NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
AN ACT
RESTRUCTURING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, AMENDING FOR 
THE PURPOSE SECTIONS 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, AND 67 OF REPUBLIC 
ACT NO. 6975, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "DEPARTMENT OF THE 
INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990", AS AMENDED, AND 
SECTION 32 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 
1998", AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
It was Republic Act No. 6975, or the "Department of Interior and Local 
Government Act of 1990" which created the Philippine National Police (PNP). Later, 
this was amended by Republic Act No. 8551, which is also known as the Philippine 
National Police Reform and Reorganizational Act of 1998.
The original law is already thirty-three years old while the amendment to that 
original law, in this case R.A. 8551, is itself already twenty-five years old. The number 
of active force that the PNP had when it was created is nowhere near the number of 
active force that we have now. At present, we have already reached our desired police 
to population ratio of one is to five hundred (1:500). The data that was used to craft 
these old laws no longer apply to us today. We need for these changes to be properly 
reflected in our legislation.
One of the proposals under the legislative measure is to revamp and strengthen 
the PNP Organization including the National Operational Support Units which now 
includes the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Civil Security Group, PNP 
Anti-Cybercrime Group, Maritime Group, Highway Patrol Group, PNP Forensic Group,
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Anti-Kidnapping Group, Explosives and Ordinance and Canine Group, and Women and 
Children Protection Group, among others. The abovementioned groups will now have 
a clear legislated mandate to ensure their effective discharge of their duties.
Moreover, under the proposed bill, the cadets of the PNP Academy will be 
considered as members of the PNP and shall be entitled to the salaries and benefits 
of an active police personnel. This will put them on the same status and category of 
those cadets of the Philippine Military Academy.
It is clear that the PNP must be supported by law in terms of being responsive 
to the needs of the times. All these must be accounted for if we are to properly support 
the improvement and modernization of our PNP.
In view of these, I humbly request for the swift passage of this bill into law.
RONALD 
DELA ROSA


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE 
s. No. 1905
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RONALD "BATO" DELA ROSA
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AN ACT
RESTRUCTING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SECTIONS 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, AND 67 OF REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 6975, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990", AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 32 
OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "PHILIPPINE 
NATIONAL POLICE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998", AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Section 25 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 25. Organization. - [The PNP shall be headed by a Chief who shall be 
assisted by two (2) deputy chief, one (1) for operations and one (1) for 
administration, both of whom shall bo appointed by the President upon
recommendation of the Commission from among the most senior and qualified
officers-fn the service: Provided, however, That in no case shall any officer who
has retired or is retirable within six (6) months from his compulsory retirement
age bo appointed as Chief of the PNP.] The PNP shall be composed of a national 
office, AREA COMMANDS, regional offices, provincial offices, district offices, 
CITY OFFICES, and city or municipal stations.
At the national level, the [PNP shall maintain its office in Metropolitan 
Manila which] CHIEF OF THE PNP SHALL HAVE A COMMAND GROUP 
COMPOSED OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR 
ADMINISTRATION, THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR 
OPERATIONS, AND THE CHIEF OF THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF. THE 
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NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNITS,
and special [support units] POLICE OFFICES.
IN CLUSTERED POLICE REGIONAL OFFICES, THE PNP SHALL 
HAVE AREA POLICE COMMANDS.
At the regional level, the PNP shall have POLICE regional offices, 
including that of the National Capital Region POLICE OFFICE, which may be 
divided into two (2) separate regions, without prejudice to the pertinent 
provisions of the Organic Act for the Autonomous Regions of the Cordilleras 
and Muslim Mindanao relative to the creation of a [regional] [p]Police 
REGIONAL [force] OFFICE in the area of autonomy. [Each of these regional 
offices] POLICE REGIONAL OFFICES shall be headed by [a- rcgiooal 
director] [for peace and order] REGIONAL DIRECTORS.
AT THE METROPOLITAN LEVEL, THERE SHALL BE A DISTRICT 
OFFICE, EACH HEADED BY A DISTRICT DIRECTOR.
At the provincial level, there shall be a [PfsiP] POLICE PROVINCIAL 
office, each headed by a [p]Provincial [d] Director. In the case of large 
provinces, police districts may be established by the Commission to be headed 
by a [d]District [d]Director.
AT THE HIGHLY URBANIZED AND INDEPENDENT 
COMPONENT CITY LEVEL, THERE SHALL BE A CITY POLICE OFFICE, 
EACH HEADED BY A CITY DIRECTOR.
At the COMPONENT city or municipal level, there shall be a [PNP] 
POLICE station, each headed by a chief of police.
The Chief of the PNP shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of 
this Act and in accordance with the broad guidelines set forth herein, 
recommend the organizational structure and staffing pattern of the PNP to the 
Commission.
Sec. 2. A new Section 25-A is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 6975, to read 
as follows:
"SEC. 25-A. PNP DIRECTORIAL STAFF. - THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF 
SYSTEM SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED TO ENHANCE THE SPAN OF 
CONTROL BEING EXERCISED BY THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE 
ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION, AND CONTROL OF THE PNP AND TO 
FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE WORKING 
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OF THE PNP MAY CONSTITUTE MODIFY, OR MERGE SUCH OTHER 
DIRECTORIAL STAFF AS MAY BE NECESSARY SUBJECT TO THE 
APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION: PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT NO 
DIRECTORIAL STAFF HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL OR 
HIGHER CAN BE CREATED UNLESS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW. THE 
FOLLOWING DIRECTORATES SHALL CONTINUE TO PERFORM THEIR 
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND AUTHORITY 
OF THE CHIEF OF THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF:
CHIEF OF THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF:
(A) THE DIRECTORATE FOR PERSONNEL AND RECORDS
MANAGEMENT SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE 
PNP IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PNP UNIFORMED AND NON- 
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL, MANPOWER PROCUREMENT AND 
CONTROL, PERSONNEL RECORDS AND REPORTS, DISCIPLINE, 
MORALE AND WELFARE, LAW AND ORDER, PERSONNEL 
SERVICES AND PERSONNEL PROCEDURES, 
AND
MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED BY THE CHIEF OF THE 
PNP;
(B) THE DIRECTORATE FOR INTELLIGENCE SHALL ASSIST 
AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN ATTAINING 
INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVES THROUGH EFFECTIVE 
MANAGEMENT OF ALL INTELLIGENCE AND 
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES OF THE PNP;
(C) THE DIRECTORATE FOR OPERATIONS SHALL ASSIST AND 
ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE EXERCISE OF THE 
COMMAND, CONTROL, DIRECTION, COORDINATION, AND 
SUPERVISION OF ALL ACTIVITIES CONCERNING OPERATIONS, 
EMPLOYMENT, AND DEPLOYMENT OF THE PNP;
(D) THE DIRECTORATE FOR LOGISTICS SHALL ASSIST AND 
ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND
MANAGEMENT OF LOGISTICS AND ITS FUNCTIONAL 
AREAS;
(E) THE DIRECTORATE FOR PLANS SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE 
THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE AREAS OF PLANS AND 
PROGRAMS THAT ARE BEYOND THE IMMEDIATE OPERATIONAL 
AND TACTICAL RANGE. THIS INCLUDES ORGANIZATIONAL AND 
FORCE DEVELOPMENT, SPECIAL STUDIES, RESEARCH AND 
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF INTER-AGENCY AND 
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER 
REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED FOR THE EFFECTIVE AND 
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(F) THE DIRECTORATE FOR COMPTROLLERSHIP SHALL ASSIST 
AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP ON BUDGETING, 
ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND INTERNAL 
AUDITING MATTERS;
(G) THE DIRECTORATE FOR POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS 
SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN 
PLANNING, DIRECTING, COORDINATING, AND SUPERVISING 
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS FOR 
INSTITUTIONAL IMAGE BUILDING; CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION 
IN THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER INCLUDING 
PEACE POLICY FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT;
VALUE ORIENTATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION; GENDER 
AWARENESS AND DEVELOPMENT; AND AUXILIARY FORCE 
MULTIPLIER DEVELOPMENT;
(H) THE DIRECTORATE FOR INVESTIGATION SHALL ASSIST 
AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE INVESTIGATION 
ACTIVITIES OF THE PNP;
(I) THE DIRECTORATE FOR TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND 
DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE 
CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE FORMULATION OF POLICIES AND IN 
THE PLANNING, COORDINATION, AND SUPERVISION OF ALL 
MATTERS PERTAINING TO TRAINING, EDUCATION AND 
DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT;
(3) THE DIRECTORATE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE 
CONDUCT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT; TEST AND 
EVALUATION OF CLOTHING, MATERIAL, VEHICLES, AND 
EQUIPMENT; ISSUANCE OF ACCREDITATION TO 
MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS OF PNP UNIFORMS AND 
ACCOUTREMENTS; FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF 
PNP POLICIES ON THE WEARING OF PNP UNIFORMS; AND IN THE 
IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PNP SELF- 
RELIANT DEVELOPMENT POSTURE PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE 
IMPORTANT TO PEACE AND ORDER AND PUBLIC SAFETY; AND
(K) THE DIRECTORATE FOR INFORMATION AND 
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT SHALL ASSIST 
AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE FORMULATION OF 
POLICY AND MANAGING INFORMATION, ELECTRONICS AND 
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES TO PROMOTE, 
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SYSTEMS AND RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT COMMUNICATIONS 
INFRASTRUCTURE. IT SHALL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 
RELIABLE, SECURED, INTEGRATED, AND COST-EFFICIENT 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS 
SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO ALL PNP OFFICES AND UNITS. IT 
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LIKEWISE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN,
IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DATABASE 
SYSTEM OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF 
THE 
ANTI-CYBERCRIME 
CAPABILITIES OF
THE PNP TO ADDRESS THE GROWING INCIDENCE OF 
CYBERCRIME IN THE COUNTRY."
Sec. 3. A new Section 25-B is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 6975 to read 
as follows:
"SEC. 25-B. AREA POLICE COMMANDS (APC). - IN ORDER TO 
ENHANCE THE CONTROL OF THE CHIEF OF THE PNP, AREA POLICE 
COMMANDS SHALL BE ESTABLISHED IN CLUSTERED POLICE 
REGIONAL OFFICES. THE APC SHALL ORCHESTRATE, SUPERVISE, 
AND CONTROL THE CONDUCT OF INTER-REGIONAL OPERATIONS 
AGAINST INSURGENCY, TERRORISM, AND OTHER INTERNAL 
SECURITY THREATS. FURTHER, THE APC SHALL LIKEWISE 
CONDUCT SEARCH, RESCUE, AND RELIEF OPERATIONS IN 
TIMES OF CALAMITIES AND OTHER 
EMERGENCY
SITUATIONS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS OF 
JURISDICTION. FINALLY, THE APC SHALL SUPPORT THE POLICE 
REGIONAL OFFICES IN THE CONDUCT OF INTER-REGIONAL 
ANTI-CRIMINALITY OPERATIONS AND INVESTIGATION.
FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE APCs SHALL HAVE ADMINISTRATIVE 
AND OPERATIONAL CONTROL OVER THE EXISTING REGIONAL 
MOBILE FORCE BATTALION WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS OF 
RESPONSIBILITY SUBJECT TO THE EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF 
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF OF THE PNP AND STRICT 
COMPLIANCE TO THE DOCTRINE OF CHAIN OF COMMAND.
INITIALLY, FIVE APCs SHALL BE ACTIVATED NAMELY:
(A) NORTHERN LUZON AREA POLICE COMMAND;
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(C) VISAYAS AREA POLICE COMMAND;
(D) EASTERN MINDANAO AREA POLICE COMMAND; AND
(E) WESTERN MINDANAO AREA POLICE COMMAND.
TO ENHANCE POLICE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS, 
THE CHIEF OF THE PNP MAY CONSTITUTE, MODIFY, OR MERGE APCs AS 
MAY BE NECESSARY SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION: 
PROVIDED, THAT NO APC HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL OR 
HIGHER CAN BE CREATED UNLESS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW."
Sec. 4. A new Section 25-C is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 6975 to read
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"SEC. 25-C. SPECIAL POLICE OFFICES. THE PNP SHALL BE 
SUPPORTED BY SPECIAL POLICE OFFICES WHICH SHALL CONTINUE 
TO PERFORM THEIR SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS. TO ENHANCE POLICE 
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS, THE CHIEF OF THE 
PNP MAY CONSTITUTE, MODIFY, OR MERGE SPECIAL POLICE 
OFFICES AS MAY BE NECESSARY SUBJECT TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION: PROVIDED, THAT NO 
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICE HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL 
OR HIGHER CAN BE CREATED UNLESS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW:
(A) CENTER FOR POLICE STRATEGY MANAGEMENT - HEADED BY A 
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE CENTER SHALL SERVE AS THE 
CENTRAL FACILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION IN COORDINATING 
AND INTEGRATING ALL STRATEGY MANAGEMENT PROCESSES, 
SUSTAINING ITS STRATEGY EXECUTION AND MANAGEMENT, 
AND INSTILLING IN THE ORGANIZATION A CULTURE OF STRATEGIC 
FOCUS.
(B) HUMAN RIGHTS AFFAIRS OFFICE - HEADED BY A POLICE 
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE OFFICE SHALL SERVE AS A MANAGEMENT 
FACILITY THAT WILL OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PNP 
GUIDELINES AND POLICIES ON HUMAN RIGHTS LAWS.
(C) PEACE PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER - HEADED BY A 
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE CENTER SHALL BE THE OFFICE 
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DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEACE AGREEMENTS AND 
PERTINENT LAWS.
(D) COMMAND CENTER - HEADED BY A POLICE 
BRIGADIER
GENERAL, THE CENTER SHALL BE THE MAIN MONITORING FACILITY 
OF THE PNP OF ALL EVENTS AFFECTING THE PEACE AND 
ORDER SITUATION NATIONWIDE. IT SHALL SERVE AS THE MAIN 
COORDINATING CENTER FOR ALL OPERATING AND SUPPORT UNITS 
IN PURSUANCE OF PNP LAW ENFORCEMENT, INTERNAL SECURITY, 
SPECIAL OPERATIONS, AND RECORDS/STATISTICS COMPILATION 
FUNCTIONS.
(E) PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE - HEADED BY A POLICE 
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE OFFICE SHALL SUPERVISE, EVALUATE, 
AND MONITOR THE PROVISION OF RELEVANT INFORMATION ON 
ONGOING PNP PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE 
THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ULTIMATELY 
GAIN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION.
(F) LIAISON OFFICE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT - HEADED 
BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE OFFICE SHALL SERVE AS AN 
EXTENSION OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE PNP TO ASSIST 
THE PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ON THE 
DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ACT AS THE MAIN 
FOCAL POINT OF COORDINATION BETWEEN THE PNP AND THE 
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
(G) LIAISON OFFICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT - HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, 
THE OFFICE SHALL ASSIST THE SECRETARY IN HIS CAPACITY AS 
THE EX-OFFICIO CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION.
(H) LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS CENTER - HEADED BY A POLICE 
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE CENTER SHALL ACT AS THE PERMANENT 
PNPREPRESENTATIVE DURING CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS AND 
DELIBERATIONS AS WELL AS UNDERTAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO 
PURSUE THE PASSAGE OF PNP PRIORITY BILLS AND RELATED BILLS 
IN THE CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES."
Sec. 5. Section 26 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
"Section 26. Powers, Functions and Term of Office of the PNP Chief. -
THE COMMAND AND DIRECTION OF THE PNP SHALL BE VESTED IN 
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THE MEMBERS OF HIS COMMAND GROUP FROM AMONG THE 
QUALIFIED OFFICERS IN THE SERVICE. PROVIDED THAT THE 
DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEPUTY 
CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR OPERATIONS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE 
PRESIDENT UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMISSION.
The [command and direction of the PNP sholl be vested in the] Chief of 
the PNP [who] shall have the power to direct and control tactical as well as 
strategic movements, deployment, placement, utilization of the PNP or any of 
its units and personnel, including its equipment, facilities and other resources. 
Such command and direction of the Chief of the PNP may be delegated to 
subordinate officials with respect to the units under their respective commands, 
in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission. 
The Chief of the PNP shall also have the power to issue detailed implementing 
policies and instructions regarding personnel, funds, properties, records, 
correspondence and such other matters as may be necessary to effectively 
carry out the functions, powers and duties of the Bureau. The Chief of the PNP 
shall be appointed by the President from among the senior officers down to the 
rank of Police Brigadier General [, subject-to confirmation by the Commission 
on Appointments]: Provided, That the Chief of the PNP shall serve a term of 
office not to exceed four (4) years[f] AND SHALL BE COMPULSORILY 
RETIRED AT THE MAXIMUM TENURE IN POSITION HEREIN 
PRESCRIBED, OR AT AGE FIFTY-SIX (56), WHICHEVER IS EARLIER: 
Provided, further, that in times of war or other national emergency declared by 
Congress, the President may extend such term of office."
TO ENHANCE POLICE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND 
EFFECTIVENESS, THE CHIEF OF THE PNP MAY CONSTITUTE, MODIFY, 
OR MERGE PNP UNITS AND OFFICES AS MAY BE NECESSARY 
INCLUDING THE CORRESPONDING CHANGES IN THE NUMBER AND 
DISTRIBUTION OF RANKS, OR OTHERWISE IMPLEMENT NECESSARY 
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, STAFFING, 
FUNCTIONS, AND FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS SUBJECT TO THE 
APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION: PROVIDED, THAT NO PNP UNITS 
AND OFFICES HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL OR 
HIGHER CAN BE CREATED UNLESS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW."
Sec. 6. Section 29 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to read as 
follows:
"Section 29. Key Positions. - The head of the PNP SHALL HAVE THE 
POSITION TITLE OF CHIEF OF THE PNP, with the rank of Police General. 
[ shall have the position title of the Chief of the PNP.] The second in command 
of the PNP SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF
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General, [shall be the Deputy Chief of the PNP for Administration.] The third in 
command SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE 
PNP FOR OPERATIONS, with the rank also of Police Lieutenant Generai. 
[shaii be-thc Deputy Chief of the PNP for Operations.]
At the nationai office, the head of the directoriai staff SHALL HAVE THE 
POSITION TITLE OF THE CHIEF OF THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF, with the 
rank of Poiice Lieutenant Generai [shaii be known as the Chief of the DirGctor4at 
Staff of the PNP] AND SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A SECRETARY TO THE 
DIRECTORIAL STAFF WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER 
GENERAL.
The heads of the various [staff divisions in the] directoriai staff shaii 
have THE POSITION TITLE OF DIRECTOR OF THEIR RESPECTIVE 
DIRECTORIAL STAFF, WITH the rank of Poiice Major Generai. [director with 
the position titie of Director of the Directoriai Staff] THEY SHALL BE 
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOTH 
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, [of their respective 
functionai divisions. The head of the Inspectorate Division with the rank of chief
superintendent shall assume the position titie of Inspector General] The heads 
of the NATIONAL administrative and operational support [divisions] UNITS 
shall have the rank of Police Brigadier General OR HIGHER.
THE HEADS OF AREA POLICE COMMANDS SHALL HAVE THE 
POSITION TITLE OF COMMANDER, WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
LIEUTENANT GENERAL AND SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
COMMANDER AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF 
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL.
THE HEADS OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICES SHALL HAVE THE 
POSITION TITLE OF CHIEF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICE, WITH THE 
RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND SHALL BE ASSISTED BY 
AN ASSISTANT CHIEF WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
The head of the NCR POLICE OFFICE (NCRPO) SHALL HAVE THE 
POSITION TITLE OF NCRPO REGIONAL DIRECTOR, with the rank of 
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SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR 
ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR 
OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF REGIONAL STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK 
OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL.
The heads of [the] OTHER POLICE regional offices SHALL HAVE THE 
POSITION TITLE OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR, with the rank of Police 
Brigadier General [shall ussumc the position title of Regional Director] AND 
SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR 
ADMINISTRATION WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER 
GENERAL, AND DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS AND 
CHIEF OF REGIONAL STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
The heads of the [NGR] POLICE districts [offices] ESTABLISHED 
IN THE NCR AND IN OTHER METROPOLITAN AREAS SHALL HAVE THE 
POSITION TITLE OF DISTRICT DIRECTOR, with the rank of Police 
Brigadier General [shall have the position title of District Dirccter.] AND SHALL 
BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DISTRICT DIRECTOR FOR 
ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DISTRICT DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, 
AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
The heads of POLICE provincial offices SHALL HAVE THE POSITION 
TITLE OF PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR, with the rank of Police Colonel. [shaW 
be known as Provincial Director.]
THE HEADS OF CITY POLICE OFFICES SHALL HAVE THE 
POSITION TITLE OF CITY DIRECTOR, WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
The heads of the POLICE districts [offices] ESTABLISHED BY THE 
COMMISSION IN LARGE PROVINCES SHALL HAVE THE POSITION 
TITLE OF DISTRICT DIRECTOR, with the rank of Police Lieutenant Colonel, 
[shall have the position title of District Director.]
The heads of the POLICE STATIONS IN THE municipal[ity] or city 
[effiees] LEVEL SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF CHIEF OF
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"Sec. 30-A. PHILIPPINE NA TIONAL POLICE ACADEMY CADETS.
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COMES FIRST. POLICE CADETS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL
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SALARIES, BENEFITS AND OTHER EMOLUMENTS GIVEN TO A POLICE
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EXECUTIVE MASTER SERGEANT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
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IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT (R.A.)
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NO. 6975, AS AMENDED BY R.A. NO. 11279, OR THE ACT
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TRANSFERRING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE ACADEMY
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(PNPA) AND THE NATIONAL POLICE TRAINING INSTITUTE (NPTI)
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FROM THE PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGE (PPSC) TO THE
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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE."
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(a) Patrolman/Patrolwoman to Police Executive Master Sergeant. - Appointed
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(b) Police Lieutenant to Police Lieutenant Colonel. - Appointed by the Chief of
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upon recommendation of the Chief of the PNP [y with proper endorsement by
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CHIEF OF THE PNP from among the senior officers down to the rank of Police
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Brigadier General in the service."[> subject to confirmation by the Commission
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not to exceed four (4) years: Provided, further. That, in times of war or other
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national emergoney declared by Congross, the President may extend such tour
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"Section 35. NATIONAL Support Units. - The PNP shall be supported
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administrative support units shall consist of the Crime Laboratory, Logistics
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Unit, Communications Unit, Computer Center, Finance Center, and Civil Security
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Unit. The operational support units shall be composed of the Maritime Police
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Unit, Police-Intelligence Unit, Police Security Unit, Criminol Investigation Unit;
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Special Action Force, Narcotics Unit, Aviation Security Unit, Troffic Management
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Unit, the Medical and Dental Centers and the Civil Relations Unit.] To enhance
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THE NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL 
SUPPORT UNITS SHALL INITIALLY CONSIST OF THE 
FOLLOWING:
(a) NATIONAL Administrative Support Units. - [(1) CrinF>e 
Laboratory-.-ThcrG shall be CGtoblishcd o central Crime Laboratory to be
headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent, which shati 
provide scientific ond technical investigative aid ond support to the PNP
and other government investigative ogencicsT
It shall also provide crime laboratory examination, evaluation, and 
identification of physical evidences involved in crimes with primary 
emphasis on their medicol, chemicol, biological and physical noture. 
There shall likewise be established regional and city crime laboratories
as may be necessary in all regions ond cities of the country.] (1)
Philippine National Police Academy. - Headed by a Director with the rank 
of Police Major General, the Philippine National Police Academy SHALL 
SERVE AS the premier institution for police education, and the primary 
source for commissionship of Police Lieutenants. THE DIRECTOR 
SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A Deputy Director AND CHIEF OF STAFF, 
BOTH with the rank of Police Brigadier General. THE DIRECTOR 
SHALL SUPERVISE THE ACADEMICS GROUP AND TACTICS 
GROUP WHICH SHALL BE HEADED BY A Dean of Academics and 
Commandant OF CADETS, RESPECTIVELY, both with the rank of 
Police Brigadier General.
[(2) Logistics Unit.—Headed by a Director with the ronk of chief 
superintendent;------the Logistics Unit—shall be responsible for the
proc-urement;—distributions and—manogement of all the—logistical
requirements of the PNP including firearms ond ommunitien.] (2)
National Police Training Institute. - Headed by a Director with the rank 
of Police Major General, the National Police Training Institute shall be 
responsible for the mandatory and leadership trainings of all police non­
commissioned officers. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A 
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GENERAL AND CHIEF OF STAFF WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
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[(3) CommunicQtiong Unit:—Hcodcd by o Director with the rank
of chief supGrintendent, the CommunicationG Unit sholl be responsible 
for establishing on cffcctivo police communications network.] (3) 
Logistics SUPPORT SERVICE. - Headed by a Director with the rank of 
Police Brigadier General, the Logistics SUPPORT SERVICE shall be 
responsible for the procurement, distributions, and management of all 
the logistical requirements of the PNP including firearms and 
ammunition. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF 
POLICE COLONEL.
[(^) Computer Center:—Headed by a Dircctor-with the rank of chief
superintendent, the Computer Center shall be responsible for the dcsign7 
implementation and maintenance of-a database system for the PNP.] (4) 
Communications AND ELECTRONICS SERVICE. - Headed by a Director 
with the rank of Police Brigadier General, the communications AND 
ELECTRONICS SERVICE shall be responsible for establishing an effective 
police communications network. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY 
A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK 
OF POLICE COLONEL.
[(5) Finance Center------Headed by a Director with the rank of chief
superintendent, the Finance Center shall bo responsible for providing finance 
services to the PNP.] (5) INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY 
MANAGEMENT SERVICE. - Headed by a Director with the rank of Police 
Brigadier General, the INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 
SERVICE shall be responsible for the design, implementation, and 
maintenance of a database system for the PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE 
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH 
THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
[(6) Civil Security Unit.—Headed by a Director with the rank of chief
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general supervision over the orgonizotion, business operation ond activities of
oil organized private detectives, watchmen, security guard agencies and
company guard forces.
The unit ghall tikewise Gupervioe the licensing ond regiotration of firearn^s
ond explosives-.
The approval of applications for licenses to operate private security
agcncicG, ag well as the isGuance of licenses to security guards and the licensing
of firearms and explosives, shall be decentralized-to the PNP regional offices.]
(6) Finance SERVICE. - Headed by a Director with the rank of Police Brigadier 
General, the Finance SERVICE shall be responsible for providing finance 
services to the PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
(7) HEALTH SERVICE. - Headed by a Director with the rank of Police 
Brigadier General, the HEALTH SERVICE shall be responsible for providing 
medical and dental services for the PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE 
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH 
THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(8) TRAINING SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE 
RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE TRAINING SERVICE 
SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING TRAINING COURSES 
GEARED TOWARDS SKILLS ENHANCEMENT, INTELLECTUAL 
ADVANCEMENT, AND MORAL TRANSFORMATION OF PNP PERSONNEL 
VITAL TO THE PURSUIT OF A RESPECTABLE AND RESPONSIVE 
POLICE FORCE. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
(9) RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION 
SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE PNP RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS 
ADMINISTRATION SERVICE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 
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BENEFITS OF PNP PERSONNEL AS WELL AS THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANS AND PROGRAMS TO UPLIFT THE 
MORALE AND WELFARE OF THE PNP RETIREES AND THEIR 
BENEFICIARIES. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
(10) HEADQUARTERS SUPPORT SERVICE. - HEADED BY A 
DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE 
HEADQUARTERS SUPPORT SERVICE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE 
FOR PROVIDING GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING AND CAMP SECURITY 
SERVICES TO THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE PHILIPPINE 
NATIONAL POLICE. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR 
OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
(11) CHAPLAIN SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE 
RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE CHAPLAIN SERVICE 
SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING SPIRITUAL AND OTHER 
COUNSELING SERVICES FOR THE MORAL GROWTH AND 
ENHANCEMENT OF PNP PERSONNEL AND DEPENDENTS. THE 
DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF 
OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(12) ENGINEERING SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH
THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE ENGINEERING 
SERVICE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERALL PLANNING, 
IMPLEMENTATION, SUPERVISION, AND EVALUATION OF ALL PNP 
ENGINEERING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR 
PROJECTS, LAND UTILIZATION PROJECTS, HOUSING AND 
QUARTERING PROJECTS, AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES. 
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DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND 
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(13) LEGAL SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE 
RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE LEGAL SERVICE SHALL 
SERVE AS THE LEGAL ARM OF THE PNP, ASSIST IN CRIMINAL 
INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION, ACT AS LEGAL COUNSEL OF 
THE CHIEF OF THE PNP, REPRESENT SUBORDINATE POLICE OFFICES 
AND HEADS THEREOF IN CIVIL, CRIMINAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE 
PROCEEDINGS THAT AROSE FROM SERVICE-CONNECTED CASES, 
AND RENDER LEGAL OPINION ON POLICE OPERATIONS AND 
ADMINISTRATION. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
(14) RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION SERVICE. - HEADED BY A 
DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE 
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION SERVICE SHALL INSTITUTIONALIZE 
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PNP RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION 
PROGRAM TO ENSURE THE ENTRY OF QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT 
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL IN THE PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE 
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH 
THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(b) NATIONAL Operational Support Units. - [(1) Moritime Police Unfe 
Headed by o Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Maritime Police
Unit shall perform all police functions over Philippine territorial------- waters
and—rivers.] (1) Criminal Investigation AND DETECTION GROUP. - Headed 
by a Director with the rank of POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, the Criminal 
Investigation AND DETECTION GROUP shall undertake the monitoring, 
investigation and prosecution of all crimes involving economic sabotage, and 
other crimes of such magnitude and extent as to indicate their commission by 
highly placed or professional criminal syndicates and organizations.
This GROUP shall likewise investigate all major cases involving violations 
of the Revised Penal Code and operate against organized crime groups, unless 
the President assigns the case exclusively to the National Bureau of 
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THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR 
FOR ADMINISTRATION WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER 
GENERAL, AND A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS AND CHIEF 
OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
[(2) Police IntcHigcncc Unfe—Headed by □ Director with the rank of
chief Guperintendent, the Police Intelligence Unit shall serve as the intelligcrtee 
and counterintelligence operating unit of the PNP.] (2) Civil Security GROUP. 
- Headed by a Director with the rank of POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, the 
Civil Security GROUP shall provide administrative services and general 
supervision over organization, business operation and activities of all organized 
private detectives, watchmen, security guard agencies and company 
guardhouses. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND 
CHIEF OF STAFF WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
The GROUP shall supervise the [licensing and registration of firearms 
and explosives,] FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES OFFICE, WHICH IS 
HEADED BY A CHIEF WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER 
GENERAL WHO SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY CHIEF AND CHIEF 
OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
THE GROUP SHALL LIKEWISE SUPERVISE THE 
SUPERVISORY OFFICE FOR SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION 
AGENCIES, WHICH IS HEADED BY A CHIEF WITH THE RANK OF 
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL WHO SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
CHIEF AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
[(3) Police Security Unit;—Heoded by a Director with the rank of chief 
superintendent, the Police Security Unit shall provide security for government 
officials, visiting dignitaries and private individuols authorized to be given
protection.] (3) Special Action Force. - Headed by a Director with the rank of 
POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, the special action force shall function as a mobile 
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police forces in civil disturbance control, counterinsurgency, hostage-taking 
rescue operations, and other special operations.
THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR 
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND CHIEF OF 
STAFF WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
[(^) Criminal Investigation Unit:—Headed by a Director with the rank of
chief superintendent, the Criminal Investigation Unit shall undertake the
monitoring, investigation and prosecution of all crimes involving economic
sabotage, and other crimes of such magnitude and extent as to-indicate thetr
commission—by—highly—placed—or—professional—criminal—syndicates—and
organizations.
This—unit shall likewise investigate all major cases involving violations
of the Revised Penal Code and operate against organized-crime groups, unless 
the President assigns the cose exclusively to the -■ Notional—Bureau of
Investigation (NBI).] (4) PNP ANTI-CYBERCRIME GROUP. - HEADED BY 
A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, THE 
ANTI-CYBERCRIME GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 
IMPLEMENTATION OF PERTINENT LAWS ON CYBERCRIMES AND 
ANTI-CYBERCRIME CAMPAIGNS OF THE PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL 
BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL 
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
[(5) Special Action Forcch—Headed by a Director with the rank of chief 
superintendent, the Special Action Force shall function as a mobile strike force
or reaction unit to augment-regional, provincial, municipal and city police forces
for civil -disturbance control, counterinsurgency;—hostage-taking rescue
operatloBs, and other special operations.] (5) Maritime GROUP. - Headed by 
a Director with the rank of Police MAJOR General, the Maritime GROUP shall 
perform all police functions over Philippine territorial waters and rivers. THE 
DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR 
ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND 
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[(6)-Narcotics Unfe-----Headed by a Diroctor with the rank of chief
superintendent, the Norcotics Unit shall enforce all lows- r-eiative to the
protection of the citizenry against dangerous and- other prohibited drugs and
substances.] (6) Intelligence GROUP. - Headed by a Director with the rank of 
Police MAJOR General, the Intelligence GROUP shall serve as the intelligence 
and counterintelligence operating unit of the PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE 
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE 
RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(7) Aviation Security [Ufrit] GROUP. - Headed by a Director with the 
rank of Police [Brigadier] MAJOR General, the Aviation Security [Unit] GROUP, 
in coordination with airport authorities, shall secure all the country's airports 
against offensive and terroristic acts that threaten civil aviation, exercise 
operational control and supervision over all agencies involved in airport security 
operation, and enforce all laws and regulations relative to air travel protection 
and safety. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR 
OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
(8) [Traffic Management Unit] HIGHWAY PATROL GROUP. - Headed 
by a Director with the rank of Police [Brigadier] MAJOR General, the [Traffic 
Management-Unit] HIGHWAY PATROL GROUP shall enforce traffic laws and 
regulations. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR 
OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
[(9) Medical and Dental Centers.—Headed by a Director with the rank
of chief superintendent, the Medical and Dental Centers shall be responsible for
providing medical and dental services for the PNP.] (9) PNP FORENSIC 
GROUP. - There shall be established a FORENSIC GROUP to be headed by a 
Director with the rank of Police General, which shall provide scientific and
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technical investigative aid and support to the PNP and other government 
investigative agencies.
It shall also provide forensic examination, evaluation, and identification 
of physical evidence involved in crimes with primary emphasis on their medical, 
chemical, biological and physical nature.
There shall likewise be established regional, district, provincial, and city 
forensic units as may be necessary in all regions and cities of the country.
THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR 
FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND 
CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL
[(■10> Givil-Rclotions Units.—Headed by a Director with the rank of chief
superintendent, the Civil Relations Unit shall implement plons and programs
that will promote community and citizens' participation in the maintenance of
peace and order and public safety.] (10) DRUG ENFORCEMENT GROUP. - 
Headed by a Director with the rank of Police [ Brigadier] MAJOR General, the 
DRUG ENFORCEMENT GROUP shall enforce all laws relative to the 
protection of the citizenry against dangerous and other prohibited drugs and 
substances. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR 
OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
(11) Police Security AND PROTECTION GROUP. - Headed by a 
Director with the rank of Police Brigadier General, the Police Security AND 
PROTECTION GROUP shall provide security for government officials, visiting 
dignitaries and private individuals authorized to be given protection. THE
DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF 
OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(12) 
POLICE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT 
GROUP. - Headed by a Director with the rank of Police Brigadier General, the 
POLICE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT GROUP shall 
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participation in the maintenance of peace and order and public safety. THE
DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR 
ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND 
CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(13) ANTI-KIDNAPPING GROUP. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR 
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE ANTI­
KIDNAPPING GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE IN ADDRESSING 
KIDNAPPING MENACE IN THE COUNTRY AND IN HANDLING 
HOSTAGE SITUATIONS. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR 
FOR OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF 
POLICE COLONEL.
(14) EXPLOSIVES AND ORDNANCE AND CANINE GROUP. - 
HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER 
GENERAL, THE EXPLOSIVES AND ORDNANCE/K9 GROUP SHALL BE 
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT, DEPLOYMENT, UTILIZATION, 
AND DEVELOPMENT OF EOD AND CANINE UNITS OF THE PNP. THE 
DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR 
ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND 
CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(15) INTEGRITY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT GROUP. - 
HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER 
GENERAL, THE INTEGRITY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT GROUP 
SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMATION GATHERING AND 
CONDUCT OF OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS AGAINST ERRING PNP 
PERSONNEL.
THE GROUP SHALL CONDUCT INTELLIGENCE BUILD-UP AND 
LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AGAINST PNP PERSONNEL 
REPORTED TO BE INVOLVED OR PROTECTING ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES 
SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DRUG TRAFFICKING, HUMAN 
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(16) WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION GROUP. - HEADED
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BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL,
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THE GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FORTHE IMPLEMENTATION OF
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PERTINENT LAWS ON VIOLATIONS AGAINST WOMENAND
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CHILDREN, AND TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS.
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THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND
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CHIEF OF STAFF ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL."
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Sec. 10. Section 36 of Republic Act No. 6975 as amended by Section 36 of
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Republic Act No. 8551 is further amended to read as follows:
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"SEC. 36. Status of Members of the Philippine National Police. - The
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uniformed members of the PNP INCLUDING POLICE CADETS shall be
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considered employees of the National Government and shall draw their salaries
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therefrom. [They sholl have the some salary grade level os that of public school
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teachers:] THEY SHALL HAVE SALARY GRADE LEVELS PROVIDED
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UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 107 SERIES OF 1999: PROVIDED,
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THAT POLICE CADETS SHALL HAVE SALARY GRADE LEVEL AT LEAST
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EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF POLICE EXECUTIVE MASTER SERGEANT.
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Provided, That PNP members assigned in Metropolitan Manila, chartered cities
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and first class municipalities may be paid financial incentive by the local
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government unit concerned subject to the availability of funds."
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Sec. 11. Section 32 of Republic Act No. 8551 is hereby amended to read as
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follows:
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"SEC. 32. Promotion by Virtue of Position. - Any PNP personnel
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APPOINTED OR designated to any key position whose rank is lower than that
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which is required for such position shall, [after six (6) months of occupying the
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same] UPON RECOMMENDATION BY THE COMMISSION, be entitled to a
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rank adjustment corresponding to the position: [Provided, That the personnel
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shall not be reassigned to a position calling for a higher rank until after two (2)
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years from the date of such rank adjustment]: Provided, [further,-] That any
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personnel APPOINTED OR designated to the position who does not possess
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the established minimum qualifications therefor shall occupy the same
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temporarily for not more than six (6) months without reappointment or
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extension."
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Sec. 12. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to cover the initial
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implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations
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of the Philippine National Police. Thereafter, the amount necessary for its continued
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implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act of the PNP.
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Sec. 13. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Interior
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and Local Government (DILG), the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the
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PNP shall, within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate the rules
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and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.
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Sec. 14. Separability Clause. If any part or provision of this Act is held
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unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected
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shall continue to remain in full force and effect.
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Sec. 15. Repealing Clause. - All other provisions of Republic Act No. 6975, as
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amended by Republic Act No. 8551, otherwise known as the 'Philippine National Police
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Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998', that have reference to the foregoing police
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offices and support units, the heads thereof and their corresponding ranks, and all
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other laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, inconsistent with the provisions
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of this Act shall be deemed modified or repealed accordingly.
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Sec. 16. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Adopted,
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