AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Republic Act No. 8551
February 13, 1998
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Summary of Republic Act No. 8551 (Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998)Title I: Title and Declaration of Policy
• Establishes a highly efficient and competent national police force that is civilian in character and administered by a National Police Commission. (Section 2)
Title II: The Role of the PNP in Counter-Insurgency Functions
• The PNP shall support the Armed Forces in suppressing insurgency, except in combat operations where the President calls on the PNP. (Section 3)
Title III: The National Police Commission
• Creates the National Police Commission composed of a Chairperson, four regular Commissioners, and the PNP Chief as an ex-officio member. (Section 4)
• Outlines the powers and functions of the Commission, including administrative control and operational supervision over the PNP. (Section 5)
• Specifies the qualifications and term of office for Commissioners. (Sections 6, 7, 15, 16)
• Establishes the organizational structure and staff services of the Commission. (Section 10)
Title IV: The Philippine National Police
A. Reorganization
• Authorizes the Commission to reorganize the PNP based on criteria such as increased police visibility and efficient service delivery. (Section 13)
B. Qualifications Upgrading
• Sets minimum qualifications for PNP officers and members, including a baccalaureate degree and height/weight requirements. (Section 14)
• Allows waivers for initial appointments under certain conditions and selection criteria. (Sections 15, 16)
• Requires a 12-month Field Training Program for permanency of appointment. (Section 19)
• Increases qualifications for Provincial Directors to include a master's degree. (Section 20)
• Establishes a qualifications upgrading program for PNP personnel. (Section 23)
C. Attrition System for Uniformed Personnel
• Establishes an attrition system based on maximum tenure in position, relief, demotion, non-promotion, and other factors. (Sections 24-30)
D. Promotion System
• Requires the Commission to establish a rationalized promotion system based on merits and vacant positions. (Section 31)
• Allows rank adjustment for personnel designated to key positions. (Section 32)
• Amends provisions on promotional examinations and qualifications for station chiefs. (Sections 33, 34)
E. Upgrading of Salaries and Benefits
• Increases retirement pay based on years of active service. (Section 34)
• Provides lifetime pension for permanent total disability. (Section 35)
• Grants PNP members the same salary grade level as public school teachers. (Section 36)
• Establishes an Early Retirement Program with separation benefits. (Section 37)
• Requires a rationalized retirement and separation benefits schedule. (Section 38)
Title V: Internal Affairs Service
• Creates an Internal Affairs Service to investigate complaints, conduct inspections, and file criminal cases against PNP personnel. (Sections 39-51)
Title VI: Disciplinary Mechanisms
• Amends provisions on citizen's complaints, internal discipline, summary dismissal powers, disciplinary appellate boards, and preventive suspension. (Sections 52-56)
Title VII: Creation of Women's Desks and Gender Sensitivity Program
• Requires the establishment of women's desks in all police stations. (Section 57)
• Prioritizes the recruitment and training of women for the women's desks. (Section 58)
• Mandates the formulation of a gender sensitivity program. (Sections 59, 60)
Title VIII: Participation of Local Government Executives
• Amends provisions on the operational supervision and control of local government executives over the PNP. (Sections 62, 63)
• Automatically deputes local government executives as Commission representatives. (Section 64)
• Allows the suspension or withdrawal of deputation for specified grounds. (Section 65)
Title IX: Strengthening the People's Law Enforcement Board
• Requires the creation of People's Law Enforcement Boards (PLEBs) to receive citizen's complaints against the PNP. (Sections 66-71)
• Specifies the composition, term, and compensation of PLEB members. (Sections 67-69)
• Allows PLEBs to request preventive suspension of PNP personnel under certain conditions. (Section 71)
Title X: Transitory Provisions
• Provides for a transition period of three years for the reorganization and civilianization of the PNP. (Section 72)
Title XI: Final Provisions
• Authorizes the appropriation of funds for the implementation of the Act. (Section 74)
• Includes repealing, separability, and effectivity clauses. (Sections 75-77)
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Republic Act No. 8551
•February 13, 1998
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Tenth Congress
Republic Act No. 8551             February 25, 1998
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED SIXTY-NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE ENTITLED, "AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE UNDER A RE-ORGANIZED DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled::
TITLE I
TITLE AND DECLARATION OF POLICY
Section 1. Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998".
Section 2. Declaration of Policy and Principles. – It is hereby declared the policy of the State to establish a highly efficient and competent police force which is national in scope and civilian in character administered and controlled by a national police commission.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall be a community and service oriented agency responsible...
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