NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
1965
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
RESTRUCTURING 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
The 1987 Constitution, Article XVI Section 6 thereof specifically provides that:
The State shall establish and maintain one police force, which shall be 
national in scope and civilian in character, to be administered and 
controlled by a national police commission.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) data shows that from July 2022 to January 
7, 2023, it recorded 105,568 crime incidents in the country.1 In connection with this, 
in the past few months we were shocked by news about the strings of killings of 
politicians all over the country. The latest assassination of Negros Oriental Governor 
Roel Degamo last week depicted the culture of impunity and violence in the country 
recently. It is disturbing to know that these ambush and attacks were done with 
brutality and ruthlessness to people in government positions.
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Needless to say, crime prevention and policing has been more complicated and 
challenging with the growing population, new levels of criminality and violence and 
advancement in technology. The duty of our PNP to secure the rule of law, maintain 
pubiic order and security, prevent, detect and investigate crimes has become intricate 
and perplexed as the years go by. It is without doubt that it is high time to push for 
much-need organizational reform and restructure of our countries national police.
It is in this way, that this measure proposes to amend Republic Act No. 6975 
and Republic Act 8551 in order to have a clearer mandate in the discharge of duties 
of the following groups: National Operational Support Units which now includes the 
Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Civil Security Group, PNP Anti-Cybercrime 
Group, Maritime Group, Highway Patrol Group, PNP Forensic Group, Anti-Kidnapping 
Group, Explosives and Ordinance and Canine Group, and Women and Children 
Protection Group, among others.
To further enhance police operational efficiency and effectiveness, the Chief 
PNP may constitute, modify, or merge PNP units and offices as may be necessary to 
implement adjustments in the organizational structure, staffing, functions, and 
functional relationships subject to the approval of the Commission. Lastly, this bill 
proposes to include and consider police cadets as members of the PNP and shall be 
entitled to the salaries and benefits of an active police personnel.
In view of the foregoing, the swift passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
3^. EJEI
JOSEPH YICTOFTe. EJERCIT


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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23 mar-7 PI 51
SENATE
, 1965
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO
AN ACT
RESTRUCTURING 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 the 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 read as
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"Section 25. Organization. - [The PNP shelf be headed by-a Chief who shall be
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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 qualified
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officers in the service: Provided, however, -That in-no-case-shall any officer who
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has retired or is retirable-within six (6) months from his compulsory retirement
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age be appointed as Chief of the PNP.] The PNP shall be composed of a national
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office, AREA COMMANDS, regional offices, provincial offices, district offices,
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CITY OFFICES, and city or municipal stations.
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At the national level, the [PNP shall maintain its office in Metropolitan
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Manila which] CHIEF OF THE PNP SHALL HAVE A COMMAND GROUP
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COMPOSED OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR
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ADMINISTRATION, THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE PNP FOR
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OPERATIONS, AND THE CHIEF OF THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF. THE
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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] [pjPolice 
REGIONAL [force] OFFICE in the area of autonomy. [Each of these regional 
offices] POLICE REGIONAL OFFICES shall be headed by [a-regional 
director] [for peace and order] REGIONAL DIRECTORS.
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. 
SYSTEM SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED TO
THE DIRECTORIAL STAFF 
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 
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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:
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, 
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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;
CF) THE DIRECTORATE FOR COMPTROLLERSHIP SHALL ASSIST 
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ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND INTERNAL 
AUDITING MATTERS;
(G) THE DIRECTORATE FOR POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS 
SHALL ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN 
PLANNING, DIRECTING, COORDINATING, AND SUPERVISING 
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS FOR 
INSTITUTIONAL IMAGE BUILDING; CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION 
IN THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER INCLUDING 
PEACE POLICY FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT;
VALUE ORIENTATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION; GENDER 
AWARENESS AND DEVELOPMENT; AND AUXILIARY FORCE 
MULTIPLIER DEVELOPMENT;
(H) THE DIRECTORATE FOR INVESTIGATION 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
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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 
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SHALL LIKEWISE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, 
IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DATABASE 
SYSTEM OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF 
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ANTI-CYBERCRIME 
CAPABILITIES OF
THE PNP TO ADDRESS THE GROWING INCIDENCE OF 
CYBERCRIME IN THE COUNTRY."
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"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 INTER-REGIONAL 
ANTI-CRIMINALITY OPERATIONS AND INVESTIGATION.
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FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE APCs SHALL HAVE ADMINISTRATIVE 
AND OPERATIONAL CONTROL OVER THE EXISTING REGIONAL 
MOBILE FORCE BATTALION 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, 
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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 
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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 
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(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 [wi1^©] 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. 
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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[f] 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-fer- 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 
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the position title of Director of the Dircctoriol Staff] THEY SHALL BE 
ASSISTED BY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOTH 
WITH THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, [of theif -respective 
fmctionol diviGions. The head of the InGpcctoratc Division with the rank of chief
soperintendent shall osGumc the position title of Inspector CenerDi] 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 [effiees] 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. [shaH 
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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 
[effiees] 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 
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
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rank of Police Brigadier General in the service.,,[7 subject to confirmation
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Communications-Unit,- Computer Center, Finance Center, and Civil Security
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Director with the rank of Police Major General, the Philippine 
National Police Academy SHALL SERVE AS the premier 
institution for police education, and the primary source for 
commissionship of Police Lieutenants. THE DIRECTOR SHALL 
BE ASSISTED BY A Deputy Director AND CHIEF OF STAFF, 
BOTH with the rank of Police Brigadier General. THE 
DIRECTOR SHALL SUPERVISE THE ACADEMICS GROUP 
AND TACTICS GROUP WHICH SHALL BE HEADED BY A 
Dean of Academics and Commandant OF CADETS, 
RESPECTIVELY, both with the rank of Police Brigadier General.
[(2) Logistics Unit:—Headed by a Director with-the-rank 
of chief superintendent;—the Logistics Unit—shaH-------------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 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
fer-providing finance services to the PNP.] (5) INFORMATION 
AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT SERVICE. - Headed by a 
Director with the rank of Police Brigadier General, the 
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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 shalf-provide
administrative—services—aed—general—supervision—over the
organization, business operation and activities of all organized
pr-ivate detectives, watchmen, security guard agencies- and
company guard forces.
The unit shall likewise-supervisedihe-iieensing 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 
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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.
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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 
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(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. HcDdcd by a Director with the ronk-of-ebicf -supcrintcndcnt,
the Maritime Police Unit Ghall perform oH 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 
t-he 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 
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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) PoliCG Security Unit.—Headed by a Director with the 
rank of chief superintendent, the-Police Security Unit shall--provide
security for government ofPiciaiG, visiting dignitariCG and private
mdividuals authorized to bo 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.
[(I) Criminal-Investigation Unit.—Headed by a Director 
with the rank of chiof-supcrintcndcnt, the Criminal Investigation
tMt—shaH—undertake the—monitoring,—investigation—aed
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 ogainst
er-ganized crime groups, unless the President assigns the case
exclusively to the National Bureau of Inve5tigation--(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-reaetion-unit- to augment
regional, provincial, municipal and city police forces for- civil
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- 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) Narcoties-Unit.—Headed by a Director with the rank 
of chief superintendent, the Narcettes-Urvit-shall -enforce all laws
relative to-the protection of the citizenry against dangerous and
ether 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 [Uftit] 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-Gonters;—Hooded by a Director 
with the rank of chief superintendent, the Medical and Dental
Centers shall bo responsible for providing -medicol ond 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 General, which shall provide scientific 
and technical investigative aid and support to the PNP and other 
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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 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 
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POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE EXPLOSIVES AND
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ORDNANCE/K9 GROUP SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
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MANAGEMENT, DEPLOYMENT, UTILIZATION, AND
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DEVELOPMENT OF EOD AND CANINE UNITS OF THE PNP.
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DIRECTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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RANK OF POLICE COLONEL.
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ENFORCEMENT GROUP. - HEADED BY A DIRECTOR WITH
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THE RANK OF POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL, THE
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INTEGRITY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT GROUP
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SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMATION GATHERING
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AND CONDUCT OF OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS AGAINST
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UP AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AGAINST PNP
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PERSONNEL REPORTED TO BE INVOLVED OR
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PROTECTING ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS, BUT NOT
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TRAFFICKING, FINANCIAL CRIMES, CYBERCRIME,
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MALVERSATION, PILFERAGE, GRAFT AND CORRUPT
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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 Metropoiitan 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.
Sec. 13. Impiementing Ruies and Reguiations. - The Department of 
Interior and Local Government (DILG), the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) 
and the PNP shall, within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, promulgate 
the rules and regulations to effectively implement the provisions of this Act.
Section 14. Separabiiity Ciause. If any part or provision of this Act is held 
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected 
shall continue to remain in full force and effect.
Section 15. 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.
Section 16. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Adopted,
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