Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

INETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BIEL NO. _7351

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to amend several provisions of Republic Act No. 6975, or
otherwise known as the “Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of
1990" [or “RA 6975” for easy reference], as amended, and Section 32 of Republic
Act No. 8551, otherwise known as the “Philippine National Police Reform and
Reorganization Act of 1998”, and to appropriate funds thereof.

The twin overarching purposes of the bill and the proposed amendments are:
1) to strengthen the over-all organizational command structure of the PNP, and 2) to
enhance the PNP’s operational capability in its multi-level offices in carrying out its
constitutional and statutory mandates. These purposes are achieved by creating
additional valuable offices. Consider, for instance, the following:

The “PNP Directorial Staff” in the proposed Section 25-A. This new office
will certainly enhance the span of control of the PNP Chief in the administration and
operation of the entire PNP as well as create a more efficient and effective working
relationship among all the PNP national and local offices.

Another is a “command group” for the PNP Chief composed of the offices
of the two deputy chiefs for Administration and Operation, plus the Chief of the
Directorial Staff. This proposed amendment will certainly bring better harmony,
effective coordination, and faster communication between the PNP Chief and these
said offices as well as facilitate easier access to them by PNP personnel and the
public.


Also, offices like “area commands” or “Area Police Commands” to be
established in strategic locations in the country, particularly in clustered Regional
Offices, and “city offices” instead of mere police stations, among others, are aimed
at strengthening police presence and increasing police visibility in these strategic
locations and cities, given the fact that cities are bustling with people and activities
more than any normal municipality. The benefits are calculated or estimated to far
outweigh the costs of creating, staffing, and maintaining these offices, keeping in
mind that peace and order, public safety and security are primordial concerns of our
citizens and could not be compromised.

Moreover, Section 5 of the proposed house bill giving to the PNP Chief the
power or authority to select the members of his command group is just appropriate
and will not be abused as the power to appoint is still vested in the President and the
appointment requires the prior recommendation of the Commission.

Given the beneficial purposes of the proposed amendments to RA 6975 and
RA 8551 contained in this proposed bill—which, if passed into law, is reckoned to
benefit not only the PNP as an organization, but ultimately, and more importantly,
our country and its people, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

MAI L. P} ICIAS-AGABAS
6" District, Pangasinan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

eg 1351

House BILL'NO,{***

AN ACT
ADOPTING THE CURRENT STRUCTURE OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE INCLUDING
THE PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF PNP PERSONNEL, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTIONS
25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, AND 67 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6975, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE
“DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990", AS AMENDED,
AND SECTION 32 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL POLICE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998”, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 25 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 25. Organization. - [The PNP shall be headed by a Chief who shall be assisted by
two (2) deputy chief, one (1) for operations and one (1) for administration, both of whom shall
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 retirable within six (6) months from his compulsory retirement age be
appointed as Chief of the PNP.] The PNP shall be composed of a national office, AREA
COMMANDS, regional offices, provincial offices, district offices, CITY OFFICES, and city or
municipal stations.

At the national level, the [PNP shall maintain its office in Metropolitan Manila which]
CHIEF OF THE PNP SHALL HAVE A COMMAND GROUP COMPOSED OF THE OFFICES OF THE
DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR ADMINISTRATION, THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR
OPERATIONS, AND THE CHIEF OF THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF. THE 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, which may be divided into two (2) separate regions,
without prejudice to the pertinent provisions of the Organic Act for the Autonomous Regions


of the Cordilleras and Muslim Mindanao relative to the creation of a [regional] [p]Police
REGIONAL [force] OFFICE in the area of autonomy.[Each of these regional offices] POLICE
REGIONAL OFFICES shall be headed by [a][r]Regional [d] Directors [for peace and order],

AT THE METROPOLITAN LEVEL, THERE SHALL BE A DISTRICT OFFICE, EACH HEADED BY
A DISTRICT DIRECTOR.

At the provincial level, there shall be a [PNP] POLICE PROVINCIAL office, each headed by
a [p]Provincial (d] Director. In the case of large provinces, police districts may be established by
the Commission to be headed by a [d]District (d] Director.

AT THE HIGHLY URBANIZED AND INDEPENDENT COMPONENT CITY LEVEL, THERE
‘SHALL BE A CITY POLICE OFFICE, EACH HEADED BY A CITY DIRECTOR.

At the COMPONENT city or municipal level, there shall be a [PNP] POLICE station, each
headed by a chief of police.

The Chief of the PNP shall, within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act and in
accordance with the broad guidelines set forth herein, recommend the organizational structure
and staffing pattern of the PNP to the Commission.

SECTION 2. A new Section 25-A is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 6975, to read as follows:

“SEC. 25-A. PNP DIRECTORIAL STAFF. - THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF SYSTEM SHALL BE
IMPLEMENTED TO ENHANCE THE SPAN OF CONTROL BEING EXERCISED BY THE CHIEF OF THE
PNP IN THE ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION, AND CONTROL OF THE PNP AND TO FURTHER
‘STRENGTHEN THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIP OF ALL PNP OFFICES:
PROVIDED, THAT THE CHIEF OF THE PNP MAY CONSTITUTE MODIFY, OR MERGE SUCH OTHER
DIRECTORIAL STAFF AS MAY BE NECESSARY SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE
COMMISSION: PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT NO DIRECTORIAL STAFF HEADED BY A POLICE
BRIGADIER GENERAL OR HIGHER CAN BE CREATED UNLESS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW. THE
FOLLOWING DIRECTORATES SHALL CONTINUE TO PERFORM THEIR SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF OF THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF:

(A) THE DIRECTORATE FOR PERSONNEL AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SHALL ASSIST
AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PNP UNIFORMED AND NON-
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL, MANPOWER PROCUREMENT AND CONTROL, PERSONNEL
RECORDS AND REPORTS, DISCIPLINE, MORALE AND WELFARE, LAW AND ORDER, PERSONNEL
SERVICES AND PERSONNEL PROCEDURES, AND MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED BY
‘THE CHIEF OF THE PNP;

(B) THE DIRECTORATE FOR INTELLIGENCE SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF
THE PNP IN ATTAINING INTELLIGENCE OBJECTIVES THROUGH EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF
ALL INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES OF THE PNP;

(C) THE DIRECTORATE FOR OPERATIONS SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF
THE PNP IN THE EXERCISE OF THE COMMAND, CONTROL, DIRECTION, COORDINATION, AND
SUPERVISION OF ALL ACTIVITIES CONCERNING OPERATIONS, EMPLOYMENT, AND
DEPLOYMENT OF THE PNP;


(D) THE DIRECTORATE FOR LOGISTICS SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE
PNP IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF LOGISTICS AND ITS FUNCTIONAL
AREAS;

(E) THE DIRECTORATE FOR PLANS SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP
IN THE AREAS OF PLANS AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE BEYOND THE IMMEDIATE OPERATIONAL
AND TACTICAL RANGE. THIS INCLUDES ORGANIZATIONAL AND FORCE DEVELOPMENT,
SPECIAL STUDIES, RESEARCH AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF INTER-AGENCY AND
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED FOR
‘THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THE PNP;

(F) _ THE DIRECTORATE FOR COMPTROLLERSHIP SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE
CHIEF OF THE PNP ON BUDGETING, ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND
INTERNAL AUDITING MATTERS;

THE DIRECTORATE FOR POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE
CHIEF OF THE PNP IN PLANNING, DIRECTING, COORDINATING, AND SUPERVISING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS FOR INSTITUTIONAL IMAGE BUILDING;
CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION IN THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER INCLUDING PEACE
POLICY FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; VALUE ORIENTATION AND CONTINUING
EDUCATION; GENDER AWARENESS AND DEVELOPMENT; AND AUXILIARY FORCE MULTIPLIER
DEVELOPMENT;

(H) THE DIRECTORATE FOR INVESTIGATION SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF
THE PNP IN THE INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES OF THE PNP;

(I) THE DIRECTORATE FOR TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT
SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE FORMULATION OF POLICIES AND
IN THE PLANNING, COORDINATION, AND SUPERVISION OF ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT;

(J) THE DIRECTORATE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE
THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT; TEST AND
EVALUATION OF CLOTHING, MATERIAL, VEHICLES, AND EQUIPMENT; ISSUANCE OF
ACCREDITATION TO MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS OF PNP UNIFORMS AND.
ACCOUTREMENTS; FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PNP POLICIES ON THE
WEARING OF PNP UNIFORMS; AND IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF
THE PNP SELF- RELIANT DEVELOPMENT POSTURE PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE IMPORTANT TO
PEACE AND ORDER AND PUBLIC SAFETY; AND

(kK) 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 CYBERCRIME IN THE
COUNTRY.”


SECTION 3. A new Section 25-B is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 6975 to read as follows:

“SEC. 25-B. AREA POLICE COMMANDS (APC). - IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE
CONTROL OF THE CHIEF OF THE PNP, AREA POLICE COMMANDS SHALL BE ESTABLISHED IN
CLUSTERED POLICE REGIONAL OFFICES. THE APC SHALL ORCHESTRATE, SUPERVISE, AND
CONTROL THE CONDUCT OF INTER-REGIONAL OPERATIONS AGAINST INSURGENCY,
TERRORISM, AND OTHER INTERNAL SECURITY THREATS. FURTHER, THE APC SHALL
LIKEWISE CONDUCT SEARCH, RESCUE, AND RELIEF OPERATIONS IN TIMES OF CALAMITIES.
AND OTHER EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS OF JURISDICTION.
FINALLY, THE APC SHALL SUPPORT THE POLICE REGIONAL OFFICES IN THE CONDUCT OF
INTERREGIONAL ANTI-CRIMINALITY OPERATIONS AND INVESTIGATION.

FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE APCs SHALL HAVE ADMINISTRATIVE AND 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 AND STRICT COMPLIANCE TO THE
DOCTRINE OF CHAIN OF COMMAND.

INITIALLY, FIVE APCs SHALL BE ACTIVATED NAMELY:

(A) NORTHERN LUZON AREA POLICE COMMAND;

(B) SOUTHERN LUZON AREA POLICE COMMAND;

(C) VISAYAS AREA POLICE COMMAND;

(D) EASTERN MINDANAO AREA POLICE COMMAND; AND

(E) WESTERN MINDANAO AREA POLICE COMMAND.

TO ENHANCE POLICE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS, THE CHIEF
OF THE PNP MAY CONSTITUTE, MODIFY, OR MERGE APCs AS MAY BE NECESSARY
SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION: PROVIDED, THAT NO APC HEADED
BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL OR HIGHER CAN BE CREATED UNLESS PROVIDED FOR
BY LAW.”

SECTION 4. A new Section 25-C is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 6975 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. TO
ENHANCE POLICE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS, THE CHIEF OF THE
PNP MAY CONSTITUTE, MODIFY, OR MERGE SPECIAL POLICE OFFICES AS MAY BE
NECESSARY SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION: PROVIDED, THAT NO
‘SPECIAL POLICE OFFICE HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL OR HIGHER CAN BE
CREATED UNLESS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW:

(A) CENTER FOR POLICE STRATEGY MANAGEMENT - HEADED BY A POLICE
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE CENTER SHALL SERVE AS THE CENTRAL FACILITY OF THE


ORGANIZATION IN COORDINATING AND INTEGRATING ALL STRATEGY MANAGEMENT
PROCESSES, SUSTAINING ITS STRATEGY EXECUTION AND MANAGEMENT, AND
INSTILLING IN THE ORGANIZATION A CULTURE OF STRATEGIC FOCUS.

(B) HUMAN RIGHTS AFFAIRS OFFICE - HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER
GENERAL, THE OFFICE SHALL SERVE AS A MANAGEMENT FACILITY THAT WILL
OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PNP GUIDELINES AND POLICIES ON HUMAN
RIGHTS LAWS.

(C) PEACE PROCESS AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER - HEADED BY A POLICE
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE CENTER SHALL BE THE OFFICE PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE IN
THE MONITORING OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEACE
AGREEMENTS AND PERTINENT LAWS.

(D) COMMAND CENTER - HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE
CENTER SHALL BE THE MAIN MONITORING FACILITY OF THE PNP OF ALL EVENTS
AFFECTING THE PEACE AND ORDER SITUATION NATIONWIDE. IT SHALL SERVE AS THE
MAIN COORDINATING CENTER FOR ALL OPERATING AND SUPPORT UNITS IN
PURSUANCE OF PNP LAW ENFORCEMENT, INTERNAL SECURITY, SPECIAL
OPERATIONS, AND RECORDS/STATISTICS COMPILATION FUNCTIONS.

(E) PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE - HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER
GENERAL, THE OFFICE SHALL SUPERVISE, EVALUATE, AND MONITOR THE PROVISION
OF RELEVANT INFORMATION ON ONGOING PNP PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND
ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND
ULTIMATELY GAIN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION.

(F) LIAISON OFFICE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT - HEADED BY A POLICE
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE OFFICE SHALL SERVE AS AN EXTENSION OF THE OFFICE OF
THE CHIEF OF THE PNP TO ASSIST THE PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ON
THE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ACT AS THE MAIN FOCAL POINT
OF COORDINATION BETWEEN THE PNP AND THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.

(G) LIAISON OFFICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT - HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE OFFICE SHALL ASSIST
THE SECRETARY IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE EX-OFFICIO CHAIRPERSON OF THE
COMMISSION.

(H) LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS CENTER - HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL,
THE CENTER SHALL ACT AS THE PERMANENT 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.”

SECTION 5. Section 26 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 26. Powers, Functions and Term of Office of the PNP Chief. - THE


COMMAND AND DIRECTION OF THE PNP SHALL BE VESTED IN THE CHIEF OF THE PNP
WHO SHALL HAVE THE POWER TO SELECT THE MEMBERS OF HIS COMMAND GROUP
FROM AMONG THE QUALIFIED OFFICERS IN THE SERVICE. PROVIDED THAT THE DEPUTY
CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR
OPERATIONS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT UPON RECOMMENDATION

OF THE COMMISSION.

The [command and direction of the PNP shall be vested in the] Chief of the
PNP [who] shall have the power to direct and control tactical as well as strategic
movements, deployment, placement, utilization of the PNP or any of its units and
personnel, including its equipment, facilities and other resources. Such command and
direction of the Chief of the PNP may be delegated to subordinate officials with respect
to the units under their respective commands, in accordance with the rules and
regulations prescribed by the Commission. The Chief of the PNP shall also have the
power to issue detailed implementing policies and instructions regarding personnel,
funds, properties, records, correspondence and such other matters as may be necessary
to effectively carry out the functions, powers and duties of the Bureau. The Chief of the
PNP shall be appointed by the President from among the senior officers down to the
rank of Police Brigadier General [, subject to confirmation by the Commission on
Appointments]: Provided, That the Chief of the PNP shall serve a term of office not to
exceed four (4) years [:] AND SHALL BE COMPULSORILY RETIRED AT THE MAXIMUM
TENURE IN POSITION HEREIN PRESCRIBED, OR AT AGE FIFTY-SIX (56), WHICHEVER IS
EARLIER: Provided, further, that in times of war or other national emergency declared by
Congress, the President may extend such term of office.”

TO ENHANCE POLICE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS, THE CHIEF
OF THE PNP MAY CONSTITUTE, MODIFY, OR MERGE PNP UNITS AND OFFICES AS MAY
BE NECESSARY INCLUDING THE CORRESPONDING CHANGES IN THE NUMBER AND
DISTRIBUTION OF RANKS, OR OTHERWISE IMPLEMENT NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS IN
THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, STAFFING, FUNCTIONS, AND FUNCTIONAL
RELATIONSHIPS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION: PROVIDED, THAT
NO PNP UNITS AND OFFICES HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL OR HIGHER
CAN BE CREATED UNLESS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW.”

SECTION 6. Section 29 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 29. Key Positions. - The head of the PNP SHALL HAVE THE POSITION
TITLE OF CHIEF OF THE PNP, with the rank of Police General. [ shall have the position title
of the Chief of the PNP.]

The second in command of the PNP SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF DEPUTY
CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR ADMINISTRATION, with the rank of Police Lieutenant General,
[shall be the Deputy Chief of the PNP for Administration.] The third in command SHALL
HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR OPERATIONS, with the
rank also of Police Lieutenant General, [shall be the Deputy Chief of the PNP for
Operations.]

At the national office, the head of the directorial staff SHALL HAVE THE POSITION


TITLE OF THE CHIEF OF THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF, with the rank of Police Lieutenant
General [shall be known as the 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 [staff divisions in the] directorial staff shall have THE
POSITION TITLE OF DIRECTOR OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORIAL STAFF, WITH the rank
of Police Major General, [director with the position title of Director of the Directorial
Staff] THEY SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOTH
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, [of their respective functional
divisions. The head of the Inspectorate Division with the rank of chief superintendent
shall assume the position title of Inspector General] The heads of the NATIONAL
administrative and operational support [divisions] UNITS shall have the rank of Police
Brigadier General OR HIGHER.

THE HEADS OF AREA POLICE COMMANDS SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF
COMMANDER, WITH THE RANK OF POLICE LIEUTENANT GENERAL AND SHALL BE
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY COMMANDER AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL.

THE HEADS OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICES SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF
CHIEF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICE, WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL
AND SHALL BE ASSISTED BY AN ASSISTANT CHIEF WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL

The head of the NCR POLICE OFFICE (NCRPO) SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE
OF NCRPO REGIONAL DIRECTOR, with the rank of Police Major General [shall assume the
position title of NCR 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.

The heads of [the] OTHER POLICE regional offices SHALL HAVE THE POSITION
TITLE OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR, 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 [NCR] POLICE districts [offices] ESTABLISHED IN THE NCR AND IN
OTHER METROPOLITAN AREAS SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF DISTRICT
DIRECTOR, with the rank of Police Brigadier General [shall have the position title of
District 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 SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF
PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR, with the rank of Police Colonel, [shall be known as Provincial


Director.]

THE HEADS OF CITY POLICE OFFICES SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF CITY
DIRECTOR, WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

The heads of the POLICE districts [offices] ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION IN
LARGE PROVINCES SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF DISTRICT DIRECTOR, with the
rank of Police Lieutenant Colonel, [shall have the position title of District Director.]
The heads of the POLICE STATIONS IN THE municipality] or city [offices] LEVEL
SHALL HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF CHIEF OF POLICE, with the rank of AT LEAST POLICE
CAPTAIN IN THE FORMER AND Police Major IN THE LATTER.” [shall be known as Chief of
Police.”)

SECTION 7. A new Section 30-A is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 6975 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, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT (R.A.) NO. 6975,
AS AMENDED BY R.A. NO. 11279, OR THE ACT TRANSFERRING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
POLICE ACADEMY (PNPA) AND THE NATIONAL POLICE TRAINING INSTITUTE (NPTI) FROM.
THE PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGE (PPSC) TO THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE.”

SECTION 8. Section 31 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 31. Appointment of PNP Officers and Members TO POSITION AND RANK. -
The appointment of the officers and members of the PNP shall be affected in the
following manner:

{a) Patrolman/Patrolwoman to Police Executive Master Sergeant. - Appointed by
the PNP regional 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;

(b) Police Lieutenant to Police Lieutenant Colonel. - Appointed by the Chief of the
PNP, as recommended by their immediate superiors, TO THE POSITION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED STAFFING PATTERN AND TO THE
CORRESPONDING RANKS TO BE 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 Civil Service Commission] AND THE COMMISSION TO KEY
POSITIONS AND TO THE CORRESPONDING RANKS [and subject 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 (4) years: Provided, further, That, in times of war or other
national emergency declared by Congress, the President may extend such tour
of duty.”]

SECTION 9. Section 35 of Republic Act No. 6975 as amended by Republic Act No. 11279 is
hereby further amended to read as follows:

“Section 35. NATIONAL Support Units. - The PNP shall be supported by NATIONAL
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 units shall be composed
of the Maritime Police Unit, Police Intelligence Unit, Police Security Unit, Criminal
Investigation Unit, Special Action Force, Narcotics Unit, Aviation Security Unit, Traffic
Management Unit, the Medical and Dental Centers and the Civil Relations Unit.] To
enhance police operational efficiency and effectiveness, the Chief of the PNP may
constitute such other NATIONAL support units as may be necessary subject to the
approval of the Commission: Provided, that no support unit headed by a Police Brigadier
General or a higher rank can be created unless provided by law.

THE NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNITS SHALL
INITIALLY CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

(2) NATIONAL Administrative Support Units. - [(1) Crime Laboratory. There shall be
established a central Crime Laboratory to be headed by a Director with the rank of chief
superintendent, which shall 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.] (1) Philippine National Police Academy.
- Headed by a Director with the rank of Police Major General, the Philippine National
Police Academy SHALL SERVE AS the premier institution for police education, and the
primary source for commission ship of Police Lieutenants. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE
ASSISTED BY A Deputy Director AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH with the rank of Police
Brigadier General. THE DIRECTOR SHALL SUPERVISE THE ACADEMICS GROUP AND
TACTICS GROUP WHICH SHALL BE HEADED BY A Dean of Academics and Commandant OF
CADETS, RESPECTIVELY, both with the rank of Police Brigadier General.

[(2) Logistics Unit. - Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent,


the Logistics Unit shall be responsible for the procurement, distributions and
management of all the logistical requirements of the PNP including firearms and
ammunition.] (2) National Police Training Institute. - Headed by a Director with the rank
of Police Major General, the National Police Training Institute shall be responsible for the
mandatory and leadership trainings of all police noncommissioned officers. 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.

[(3) Communications Unit. - Headed by a Director with the rank of chief
superintendent, the Communications Unit shall be responsible for establishing an
effective police communications network.] (3) Logistics SUPPORT SERVICE. - Headed by a
Director with the rank of Police Brigadier General, the Logistics SUPPORT SERVICE shall be
responsible for the procurement, distributions, and management of all the logistical
requirements of the PNP including firearms and ammunition. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE
COLONEL.

[(4) Computer Center. - Headed by a Director with the rank of chief
superintendent, the Computer Center shall be responsible for the design,
implementation and maintenance of a database system for the PNP.] (4) Communications
AND ELECTRONICS SERVICE. - Headed by a Director with the rank of Police Brigadier
General, the communications AND ELECTRONICS SERVICE shall be responsible for
establishing an effective police communications network. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE
COLONEL.

{(5) Finance Center. - Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent,
the Finance Center shall be responsible for providing finance services to the PNP] (5)
INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT SERVICE. - Headed by a Director with
the rank of Police Brigadier General, the INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT SERVICE shall be responsible for the design, implementation, and
maintenance of a database system for the PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A
DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

[(6) Civil Security Unit. - Headed by a Director with the rank of chief
superintendent, the Civil Security Unit shall provide administrative services and general
supervision over the organization, business operation and activities of all organized
private detectives, watchmen, security guard agencies and company guard forces.

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.] (6) Finance SERVICE. -
Headed by a Director with the rank of Police Brigadier General, the Finance SERVICE shall
be responsible for providing finance services to the PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE


COLONEL.

(7) HEALTH SERVICE. - Headed by a Director with the rank of Police Brigadier
General, the HEALTH SERVICE shall be responsible for providing medical and dental
services for the PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND
CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(8) TRAINING SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE TRAINING SERVICE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING
TRAINING COURSES GEARED TOWARDS SKILLS ENHANCEMENT, INTELLECTUAL
ADVANCEMENT, AND MORAL TRANSFORMATION OF PNP PERSONNEL VITAL TO THE
PURSUIT OF A RESPECTABLE AND RESPONSIVE POLICE FORCE. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE
COLONEL.

(9) RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION SERVICE. - HEADED BY A
DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE PNP RETIREMENT AND
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION SERVICE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 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.

(10) HEADQUARTERS SUPPORT SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE
RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE HEADQUARTERS SUPPORT SERVICE SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING AND CAMP SECURITY SERVICES
TO THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE. THE DIRECTOR
SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
FOR OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(11) CHAPLAIN SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE CHAPLAIN SERVICE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING
SPIRITUAL AND OTHER COUNSELING SERVICES FOR THE MORAL GROWTH AND
ENHANCEMENT OF PNP PERSONNEL AND DEPENDENTS. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE
COLONEL.

(12) ENGINEERING SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE ENGINEERING SERVICE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE OVERALL PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, SUPERVISION, AND EVALUATION OF ALL
PNP ENGINEERING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR PROJECTS, LAND
UTILIZATION PROJECTS, HOUSING AND QUARTERING PROJECTS, AND OTHER RELATED


ACTIVITIES. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF
STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(13) LEGAL SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE
BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE LEGAL SERVICE SHALL SERVE AS THE LEGAL ARM OF THE PNP,
ASSIST IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION, ACT AS LEGAL COUNSEL OF THE
CHIEF OF THE PNP, REPRESENT SUBORDINATE POLICE OFFICES AND HEADS THEREOF IN
CIVIL, CRIMINAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS THAT AROSE FROM SERVICE-
CONNECTED CASES, AND RENDER LEGAL OPINION ON POLICE OPERATIONS AND
ADMINISTRATION. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF
OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(14) RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH
THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION SERVICE
SHALL INSTITUTIONALIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PNP RECRUITMENT AND
SELECTION PROGRAM TO ENSURE THE ENTRY OF QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL IN THE PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(b) NATIONAL Operational Support Units. - [(1) Maritime Police Unit. Headed by a
Director with the rank of chief superintendent, the Maritime Police Unit shall perform all
police functions over Philippine territorial waters and rivers.] (1) Criminal Investigation
AND DETECTION GROUP. - Headed by a Director with the rank of POLICE MAJOR GENERAL,
the Criminal Investigation AND DETECTION GROUP shall undertake the monitoring,
investigation and prosecution of all crimes involving economic sabotage, and other crimes
‘of such magnitude and extent as to indicate their commission by highly placed or
professional criminal syndicates and organizations.

This GROUP shall likewise investigate all major cases involving violations of the
Revised Penal Code and operate against organized crime groups, unless the President
assigns the case exclusively to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, AND A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR
OPERATIONS AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

{(2) Police Intelligence Unit. - Headed by a Director with the rank of chief
superintendent, the Police Intelligence Unit shall serve as the intelligence and
counterintelligence operating unit of the PNP.] (2) Civil Security GROUP. - Headed by a
Director with the rank of POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, the Civil Security GROUP shall provide
administrative services and general supervision over organization, business operation and
activities of all organized private detectives, watchmen, security guard agencies and
company guardhouses.


THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND CHIEF OF STAFF WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

The GROUP shall supervise the [licensing and registration of firearms and
explosives,] FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES OFFICE, WHICH IS HEADED BY A CHIEF WITH THE
RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL WHO SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY CHIEF AND
CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

THE GROUP SHALL LIKEWISE SUPERVISE THE SUPERVISORY OFFICE FOR SECURITY
AND INVESTIGATION AGENCIES, WHICH IS HEADED BY A CHIEF WITH THE RANK OF POLICE
BRIGADIER GENERAL WHO SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY CHIEF AND CHIEF OF STAFF,
BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

{(3) Police Security Unit. - 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] (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 or reaction unit to augment regional,
provincial, municipal and city police forces in civil disturbance control, counterinsurgency,
hostage-taking rescue operations, and other special operations.

THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF
POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL AND CHIEF OF STAFF WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

[(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 other 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).] (4) PNP ANTI-CYBERCRIME
GROUP. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE MAJOR GENERAL, THE ANTI-
CYBERCRIME GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PERTINENT.
LAWS ON CYBERCRIMES AND ANTI-CYBERCRIME CAMPAIGNS OF THE PNP. THE DIRECTOR
SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR
OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

{(5) Special Action 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 police forces for civil disturbance
control, counterinsurgency, hostage-taking rescue operations, and other special
operations.] (5) Maritime GROUP. - Headed by a Director with the rank of Police MAJOR
General, the Maritime GROUP shall perform all police functions over Philippine territorial
waters and rivers. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR
ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF ALL WITH
‘THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.


[(6) Narcotics Unit. - Headed by a Director with the rank of chief superintendent,
the Narcotics Unit shall enforce all laws relative to the protection of the citizenry against
dangerous and other prohibited drugs and substances] (6) Intelligence GROUP. - Headed by
a Director with the rank of Police MAJOR General, the Intelligence GROUP shall serve as the
intelligence and counterintelligence operating unit of the PNP. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR
OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(7) Aviation Security [Unit] GROUP. - Headed by a Director with the rank of Police
[Brigadier] MAJOR General, the Aviation Security [Unit] GROUP, in coordination with airport
authorities, shall secure all the country's airports against offensive and terroristic acts that
threaten civil aviation, exercise operational control and supervision over all agencies
involved in airport security operation, and enforce all laws and regulations relative to air
travel protection and safety. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR
FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(8) [Traffic Management Unit] HIGHWAY PATROL GROUP. - Headed by a Director
with the rank of Police [Brigadier] MAJOR General, the [Traffic Management Unit]
HIGHWAY PATROL GROUP shall enforce traffic laws and regulations. THE DIRECTOR SHALL
BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR
OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

[(9) Medical and Dental Centers. - Headed by a Director with the rank of chief
superintendent, the Medical and Dental Centers shall be responsible for providing medical
and dental services for the PNP.] (9) PNP FORENSIC GROUP. - There shall be established a
FORENSIC GROUP to be headed by a Director with the rank of Police MAJOR General, which
shall provide scientific and technical investigative aid and support to the PNP and other
government investigative agencies.

It shall also provide forensic examination, evaluation, and identification of physical
evidence involved in crimes with primary emphasis on their medical, chemical, biological
and physical nature.

There shall likewise be established regional, district, provincial, and city forensic
units as may be necessary in all regions and cities of the country.

THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION,
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE
COLONEL.

[(10) Civil Relations Units. - Headed by a Director with the rank of chief
superintendent, the Civil Relations Unit shall implement plans and programs that will
promote community and citizens’ participation in the maintenance of peace and order and
public safety] (10) DRUG ENFORCEMENT GROUP. - Headed by a Director with the rank of
Police [ Brigadier] MAJOR General, the DRUG ENFORCEMENT GROUP shall enforce all laws
relative to the protection of the citizenry against dangerous and other prohibited drugs and


substances. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR
ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH
‘THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(11) Police Security AND PROTECTION GROUP. - Headed by a Director with
the rank of Police Brigadier General, the Police Security AND PROTECTION GROUP shall
provide security for government officials, visiting dignitaries and private individuals
authorized to be given protection. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(12) POLICE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT GROUP. - Headed by
a Director with the rank of Police Brigadier General, the POLICE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND
DEVELOPMENT GROUP shall implement plans and programs that will 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 ANTIKIDNAPPING GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE IN
ADDRESSING KIDNAPPING MENACE IN THE COUNTRY AND IN HANDLING HOSTAGE
SITUATIONS. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR
ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH
THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(14) EXPLOSIVES AND ORDNANCE AND CANINE GROUP. - HEADED BY A
DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE EXPLOSIVES AND
ORDNANCE/K9 GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT, DEPLOYMENT,
UTILIZATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF EOD AND CANINE UNITS OF THE PNP. THE DIRECTOR
SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR
OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.

(15) INTEGRITY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT GROUP. - HEADED BY A
DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE INTEGRITY MONITORING
AND ENFORCEMENT GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMATION GATHERING AND.
CONDUCT OF OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS AGAINST ERRING PNP PERSONNEL.

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 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS.


THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTYDIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION,
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE
COLONEL.”

SECTION 10. Section 36 of Republic Act No. 6975 as amended by Section 36 of Republic Act No.
8551 is 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 same 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 POLICE
CADETS SHALL HAVE SALARY GRADE LEVEL AT LEAST EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF POLICE
EXECUTIVE MASTER SERGEANT. 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.”

SECTION 11. Section 32 of Republic Act No. 8551 is hereby amended to read as follows

“SEC. 32. Promotion by Virtue of Position. - Any PNP personnel APPOINTED OR
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,]
That any personnel APPOINTED OR designated to the position who does not possess the
established minimum qualifications therefor shall occupy the same temporarily for not
more than six (6) months without reappointment or extension.”

SECTION 12. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to cover the initial implementation of this
Act shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Philippine National Police.
Thereafter, the amount necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act of the PNP.

SECTION 13. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act or the application of such provision
is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full
force and effect.

SECTION 14, Repealing Clause. - All other provisions of Republic Act No. 6975, as amended by
Republic Act No. 8551, otherwise known as the ‘Philippine National Police Reform and
Reorganization Act of 1998’, that have reference to the foregoing police offices and support
units, the heads thereof and their corresponding ranks, and all other laws, executive orders,
rules and regulations, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall be deemed modified or
repealed accordingly.

SECTION 45. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,