Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
 EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM);  is an agency attached to 
the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) responsible for the 
administration and control of the Philippine National Police (PNP). It has the 
authority to administer police entrance examination, to investigate police 
anomalies and irregularities, and to summarily dismiss erring police officers. 
The NAPOLCOM traces its roots from the creation of the Police Commission 
(POLCOM) under Republic Act 4864 (Police Act of 1966). It was reorganized 
as the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) in 1972.  
The NAPOLCOM was under the Office of the President before being transferred 
to the Ministry of National Defense in 1975 by virtue of Presidential Decree 
765 (Police Integration Law). In 1980, the agency was returned to the Office of 
the President by Executive Order No. 1040.  
In 1990, with the establishment of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the 
present NAPOLCOM was created within the newly reorganized Department of the 
Interior and Local Government (DILG) under Republic Act No. 6975. The 
agency's authority was further strengthened and expanded by Republic Act No. 
8551, otherwise known as 'Philippine National Police Reform and 
Reorganization Act of 1998'. Republic Act 8551 also amended Republic Act 
6975, carving NAPOLCOM out of the DILG organization and making it simply an 
attached agency. The attachment of NAPOLCOM to DILG preserves it 
independence as the sole administrator and controller of the national police force 
under Article XVI, Section 6 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. 
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This House Bill seeks to provide Modernization Funding to the National Police 
Commission (NAPOLCOM), to exercise administrative control and operational 
supervision over the PNP, ensuring a very highly capable, effective and credible 
police service. 
 Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR MODERNIZATION FUNDINGFOR THE NATIONAL 
POLICE COMMISSION (NAPOLCOM), INCREASING AND 
REORGANIZING ITS ADMINISTRATION, TO PROVIDE A HIGHLY 
CAPABLE, RESPONSIVE AND CREDIBLE OVERSIGHT OF THE PNP 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 
1. 
DECLARATION OF POLICY – It shall hereby be a declared 
policy of the State to exercise administrative control and operational supervision 
over the PNP, ensuring a very highly capable, effective and credible police service. 
The NAPOLCOM as a collegial body is composed of an ex-officio chairperson, 
four regular Commissioners, and the PNP Chief as ex-officio member, one of 
whom is designated by the President as the vice-chairperson. The DILG 
Secretary is the ex-officio chairperson, while the vice-chairperson is the 
executive officer of the Commission. 
The ex-officio Chairperson and four Commissioners constitute the Commission 
Proper which serves as the governing body thereof. 
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The state shall continually improve the effectiveness of our Quality Management 
System towards equitable development for improved quality of life for all. 
The state shall formulate policies for the efficient and effective administration 
and management of all manpower, skills and competencies to ensure 
compliance. 
SECTION 
2. 
MODERNIZATION FUNDING. – The amount of Five 
Hundred Million Pesos (Php 500,000,000.00) for the operation and 
administration of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) shall be 
chargeable against funds for the purpose and other sources recommended by 
the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Thereafter, appropriations 
for the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) shall be included in the 
budget proposals under the Department of Interior and Local Government 
(DILG). 
 
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall rationalize the existing 
organizational structure and staffing pattern of the in accordance with the 
provisions of this Act and relevant compensation and position classification laws, 
rules and regulations. 
Thereafter, the amount needed for the continued implementation of the 
modernization program, shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act (GAA). 
SECTION 
3. 
A NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION (NAPOLCOM) 
MODERNIZATION FUND – There is hereby created the (NAPOLCOM) 
Modernization Fund to be used exclusively for the (NAPOLCOM ) Modernization 
Program. 


The (NAPOLCOM) Modernization Fund shall be administered by the Secretary of 
the DILG in accordance with existing government budgeting, accounting and 
auditing rules and regulations. 
SECTION 
4. 
PROGRESS REPORT – The Secretary of DILG shall 
prepare an annual report on the status of the implementation of the 
(NAPOLCOM) Modernization Programs which shall be submitted, to the Office of 
the President and to the Chairpersons of the Committee on Local Government of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives. 
SECTION 
5. 
PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION – The modernization 
program under this Act shall be implemented for an initial period of two (2) 
years:  
Provided, that payments for multi-year contract obligations incurred 
under this Act may extend beyond this period:  
Provided, further, That the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) 
shall continue to develop, modernize and constantly update its operational 
capabilities to keep pace with best global practices. 
SECTION 
6. 
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS. – The National Police 
Commission (NAPOLCOM) shall continue to exercise and uphold the following 
powers and functions; but not limited to: 
a) Planning and Research Service (PRS) provides technical services 
to the Commission in areas of overall policy formulation, strategic 
and operational planning, management systems or procedures, 
evaluation and monitoring of the Commission’s programs, 
projects and internal operations; and conducts thorough 
research and analysis on social and economic condition affecting 
peace and order in the country.  


b) Legal Affairs Service (LAS) provides the Commission with efficient 
and effective service as legal counsel of the Commission; draft or 
studies contracts affecting the Commission and submit 
appropriate recommendations pertaining thereto; and render 
legal opinions arising from the administration and operation of 
the Philippine National Police and the Commission.  
c) Crime Prevention and Coordination Service (CPCS) undertakes 
criminological research and studies; formulates a national crime 
prevention plan; develop a crime prevention and information 
program; and provide editorial direction for all criminology 
research and crime prevention publications. Personnel and 
Administrative Service (PAS) performs personnel functions for the 
Commission; 
administers 
the 
entrance 
and 
promotional 
examinations for policemen, provides the necessary services 
relating to records, correspondence, supplies, property and 
equipment, security and general services, and the maintenance 
and utilization of facilities; provides services relating to 
manpower, career planning and development, personnel 
transactions and employee welfare.  
d) Personnel and Administrative Service (PAS) performs personnel 
functions for the Commission; administers the entrance and 
promotional examinations for policemen, provides the necessary 
services relating to records, correspondence, supplies, property 
and equipment, security and general services, and the 
maintenance and utilization of facilities; provides services 
relating to manpower, career planning and development, 
personnel transactions and employee welfare.  
e) Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service (IMIS) conducts 
continuous inspection and management audit of personnel, 
facilities and operations at all levels of command of the PNP; 
monitors the implementation of the Commission's programs and 


projects relative to law enforcement; and monitors and 
investigates police anomalies and irregularities.  
f) Installations 
and 
Logistics 
Service 
(ILS) 
reviews 
the 
Commission’s plans and programs and formulates policies and 
procedures 
regarding 
acquisition, 
inventory, 
control, 
distribution, maintenance and disposal of supplies and oversees 
the implementation of programs on transportation facilities and 
installations and the procurement and maintenance of supplies 
and equipment.  
g) Financial Service (FS) provides the Commission with staff advice 
and assistance on budgetary and financial matters, including the 
overseeing of the processing and disbursement of funds 
pertaining to the scholarship program and surviving children of 
deceased and/or permanently incapacitated PNP personnel.  
 
The ex-officio chairperson and four commissioners constitute the Commission 
Proper which serves as the governing body of NAPOLCOM. The incumbent 
chairperson is DILG Secretary. 
   
The NAPOLCOM also has disciplinary appellate boards and various staff services 
as well as 17 regional offices which are strategically located in the different 
regional divisions of the country.  
 
SECTION 
7. 
INCREASE OF PERSONNEL. – The National Police 
Commission (NAPOLCOM) shall maintain the sufficient staffing pattern. Hence, 
it is authorized to increase its manpower to meet such required and may 
continue to increase personnel per percentage rate increase of committed 
mandates annually or as the need arises. 


SECTION 
8. 
TRANSITORY 
PROVISION – 
Existing 
industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given 
six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other 
period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act. 
SECTION 
9. 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. – The 
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act 
shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the 
necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 
10. 
REPEALING CLAUSE. – All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 
11. 
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any 
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 
SECTION 
12. 
EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. – This Act shall take effect 
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two 
(2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,