NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
Senate Bill No. 1997
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Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
RESTRUCTING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SECTIONS 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, AND 67 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
6975, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 32 OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL 
POLICE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
As we take strides towards the development of our nation, it is important that we 
ensure that our country's law enforcement agency is kept up to date and attuned to the 
complex needs of the community it serves and protects. The Philippine National Police as 
the national law enforcement agency is tasked to protect our security and safety, 
maintaining an environment that allows us to become productive members of the society.
This bill seeks to iron out the current organizational issues in the PNP and institute 
a reorganization program in line with the expanding and dynamic law enforcement climate 
in the country.
It will address the Issues on the PNP Organizational Structure, specifically the status 
of PNP units and offices which are presently existing but are not enumerated in the 
provisions of RA 6975, and issues on the ranks of personnel occupying key positions in 
the PNP. It will address problems in the position of the Chief of the PNP and polish Issues 
on the appointment of PNP personnel. This bill also resolves the issue on the status of 
PNPA Cadets.
Through the amendment of certain provisions of RA 6975 or the Department of 
Interior and Local Government Act of 1990 and RA 8551 or the Philippine National Police 
Reform and Organization Act of 1998, we aim for the development of a more capable 
police force to serve and protect Filipinos.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
IAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
Senate Bill No. 1997
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23 MAR 14 All 51
RliCEiVcD 3V.
Introduced by Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri
AN ACT
RESTRUCTING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE SECTIONS 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, AND 67 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 
6975, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND 
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 32 OF 
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8551, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL 
POLICE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. Section 25 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to
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read as follows:
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"Section 25. Organization. - [The PNP shall be headed by a Chief who shall
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be assisted by two (2) deputy chief, one (1) for operations and one (1) for
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administration, both of whom shall be appointed by the President upon
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recommendation of the Commission from among the most senior and
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qualified officers in the service: Provided, however, That in no case shall any
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officer who has retired or is retirable within six (6) months from his
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compulsory retirement age be appointed as Chief of the PNP.] The PNP
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shall be composed of a 
national office, AREA COMMANDS, regional
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offices, provincial offices, district offices, CITY OFFICES, and city or
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municipal stations.
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Metropolitan Manila which] CHIEF OF THE PNP SHALL HAVE A
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THE OFFICES OF THE
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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.
SEC. 2. A new Section 25-A is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 6975 to 
read as follows:
"SEC. 25-A. PNP DIRECTORIAL STAFF. - THE DIRECTORIAL 
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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: 
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 ANDORDER, PERSONNEL 
SERVICES, 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 
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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 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;
(G) THE DIRECTORATE FOR POLICE COMMUNITY 
RELATIONS SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF 
THE PNP IN PLANNING, DIRECTING, COORDINATING, 
AND SUPERVISING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 
SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS FOR INSTITUTONAL IMAGE 
BUILDING; CITIZEN'S 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 
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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; 
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(K) THE DIRECTORATE FOR INFORMATION AND 
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT SHALL 
ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN THE 
FORMULATION OF POLICY AND MANAGING 
INFORMATION, ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS 
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP, AND 
REGULATE INTEGRATED STRATEGIC ICT SYSTEMS AND 
RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT COMMUNICATIONS 
INFRASTRUCTURE. IT SHALL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 
RELIABLE, SECURED, INTEGRATED AND COST- 
EFFICIENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND 
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO ALL 
PNP OFFICES AND UNITS. IT SHALL LIKEWISE BE 
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND 
MAINTENANCE OF THE DATABASE SYSTEM OF THE 
ORGANIZATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ANTI­
CYBERCRIME CAPABILITIES OF THE PNP TO ADDRESS 
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SEC 3. A new Section 25-B is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 6975 to 
read as follows:
"SEC.25-B. AREA POLICE COMMANDS (ARCS). - IN 
ORDER TO ENHANCE THE CONTROL OF THE CHIEF OF PNP, AREA 
POLICE COMMANDS SHALL BE ESTABLISHED IN CLUSTERED 
POLICE REGIONAL OFFICES. THE ARCS SHALL ORCHESTRATE, 
SUPERVISE AND CONTROL THE CONDUCT OF INTER-REGIONAL 
OPERATIONS AGAINST INSURGENCY, TERRORISM, AND OTHER 
INTENAL SECURITY THREATS, FURTHER, THE APC SHALL 
LIKEWISE CONDUCT SEARCH, RESCUE AND RELIEF OPERATIONS 
IN TIMES OF CALAMITIES AND OTHER EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 
WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS OF JURISDICTION. FINALLY, 
THE APC SHALL SUPPORT THE POLICE REGIONAL OFFICES IN THE 
CONDUCT OF INTER-REGIONAL ANTI-CRIMINALITY OPERATIONS 
AND INVESTIGATION.
FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE APCS SHALL HAVE 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL CONTROL OVER THE 
EXISTING REGIONAL MOBILE FORCE 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;
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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 
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SEC. 4. A new Section 25-C is hereby inserted in Repubiic Act No. 6975 to 
read as foiiows:
"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. THE CENTER, 
TO BE HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, SHALL 
SERVE AS THE CENTRAL FACILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION IN 
COORDINATING AND INTEGRATING ALL STRATEGY 
MANAGEMENT PROCESSES, SUSTAINING ALL STRATEGY 
EXECUTION AND MANAGEMENT, AND INSTILLING IN THE 
ORGANIZATION A CULTURE OF STRATEGIC FOCUS.
(B) HUMAN RIGHTS AFFAIRS OFFICE. THE OFFICE, TO BE HEADED 
BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, 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. THE CENTER, TO 
BE HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, SHALL BE THE 
OFFICE PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE IN THE MONITORING OF 
THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEACE 
AGREEMENTS AND PERTINENT LAWS.
(D) COMMAND CENTER-THE CENTER, TO BE HEADED BY A POLICE 
BRIGADIER GENERAL, SHALL BE THE MAIN MONITORING 
FACILITY OF THE PNP OF ALL EVENTS AFFECTING THE PEACE 
AND ORDER SITUATION NATIONWIDE. IT SHALL SERVE AS 
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A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, SHALL SUPERVISE, EVALUATE
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AND MONITOR THE PROVISION OF RELEVANT INFORMATION
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ON ONGOING PNP PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO
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AND ULTIMATELY GAIN COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ACTIVE
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(F) LIAISON OFFICE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. THE
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OFFICE, TO BE HEADED BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL,
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SHALL SERVE AS AN EXTENSION OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
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OF THE PNP TO ASSIST THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTVE
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SECRETARY ON THE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF LAW
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ENFORCEMENT AND ACT AS THE MAIN FOCAL POINT OF
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(G)LIAISON OFFICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE OFFICE, TO BE HEADED BY A POLICE
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BRIGADIER GENERAL, SHALL ASSIST THE SECRETARY IN HIS
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CAPACITY AS THE EX-OFFICIO CHAIRPERSON OF THE
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BY A POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, SHALL ACT AS THE
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PERMANENT PNP REPRESENTATIVE DURING CONGRESSIONAL
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HEARINGS AND DELIBERATIONS AS WELL AS UNDERATAKE
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NECESSARY ACTIONS TO PURSUE THE PASSAGE 
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PRIORITY BILLS AND RELATED BILLS IN THE CONGRESS OF
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SEC. 5. Section 26 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to read as
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"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 [,sub]ect 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,\hdt 
in times of war or other national emergency declared by Congress, the 
President may extend such term of office."
TO ENHANCE THE POLICE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND 
EFFECTIVENESS, THE CHIEF OF THE PNP MAY CONSTITUTE, 
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ADJUSTMENTS IN 
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THE COMMISSION: PROVIDED, THAT NO PNP UNITS OR
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"Section 29. Key Positions. - The head of the PNP SHALL HAVE THE
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POSITION TITLE OF CHIEF OF THE PNP, with the rank of Police General.
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[ shall have the position title of the Chief of the PNP.] The second in
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DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR ADMINISTRATION, with the rank
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of Police Lieutenant General, [shall be the Deputy Chief of the PNP for
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TITLE OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR OPERATIONS, with
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HAVE THE POSITION TITLE OF THE CHIEF OF THE DIRECTORIAL
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STAFF, with the rank of Police Lieutenant General [shall be known as the
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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 
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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 municipal[ity] 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."]
SEC. 7. A new Section 30-A is hereby inserted in Republic Act No. 6975 to read 
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 
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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."
SEC. 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 effected 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 AND TO BE 
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 
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Security Unit. The operational support units shall be composed of the
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Investigation Unit, Special Action Force, Narcotics Unit, Aviation Security
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SERVE AS the premier institution for police education, and the primary 
source for commissionship of Police Lieutenants. THE DIRECTOR 
SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A Deputy Director AND CHIEF OF STAFF, 
BOTH with the rank of Police Brigadier General. THE DIRECTOR 
SHALL SUPERVISE THE ACADEMICS GROUP AND TACTICS 
GROUP WHICH SHALL BE HEADED BY A Dean of Academics 
and Commandant OF CADETS, RESPECTIVELY, both with the rank of 
Police Brigadier General.
[(2) Logistics Unit. - Headed by a Director with the 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 non- commissioned 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 Includingfirearms and 
ammunition. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH WITH THE RANK 
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[(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 
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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 
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(8) TRAINING SERVICE. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH THE
RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE TRAINING 
SERVICE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING TRAINING 
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ENHANCEMENT,
INTELLECTUAL ADVANCEMENT, AND MORAL TRANSFORMATION 
OF PNP PERSONNEL VITAL TO THE PURSUIT OF A RESPECTABLE 
AND RESPONSIVE POLICE FORCE. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE 
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, BOTH 
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(9) RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION SERVICE. -
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ADMINISTRATION SERVICE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 
ADMINISTERING THE RETIREMENT, SEPARATION, AND DEATH 
BENEFITS OF PNP 
PERSONNEL AS WELLAS 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.
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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 
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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 RANKOF 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 
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(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.
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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 
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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 
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(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 
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(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.
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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 ANTI- KIDNAPPING 
GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE IN ADDRESSING KIDNAPPING 
MENACE IN THE COUNTRY AND IN HANDLING HOSTAGE 
SITUATIONS. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY 
DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR 
OPERATIONS, AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE 
COLONEL.
(14) EXPLOSIVES AND ORDNANCE AND CANINE GROUP. - HEADED BY 
A DIRECTOR WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE 
EXPLOSIVES AND ORDNANCE/K9 GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE 
FOR THE MANAGEMENT, DEPLOYMENT, UTILIZATION, AND 
DEVELOPMENT OF EOD AND CANINE UNITS OF THE PNP. THE 
DIRECTOR SHALL BE ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR 
ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS, AND 
CHIEF OF STAFF, ALL WITH THE RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
(15) INTEGRITY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT GROUP. - HEADED 
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and first-class municipalities may be paid financial incentive by the local 
government unit concerned subject to the availability of funds."
SEC. 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."
SEC. 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.
SEC. 13. Separabiiity Ciause. - 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.
SEC. 14. Repeaiing Ciause. - 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.
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SEC. 15. Effectivity, — This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from Its
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Approved,
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