Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City,  Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 5278
Introduced by Representative Khymer Adam T. 0laso
EXPLANATORY NOTE
With  the  intent  to  realize  a truly  effective  police  disciplinary  system,  a
robust  and  independent  intemal  affairs  body  is  essential.  Having  an  internal
affairs  body  in the police  organization takes heritage  from  models  adopted  in
the past from other countries, like the United States,  Spain, and those from the
internal  oversight bodies  in police  organizations  of European Union member-
states. The Intemal Affairs must be independent and impartial so it will be able
to   fulfill   its   mandate   without  the   pressure   of  police   traditions,   i.e.   rank
superiority. Taking inspiration from the independence of other bodies,  like the
Her  Majesty's  Inspectorate   of  Constabulary   and  Fire   &   Rescue   Services,
Independent Office for Police Conduct, and the College of Policing of the UK,
and the Independent Police Oversight of Kenya, the Internal Affairs (IA) in the
Philippines  would  prove  to  be  more  effective  in  performing  its  duty  to  the
people when it is fully independent.
Over  the  years,  the  lntemal  Affairs,  in  its  present  form  as  the  Intemal
Affairs    Service   (IAS),   had   been   efficient   in   resolving   cases   under   its
jurisdiction.  It  has  maintained  since  2019  a case  resolution  efficiency  at  99%.
These  achievements  are  marred,  however,  by  irrelevance  and  ineffectiveness
since  findings  are  recommendatory.  Indeed,  the  IAS  in  its  present  form  is
institutionally and bureaucratically captured.
An  institutionally  weak  and  bureaucratically  captured  police  oversight
and  disciplining body  is  detrimental to the  task of rebuilding public trust and
transforming the PNP for the better. The present IAS must be strengthened and


reformed to ensure that it can exercise its primary jurisdiction over all cases of
police   misconduct,   abuse,   and   other  violations   (e.g.   those  under  the   ICC
jurisdiction), thereby assuring the Philippines of its sovereignty and integrity as
a nation-state and complying with intemational law.
Institutional Standing and Organizational Relations
The   proposed   successor  of  the   IAS   is  the   Independent  Agency   for
Conduct   and   Policing   Standards   (IACOPS)   described   as   an   independent,
impartial, effective, and efficient institutional guardian of integrity for the PNP.
It  will  be  given  a  clear  legal  and  administrative  character  as  an  "agency"  as
defined in the Administrative Code of 1987.
It enjoys what can be similarly called "embedded autonomy," where it is
intricately tied to the purposes and goals of the primary agency of concern, i.e.
the PNP, yet the IACOPS enjoys full independence. This embodies the "arm's
length  bodies"  principle.  As  such,  the  IACOPS   is  an  autonomous  agency
embedded  in  the  PNP  system  but  independent  of  the  PNP  hierarchy.  The
IACOPS     shall     directly     report    to    the    National     Police     Commission
(NAPOLCOM)  en  banc  and  its  budget  sponsored  by  the  Secretary  of  the
Interior and Local Government.
Moreover,  no  current  and  former  members  of  the  IACOPS   and  its
predecessors  (e.g.  IAS,  IIAO,  etc.)  may join  the  PNP,  which  aims  to  avoid
familiarity and the compadre or a patron-clientele system.
Powers and Units
The powers listed in the proposed Section 3 were taken from the original
provisions with  some  amendments,  adjustments,  or  clarifications.  The  powers
were  grouped  into  general,  special,  and  other  powers  for  clarity  and  easy
referencing. Salient new powers are:
1.  Disciplinary Authority with the power to hear and decide with finality
2.  Linkage with the Department of Justice for witness protection
3.  Restrictive custody or Preventive Suspension of the respondent
4.  In   certain   instances,   as   provided,   exercise   of  summary   dismissal
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5.  Power  to  account  for  the  liability  of concerned  personnel  who  may
delay,  fail  to  heed,  or  exercise  undue  discretion  on  final  orders  of
IACOPS
6.  Issuance of subpoena
The  proposed  IACOPS  have  ten  (10)  component  units  at  the  national
level.
The Inspection and Audit Service (IAS) covers the IACOPS'  function to
ensure that the PNP remains effective and efficient in performing its mandate.
The  Field  Operations  Service  (IIS)  covers  the  IACOPS'  investigative  power,
both  mofzt p7'aprz.o  and  non-777o/" p7`aprz.o,  including  intelligence  operations  to
support the proceedings of the IACOPS.
The Prosecution Service (PS) covers the IA's function to proceed against
erring  members  of the  PNP  and  to  assist  the  Ombudsman  or  the  National
Prosecution Service in any case involving the PNP's uniformed members.  The
Legal  Affairs  Service (LAS) acts as the overall law arm of the IACOPS, with
functions covering summary hearing, legal opinions, legal representation of the
IACOPS, among others.
The Governance and Technology  Service (GTS)  serves  as the heart and
neural  center  of technologically  aided  operations  of the  IACOPS.  Taking  off
from  the  present technological  advancements  undertaken  by  the  IACOPS,  the
GTS  would  serve  as  an  important  boost.  The  Integrity  and  Police  Oversight
Service  (IPOS)  takes  off from  the  present  Integrity  Development  Unit  of the
IAS,  which  is established as a nucleus  for programs  and activities  focusing on
integrity  and  credibility  of the  police  service.  As  a  new  Service,  it  will  be
tasked, among others, to focus on the IAS Desk initiative of the present IAS and
such other relevant preventive and restorative programs on integrity, as well as
best practices  worthy  of attention  and  emulation.  The  Plarming  and  Research
Service  (PRS)  will  be  the  think-tank  of the  IACOPS  in  relation  to  its  overall
functioning.
The  Logistics   and  Finance   Service  (LFS)  and  the  Human  Resource
Service (HRS) will provide the necessary administrative support services.
Finally,  the  Command  Integration  Service  (CIS)  serves  as  the  neural
center of the overall command and coordination system of the IACOPS.


The proposed IACOPS will be present nationwide through its six (6) area
offices  covering  Northern  Luzon,  Southern Luzon,  Eastern  Visayas,  Western
Visayas, Eastern Mindanao, and Western Mindanao; regional offices; provincial
offices; and, resident oversight and accountability review offices.
The Inspector General and his Authority
The   Inspector   General   (IG),   who   must   be   a   civilian   presidential
appointee,  shall  head  the  IACOPS.  Assisting  the  Inspector  General  are  the
Deputy Inspector General  (DIG)  and Executive  Officer (EX-O).  A term  limit
for the IG  is  introduced to prevent familiarity. A  set of qualifications  are  also
provided to  ensure that the IG appointed is best suited for the job.  The IG  as
Chief Executive of the IACOPS exercises ultimate control and supervision over
the agency, including all human resource actions and decisions.
Finances and Incentives
The   IACOPS   enjoys   fiscal   independence.   The   provision   on   career
development and incentives is mostly carried over with some amendments only.
The payment of the Occupational Specialty Pay (OSP) is retained since it serves
as  a form  of incentive  for the IACOPS  members to perform  well  and  secures
them  in a similar way some pays are given to some specialized services.  Since
the  present  IAS  experienced  having  its  OSP  delayed  or  only  subjected  to  the
savings of the entire PNP organization despite the clear statutory mandate, it is
proposed that the OSP must be included as a separate line item in the GAA. The
continuing education and training provision is amended to mandate the special
allocation of quota and not merely prioritization.
Congressional Oversight
The Congressional Oversight Committee for this law shall have four (4)
members  from  the  House  of Representatives  and  four  (4)  members  from  the
Senate, with the Chairpersons of the Committee on Public Order and Safety and
the  Committee  on  Public  Order  and  Dangerous  Drugs  of  each  Chamber,
respectively, as joint chairpersons. The three (3) other members representing the
House  of Representatives,  shall  be designated by the  Speaker of the House of
Representatives,  while  the  three  (3)  other  members  from  the  Senate  shall  be
designated  by  the  Senate  President.  The  Minority  shall  have  at  least  one  (1)
representative from each Chamber.


An empowered and equipped internal affair is a linchpin in effective law
enforcement by the Philippine National Police.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City,  Metro Manila
Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session
HousEb`|ifivo.5278
Introduced by Representative Khymer Adam T. 0laso
AN ACT
2     STRENGTHENING THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS  OF THE  PHILIPPINH
3     NATIONAL  POLICE,  AMENDING  FOR  THE  PURPOSE  CERTAIN
4     PROVISIONS  OF  REPUBLIC  ACT  NO.  8551,  OTHERWISE  KNOWN
5     AS    THH     "PHILIPPINH    NATIONAL    POLICE    REFORM    AND
6     REORGANIZATI0N ACT OF 1998"
7                 Be it enacted by the senate and the House of Represerttatives in congress
8      assembled:
9                  SECTION  1.  Sfeorf  rz.//e.  -This  Act  shall  be  known  as  the  "Internal
lo      Affairs Reform and Reorganization Act."
11                   SEC.  2. Dec/czrczfz.o# o/Po/I.c);.  -It is the policy of the state to establish a
12      highly  efficient,  effective,  and  competent  police  force,  which  is  national  in
13      scope,  civilian  in  character,  and  administered  and  controlled  by  the  National
14      Police  Commission (NAPOLCOM).  As a community  and  service-oriented law
15      enforcement  agency,  the  Philippine National  Police  (PNP)  shall  promote  and
16      respect  human  rights  and  uphold  the  rule  of  law  in  the  performance  of  its
17      primary  functions  to  maintain  peace  and  order  and  ensure  public  safety  and
18       security.
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1                 The state shall endeavor to establish and maintain a strengthened internal
2      affairs  agency  that  shall  be  the  primary  instrument to  measure,  enhance,  and
3      instill  performance  and  discipline  among  all  PNP  units  and  personnel.  The
4      agency   shall   conduct   its   investigation   and   prosecution   in   an   impartial,
5      independent,   expeditious,   and   professional   manner,   thereby   ensuring   the
6      citizenry of an unbiased police disciplinary mechanism.
7                   SEC.  3.  Section 39, Title v of Republic Act No.  8551,  otherwise known
8      as the "Philippine National police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998", is
9      hereby amendedto read as follows:
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"TITLE V
Internal Affairs [Service]
12                              "Sec.   39.   Creation,  Powers,   and  Functions.  -  An  Independent
13                 Agency  for  Conduct  and  Policing  Standards  (IACOPS)   [An  Internal
14                 Affairs service (IAS) of the pNP] is hereby created which shall[:] BE AN
15                 INDEPENDENT,    IMPARTIAL,    EFFECTIVE,    AND    EFFICIENT
16                 INSTITUTIONAL GUARDIAN OF INTEGRITY FOR THE PNP.
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THE IACOPS SIIALL EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING POWERS
19                  AND FUNCTIONS:
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a.         [pro-actively    conduct    inspections    and    audits    on    PNP
24                 persomel and units]  INSPECT AND AUDIT MEMBERS AND UNITS
25                 0F THE PNP;
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b.         investigate [complaints and gather evidence in support of an
open    investigation]    ANY    ILLEGAL,    UNJUST,    IMPROPER    OR
UNETHICAL    ACT    OR   OMISSION    INVOLVING   UNIFORMED
MEMBERS AND UNITS OF THE PNP;
c.        MONITOR  AND  INVESTIGATE  THE  LIFESTYLE  OF
AND  UNEXPLAINED  ACCUMULATION  OF  WEALTH,  HAVING
NO   CREDIBLE   PURPOSE   OR   ORIGIN,   UNDERLYING   TRADE
OBLIGATION  OR  CONTRACT,  BY  UNIFORMED  MEMBERS  OF
THE PNP;
d.        [conduct   summary   hearings   on]   HEAR   AND   DECIDE
VITH FINALITY THE ADMINISTRATIVE CASES FILED AGAINST
UNIFORMED     MEMBERS     OF     THE     PNP     [members]     facing
administrative charges;
e.         Release   [Submit]   a   [periodic]   report   on   the   assessment,
analysis   and   evaluation   of  the   character   and   behavior   of  the   PNP
personnel and units [to the Chief, PNP and the Commission];
f.         file appropriate criminal  cases against pNp members before
the court as evidence and assist in the prosecution of the case;
9.         tr]rovide    assistance    to]     ASSIST    the    Office    of    the
Ombudsman     in    cases    involving    the     [personnel]     UNIFORMED
MEMBERS of the PNP."
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11.  SPECIAL FUNCTIONS: The [IAS] IACOPS shall also conduct, motu
proprio,  automatic  investigation  of the  following  [cases]  INCIDENTS
VIERE:
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a.         [incidents where a police personnel discharges a firearm]  A
UNIFORMED MEMBER OF THE PNP UNLAWFULLY discharges a
firearm;
b.         [incidents   where]   death,   serious   physical   injury,   or   any
violation of human rights occurred DURING, IN CONNECTION WITH,
OR AS A RESULT OF the conduct of a police operation;
c.         [incidents   where]   evidence   was   compromised,   tampered
with, obliterated, or lost while in the custody of police personnel;
d.         [incidents where] a suspect in the custody of the police DIES
OR was seriously injured; [and]
e.         [incidents where] the [established rules of engagement] PNP
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES have been violated; AND
f.         INCIDENTS     W-IIERE     THERE     IS     PRIMA     FACIE
EVIDENCE   TO   BELIEVE   THAT   A   POLICE  PERSONNEL   HAS
COMMITTED A CRIME IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER
DUTIES.
Ill. OTHER FUNCTIONS
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A.        [Finally, the IAS] TIIE IACOPs shall provide documents or
recommendations  as  regards  [to]  the  promotion  of the  members  of the
PNP  or the  assigrment of [PNP personnel]  UNIFORMED  MEMBERS
OF THE PNP to any key position;
8.       THE     IACOPS     SHALL     RECOMMEND     TO     THE
DEPARTMENT    OF    JUSTICE    (DOJ)    THE    PROTECTION    OF
WITNESSES     WHO    ARE     VITAL     TO     THE     CONDUCT     OF
INVESTIGATION       AND       EFFECTIVE       PROSECUTION       OF
UNIFORMED      MEMBERS      OF      THE      PNP      FACING      AN
ADMINISTRATIVE OR CRIMINAL CASE;
C.       THE IACOPS MAY DIRECT ANY PNP COMMANDER,
SUPERIOR,   OR   SUPERVISOR  TO   PLACE   ANY   RESPONDENT
UNDER RESTRICTIVE CUSTODY PENDING INVESTIGATION ON
ALLEGED  COMMISSION  OF  SERIOUS  OR  GRAVE  CRIMES  OR
OFFENSES; AV
D.       UPON FILING OF A FORMAL  CIIARGE, THE IACOPS
MAY,     MOTU     PROPRIO     OR     UPON     MOTION     OF     THE
COMPLAINING PARTY, ORDER THE PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION
OF ANY POLICE PERSONNEL FOR A PERIOD NOT EXCEEDING
NINETY (90) DAYS, UPON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING GROUNDS:
1)       TIIAT THE EVIDENCE OF GUILT AGAINST THE
RESPONDENT  IS  STRONG,  AND  THAT  HE  OR  SHE  MAY
UNDULY       INFLUENCE       THE       COURSE       OF       THE
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INVESTIGATION OR TAMPER VITH TIIE EVIDENCE TO BE
ADDUCED AGAINST HIM OR RER; OR
2)       THAT  THERE  IS  EVIDENCE  TO  SHOW  THAT
RESPONDENT IS HARASSING, INTIMIDATING, COERCING
OR UNDULY INFLUENCING THE COMPLAINANT OR ANY
oF  HIS  oR  HER  WITNESSES  INTo  W[THDRAwr±NG  THE
CIIARGE FILED AGAINST THE RESPONDENT.
E.       AS  A  DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY IN THE PNP,  THE
IACOPS,     AFTER     DUE     NOTICE     AND     HEARING,      MAY
IMMEDIATELY    REMOVE    OR    DISNISS    ANY    UNIFORMED
MEMBER OF THE PNP IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CASES:
1)       WIIEN  TEE  CHARGE  IS   SERIOUS,  AND  THE
EVIDENCE OF GUILT IS STRONG;
2)       WIIEN THE RESPONDENT IS A RECIDIVIST OR
HAS   BEEN   REPEATEDLY   CIIARGED   AND   THERE   ARE
REASONABLE  GROUNDS  TO  BELIEVE  THAT  HE  OR  SHE
IS GUILTY OF THE CHARGES; AND
3)        WIIEN   THE   RESPONDENT   IS   GUILTY   OF   A
SERIOUS OFFENSE INVOLVING CONDUCT UNBECOMING
OF A POLICE OFFICER.
THE           CONCERNED           PERS ONNEL           S HALL
IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENT THE SAID ORDERS IN ITEMS
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(C)  AND  (D).  ANY  CONCERNED  PERSON  WIIO  FAILS  TO
ABIDE BY THE ORDERS OR UNDULY LIFTS THEM SHALL
BE MADE LIABLE FOR GROSS NEGLECT OF DUTY.
IN THE EXERCISE OF THE FOREGOING FUNCTIONS,
THE     INSPECTOR    GENERAL     (IG)     OR    THE    IACOPS
REGIONAL DIRECTOR (RD), AS  THE CASE MAY BE,  IIAS
THE Polh/ER TO ISSUE SUBPOENA.
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SEC. 4.  Section 40, Title V of R.A. No.  8551  is hereby amended to read
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"Sec. 40. Organization. -INational, regional and provincial offices
of the Internal Affairs shall be established. Intemal Affairs  Service shall
be  headed  by  an  Inspector  General  who  shall  be  assisted  by  a  Deputy
Inspector General.  The area offices shall be headed by a Director while
the provincial offices shall be headed by a Superintendent: Provided, That
the head of the Internal Affairs Service shall be a civilian who shall meet
the  qualification  requirements  provided  herein.  The  Commission  shall
establish  a  rationalized  staffing  pattern  in  the  Reorganization  Plan  as
provided for in Section 13 hereof.]
THE   IACOPS   SHALL   BE   AN   AUTONOMOUS   AGENCY
EMBEDDED IN THE PNP  SYSTEM; PROVIDED, THAT IT  SHALL
BE    INDEPENDENT    OF    THE   PNP    HIERARCHY;    PROVIDED
FURTHER,  TIIAT  IACOPS  SHALL  DIRECTLY  REPORT  TO  THE
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NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION 0JAPOLCOM) EN BANC AND
ITS    BUDGET    SPONSORED    BY   THE    SECRETARY    OF    THE
INTERIOR   AND   LOCAL   GOVERNMENT,   SUBJECT   TO   THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17 HEREOF.
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THE IACOPS  SHALL  SIT AND PARTICIPATE DURING THE
C O MMAND       C ONFEREN C E S       AND       OTHER      REL EVANT
ACTIVITIES  AND  MEETINGS   OF  THE  PNP,  AND  THAT  THE
IACOPS  MAY  REQUIRE  TEE  PNP  TO  SUBMIT  REPORTS  AND
UPDATES    ON    THE    CURRENT    EVENTS    AND    PERTINENT
MATTERS OF THE POLICE SERVICE.
THE   IACOPS   SHALL   BE   HEADED   BY   AN   INSPECTOR
GENERAL  (IG),  WHO  MUST  BE  A  CIVILIAN,  AND  SHALL  BE
ASSISTED  BY  A  DEPUTY  INSPECTOR  GENERAL  (DIG)  WITH
THE RANK EQUIVALENT TO A POLICE MAJOR GENERAL AND
AN      EXECUTIVE      OFFICER     (EX-O)      VITH      THE      RANK
EQUIVALENT TO A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL.
THERE  SHALL  BE  A  NATIONAL  IACOPS  OFFICE  THAT
SHALL   rlAVE   THE   FOLLowlNG   FUNCTloNAL    sERvlcEs,
HEADED By CHIEFS Wr±±o MAT BE UNIFORMED oR CIVILIAN
PERSONNEL  WITH  SUCH  RANK  EQUIVALENT  TO  A  POLICE
COLONEL:
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1.        INSPECTION   AND   AUDIT   SERVICE   (IAS),   WHICH
SHALL   INSPECT,   AUDIT,   AND   MONITOR  THE   CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT,   STATE   OF   DISCIPLINE,   PERFORMANCE   OF
PERSONNEL,     OPERATIONAL    READINESS     AND     OVERALL
EFFECTIVENESS  AND  EFFICIENCY  OF  MEMBERS  AND  UNITS
OF    THE    PNP    AND    THEIR    PROGRAMS,    PROJECTS,    AND
ACTIVITIES;
2.        FIELD  OPERATIONS  SERVICE  (FOS),  WHICH  SHALL
CONDUCT  INVESTIGATION  AND  EXERCISE  GENERAL  POWER
OF   ARREST;   AND   COLLECT  PERTINENT  INFORMATION   ON
DEROGATORY   AND   ILLEGAL   ACTIVITIES   OF   UNIFORMED
MEMBERS  OF  THE  PNP  AND  ITS  SUBSEQUENT  CONVERSION
INTO USEFUL INTELLIGENCE ON THE UNIFORMED MEMBERS
AND UNITS OF THE PNP;
3.        PROSECUTION     SERVICE     (PS),     WIIICH     SHALL
CONDUCT  PRELIMINARY  INVESTIGATION  OR  EXAMINATION
AND     PROSECUTION     OF     BOTH     ADMINISTRATIVE     AND
CRIMINAL     CASES;    AND    ASSIST    THE    OFFICE    OF     THE
OMBUDSMAN  AND  THE  NATIONAL  PROSECUTION  SERVICE
AND THEIR CONSTITUENT OFFICES IN CASES INVOLVING THE
UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE PNP;
4.        LEGAL   AFFAIRS   SERVICE   (LAS),   WHICH   SHALL
PROVIDE   EFFICIENT,   EFFECTIVE,   AND   SPEEDY   SUMMARY
HEARING   OF   ADMINISTRATIVE   CASES;   DRAFT   OR   STUDY
CONTRACTS;  RENDER  LEGAL  OPINIONS  ARISING  FROM  THE
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ADMINISTRATION  AND  OPERATIONS  OF  THE  IACOPS;  AND
SERVE AS TEE LEGAL COUNSEL OF THE IACOPS;
5.        INTEGRITY    AND    POLICE    OVERSIGHT    SERVICE
(IPOS),  WIIICH  SIIALL  PROVIDE  THE  NECESSARY  SUPPORT,
PROGRAMS,   AND  ACTIVITIES   TO   ENSURE   TRANSPARENCY
AND  ACCOUNTABILITY,  TO  RESTORE  VALUES,  DISCIPLINE,
AND  PERFORMANCE  OF  TIH UNIFORMED  MEMBERS  OF  THE
PNP,  AND  TO  IMPROVE  POLICE  SERVICES  AND  INTEGRITY;
AND OVERSEE THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS DESKS AND RESIDENT
OVERSIGHT  AND  ACCOUNTABILITY  REVIEW  OFFICES  AND
PRoV[DE   Wr±+]STLEBLoVlNG   SysTEM   AND   ALTERNATIVE
CHANNELS     TO    REPORT    POLICE    IRREGULARITIES    AND
ANOMALIES;
6.        PLANNING AND RESEARCH SERVICE (PRS), WHICH
SIIALL    PROVIDE    TECIINICAL    SERVICES    IN    AREAS    OF
OVERALL       POLICY      FORMULATION,       STRATEGIC      AND
OPERATIONAI,       PLANNING,       MANAGEMENT        SYSTEMS,
ORGANIZATI ONAL        DEVELOPMENT,        C OMMUNICATI ON S ,
COORDINATION  AND   COOPERATION,   INTERNAL   CONTROL,
AND      DESIGN,      MONITORING,      AND      EVALUATION      OF
PROGRAMS,  PROJECTS, AND INTERNAL  OPERATIONS  OF  THE
IACOPS;
7.        LOGISTICS  AND  FINANCE  SERVICE  (LFS),   WHICH
SHALL  PROVIDE  PLANS  AND  PROGRAMS  AND  FORMULATE
POLICIES    AND    PROCEDURES    REGARDING    ACQUISITION,
INVENTORY,  CONTROL,  DISTRIBUTION,  MAINTENANCE  AND
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DISPOSAL OF SUPPLIES AND RECORDS, AND SHALL OVIRSEE
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS ON TRANSPORTATION,
FACILITIES  AND  INSTALLATIONS,  AND  THE  PROCUREMENT
AND   MAINTENANCE   OF   SUPPLIES   AND   EQUIPMENT;   AND
FINANCE  WIIICH  SHALL  PROVIDE ADVICE  AND  ASSISTANCE
ON BUDGETARY AND FINANCIAL MATTERS, INCLUDING THE
PROCESSING AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS;
8.        HUMAN RESOURCE  SERVICE (HRS),  WHICH  SHALL
PROVIDE        SERVICES        RELATED        TO        RECRUITMENT ,
PROMOTION,     TALENT     AND     CAPACITY     DEVELOPMENT,
CAREER     PLANNING     AND     DEVELOPMENT,     PERSONNEL
TRANSACTIONS, AND EMPLOYEE WELFARE AND DISCIPLINE;
9.        GOVERNANCE  AND  TECHNOLOGY  SERVICE  (GTS),
WIIICH   SHALL   RESPOND   TO   THE   URGENT  NEED   OF   THE
IACOPS      FOR      EXECUTIVE      STRATEGY      DEVELOPMENT,
TECIINOLOGY   MANAGEMENT,   SYSTEMS   UPGRADING,   AND
PRODUCTIVITY    IMPROVEMENT.    IT    SHALL    LIKEWISE    BE
RESPON SIBLE        FOR        THE        DESIGN,         DEVELOPMENT,
IMPLEMENTATION,     AND     MAINTENANCE     OF     INTERNAL
CONTROLS,    PROFESSIONAL    RESPONSIBILITY    STANDARDS,
INFORMATION   SYSTEMS,   AND   OTHER   GOVERNANCE   AND
TECENOLOGY PLATFORMS; AND,
10.      COMMAND  INTEGRATION   SERVICE  (CIS),   WIIICH
SHALL BE THE SECRETARIAT OF THE IACOPS COMMAND AND
THE      CHIEF      COORDINATING     CENTER     BETWEEN     THE
NATIONAL IACOPS AND ITS FIELD OFFICES.
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NORTHERN  LUZON,  SOUTHERN  LUZON,  EASTERN  VISAYAS,
WESTERN   VISAYAS,   EASTERN   MINDANAO,   AND   WESTERN
MINDANAO.  EACH  OFFICE  SHALL  BE  HEADED  BY  AN  AREA
COMMANDER  WITH  THE  RANK  EQUIVALENT  TO  A  POLICE
BRIGADIER    GENERAL.    THE    AREA    COMMANDER    SHALL
EXERCISE  GENERAL  AND  DIRECT  SUPERVISION  OVER  THE
REGIONAL OFFICES Wr]THN THEIR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
PROVIDED THAT THE REGIONAL OFFICE FOR THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL REGION O{CR) SHALL BE AUTONOMOUS FROM ANY
AREA OFFICE.
THERE   SIIALL   BE   A   REGIONAL   OFFICE   FOR   EACH
ADMINISTRATIVE REGION,  WIIICH  SHALL  BE  HEADED  BY  A
REGIONAL    DIRECTOR,    WIIO    MAY    BE    UNIFORMED    OR
CIVILIAN,   WITH   SUCH   RANK   EQUIVALENT   TO   A   POLICE
COLONEL,  EXCEPT  FOR  THE  REGIONAL  DIRECTOR  OF  THE
NATIONAL  CAPITAL  REGION  0VCR)  WIIO  SHALL  IIAVE  SUCH
RANK EQUIVALENT TO A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL.  THE
REGIONAL    DIRECTOR    SHALL    EXERCISE    GENERAL    AND
DIRECT    SUPERVISION    OVER    THE    PROVINCIAL    OFFICES
WITHIN THEIR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.
THERE   SHALL   BE  A   PROVINCIAL   OFFICE  FOR  EACH
PROVINCE,  WIIICH   SHALL  BE  HEADED  BY  A  PROVINCIAL
DIRECTOR,  WIIO  MAY  BE  UNIFORMED  OR  CIVILIAN,  VITH
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THERE    SIIALL    BE    A    RESIDENT    OVERSIGHT    AND
ACCOUNTABILITY  REVIEW  OFFICE  IN  SUCH  AREA  OR  PNP
UNIT  AS  THE  IACOPS  MAY  DETERMINE,  SUBJECT  TO  THE
NAPOLCOM EN BANC'S APPROVAL.
SEC.  5.  Section 41, Title V of R.A. No.  8551  is hereby amended to read
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"Sec.  41.   [Appointments.]  QUALIFICATION  AND  TERM  OF
OFFICE  OF  THE  INSPECTOR  GENERAL  -  The  Inspector  General
(IG) shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the
[Director General and duly endorsed by the Commission]  SECRETARY
OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.  [Appointments of
personnel who shall occupy various positions shall be made by the IG and
shall   be   based   on   an   established   career  pattern   and   criteria  to   be
promulgated by the Commission.]
THE  IG  SIIALL  SERVE  FOR  A  TERM  OF  SIX  (6)  YEARS
WITHOUT    REAPPOINTMENT,    OR    UPON    REACHING    THE
COMPULSORY  RETIREMENT  AGE  OF  SIXTY-FIVE  (65)  YEARS
OLD, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, AND MUST BE:
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b.        A   MEMBER   OF   THE   PHILIPPINE   BAR   IN   GOOD
STANDING,  WITH AT LEAST TEN (10) YEARS  OF EXPERIENCE
IN IIANDLING CRIMINAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE CASES ;
c.        FROM THE CIVILIAN SECTOR WIIO IS NEITHER AN
ACTIVE NOR FORMER MEMBER OF THE POLICE OR MILITARY;
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BACKGROUND  IN  PUBLIC  ADMINISTRATION,  CRIMINOLOGY,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND OTHER RELATED DISCIPLINES."
SEC.  6.  Section 42, Title V of R.A. No.  8551  is hereby amended to read
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"Sec.  42.  Entry  Qualifications  AND  APPOINTMENTS  to  [IAS]
THE IACOPS. -Entry OR TRANSFER to the [Intemal Affairs Service]
IACOPS from the PNP shall be voluntary and subject to rigid screening
where only PNP personnel who have at least five (5) years' experience in
[1aw   enforcement]   POLICE   INVESTIGATION,   and   who   have   no
derogatory service records shall be considered for appointment: Provided,
That members of the Bar may enter the service laterally.
VITHOUT  PREJUDICE  TO  THE  PROVISIONS  OF  OTHER
EXISTING    LAWS,    appointments    of   ALL    UNIFORMED    AND
CIVILIAN  personnel  who  shall  occupy  various  positions  AND  ALL
HUMAN RESOURCE ACTIONS IN TIH IACOPS shall be made by the
IG   and   shall   be   based   on   [an   established  career  pattern  and]   THE
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APPLICABLE  QUALIFICATION  STANDARDS  AND  criteria  to  be
promulgated by the [Commission] NAPOLCOM.
THE  IACOPS  SHALL  HAVE  ITS  OIVN  LATERAL  ENTRY
QUOTA FOR LAWYERS."
SEC.  7.  Sec.  43,  Title V of R.A. No.  8551  is hereby amended to read as
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"Sec.  43.  Initial  Appointments  to  the  IACOPS  offices.  -  Initial
appointments of the heads of the offices in the [Intemal Affairs Service]
IACOPS  shall  be  made by  the  President upon recommendation  by  the
incumbent  IG  and  as   endorsed  by  the   [Commission]   NAPOLCOM.
Thereafter, appointments and promotions [to] IN the Service shall [follow
the established requirements and procedures] be made by the IG."
SEC.  8.  Sec. 44, Title V of R.A. No.  8551  is hereby amended to read as
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"Sec.   44.   Promotions.   -   [The   Commission   shall   establish   the
promotion   system   within   the   IAS   which]   PROMOTIONS   IN   THE
IACOPS  shall  [follow the general  principles of the promotion  system  in
the    PNP]    HAVE    THE    IG    AS    THE    APPROVING    AND/OR
APPOINTING AUTHORITY."
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"Sec.  45.  Prohibitions.  -  [Any personnel  who joins  the  IAS  may
not  thereafter join]  ALL  CURRENT  AND  FORMER  MEMBERS  OF
THE   IACOPS   AND   ITS   PREDECESSORS   SIIALL   BE   BARRED
FROM   JOINING   any   [other]   unit   of  the   PNP.   INeither   shall   any
persormel of the IAS be allowed to sit in a committee deliberating on the
appointment, promotion, or assignment of any PNP personnel.]"
SEC.10.  Sec. 46, Title V of R.A. No. 8551  is hereby amended to read as
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"Sec.  46.  Career  Development and  Incentives.  -(1)  Personnel  of
the  [Inteinal  Affairs  Service]  IACOPS  shall  in  addition  to  other  PAY
AND allowances authorized under existing laws be granted occupational
specialty pay which shall [not exceed] AMOUNT TO fifty percent (500/o)
of their basic pay. IT SHALL BE INCLUDED AS A SEPARATE LINE
ITEM IN TITh GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT (GAA).  This pay
Shall  be  considered  neither  a  double  compensation  nor  a  forfeiture  of
other remuneration and allowances allowed under existing laws.
(2)   [IAS   members]   IACOPS   PERSONNEL   shall   [also   have
priorities   in   the]   BE   ALLOCATED   a   quota   [allocation]   BY   THE
NAPOLCOM    for   training   and   education,    BOTH   LOCAL    AND
FOREIGN, AS PART OF CAREER ADVANCEMENT.
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DEVELOPMENT    AND    PATTERN    TO    BE    APPROVED    AND
PROMULGATED BY TIIE NAPOLCOM."
SEC.11. Sec. 47, Title V of R.A. No. 8551  is hereby amended to read as
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"Sec.  47.  Records  Management  of the  [IAS]  IACOPS.  -  [Local
Intemal  Affairs  Offices]  THE  IACOPS  shall   [be  responsible  for  the
maintenance  and  update  of the]  HAVE  SOLE  CONTROL  OVER ITS
OWN  records.  IACOPS  OFFICES  SHALL  ALSO  MAINTAIN  AND
UPDATE THE PROFILE AND CASE RECORDS of the UNIFORMED
members  of the  PNP  within  their jurisdiction.  THE  IACOPS  SHALL
NOT   BE  DENIED   ACCESS   BY  ANY   PNP  UNIT   HEAD/CHIEF,
UPON REQUEST OF DOCUMENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE.
["When  a PNP  personnel  is  reassigned  or transferred  to  another
location  or  unit  outside  the jurisdiction  of the  current  Intemal  Affairs
Office, the original records of such personnel shall be transferred over to
the   Internal   Affairs   Office   that   will   acquire  jurisdiction   over   the
transferred personnel while copies will be retained by the former Intemal
Affairs  Office.  In  cases  where  a  PNP  personnel  has  been  relieved  of
his/her  position  and  has  not  been  given  an  assignment,  the  lntemal
Affairs Office where the person has been assigned last shall continue to
have jurisdiction over his or her records until such time that the officer or
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be forwarded to the Internal Affairs Office acquiring jurisdiction over the
PNP persormel."]"
SEC.12.  Sec. 48, Title V of R.A. No. 8551  is hereby amended to read as
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Investigations.  - The  immediate  superior or supervisor of the persomel
or   units   being   investigated   [under   the   preceding   section]   shall   be
automatically   included   in   the   investigation   to   determine   POSSIBLE
INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMISSION OR OMISSION AND lapses
in administration or supervision."
SEC.  13.  Section 49, Title V of R.A. No.  8551  is hereby repealed and a
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OF THE IACOPS IN CASES FALLING UNDER ITS JURISDICTION
SIIALL  BE  FINAL  AND  IMMEDIATELY  EXECUTORY  PENDING
APPEAL:  PjioJ+[DED,  THAT  DECISIONS  OF  THE  IG  MAY  BE
APPEALED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL
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OFFICE  WIIO  ACTS  VITH  ABUSE  OF  DISCRETION  ON  THE
IACOPS DECISION, OR WIIO FAILS TO IMPLEMENT OR DELAYS
THE  IMPLEMENTATION  OF  THE  SAID  DECISION  VITHIN  TEN
(10) DAYS FROM RECEIPT THEREOF  SIIALL BE MADE LIABLE
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FROM RECEIPT OF A COPY THEREOF BY THE RESPONDENT, IF
NO  PROPER MOTION  FOR  RECONSIDERATION  OR  APPEAL  IS
FILED VITHIN THE SAID PERIOD."
SEC.14.  Sec. 50, Title V of R.A. No. 8551  is hereby repealed and a new
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IACOPS SHALL PROMULGATE ITS OIVN INTERNAL RULES AND
REGULATIONS,  INCLUDING  APPEALS:  PROVIDED,  HOWEVER,
THAT SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS  SHALL  CONFORM TO
THE   RULES   OF   PROCEDURE   TO   BE   OBSERVED   BY   ALL
DISCIPLINARY  AUTHORITIES  OF  THE  PNP  AND  APPELLATE
BODIES, AS PROMULGATED BY THE NAPOLCOM."
SEC.15.  Sec. 53, Title VI of R.A. No. 8551  is hereby amended to read as
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Sec.  53.  Sec.  42  of Republic Act No.  6975  is  hereby  amended to
read as follows:
"Sec.   42.   Summary   Dismissal   Powers   of  the   National   Police
Commission,    INDEPENDENT    OFFICE    FOR    CONDUCT    AND
POLICING  STANDARDS  (IACOPS),  PNP  Chief,  and  PNP  Regional
Directors. - The National Police Commission, THE IACOPS,  the Chief
of the  PNP  and PNP  regional  directors,  after due  notice  and  summary
hearings,   may   immediately   remove   or  dismiss   any   respondent  PNP
member in any of the following cases:
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SEC.16. Complaints against IACOPS offilcials and members. ~ See. 51,
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against any personnel or office of [IAS] the IACOPS shall be brought to
the    [Inspector   General's   Office]    OFFICE   OF   THE   INSPECTOR
GENERAL  or  to  the  NATIONAL  POLICE  Commission,  as  may  be
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3      provisions  of this  Act  is  hereby  authorized  to  be  appropriated  in  the  General
4      Appropriations  Act  (GAA)  of the  year  following  its  enactment  into  law,  and
5      every  year  thereafter.  The  funds  for  the  Occupational  Safety  Pay  shall  be
6      included under a specific item in the annual GAA.
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9      independence, the IACOPS  shall have an automatic, direct, and regular release
lo      of funds  based  on  the  approved  annual  general  appropriations,  subject to  the
11      existing rules and regulations on auditing and accounting of the commission on
12      Audit. The IACOPs shall likewise have its own budget to be administered by its
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16      a  Congressional   Oversight  Committee   upon   the   effectivity   of  this   Act  to
17      monitor and oversee the implementation of its provisions. It shall be composed
18      of four (4) members  from the House of Representatives and four (4) members
19      from the  Senate, with the Chairpersons of the Committee on Public Order and
2o      Safety  and  the  Committee  on  Public  Order  and  Dangerous  Drugs  of  each
21      Chamber,  respectively,   as  joint  chairpersons.  The  three  (3)  other  members
22      representing the House  of Representatives,  shall  be  designated by the  Speaker
23      of the House  of Representatives,  while  the  three  (3)  other members  from the
24      Senate shall be designated by the Senate President. The Minority shall have at
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1                  EEC. 20. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ V\J.ithin riLnety (90) days
2      from  the  approval  of this  Act,  the  DILG  and the  Department  of Budget  and
3      Management (DBM) shall, in coordination with the civil service commission,
4     NAPOLCOM, PNp lnternal Affairs service and the chief, PNP, promulgate the
5      rules and regulations necessary to implement this Act.
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9      term,   shall  implement  the  provisions  of  this  Act  for  the  said  period.  The
lo      qualifications and term limit of the IG under Sec.  5  hereof shall only apply to
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14      Act is  declared invalid or unconstitutional, the section or provisions which are
15      not affected shall remain valid and subsisting.
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19      are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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