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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. NO. 244.q
(In substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 1505, 1905 1965, and 1997, taking into 
consideration House Bill No. 8327)
Prepared by the Committees on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs; Local 
Government; and Finance with Senators Revilla, Dela Rosa, Ejercito, and Zubiri as 
authors thereof.
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR ORGANIZATIONAL REFORMS IN THE PHILIPPINE 
NATIONAL POLICE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
6975, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990", AS AMENDED, AND REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE 
REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998"
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, as amended, is hereby 
further amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 25. Organization, - [The PNP shall be headed by a Chief 
who shall be assisted by two (2) deputy chiefs, one (1) for operations
and one (1) for administration, both of whom shall be appointed by
the-President upon recommendation of the Commission from among
the most senior and qualified officers in the service:—Provided,
however, That in no case shall any officer who has retired or is
retirablo within six (6) months from his compulsory retirement ago bo
appointed os Chief of the PNP.] The PNP shall be composed of a


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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 NATIONAL OFFICE 
shall [house the] HAVE A directorial staff, [service staff] 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 
(NCRPO), which may be divided into two (2) separate regions without 
prejudice to the pertinent provisions of the Organic Act for the 
Autonomous Region of the Cordilleras and THE ORGANIC LAW FOR 
THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN Muslim Mindanao 
relative to the creation of a [regional] [pJPolice REGIONAL [force] 
OFFICES in the area of autonomy. [Each of these regional-offices] 
POLICE REGIONAL OFFICES shall be headed by [a][r]Regional 
[d]DirectorS [for peace and order].
AT THE METROPOLITAN LEVEL, THERE SHALL BE A 
DISTRICT OFFICE, HEADED BY A DISTRICT DIRECTOR.
At the provincial level, there shall be a [PfsH3] POLICE 
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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, HEADED BY A CITY DIRECTOR.
At the COMPONENT city or municipal level, there shall be a 
[PNP] POLICE station, [eaeh] 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 R. A. No. 6975, as amended, 
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 RELATIONSHIP OF ALL PNP 
OFFICES: THE FOLLOWING DIRECTORATES SHALL CONTINUE 
TO PERFORM THEIR SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS UNDER THE 
SUPERVISION AND AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF OF THE 
DIRECTORIAL STAFF:
(A) THE DIRECTORATE FOR PERSONNEL AND 
RECORDS MANAGEMENT SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE 
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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 
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EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT 
OPERATION OF THE PNP;
ADMINISTRATION AND
(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 AND 
DETECTIVE MANAGEMENT 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 
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(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 
ACCOUTERMENTS; 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, DEVELOP AND REGULATE 
INTEGRATED STRATEGIC ICT 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 SHALL 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 
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SEC. 3. A new Section 25-B is hereby inserted in R. A. No. 6975, as amended, 
to read as follows:
"SEC. 25-B. AREA POLICE COMMANDS (ARC). - 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 
OPERATIONAL CONTROL OVER THE EXISTING REGIONAL 
MOBILE FORCE BATTALIONS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE 
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY SUBJECT TO THE EXERCISE OF 
THE POWER OF DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF 
OF THE PNP.
INITIALLY, FIVE APCs SHALL BE ACTIVATED NAMELY:
(A) NORTHERN LUZON AREA POLICE COMMAND;
(B) SOUTHERN LUZON AREA POLICE COMMAND;
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(D) EASTERN MINDANAO AREA POLICE COMMAND;
AND
(E) WESTERN MINDANAO AREA POLICE COMMAND."
SEC. 4. A new Section 25-C is hereby inserted in R. A. No. 6975, as amended, 
to read as follows:
"SEC. 25-C. SPECIAL POLICE OFFICES. THE PNP SHALL 
BE SUPPORTED BY SPECIAL POLICE OFFICES WHICH SHALL 
CONTINUE TO PERFORM THEIR SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS AS 
FOLLOWS:
(A) 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.
THE ACADEMY HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO 
MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE ITS TRAINING AND ACADEMIC 
STANDARDS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS FUNCTIONS OF 
INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION, PUBLIC 
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SHALL RECOMMEND ITS PLANS, POLICIES, PROGRAMS, 
CURRICULA, AND STANDARDS OF TEACHING AND TRAINING 
TO THE CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR APPROVAL OF THE 
COMMISSION. RELATIVE THERETO, IT SHALL ENJOY 
AUTONOMY TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE, ACQUIRE 
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE FOR THE NECESSARY 
PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT, ESTABLISH ITS CORPS OF 
PROFESSORS AND INSTRUCTORS, AND RECOMMEND ITS 
ANNUAL BUDGET TO THE CHIEF OF THE PNP.
THERE SHALL BE A CORPS OF PROFESSORS AND 
INSTRUCTORS IN THE PNPA. THE PNP AND THE 
COMMISSION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE 
COMMISSION AND OTHER RELEVANT AGENCIES SHALL 
CREATE, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM OF FACULTY, 
PLACEMENT, PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT IN VIEW OF 
EDUCATING, TRAINING, AND PREPARING THE FUTURE 
POLICE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS WITH THE HIGHEST 
STANDARD OF PERSONAL INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONAL 
COMPETENCE. UNIFORMED AND NON-UNIFORMED 
PERSONNEL MAY BE APPOINTED TO THE CORPS OF 
PROFESSORS AND INSTRUCTORS UPON THEIR 
APPLICATION OR UPON THE DIRECTION OF THE CHIEF OF 
THE PNP. LIKEWISE, CIVILIAN PROFESSORS MAY BE 
ADMITTED TO THE CORPS OF PROFESSORS AND 
INSTRUCTORS: PROVIDED, THAT THE SALARIES, GRANTS 
AND BENEFITS, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 
PROGRAMS, OTHER INCENTIVES, AND TERMS AND 
CONDITIONS OF WORK OF THE CORPS OF PROFESSORS AND 
INSTRUCTORS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR IN THE 
GUIDELINES PROMULGATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 
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THE STUDENT BODY OF THE PNPA SHALL BE 
KNOWN AS THE CADET CORPS OF THE PHILIPPINE 
NATIONAL POLICE (CCPNP). THE PNPA SHALL CONDUCT 
THE ADMISSION PROGRAM AND SELECTION OF CADETS: 
PROVIDED, THAT THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND 
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE CADETSHIP 
PROGRAM AS WELL AS THE ANNUAL QUOTA THEREOF SHALL 
BE RECOMMENDED BY THE CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR 
APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION.
(B) 
STRATEGY MANAGEMENT CENTER - 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.
(C) 
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.
(D) 
PEACE PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER - 
HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE CENTER 
SHALL BE THE OFFICE PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE IN THE 
MONITORING OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND 
IMPLEMENTATION OF PEACE AGREEMENTS AND PERTINENT 
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(E) 
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.
(F) 
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.
(G) 
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.
(H) 
LIAISON OFFICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE 
INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT - HEADED BY A 
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE OFFICE SHALL ASSIST
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THE SECRETARY IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE EX-OFFICIO 
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION.
(I) LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS CENTER - HEADED BY A 
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE CENTER SHALL ACT AS 
THE PERMANENT PNP REPRESENTATIVE 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 R. A. No. 6975, as amended by R.A. No. 11200, is 
hereby further amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 26. Powers, Functions and Term of Office of the PNP 
Chief - THE COMMAND AND DIRECTION OF THE PNP SHALL 
BE VESTED IN THE CHIEF OF THE PNP WHO SHALL HAVE THE 
POWER TO DESIGNATE AND ASSIGN PNP OFFICERS TO KEY 
POSITIONS AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT: PROVIDED, THAT THE 
MEMBERS OF THE COMMAND GROUP SHALL BE SELECTED 
FROM AMONG THE MOST SENIOR AND QUALIFIED OFFICERS 
IN THE SERVICE.
The [command and direction of the PNP shaff 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
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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.
TO ENHANCE POLICE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND 
EFFECTIVENESS, SUSTAIN THE ATTAINMENT OF INCREASED 
POLICE VISIBILITY, AND OPTIMIZED DELIVERY OF POLICE 
SERVICES, THE CHIEF OF THE PNP MAY CONSTITUTE, 
ABOLISH, MODIFY, OR MERGE PNP UNITS AND OFFICES OR 
OTHERWISE IMPLEMENT NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS IN THE 
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, STAFFING, FUNCTIONS, AND 
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDING THE 
CORRESPONDING CHANGES IN THE NUMBER AND 
DISTRIBUTION OF RANKS UPON APPROVAL OF THE 
COMMISSION: PROVIDED, THAT NO OFFICE HEADED BY A 
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL OR HIGHER SHALL BE CREATED 
UNLESS PROVIDED BY LAW: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THE 
CHIEF OF PNP SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO APPOINT THE 
PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF POLICE IN CITIES 
AND MUNICIPALITIES WITH PROPER ENDORSEMENT BY THE 
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION: PROVIDED, FINALLY, THAT 
THE OPERATIONAL SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OVER PNP UNITS IN THEIR 
RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION UNDER R. A. NO. 6975, AS 
AMENDED, SHALL BE RETAINED."
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 FIXED term of office 
OF [not-to—exceed four (d)] TWO (2) years AND SHALL BE 
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POSITION HEREIN PRESCRIBED OR IS OTHERWISE RELIEVED 
FROM OFFICE BY THE PRESIDENT: PROVIDED, FURTHER,
THAT THE PRESENT CHIEF OF THE PNP SHALL NOT BENEFIT 
FROM THE FIXED TERM PROVIDED HEREIN AND SHALL BE 
COMPULSORILY RETIRED UPON REACHING THE 
COMPULSORY RETIREMENT AGE: Provided, [further] FINALLY,
That in times of war or other national emergency declared by 
Congress, the President may extend such term of office."
SEC. 6. Section 29 of R. A. No. 6975, as amended by R.A. No. 11200, is 
hereby further amended to read as follows:
Section 29. Key Positions. - The head of the PNP with the rank 
of Police General shall have the position title of Chief of the PNP AND
SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL.
The second in command of the PNP with the rank of Police 
Lieutenant General shall [be] HAVE the POSITION TITLE OF Deputy 
Chief of the PNP for Administration. The third in command with the 
rank also of Police Lieutenant General shall [be] HAVE the POSITION 
TITLE OF Deputy Chief of the PNP for Operations.
At the national office, the head of the directorial staff with the 
rank of Police Lieutenant General shall [be] HAVE [known as] THE 
POSITION TITLE OF Chief of the Directorial 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 [steff-dIvisionG in the] directorial staff 
shall have the rank of Police Major General with the position title of 
Director of the Directorial Staff of their respective functional divisions.
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THEY SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND 
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
BRIGADIER GENERAL. [Ttie-head of the Inspcctorato-Division with 
the-rank of chief GupGrintcndcnt shall assume the position title of
tnspcctor 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 OFFICES WITH THE RANK 
OF POLICE LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHALL HAVE THE 
POSITION TITLE OF DIRECTOR AND SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A 
DEPUTY COMMANDER AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE 
RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL.
THE HEADS AND COMMAND GROUP OF NATIONAL 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT UNITS SHALL HAVE THE 
RANK AND POSITION TITLE AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.
THE HEADS OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICES WITH THE 
RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL SHALL HAVE THE 
POSITION TITLE OF CHIEF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICE 
AND SHALL BE ASSISTED BY AN ASSISTANT CHIEF WITH THE 
RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
The head of the NCRPO with the rank of Police Major General 
OR HIGHER shall assume the position title of NCRPO REGIONAL 
Director AND 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.
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The heads of [d^e] OTHER POLICE regional offices with the 
rank of Police Brigadier General shall assume 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 [N€R] POLICE districts [offices]
ESTABLISHED IN THE NCR AND IN OTHER METROPOLITAN 
AREAS with the rank of Police Brigadier General shall have the 
position title of District Director^ 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 with the rank of Police 
Colonel shall be known as Provincial Director.
THE HEADS OF CITY POLICE OFFICES WITH THE RANK 
OF POLICE COLONEL SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF 
CITY DIRECTOR.
The heads of the POLICE districts [offices] with the rank of 
Police Lieutenant Colonel shall have the position title of District 
Director.
The heads of the POLICE STATIONS IN THE CITY LEVEL 
WITH THE RANK OF AT LEAST POLICE LIEUTENANT COLONEL
[municipality] or IN THE MUNICIPAL [city offices] LEVEL with the 
rank of AT LEAST Police Major shall be known as Chief of Police."
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SEC. 7. A new Section 30-A is hereby inserted in R. A. No. 6975, as amended, 
to read as follows:
"SEC. 30-A. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE ACADEMY 
CADETS. - ALL CADETS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL 
POLICE ACADEMY (PNPA) SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE 
CHIEF OF THE PNP, OR UPON HIS AUTHORITY, BY THE PNPA 
DIRECTOR. THEY SHALL HOLD THE POSITION OF POLICE 
CADET, IN TEMPORARY STATUS, WHICH SHALL BE RENEWED 
EVERY YEAR UNTIL THEIR GRADUATION OR SEPARATION 
FROM THE ACADEMY FOR JUST CAUSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
EXISTING LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS, WHICHEVER 
COMES FIRST. POLICE CADETS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL 
SALARIES, BENEFITS AND OTHER EMOLUMENTS GIVEN TO A 
POLICE EXECUTIVE MASTER SERGEANT.''
SEC. 8. Section 31 of R. A. No. 6975, as amended by R.A. No. 11200, is 
hereby further amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 31. Appointment of PNP Officers and Members. - The 
appointment of the officers and members of the PNP shall be effected 
in the following manner:
(a) Patrolman/Patrolwoman to Police Executive Master 
Sergeant. - Appointed by the PNP regionai director for 
regional personnel, APC COMMANDER FOR APC 
PERSONNEL, DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL SUPPORT 
UNITS FOR NATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT PERSONNEL, 
or by the Chief of the PNP for the national headquarters 
personnel and attested by the Civil Service Commission;
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(b) Police Lieutenant to Police Lieutenant Colonel. - Appointed 
by the Chief of the PNP, as recommended by their 
immediate superiors, and attested by the Civil Service 
Commission;
(c) Police Colonel to Police Lieutenant General. - Appointed by 
the President upon recommendation of the Chief of the PNP, 
with proper endorsement by the Chairman of the [Givtl 
Service] Commission [and-subjcet-to-confirmation by the 
Commission on Appointments]; and
(d) Police General. - Appointed by the President TO THE 
POSITION OF CHIEF OF THE PNP. [from among the 
senior officers down to the rank of Police Brigadier General
in the service, subject to confirmation by the Commission-on
Appointments: Provided, That the Chief of the PNP shall
serve a tour of -duty-not to exceed four-(^) years: Provided,
further, That, in times of war or other national emergency
declared by Congress, the President may-extend such tour
of duty."]
SEC. 9. Section 32 of R. A. No. 8551, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 32. Promotion by Virtue of Position. - Any PNP personnel 
designated to any key position whose rank is lower than that which is 
required for such position shall, [after six (6) months of occupying the 
same] UPON RECOMMENDATION BY THE COMMISSION, be 
entitled to a rank adjustment corresponding to the position: [Provided, 
That the personnel shall not be reassigned to a position calling for a
higher rank until after two (2) years from the date of such rank
adjustment]: Provided, [further,]IhdX. any personnel designated to the 
position who does not possess the established minimum qualifications
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therefor shall occupy the same temporarily for not more than six (6) 
months without reappointment or extension."
SEC. 10. Section 33 of R. A. No. 6975, as amended by R.A. No. 11200, is 
hereby further amended to read as follows:
Sec. 33. Lateral Entry of Officers into the PNP. — In general, all 
original appointments of commissioned officers in the PNP shall 
commence with the rank of Police Lieutenant, to include ail those with 
highly technical qualifications applying for the PNP technical services:
PROVIDED, THAT DOCTORS OF MEDICINE, MEMBERS OF THE 
PHILIPPINE BAR, PRIESTS/PASTORS/IMAMS, AND LICENSED 
AIRCRAFT PILOTS SHALL BE APPOINTED TO THE RANK OF 
POLICE CAPTAIN IN THEIR PARTICULAR TECHNICAL 
SERVICE: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT THE POLICE 
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS WHO ARE RECRUITED VIA THE 
LATERAL ENTRY FOR TECHNICAL OFFICERS PROGRAM SHALL 
EXCLUSIVELY SERVE THE OFFICE/UNIT WHERE HE/SHE WAS 
ACCEPTED AND MUST ACQUIRE OR PURSUE TRAINING 
RELATED TO HIS/HER FIELD OF EXPERTISE IN PURSUIT OF 
EXCELLENCE. [, such as dentists, optometrists, nurses, cngineeFS7 
and graduates of forensic sciences. Doctors of medicine, members of
the Bar, and chaplains shall be appointed to the rank of seniof
inspector in their particular technical service. Graduates of the
Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) shall be automatically
appointed to the initial rank of inspector. Licensed criminologists may
be appointed to the rank of inspector to fill up any vacancy after
promotions from the ranks are completed.]
IN THE LATERAL ENTRY FOR LINE OFFICERS PROGRAM, 
LICENSED CRIMINOLOGISTS, OTHER PROFESSIONALS WHO 
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COMMISSION OR THOSE WITH ELIGIBILITY ISSUED BY THE 
COMMISSION MAY BE APPOINTED TO THE RANK OF POLICE 
LIEUTENANT TO FILL UP VACANCIES IN THE PNP LINE UNITS: 
PROVIDED, THAT LICENSED CRIMINOLOGISTS AND OTHER 
PRC LICENSED PROFESSIONALS, TO INCLUDE THOSE WITH 
ELIGIBILITY ISSUED BY THE COMMISSION WHO ARE 
APPLYING FOR LATERAL ENTRY LINE OFFICERSHIP, ARE 
ALREADY MEMBERS OF THE PNP WITH A RANK OF AT LEAST 
POLICE STAFF SERGEANT FOR UNIFORMED PERSONNEL OR 
AT LEAST SALARY GRADE 14 FOR NUP AND HAVE SERVED THE 
ORGANIZATION FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS: PROVIDED, 
FURTHER, THAT THESE POLICE LIEUTENANTS IN THE LINE 
SERVICES SHALL SERVE AT LEAST 5 YEARS IN THE LINE 
OFFICES/UNITS THEY OPTED TO JOIN BEFORE THEY CAN 
SEEK REASSIGNMENT TO OTHER LINE OFFICES/UNITS.
GRADUATES OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE 
ACADEMY SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY APPOINTED TO THE 
INITIAL RANK OF POLICE LIEUTENANT."
SEC. 11. Sections 35 of R. A. 6975, as amended, is hereby further amended 
read as follows:
"SEC. 35. NATIONAL Support Units. - [The PNP shall be 
supported by administrative and operational support units. The
administrative support units shall consist of the Crime Laboratory,
Logistics Unit, Communications Unit, Computer Center, Finance Center
and Civil Security Unit. The operational support unite shall be
composed of the Maritime Police Unit, Police IntoHigonce Unit, Police
Security Unit, Criminal Investigation Unit, Special Action Force7
Narcotics Unit, Aviation Security Unit, Traffic Manogement Unit, the
Medical and Dental Centers and the Civil Relations Unit. To enhance
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pelicc opcrationol efficiency and effectiveness, the Chief of the PNP
may constitute such other support units as moy be noccssory subject
to the opproval of the Commission: Provided, That no support unit
headed by □ chief superintendent or a higher rank can be creatGd
unless provided by law.
(a) Administrative Support Units. -
{^-Crime Laboratory. There shall be established a central
Crime Laboratory to be headed by a Director with the
rank of chief superintendent,—which—shaH—provide
scientific and technical investigative aid and support to
the PNP and other government investigative agencies.
It shall also provide crime- laboratory examination,
evaluation—and—identification—of—physical—evidences
involved in crimes with primary emphasis on their
medical, chemical, biological and physical nature.
There shall likewise be- established regional and -city
crime laboratories as may be necessary in all regions and
cities of the country.
{^-Logistics Unit. Headed by a Director with the rank of
chief—superintendent^—the—Logistics—yntt—shaH—he
responsible—for—the—procurement,—distribution—and
management of all the logistical requirements of the PNP
including firearms and ammunition.
^-Communications Unit Headed by a Director with the rank
of chief superintendent, the Communications Unit shall
be—responsible for establishing—an—effective—police
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{^-Computer Center. Headed by a Director wittvthe-rank-of
chief superintendent, the Computer- Center shall be
fesponsible—for—the—design,—hriplementation—and
maintenance of a database system for the PNP.
i^-Finonce Cc/iterT-Headed-by-e-Director with the rank of
chief superintendent,—the—Finance Center shall—be
responsible for providing finance services to the PNP.
(€)-OV/7 Security Unit Headed by a Director with the rank of
chief superintendent, the Civil Security Unit shall provide
administrative services and general supervision over the
organization, business operation and activities of all
organized-pr4vato detectives, watchmen, security guard
agencies and company guard forcesr
The unit shall likewise supervise the licensing and
registration-of firearms and explosives.
The approval of applications for licenses to operate
private security agencies, as well as the issuance of
licenses to security-guards and the licensing of firearms
and explosives, shall be decentralized to the PNP regional
offices.
b) Operational Support Units. -
{^-Maritime Police Unit. Headed by a Director with the
rank of chief superintendent,-the Maritime Police Unit
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(^-Police IntclligcncG Unit. Headed by a-Pirector with the
rank of chief Guperintendent, the PolicG IntGlIigcncc
yftrt—shaH—serve—as—the—intelligence—and
counterintelligence operating unit of the PNP.
(3}-Police Security Unit. Headed by a Director with the
rank of chief superintendent, the Police Security-Unit
shall provide security for government officials, visiting
dignitaries-and private individuals authorized to be
given protection.
(4)-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—ether—crimes—of such
magnitude and extent as to indicate their 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 case exclusively to the National
Bureau of Investigation (NBI)t
f5)-Special Action Force. 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
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eetHiterinGurgcncy, hostogc-taking, rescue oporotionG,
and other Gpccial-opcrationG.
(6) -NarcoticG Unit. Headed by a Director with the rank of
chief superintendentv- the Narcotics Unit shall cnforco
all-laws relative to the protection of the citizenry
against dangerotis--and-other prohibited drugs and
substances.
(7) -Aviation Security Unit. Headed by a Director with-the
rank of chief supeFintendent, the Aviation Security
Unit, 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 security.
(8) -Traffic Management Unit. Headed by-a Director with
the—rafik—of—chief—superintendent;—the—Traffic
Management Unit shall enforce traffic laws and
regulations.
(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 sorvicos for the PNP.
(10) 
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rank of chief superintendent, the Civil Relations Unit
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community—and—citizens-—portidpotion—in—tlie
maintenance of pcocc and order and public safety.]
THE NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL 
SUPPORT UNITS SHALL INITIALLY CONSIST OF THE 
FOLLOWING:
(A) NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT UNITS. -
(1) 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 DEPUTY DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF 
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH 
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(2) 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.
(3) COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS SERVICE. - 
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BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE COMMUNICATIONS AND 
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ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE POLICE COMMUNICATIONS 
NETWORK. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF 
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(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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.
(7) TRAINING SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR 
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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.
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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 ADMINISTERING THE RETIREMENT, 
SEPARATION, AND DEATH 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.
(9) 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.
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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.
(11) 
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. THE DIRECTOR 
SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF 
STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(12) 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 ARISING 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 
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(13) 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) 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 INVESTIGATION 
(NBI).
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DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION WITH THE RANK OF 
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POLICE COLONEL.
(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 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) SPECIAL ACTION FORCE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR 
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, THE SPECIAL 
ACTION FORCE SHALL FUNCTION AS A MOBILE STRIKE FORCE 
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MUNICIPAL AND CITY POLICE FORCES IN CIVIL 
DISTURBANCE CONTROL, COUNTERINSURGENCY, HOSTAGE­
TAKING RESCUE OPERATIONS, AND OTHER SPECIAL 
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THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL 
AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
(4) 
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) 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 CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
(6) INTELLIGENCE GROUP. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR 
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, THE 
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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 GROUP. - HEADED BY A 
DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, THE 
AVIATION SECURITY 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) 
HIGHWAY PATROL GROUP. - HEADED BY A 
DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, THE 
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) FORENSIC GROUP. - THERE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED 
A FORENSIC GROUP TO BE HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH 
THE RANK OF POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, WHICH SHALL 
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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) DRUG ENFORCEMENT GROUP. - HEADED BY A 
DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 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 
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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 IMPLEMENT 
PLANS AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE COMMUNITY AND 
CITIZENS' 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/CANINE GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 
MANAGEMENT, DEPLOYMENT, UTILIZATION, AND 
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DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR 
ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, 
AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
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(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.
SPECIFICALLY, 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 
TRAFFICKING, FINANCIAL CRIMES, CYBERCRIME, 
MALVERSATION, PILFERAGE, GRAFT AND CORRUPT 
PRACTICES, AND SECURITY VIOLATIONS.
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.
(16) WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION GROUP. - 
HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE 
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PERTINENT LAWS ON 
VIOLATIONS AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AND 
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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."
SEC. 12. Section 36 of R. A. No. 6975, as amended by R.A. No. 8551 is 
hereby further amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 36. Status of Members of the Philippine National Police. - The 
uniformed members of the PNP INCLUDING POLICE CADETS shall 
be considered employees of the National Government and shall draw 
their salaries therefrom. [They shall have the some salary grade level 
as that of public school teachers:] THEY SHALL HAVE SALARY 
GRADE LEVELS PROVIDED UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 107 
SERIES OF 1999: Provided, That PNP members assigned in 
Metropolitan Manila, chartered cities and first class municipalities may 
be paid financial incentive by the local government unit concerned 
subject to the availability of funds."
SEC. 13. Section 39 of R. A. No. 6975, as amended by R. A. 11200, is hereby 
further amended to read as follows:
"Section 39. Compulsory Retirement. - Compulsory retirement, for 
officer and non-officer, shall be upon the attainment of age fifty-six 
(56) FIFTY SEVEN (57): Provided, That, in case of any officer with 
the rank of Police Brigadier General, Police Major General or Police 
Lieutenant General, the Commission may allow his retention in the 
service for an unextendible period of one (1) year."
SEC. 14. Section 41 (b) of R. A. No. 6975, as amended by R.A. No. 8551, is 
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internal discipline found to hove been committed by any regular
member of their respective commands, -t]The duly designated 
supervisors and equivalent officers of the PNP shall, after due notice 
and summary hearing, exercise disciplinary powers as follows:
"(1) Chiefs of police or equivalent supervisors may summarily 
impose the administrative punishment of admonition or 
reprimand; restriction to specified limits; withholding of 
privileges; forfeiture of salary or suspension; or any of the 
combination of the foregoing: Provided, That, in all cases, the 
total period shall not exceed fifteen (15) days;
"(2) Provincial directors or equivalent supervisors may 
summarily impose administrative punishment of admonition or 
reprimand; restrictive custody; withholding of privileges; 
forfeiture of salary or suspension, or any combination of the 
foregoing: Provided, That, in all cases, the total period shall not 
exceed thirty (30) days;
"(3) Police regional directors or equivalent supervisors shall 
have the power to impose upon any member the disciplinary 
punishment of dismissal from the service. He may also impose 
the administrative punishment of admonition or reprimand; 
restrictive custody; withholding of privileges; suspension or 
forfeiture of salary; demotion; or any combination of the 
foregoing: Provided, That, in all cases, the total period shall not 
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"(4) The Chief of the PNP shall have the power to impose the 
discipiinary punishment of dismissal from the service; 
suspension or forfeiture of saiary; or any combination thereof 
for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days[-r 
Provided, further, That the chief of the PNP shail have the
authority to place police personnel under restrictive custody
during the pendency of a grave administrative case filed against
him or even after the filing of a criminal complaint, grave in
nature, against such police personnel].
THE CHIEF OF THE PNP SHALL ALSO HAVE THE 
AUTHORITY TO IMMEDIATELY ORDER THE PREVENTIVE 
CONFINEMENT OF ANY PNP PERSONNEL UNDER 
INVESTIGATION FOR, OR CHARGED WITH A GRAVE 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENSE AND/OR CRIME: PROVIDED, 
THAT THE PLACE OF CONFINEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO 
THEIR BARRACKS, QUARTERS, OR IN A DESIGNATED 
FACILITY, UNLESS SUCH LIMITS ARE ENLARGED BY PROPER 
AUTHORITY: PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT PREVENTIVE 
CONFINEMENT SHALL BE FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 
NINETY (90) DAYS REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF CASES 
FILED AND INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED AGAINST SUCH 
PERSONNEL. IN CASE SUCH PERSONNEL LEAVES THE PLACE 
OF CONFINEMENT WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY, SUCH ACT 
SHALL BE A GROUND FOR DISMISSAL FROM SERVICE:
THE AREA POLICE 
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"(d) Forum Shopping - xxx."
SEC. 15. Congressional Oversight Committee. - There is hereby created a 
Congressional Oversight Committee to monitor and oversee the implementation of 
the provisions of this Act. The committee shall be composed of six (6) members 
from the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs and six (6) 
members from the House Committee on Public Order and Safety, with the respective 
Chairpersons as Joint Chairpersons. The five (5) other members from each Chamber 
shall be designated by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, respectively.
SEC. 16. Appropriations. - The initial amount necessary to implement the 
provisions of this Act shall be charged against the current appropriations of the 
Philippine National Police. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the 
continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the succeeding General 
Appropriations Act.
SEC. 17. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of the Interior 
and Local Government (DILG), the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the 
PNP shall, within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate the 
rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 18. Separability Clause. - If any portion of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby, 
shall remain in force and effect.
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amended by R. A. No. 11279, are hereby repealed. All laws, executive orders, rules 
and regulations, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby modified, 
amended or repealed accordingly.
SEC. 20. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,
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