorized in writing by the ATC, shall file an ex parte
application with the authorizing division of the CA to examine bank deposits,
accounts and records of any person charged with or suspected of the crime
of terrorism or of judicially declared and outlawed terrorist organization,
association, or group of persons, or any member of such organization,
association or group persons.7

Section 7: Application for ATC Authorization. The original applicant

(PPOs/ROs of NSUs & others) armed with an application for ATC
Authorization initially approved by the RDs/PROs shall submit
the written application to the D, IG in coordination with the Anti-
Money Laundering Council (AMLC) for pre-processing. Finding
the application sufficient in form and substance to warrant
approval by the ATC, the D, IG shall immediately endorse the
application to the Command Group through TDI for processing.
Thereafter, the Command Group shall transmit the application
to the C, PNP for approval.

Upon approval by the C, PNP, the application will be forwarded

to the ATC through the Secretariat. Once the ATC approves such

5
See sample format no. 3
6
Penalty: The penalty of ten (10) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years of imprisonment shall be
imposed upon the applicant police or law enforcement official who fails to notify the person subject of
the surveillance, monitoring, interception and recording.
7
Penalty: Any police or law enforcement personnel guilty of unauthorized or malicious bank examination
shall suffer the penalty of ten (10) years and one day to twelve (12) years of imprisonment. In addition to
this penalty, the penalty of ten (10) years and one day to twelve (12) years of imprisonment shall be
impose upon a police personnel who maliciously obtained an authority from the CA.
 application, the written authorization to be issued by the ATC
shall be coursed through the same channel down to the original
applicant.8

Section 8: Application for CA Authorization. The original applicant armed

with the ATC written authorization shall then file an ex parte
written application for judicial authorization with the authorizing
division of the CA.9

Section 9: Procedure in the Implementation of the CA written authorization

to examine bank deposits, accounts and records. Upon receipt
of the approved written authorization from the CA, the original
applicant shall immediately implement the judicial authorization
to conduct examination of bank deposits, accounts and records
while simultaneously forwarding a copy of the judicial
authorization to the D, IG, TDI, Command Group, C, PNP,
Secretariat and ATC.

Effective Period. Judicial Authorization. The authorization issued

by the authorizing division of the CA to examine or to cause the
examination of bank deposits, accounts and records, or to
gather information about the same shall be effective for the
length of time specified in the order, which period shall not
exceed a period of thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of
the written order of the CA by the applicant police or law
enforcement official.

Extension or Renewal. Such authorization may be extended or

renewed for another extendible period, which shall not exceed
thirty (30) days from the expiration of the original period. The
police or law enforcement official must show that the extension
or renewal is for public interest and that the ex parte application
for extension or renewal must be filed by the original applicant
duly authorized in writing by the ATC. In case of death or
physical disability of the original applicant, the one next in rank
to the original applicant among the members of the team
named in the original written order of the CA, shall file such
application for extension or renewal.

Section 10: If no case is filed within the thirty (30) – day period following
the expiration of the authorized period for the conduct of bank
examination, the applicant police shall immediately notify10 in

8
See sample format no. 5
9
See sample format no. 6
10
See sample format no. 7
 writing the person subject of the bank examination and freezing
of bank deposits, placements, trust accounts, assets and
records. 11

Section 11: Within forty-eight (48) hours after the expiration fixed in the
written order of the Court or within forty-eight (48) hours after
the expiration of the extension or renewal, all information
obtained in the examination of deposits, placements, trust
accounts, assets and records shall be deposited with the
authorizing division of the CA in a sealed envelope or sealed
package and shall be accompanied by a joint affidavit of the
applicant police or law enforcement official and the persons who
actually conducted the examination of such deposits, assets and
records.12

The Joint Affidavit shall contain a statement13 of the following:

a) identifying marks, numbers, or symbols of the deposits,

placements, trust accounts, assets, and records
examined;
b) identity and address of the bank or financial institution
where such deposits, placements, trust accounts, assets,
and records are held and maintained;
c) number of bank deposits, placements, trust accounts,
assets, and records discovered, examined, and frozen;
d) the outstanding balances of each of such deposits,
placements, trust accounts, assets;
e) all information, data, excerpts, summaries, notes,
memoranda, working sheets, reports, documents, records
examined and placed in the sealed envelope or sealed
package deposited with the authorizing division of the
Court of Appeals;
f) the date of the original written authorization granted by
the Anti-Terrorism Council to the applicant to file the ex
parte application to conduct the examination of the said
bank deposits, placements, trust accounts, assets and
records, as well as the date of any extension or renewal

11
Penalty: The penalty of ten (10) years and one day to twelve (12) years of imprisonment shall be imposed
upon the applicant police or law enforcement official who fails to notify in writing the person subject of
the bank examination and freezing of bank deposits, placements, trust accounts, assets and records.
12
See sample format no. 8
13
Penalty: for false or untruthful statement or misrepresentation of material fact in the Joint Affidavits:
Affiants shall suffer individually the penalty of ten (10) years and one day to twelve (12) years of
imprisonment.
 of the original written authorization granted by the
authorizing division of the Court of Appeals;
g) that the items enumerated were all that were found in the
bank or financial institution examined at the time of the
completion of the examination; and
h) The joint affidavit shall also certify under oath that no
duplicates or copies of the information, data, excerpts,
summaries, notes, memoranda, working sheets, reports,
and documents acquired from the examination of the
bank deposits, placements, trust accounts, assets and
records have been made, or, if made, that all such
duplicates and copies are placed in the sealed envelope or
sealed package deposited with the authorizing division of
the Court of Appeals.14

14
Note: It shall be unlawful for any person, police or custodian of the bank data and information obtained
after examination of deposits, placements, trust accounts, assets and records to copy, to remove, delete,
expunge, incinerate, shred or destroy in any manner the required items/contents of the joint affidavits in
whole or in part under any pretext whatsoever. Penalty: Any person who copies, removes, deletes,
expunges, incinerates, shreds or destroys the items/contents of judicial affidavits shall suffer the penalty
of not less than six (6) years and one day to twelve (12) years of imprisonment.
Sample Format No. 5: Application for ATC Authorization

Republic of the Philippines

Department of the Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Camp Crame, Quezon City

[date]

Honorable Executive Secretary [name]

Chairman, Anti-Terrorism Council

Thru: Director General

National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
Secretariat, Anti—Terrorism Council

Subject: Request for Authorization to Apply for Judicial Authorization to

Examine Bank Deposits, Accounts and Records of Suspected
Terrorist/s

Honorable Executive Secretary:

In compliance with the provisions of the Human Security Act of 2007

(R.A. 9372), the undersigned respectfully request that an authorization be
granted to the Philippine National Police (name of unit/office) to apply for a
judicial authorization from the Court of Appeals to examine the bank
deposits, placements, trust accounts, assets and other pertinent bank
records of [name/s of suspected terrorist/s].

During the course of investigation conducted by the PNP of suspected

members of reported terrorist organization that [name/s of suspected
terrorist/s] was/were verified to have been engaged or is/are presently
engaged in acts or activities which constitute the crime of terrorism as
defined and penalized under R.A. 9372.

[state the background/circumstances of participation and/or

involvement of suspect/s]

In connection therewith, it is respectfully requested that an authority

be given to the PNP Unit/Office to apply for judicial authorization before the
Court of Appeals to allow the said office/unit to examine, or to cause the
examination of, the bank deposits, placements, trust accounts, assets and
records of [name/s of suspect/s] in the following banks or financial
institutions:

[state the name of banks/financial institutions-branch/location]

The examination shall be undertaken by the following:

[names/designation of PNP team]

Thank you and hoping that this request will merit your approval.

CHIEF, PNP
Sample Format No. 6: Ex Parte Application to conduct Examination of bank
deposits, accounts, and records

Republic of the Philippines

COURT OF APPEALS
Manila

In the Matter of the Application to

conduct Examination of the bank
deposits, accounts, and records of
[NAME OF SUBJECT],

S.P. Case No. _______

[NAME OF APPLICANT]
[Name of Unit],
Applicant.
x----------------------------x

EX PARTE APPLICATION

The undersigned Applicant, unto this Honorable Court respectfully

states that:

1. He is a member of the (Name of Unit) of the Philippine

National Police, with office address at ____________, and
currently conducting an investigation on the suspected
commission of a crime of terrorism or conspiracy to
commit terrorism as defined and penalized under Republic
Act No. 9372, otherwise known as the Human Security
Act, by (Name of Subject), a resident of (address) and
business/residence address at (address);

2. In the course of his investigation of the named subject,

he has developed personal knowledge of the facts and
circumstances pointing to the fact that the subject is
committing the crime of (state the crime under the RPC)
thereby sowing and creating a condition of widespread
and extraordinary fear and panic among the populace in
order to coerce the government to give in to an unlawful
demand, which constitute the crime of terrorism
specifically, through the following acts –
 2.1
2.2
2.3

3. In strengthening the case against the subject, evidences

essential for conviction of the subject or to the solution or
prevention of terrorism, can only be obtained through
examination of the bank deposits, placements, trust
accounts, assets and records of the above-named
subject;

4. There is no other effective means readily available for

acquiring the required evidence for conviction or solution
or prevention of the crime of terrorism; and

5. In accordance with Section 28 of the Human Security Act,

he has applied for and has been granted authority by the
Anti-Terrorism Council to file the herein application to
examine, or cause the examination of, gather or cause
the gathering of any relevant information about deposits,
placements, trust accounts, assets, and records from a
bank or financial institution.

Attached hereto is a copy of the authority granted by the

Anti-Terrorism Council.

WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, it is respectfully prayed that

herein Applicant be given authority to examine, or cause the examination of,
gather or cause the gathering of any relevant information about deposits,
placements, trust accounts, assets, and records from a bank or financial
institution of [name of subject].

Other reliefs just and equitable under the premises are likewise prayed
for.

Quezon City for Manila, 4 August 2007.

(Name of Applicant)
(Position/Designation)
(Office Address)
Sample Format No. 7: Notice (to the person subject of bank examination)

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
NATIONAL HEAQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Camp Crame, Quezon City

[Name of Subject]
[Residence/Office Address]

In the Matter of Bank Examination and

freezing of bank deposits, placements,
trust accounts, assets and records of
[NAME OF SUBJECT],

NOTIFICATION

Pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of the Human

Security Act of 2007 (RA 9372), notice is hereby given to you that a judicial
order has been issued by the authorizing division of the Court of Appeals,
authorizing the Philippine National Police [Unit/Office] to examine or cause
the examination of and to freeze bank deposits, placements, trust accounts,
assets and records, or to gather information of the same of suspected
person/s and group of persons or any person charged with or suspected of
the crime of terrorism or conspiracy to commit terrorism.

[state further the circumstances of termination of such examination]

This is to notify you further that the judicial authorization to conduct

surveillance, interception and recording on you which commenced on
__________ has expired and terminated on _____________ and that
neither a case for terrorism nor conspiracy to commit terrorism has been
filed against you.

Camp Crame, Quezon City

August 7, 2007

[Name of Applicant/Team Leader]

[Rank/Position]
Sample Format No. 8: Joint Affidavit

Republic of the Philippines}

City of _______________} s.s.

JOINT AFFIDAVIT

We, [Name of Police-Team Leader and Members], all of legal age,

organic members/personnel of the Philippine National Police, assigned to
[Name of Unit/Office], with office address at _________________, after
having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, do hereby depose and say
that:

1. Pursuant to the Order dated _______ and issued by the

Court of Appeals (authorizing division), we have been
duly designated as the team assigned and tasked to
conduct examination of bank deposits, accounts and
records of [Name of suspect/s], suspected violators of the
Human Security Act of 2007;

2. The details of the course of the said examination of bank

deposits, placements, trust accounts, assets and records,
are as follows: (state the details of the examination of
bank deposits made and in connection therewith, such
as:)

a. Identifying marks, numbers, or symbols of the

deposits, placements, trust accounts, assets, and
records examined;
b. The identity and address of the bank or financial
institution where such deposits, placements, trust
accounts are held and maintained;
c. Number of bank deposits, placements, trust
accounts, assets, and records discovered,
examined, and frozen;
d. Outstanding balances of each of such deposits,
placements, trusts accounts, assets;
e. All information, data, excerpts, summaries, notes,
memoranda, working sheets, reports, documents,
records examined and placed in the sealed
envelope or sealed package deposited with the
authorizing division of the Court of Appeals;
f. Date of the original written authorization granted
by the Anti-Terrorism Council to the applicant
 police to file the ex parte Application to conduct the
said examination, as well as the date of any
extension or renewal of the original written
authorization granted by the authorizing division of
the Court of Appeals; and
g. The items enumerated herein-above were all found
in the bank or financial institution examined at the
time of completion of the examination.

3. Pursuant to Section 31 of R.A. 9372, we hereby submit

the above-described materials, documents in a sealed
envelope to the Court of Appeals;

4. We further certify, under oath, that no duplicates or

copies of the information, data, excerpts, summaries,
notes, memoranda, working sheets, reports, and
documents acquired from the examination of bank
deposits, placements, trusts accounts, assets and records
have been made, or if made, that all such duplicates and
copies are placed in the sealed envelope or sealed
package which we hereby deposit with the Honorable
Court;

5. We are executing this Joint Affidavit to attest to the

truthfulness of the foregoing and in compliance with
requirements under RA 9372.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we hereunto set our hand this _____ day of

____________ at the City of ___________.

AFFIANTS

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this __ day of ____________

2007 at __________ City, affiants exhibiting to me their Community Tax
Certificate with Nos. _______, _____, and _______, issued on _______,
_______ and ____________ respectively.

Doc. No.
Page No. Notary Public
Book No.
Series of 2007.
D. ARREST AND DETENTION WITHOUT WARRANT

Any police may take custody of a person charged or suspected of a

crime of terrorism or conspiracy to commit terrorism without a warrant of
arrest only upon written authority by ATC, and not incur any criminal liability
under Article 125 of the Revised Penal Code (Delay in the delivery of
prisoners) if he delivers said charged or suspected person to the proper
judicial authority within three (3) days counted from the moment said person
has been arrested, detained or taken into custody. Provided, that the arrest
must result from the surveillance under Section 7 and examination of bank
deposits under Section 27 of the Act. Failure to deliver the person arrested to
the proper judicial authority within three (3) days is punishable by
imprisonment of a maximum of 12 years. (Section 20, HSA)

(Note: Authorization is not necessary when person to be arrested has

committed a crime, has already committed a crime or about to commit an
act and the arresting person has personal knowledge of such facts.)

Section 12: Procedure in the Application for ATC Authorization to Effect

Arrest Without Judicial Warrant. During or after the conduct of
surveillance, interception and recording of communications,
examination of bank deposits, accounts and records, against
persons charged or suspected of the crime of terrorism or
conspiracy to commit terrorism by virtue of a written
authorization issued by the Court of Appeals, the original
applicant (PPOs/ROs of NSUs & others) shall submit to the D, IG
the application to arrest without judicial warrant for pre-
processing. The application however, must first be approved by
the RDs, PROs. Thereafter, the application shall be transmitted
to the Command Group through the TDI for processing. Finding
the application sufficient in form and substance to warrant
approval of the ATC, the Command Group shall endorse the
same to the C, PNP for approval.

Section 13: Approval and Authorization to effect Arrest. Finding the

application warranted, the Chief, PNP will approve and endorse
the application to the ATC through the Secretariat. Upon
approval of the ATC, it shall issue the written authorization to
effect arrest without judicial warrant passing thru the same
channel down to the original applicant. The original applicant
upon receipt of the ATC written authorization shall thereafter
immediately effect arrest.

Section 14: After arrest and before detention, the person charged or
suspected for the crime of terrorism or conspiracy to commit
 terrorism shall be presented before any judge, at the latter’s
residence or office nearest the place of arrest at any time of the
day or night in order for the judge to ascertain the identity of
the police effecting the arrest and the person/s they have
arrested; and for the judge to inquire into the reasons why they
have arrested such person/s and to determine by questioning
and personal observation whether or not the suspect/s has/have
been subjected to any physical, moral or psychological torture.

The person arrested must be delivered to the proper judicial

authority within three (3) days from the arrest.15

Immediately after taking custody of the person, the arresting

officer shall notify16 in writing the Judge of the court nearest the
place of arrest. If arrest is made on a Saturday, Sunday, Holiday
or after office hours, written notice shall be served at the
residence of the Judge.17 He shall verify and report within three
(3) days to the court that has jurisdiction over the case of the
person arrested.

Section 15: Detention in the Event of an Actual or Imminent Terrorist

Attack. Period. As a general rule, suspects may not be detained
for more than three (3) days. However said period of detention
may be extended;

a) In the event of an actual or imminent terrorist attack;

and
b) With the written approval of a municipal, city, provincial
or regional official of the Human Rights Commission or
judge of the municipal, regional trial court, the
Sandiganbayan or a justice of the Court of Appeals
nearest the place of the arrest which must be secured by
the police or law enforcement official within five (5) days
after the date of detention. Provided that within three (3)
days after the detention, his connection with terror attack
or threat must be established by filing a case with the

15
Penalty: The penalty of ten (10) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years of imprisonment shall be
imposed upon any police who has apprehended or arrested, detained and taken custody of a person
charged with or suspected of the crime of terrorism or conspiracy to commit terrorism and fails to
deliver such charged or suspected person to the proper judicial authority within the period of three (3)
days.
16
See sample format no. 8
17
Penalty: The penalty of ten (10) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years of imprisonment shall be
imposed upon the police who fails to notify in writing a judge of the court nearest the place of arrest.
 Prosecutor’s Office/Court. Otherwise, the person arrested
should be released immediately.

Rights of the person under Custodial Detention.18 The moment a person

charged with or suspected of the crime of terrorism or the crime of
conspiracy to commit terrorism is apprehended or arrested and detained, he
shall forthwith be informed, by the arresting police or law enforcement
officers or by the police or law enforcement officers to whose custody the
person concerned is brought, of his or her right:

a) to be informed of the nature and cause of his arrest, to

remain silent and to have competent and independent
counsel preferable of his choice.
b) If the person cannot afford the services of counsel of his
or her choice, the police or law enforcement officers
concerned shall immediately contact the free legal
assistance unit of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
(IBP) or the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO). It shall be the
duty of the free legal assistance unit of the IBP or the
PAO thus contacted to immediately visit the person(s)
detained and provide him or her with legal assistance.
These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in
the presence of the counsel of choice;
c) allowed to communicate freely with his legal counsel and
to confer with them at any time without restriction;
d) allowed to communicate freely and privately without
restrictions with the members of his family or with his
nearest relatives and to be visited by them; and
e) allowed freely to avail of the service of a physician or
physicians of choice.

Rights of a Foreign National under Custodial Investigation. In addition

to the rights of a person under custodial detention provided for in Section 21
of the Act, if the person detained is a foreign national, he/she shall be
entitled to:

a) communicate without delay with the nearest appropriate

representative of the State of which he/she is a national

18
Penalty: Any police or law enforcement personnel, or any personnel of the police or law enforcement
custodial unit that violates any of the aforesaid rights of a person charged with or suspected of the crime
of terrorism or the crime of conspiracy to commit terrorism shall be guilty of an offense and shall suffer
the penalty of ten (10) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years of imprisonment.
 or which is otherwise entitled to protect his/her rights;
and
b) be visited by a representative of his/her country of
nationality.

Section 16: The Custodial Logbook and its contents.19 The police or other
law enforcement custodial unit in whose care and control the
person charged with or suspected of the crime of terrorism or
the crime of conspiracy to commit terrorism has been placed
under custodial arrest and detention shall keep a securely and
orderly maintained official logbook, which is hereby declared as
a public document and opened to and made available for the
inspection and scrutiny of the lawyer or lawyers of the person
under custody or any member of his or her family or relative by
consanguinity or affinity within the fourth civil degree or his or
her physician at any time of the day or night without any form
of restriction. The logbook shall contain a clear and concise
record of:

a) the name, description, and address of the detained

person;
b) the date and exact time of his initial admission for
custodial arrest and detention;
c) the name and address of the physician or physicians who
examined him physically and medically;
d) the state of his health and physical condition at the time
of his initial admission for custodial detention;
e) the date and time of each removal of the detained person
from his cell for interrogation or for any purpose;
f) the date and time of his return to his cell;
g) the name and address of the physician or physicians who
physically and medically examined him after each
interrogation;
h) a summary of the physical and medical findings on the
detained person after each of such interrogation;
i) the names and addresses of his family members and
nearest relatives, if any and if available;
j) the names and addresses of persons who visit the
detained person;
k) the date and time of each of such visits;

19
Penalty: The police or law enforcement custodial unit who fails to comply with the requirements in the
keeping of an official logbook shall suffer the penalty of ten (10) years and one day to twelve (12) years
of imprisonment.
 l) the date and time of each request of the detained person
to communicate and confer with his legal counsel or
counsels;
m) the date and time of each visit, and date and time of each
departure of his legal counsel or counsels; and
n) all other important events bearing on and all relevant
details regarding the treatment of the detained person
while under custodial arrest and detention.

The said police or law enforcement custodial unit shall upon

demand of the aforementioned lawyer or lawyers or members of
the family or relatives within the fourth civil degree of
consanguinity or affinity of the person under custody or his or
her physician issue a certified true copy of the entries of the
logbook relative to the concerned detained person without delay
or restriction or requiring any fees whatsoever including
documentary stamp tax, notarial fees, and the like. This
certified true copy may be attested by the person who has
custody of the logbook or who allowed the party concerned to
scrutinize it at the time the demand for the certified true copy is
made.

Section 17: Duty to Record and Report the Name and Address of the
Informant. The police or law enforcement officers to whom the
name of a suspect in the crime of terrorism was first revealed
shall record the real name and the specific address of the
informant. The police concerned shall report the informant’s
name and address to their superior officer who shall transmit
the information to the Congressional Oversight Committee or to
the proper court within five (5) days after the suspect was
placed under arrest or his properties were sequestered, seized
or frozen. The name and address of the informant shall be
considered confidential and shall not be unnecessarily revealed
until after the proceedings against the suspect shall have been
terminated.
Sample Form No. 8: Notice of Detention without Judicial Warrant

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Interior and Local Government
National Police Commission
NATIONAL HEAQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Camp Crame, Quezon City

Honorable [Name of Judge]

Regional Trial Court/Municipal Trial Court
Branch ___
Place/Jurisdiction [nearest the place of arrest]

In the Matter of the Application for the

Detention without Warrant of
Arrest of
[NAME OF SUBJECT],
For: Violation of Human Security Act
of 2007 (RA 9372)

x-----------------------------------x

NOTICE
(of Detention without Judicial Warrant)

The undersigned Police Officer respectfully serves and submits this

notice to this Honorable Court and further states therein that:

1. On [date/time/place] operatives of the [PNP Unit/Office],

after having been duly authorized in writing by the Anti-
Terrorism Council has taken custody of [Name of
suspect/s] who are charged with or suspected of the
crime of terrorism or the crime of conspiracy to commit
terrorism as a result of a surveillance conducted by our
unit/office pursuant to Section 7 and examination of bank
deposits under section 27 of the Human Security Act of
2007 (RA 9372);

2. That in compliance with Section 18 thereof, we hereby

bring and present the above-named suspect/s before the
Honorable [Name of Judge] prior to detention in order for
the court to ascertain the identity of the police or law
 enforcement personnel effecting the arrest and the
person/s they have arrested; and for the Honorable Court
to inquire into the reasons why they have arrested such
person/s and to determine by questioning and personal
observation whether or not the suspect/s has/have been
subjected to any physical, moral or psychological torture.

Respectfully submitted.
August 7, 2007

[Name of Team Leader]

[Rank/Position]
[Office address]
APPENDICES
 Police Operational Procedure In the Implementation of the
Human Security Act of 2007

Chairman - PDG AVELINO I RAZON JR - Chief, PNP

Vice-Chairman - PDDG REYNALDO P VARILLA - TDCO

Technical Working Group

Head - PCSUPT SILVERIO D ALARCIO JR - TDO

Assistant Head - PSSUPT MARIO R SAN DIEGO - Dir, LS
Members - PCSUPT RAUL L CASTAÑEDA - Dir, IG
PCSUPT ARTURO G CACDAC JR - Dir, CLG
PCSUPT YOLANDA G TANIGUE - C, WCCD, DIDM
PCSUPT FLORENCIO A CACCAM JR - C, FED, CSG
PSSUPT ROMMEL D HEREDIA - Ex-O, DHRDD
PSSUPT FELICISIMO V KHU JR - Ex-O, DPRM
PSSUPT ROBERTO P RONGAVILLA - Ex-O, DO
PSSUPT REY L LAÑADA - Ex-O, DL
PSSUPT JUAN G LUNA - Ex-O, DC
PSSUPT PEDRO P DESUASIDO JR - Ex-O, DPL
PSSUPT BENJARDI H MANTELE - Ex-O, DIDM
PSSUPT RAMON F OCAMPO - Ex-O, DPCR
PSSUPT ORLANDO M MABUTAS - Ex-O, DI
PSSUPT NELSON P NARIO - Acting, Ex-O, DRD
PSSUPT AGER P ONTOG JR - TF Cmdr, TF Sanglahi
PSSUPT FRANCISCO DON C MONTENEGRO - DDO, CIDG
PSI DARWIN CLARK B PAZ - Legal Officer, LS

Secretariat – Directorate for Operations

Head Secretariat - PSUPT RENE L CASTRO - C, ISOD

Members - PSUPT SUSAN R JALLA
PCI DARWIN S MIRANDA
PSI SEVERINO C MOLATO JR
SPO3 DANILO C GARCIA
PO2 JENNILYN T MERIÑO
NUP ANNALYN B CRUZ
NUP MARY ANN L TIUKINHOY
NUP JOHNNY A SANTIAGO
NUP ARIEL DG AMIT