UNDP PHI/02/007: JUDICIAL REFORM PROGRAM

ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY THE DISADVANTAGED

Transforming
the Philippine National Police (PNP)
to a More Capable, Effective
and Credible Police Force
(Phase 2)
FINAL REPORT ANNEXES
June 2005

PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL POLICE

SUPREME COURT
OF THE PHILIPPINES

UNITED NATIONS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

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CONTENTS - ANNEXES

CONTENTS
Contents

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Acronyms

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POLICE SYSTEM INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AND PNP ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

Annex 4.1

Excerpts from Republic Act 6975..................................................................................4-1

Annex 4.2

Policing Agencies and Their Functions .......................................................................4-11

Annex 4.3

Functions of Major Organizational Units, PNP............................................................4-17

POLICE OPERATIONS
Annex 5.1

Excerpts from Relevant Statutes, Presidential Issuances, ...........................................5-1

and Administrative Regulations Affecting the Police

Annex 5.2

Excerpts from the Original Police Manual ...................................................................5-40

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Annex 6.1

Program of Instruction (PPSC) .....................................................................................6-1

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Annex 8.1

Major Application Systems............................................................................................8-1

Annex 8.2

Summary of IT Infrastructure, PNP ...............................................................................8-5

Annex 8.3

PNP IT Manpower ........................................................................................................8-7

Annex 8.4

PNP Computer Service Organizational Structure .......................................................8-10

Annex 9 PNP ISSUES/COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

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Comments During the Validation Workshop, 12 April 2005 ............................................................9-1

PNP Endorsement through various Communications

Endorsed by DPRM to CPRM on 02 May 2005 ..............................................................................9-9

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ACRONYMS

ACRONYMS
ABM

Agency Budget Matrix

ADB

Asian Development Bank

AFP

Armed Forces of the Philippines

AOPB

Annual Operations Plan and Budget

APJR

Action Program for Judicial Reform

APR

Agency Performance Reviews

ARD

Assistant Regional Director

ARMM

Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao

ASEAN

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

ASG

Aviation Security Group

AUSAID

Australian Agency for International Development

BER

Beyond Economic Repair

BFAR

Bureau of Forestry and Aquatic Resources

BFP

Bureau of Fire Protection

BIC

Bomb Incident Center

BIR

Bureau of Internal Revenue

BJMP

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

BOC

Bureau of Customs

BOT

Board of Trustees

BPP

Board of Pardons and Parole

BSPS

Bachelor of Science in Public Safety

BuCor

Bureau of Corrections

CA

Commonwealth Act

CAR

Cordillera Administrative Region

CDM

Civil Disturbance Management

CES

Career Eligibility Service

CESB

Career Executive Service Board

CFC

Continuous Flow Check

CHED

Commission on Higher Education

CHR

Commission on Human Rights

CHS

Chaplain Service

CIDG

Criminal Investigation and Detection Group

CIDT

Crime Investigation and Detection Team

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CIDU

Criminal Investigation and Detective Unit

CLG

Crime Laboratory Group

CLS

Crime Laboratory Service

CMP

Cultural Minority Preference

CO

Capital Outlay

COA

Commission on Audit

COBIT

Control Objectives for IT

COMELEC

Commission on Elections

COMMEL

Communications and Electronics Service

CPD

Central Police District

CPI

Corruption Perception Index

CPO

City Police Office

COMPACT

Community Police Action Centers, Community Power in

Action

COPS

Community Oriented Policing System

CS

Computer Service

CSC

Civil Service Commission

CSEE

Career Service Executive Eligibility

CSG

Civil Security Group

CSO

Civil Society Organization

DBM

Department of Budget and Management

DA

Department of Agriculture

DDB

Dangerous Drugs Board

DC

Directorate for Comptrollership

DENR

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DHRDD

Directorate for Human Resource Doctrine and

Development

DI

Directorate for Intelligence

DIDM

Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management

DILG

Department of the Interior and Local Government

DL

Directorate for Logistics

DO

Directorate for Operations

DOJ

Department of Justice

DOST

Department of Science and Technology

DOTC

Department of Transportation and Communication

DPCR

Directorate for Police Community Relations

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DPL

Directorate for Plans

DPO

District Police Office

DPRM

Directorate for Personnel and Records Management

DPUCSP

Development of Poor Urban Communities Sector Project

DRD

Directorate for Research and Development

DS

Directorial Staff

DSWD

Department of Social Welfare and Development

DT

Dissident Terrorist

DTI

Department of Trade and Industry

DV

Disbursement Voucher

DVD

Digital Video Disc

EDSA

Epifanio de los Santos Avenue

EO

Executive Order

EOD

Explosives and Ordnance Disposal

ES

Engineering Service

ETEEAP

Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and

Accreditation Program

EU

European Union

FED

Firearms and Explosives Division

FGD

Focus Group Discussion

FNTI

Fire National Training Institute

FSO

Financial Service Office

GAA

General Appropriations Act

GAD

Gender and Development

GAS

General Administration and Support

GDP

Gross Domestic Product

G-EPS

Government Electronic Procurement System

GPS

General Public Services

GSIS

Government Service and Insurance System

HEI

Higher Education Institute

HRM

Human Resource Management

HS

Health Service

HSS

Headquarters Support Service

IAC-AT

Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking

IAC-AVAWC

Inter-Agency Council on Anti-Violence Against Women

and their Children

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IA/CPSP

Integrated Area/Community Public Safety Plan

IAS

Internal Affairs Service

IG

Intelligence Group

ILS

Installations and Logistics Service

INP

Integrated National Police

IPER

Individual Performance Evaluation Report

IPR

Intellectual Property Rights

IRP

Integrated Reorganization Plan

IS

Information System

ISO

Internal Security Operations

ISSP

Information System Strategic Plan

JNTI

Jail National Training Institute

IT

Information Technology

JO

Job Order

JTF-ATP

Joint Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons

KBP

Kapisanan ng mga Broadcasters ng Pilipinas

KFR

Kidnap-for-Ransom

LAN

Local Area Network

LGA

Local Government Academy

LGU

Local Government Unit

LLDA

Laguna Lake Development Authority

LS

Legal Service

LSS

Logistics Support Service

LTO

Land Transportation Office

MDS

Modified Disbursement Scheme

MFO

Major Final Outputs

MG

Maritime Group

MMDA

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

MMLTCC

Metro-Manila Land Transportation Coordinating Council

MOA

Memorandum of Agreement

MOOE

Maintenance and Operating Expenses

MPC

Military Police Command

MPE

Medical and Physical Examination

MPS

Maritime Police Station

MPSA

Masters in Public Safety Administration

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MTDP

Medium-Term Development Plan

MTEF

Medium-term Expenditure Framework

MTPDP

Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan

MTRCB

Movie and Television Review and Classification Board

MVIS

Motor Vehicle Information system

NAB

National Appellate Board

NACC

National Anti-Crime Commission

NACTF

National Anti-Crime Task Force

NAPOLCOM

National Police Commission

NAKTAF

National Anti-Kidnapping Task Force

NBI

National Bureau of Investigation

NCA

Notice of Cash Allocation

NCC

National Computer Center

NCCAS

National Council for Civil Aviation Security

NCIS

National Crime Information System

NCMIS

National Crime Management Information System

NCR

National Capital Region

NCRFW

National commission on the Role of Filipino Women

NCRPO

National Capital Region Police Office

NCRTI

National Crime Research and Training Institute

NDLEPCC

National Drug Law Enforcement and Prevention

Coordinating Center

NEDA

National Economic Development Authority

NEP

National Expenditure Program

NGAS

National Government Accounting System

NGO

Non-Governmental Organization

NHQ

National Headquarters

NICA

National Intelligence Coordinating Agency

NPC

National Police College

NPS

National Prosecution Service

NSCB

National Statistical Coordinating Board

NSO

National Statistics Office

NSU

National Support Unit

NUP

Non-Uniformed Personnel

NWA

Net Working Appropriations

ODA

Official Development Assistant

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OMB

Office of the Ombudsman/Optical Media Board

OPB

Operating Plan and Budget

OPBC

Operations Plan and Budget Committee

OPLAN

Operations Plan

OSCP

On-Scene Command Post

OSEC

Office of the Secretary

PACER

Police Anti-Crime Emergency Response

PAIRTF

Presidential Anti-Illegal Recruitment Task Force

PAMS

Physical Assets Management System

PAO

Public Attorneys Office

PAOCC

Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission

PASTF

Presidential Anti-Smuggling Task Force

PAT

Physical Agility Test

PC

Philippine Constabulary/Police Commission

PCAS

Police Center for Aviation Security

PCG

Philippine Coast Guard

P/Cinsp

Police Chief Inspector

PCO

Police Commissioned Officer

PCR

Police Community Relations

P/Csupt

Police Chief Superintendent

PD

Presidential Decree

PDEA

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

P/DG

Police Director General

P/DDG

Police Deputy Director General

PEM

Public Expenditure Management

PGF

Philippine Ground Force

PIB

Productivity Incentive Benefits/Productivity Improvement

Bonus

PIO

Public Information Office

P/Insp

Police Inspector

PIT

Provincial Intelligence Team

PLEB

Peoples Law Enforcement Board

PMA

Philippine Military Academy

PMO

Project Management Office

PNCO

Police Non-Commissioned Officer

PNP

Philippine National Police

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PNPA

Philippine National Police Academy

PNTI

Philippine National Training Institute

PO

Police Officer/Purchase order

POE

Program of Expenditures

POC

Peace and Order Council

POL

Petroleum Oil and Lubricants

POPB

Preliminary Operating Plan and Budget

POPBE

Preliminary Operating Plan and Budget Estimate

POPBG

Preliminary Operating Plan and Budget Guidance

PPA

Parole and Probation Administration

PPO

Police Provincial Office

PPSC

Philippine Public Safety College

PRA

Program Review and Analysis\

PRO

Police Regional Office

PS

Personal Services

PSBCC

Public Safety Basic Criminalistics Course

PSBRC

Public Safety Basic Recruit Course

PSCISC

Public Safety Criminal Investigation Supervisory Course

PSCRS

Police Security Containment Ring system

PSFPC

Public Safety Forensic Photography Course

PSJLC

Public Safety Junior Leadership Course

PSOAC

Public safety Officers Advance Course

PSOBC

Public Safety Officers Basic Course

PSOCC

Public Safety Officers Candidate Course

PSOSEC

Public Safety Officers Senior Executive Course

PSPO

Police Security and Protection Office

PSSLC

Public Safety Senior Leadership Course

PSSACIC

Public Safety substance Abuse Control and Identification

Course

PSSPIC

Public Safety Scientific Personal Identification Course

P/Ssupt

Police Senior Superintendent

P/Supt

Police Superintendent

PTF-TSMA

Presidential Task Force on Transportation Strikes and/or

Mass Actions

PTS

Police Traffic Service

RA

Republic Act

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RAB

Regional Appellate Board

RBMES

Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation System

RCIDU

Regional Criminal Investigation and Detective Unit

RCLO

Regional Crime Laboratory

R&D

Research and Development

RDHRDD

Regional Personnel and Human Resource Development

Division

RFSO

Regional Finance Service Office

RIU

Regional Intelligence Unit

RMO

Regional Maritime Office

RPOC

Regional Peace and Order Council

RTS

Regional Training School

SAF

Special Action Force

SAGSD

Security Agency and Guards Special Division

SAL

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

SAO

Supply Accountable Officer

SBR

Special Bank Receipt

SC

Supreme Court of the Philippines

SILG

Secretary of Interior and Local Government

SLL

Seniority and Lineal List

SOCO

Scene of Crime Operations

SONA

State Of the Nation Address

SOPs

Standard Operating Procedures

SPF

Special Purpose Fund

SPO

Senior Police Officer

SPT

Security and Protection Team

SRDP

Self-Reliant Development Program

SSL

Salary Standardization Law

SWOT

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

TA

Technical Assistance

TCDS

The Chief Directorial Staff

T&E

Tests and Evaluation

TIG

Time-in-Grade

TMG

Traffic Management Group

TMT

Traffic Management Team

TMU

Traffic Management Unit

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TPPD

Total Permanent Physical Disability

UN

United Nations

UNDP

United Nations Development Programme

UNICJRI

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research

Institute

UNODC

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

USAID

United States Agency for International Development

USAFE

U.S. Army in the Far East

UTP

Unshielded Twisted Pair

UXO

Unexploded Ordnance

VCD

Video Compact Disc

VIP

Very Important Person

WB

World Bank

WCD

Womens and Childrens Desk

WO

Work Order

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EXCERPTS FROM
REPUBLIC ACT 6975 (AS AMENDED BY RA 8551)

ANNEX 4.1

EXCERPTS FROM REPUBLIC ACT 6975

(as amended by RA 8551)
This law provides that the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), the Philippine Public
Safety College, PNP, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Bureau of Jail Management and
Penology are under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).1

THE DILG SECRETARY

The DILG Secretary has specific powers and functions:
(1)

Act as Chairman and Presiding Officer of the National Police Commission;

(2)

Prepare and submit periodic reports, including a quarterly Anti-crime Operations

Report and such other reports as the President and Congress may require; and

(3)

Delegate authority to exercise any substantive or administrative function to the

members of the National Police Commission or other officers of rank within the
Department.2

NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION

The National Police Commission is a collegial body composed of a Chairman and four (4)
regular commissioners, one of whom shall be designated as the Vice-chairman by the
President. The DILG Secretary is the ex-officio Chairman of the Commission while the ViceChairman acts as the executive officer of the Commission.3

Powers and Functions

The NAPOLCOM exercises the following powers and functions:

(a)

Exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the

Philippine National Police which shall mean the power to:
1)

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Develop policies and promulgate a police manual prescribing rules

and regulations for efficient organization, administration, and
operation, including criteria for manpower allocation, distribution and
deployment, recruitment, selection, promotion, and retirement of
personnel and the conduct of qualifying entrance and promotional
examinations for uniformed members;

Rep. Act No. 6975 (1990), sec. 6.

Id., sec. 10.
Id., sec. 13.

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2)

Examine and audit, and thereafter establish the standards for such
purposes on a continuing basis, the performance, activities, and
facilities of all police agencies throughout the country;

3)

Establish a system of uniform crime reporting;

4)

Conduct an annual self-report survey and compile statistical data for

the accurate assessment of the crime situation and the proper
evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of all police units in the
country;

5)

Approve or modify plans and programs on education and training,

logistical requirements, communications, records, information
systems, crime laboratory, crime prevention and crime reporting;

6)

Affirm, reverse or modify, through the National Appellate Board,

personnel disciplinary actions involving demotion or dismissal from
the service imposed upon members of the Philippine National Police
by the Chief of the Philippine National Police;

7)

Exercise appellate jurisdiction through the regional appellate boards

over administrative cases against policemen and over decisions on
claims for police benefits;

8)

Prescribe minimum standards for arms, equipment, and uniforms

and, after consultation with the Philippine Heraldry Commission, for
insignia of ranks, awards, and medals of honor. Within ninety (90)
days from the effectivity of this Act, the standards of the uniformed
personnel of the PNP must be revised which should be clearly distinct
from the military and reflective of the civilian character of the police;

9)

Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum in matters pertaining to

the discharge of its own powers and duties, and designate who
among its personnel can issue such processes and administer oaths
in connection therewith;

10)

Inspect and assess the compliance of the PNP on the established

criteria for manpower allocation, distribution, and deployment and
their impact on the community and the crime situation, and thereafter
formulate appropriate guidelines for maximization of resources and
effective utilization of the PNP personnel;

11)

Monitor the performance of the local chief executives as deputies of

the Commission; and

12)

Monitor and investigate police anomalies and irregularities.

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(b)

Advise the President on all matters involving police functions and

administration;

(c)

Render to the President and to the Congress an annual report on its activities
and accomplishments during the thirty (30) days after the end of the calendar
year, which shall include an appraisal of the conditions obtaining in the
organization and administration of police agencies in the municipalities, cities
and provinces throughout the country, and recommendations for appropriate
remedial legislation;

(d)

Recommend to the President, through the Secretary, within sixty (60) days
before the commencement of each calendar year, a crime prevention
program; and

(e)

Perform such other functions necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
and as the President may direct.4

Under Section 32, as amended by RA 8551, the NAPOLCOM shall administer the entrance
and promotional examinations for policemen on the basis of its set standards.

Staff Services
(a)

The Staff Services of the NAPOLCOM are as follows:

(1)

The Planning and Research Service, which shall provide technical

services to the Commission in areas of overall policy formulation,
strategic and operational planning, management systems or
procedures, evaluation and monitoring of the Commissions
programs, projects and internal operations; and shall conduct
thorough research and analysis on social and economic conditions
affecting peace and order in the country;

(2)

The Legal Affairs Service, which shall provide the Commission with
efficient and effective service as legal counsel of the Commission;
draft or stud contracts affecting the Commission and submit
appropriate recommendations pertaining thereto; and render legal
opinions arising from the administration and operation of the
Philippine National Police and the Commission;

(3)

The Crime Prevention and Coordination Service, which shall

undertake criminological researches and studies; formulate a national
crime prevention plan; develop a crime prevention and information
program and provide editorial direction for all criminology research
and crime prevention publications;

(4)

The Personnel and Administrative Service, which shall perform

personnel functions for the Commission, administer the entrance and

Id., sec. 14 as amended by Rep. Act No. 8551 (1998).

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promotional examinations for policemen, provide the necessary

services relating to records, correspondence, supplies, property and
equipment, security and general services, and the maintenance and
utilization of facilities, and provide services relating to manpower,
career planning and development, personnel transactions and
employee welfare;

(5)

The Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service, which shall

conduct continuous inspection and management audit of personnel,
facilities and operations at all levels of command of the PNP, monitor
the implementation of the Commissions programs and projects
relative to law enforcement; and monitor and investigate police
anomalies and irregularities;

(6)

The Installations and Logistics Service, which shall review the

Commissions plans and programs and formulate policies and
procedures regarding acquisition, inventory, control, distribution,
maintenance and disposal of supplies and shall oversee the
implementation of programs on transportation facilities and
installations and the procurement and maintenance of supplies and
equipment; and

(7)

The Financial Service, which shall provide the Commission with staff
advice and assistance on budgetary and financial matters, including
the overseeing of the processing and disbursement of funds
pertaining to the scholarship program and surviving children of
deceased and/or permanently incapacitated PNP personnel.

(b)

The Commission shall establish a formal administrative disciplinary appellate

machinery consisting of the National Appellate Board and the regional
appellate boards.

(c)

The National Appellate Board shall decide cases on appeal from decisions
rendered by the PNP chief, while the regional appellate boards shall decide
cases on appeal from decisions rendered by officers other than the PNP
chief, the mayor, and the Peoples Law Enforcement Board (PLEB).5

Regional Offices

The NAPOLCOM operates and maintains regional offices headed by regional directors to
implement polices and programs of the Commission in their respective regions. Also, these
offices adjudicate benefit claims.6

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Id., sec. 20, as amended by Rep. Act No. 9551 (1998).

Id., sec. 21.

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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP)

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has been established initially consisting of the
following:
(a)

Members of the police force who were integrated into the Integrated National
Police (INP) pursuant to PD 765;

(b)

Officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine Constabulary (PC) which

include:

(c)

Those assigned with the Narcotics Command (NARCOM);

Those assigned with the Criminal Investigation Service (CIS);

Those of the technical services of the AFP assigned with the PC.

Civilian operatives of the CIS.

Regular operatives of the abolished NAPOLCOM Inspection, Investigation

and Intelligence Branch may also be absorbed by the PNP.7

In addition, the PNP shall absorb the Office of the National Action Committee on AntiHijacking (NACAH) of the DND, all the functions of the Philippine Air Force Security
Command (PAFSECOM), as well as the police functions of the Coast Guard.8

The PNP Organization

The PNP shall be headed by a Chief who shall be assisted by two (2) deputy chief, one (1)
for operations and one (1) for administration, both of whom shall be appointed by the
President upon recommendation of the Commission from among the most senior and
qualified officers in the service: Provided, however, That in no case shall any officer who has
retired or is retirable within six (6) months from his compulsory retirement age be appointed
as Chief of the PNP. The PNP shall be composed of a national office, regional offices,
provincial offices, district offices, city or municipal stations.
At the national level, the PNP shall maintain its office in Metropolitan Manila which shall
house the directorial staff, service staff and special support units.
At the regional level, the PNP shall have regional offices, including that of the National
Capital Region, 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 office force in the area of autonomy.
Each of these regional offices shall be headed by a regional director for peace and order.
At the provincial level, there shall be a PNP office, each headed by a provincial director. In
the case of large provinces, police districts may be established by the Commission to be
headed by a district director.
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Id., sec. 23.

Id., sec. 24, last par.

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At the city or municipal level, there shall be a PNP station, each headed by a chief of police.9

Powers and Functions

The PNP shall have the following powers and functions:

(a)

Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the protection of lives and
properties;

(b)

Maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public
safety;

(c)

Investigate and prevent crimes, effect the arrest of criminal offenders, bring
offenders to justice and assist in their prosecution;

(d)

Exercise the general powers to make arrest, search and seizure in

accordance with the Constitution and pertinent laws;

(e)

Detain an arrested person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by law,
informing the person so detained of all his rights under the Constitution;

(f)

Issue licenses for the possession of firearms and explosives in accordance

with law;

(g)

Supervise and control the training and operations of security agencies and
issue licenses to operate security agencies, and to security guards and
private detectives, for the practice of their professions; and

(h)

Perform such other duties and exercise all other functions as may be
provided by law.10

Powers and Functions of the PNP Chief

The command and direction of the PNP shall be vested in the Chief of the PNP with the
following powers and functions:

(a)

Direct and control tactical as well a 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
may be delegated to subordinate officials with the respect to units under their
respective commands in accordance with the prescribed NAPOLCOM rules
and regulations.

(b)

Issue detained implementing policies and instructions regarding personnel,

funds, properties, records, correspondence and such as other matters.11

Id., sec. 25.

Id., sec. 24.
Id., sec. 26.

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PNP Support Units

The PNP shall be supported by the following support units:

(a)

Administrative Support Units.

(1)

Crime Laboratory. There shall be established a central Crime

Laboratory to be headed by a Director with the rank of chief
superintendent, which shall provides scientific and technical
investigative aid and support to the PNP and other government
investigative agencies. It shall also provide crime laboratory
examination, evaluation and identification of physical evidences
involved in crimes with primary emphasis on their medical, chemical,
biological and physical nature.
There shall be likewise be established regional and city crime
laboratories as may be necessary in all regions and cities of the
country.

(2)

Logistic 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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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 organization, business
operation and activities of all organized private detectives, watchmen,
security guard agencies and company guard houses.
The unit shall likewise supervise the licensing and registration of
firearms and explosives.

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The approval 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.12
(b)

12

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.

(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.

(3)

Police Security Unit. Headed by a Director with the rank of chief

superintendent, Police Security Unit shall provide security for
government officials, visiting dignitaries and private individuals
authorized to be given protection.

(4)

Criminal Investigation Unit. Headed by a Director with the rank of

chief superintendent, the Criminal Investigation Unit shall undertake
the monitoring, investigation and prosecution of all crimes involving
economic sabotage, and other crimes of such magnitude and extent
as to indicate their commission by highly placed or professional
criminal syndicates and organizations. This unit shall likewise
investigate all major cases involving violations of the Revised Penal
Code and operate against organized crime groups, unless the
President assigns the case exclusively to the National Bureau of
Investigation (NBI).

(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.

(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.

(7)

Aviation Security Unit. Headed by a Director with the rank of chief

superintendent, the Aviation Security Unit, in coordination with airport
authorities, shall secure all the countrys 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.

Id., sec.35(1)-(6).

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(8)

Traffic Management Unit. Headed by a Director with the rank of chief

superintendent, the Traffic Management Unit shall enforce traffic laws
and regulations.

(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.

(10)

Civil Relations Units. Headed with 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.13

Status of PNP Members

The members of the PNP shall be considered employees of the National Government and
shall draw their salaries therefrom: Provided, That PNP members assigned in Metropolitan
Manila, chartered cities and first class municipalities may be paid in additional monthly
allowance by the local government unit concerned.

Internal Affairs Service

An Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the PNP has been created to have the following powers
and functions:
(a)

Pro-actively conduct inspections and audits on PNP personnel and units;

(b)

Investigate complaints and gather evidence in support of an open

investigation;

(c)

Conduct summary hearings on PNP members facing administrative charges;

(d)

Submit a periodic report on the assessment, analysis, and evaluation of the

character and behavior of PNP personnel and units to the Chief PNP and the
Commission;

(e)

File appropriate criminal cases against PNP members before the court as
evidence warrants and assist in the prosecution of the case;

(f)

Provide assistance to the Office of the Ombudsman in cases involving the

personnel of the PNP.

The IAS shall also conduct, motu proprio, automatic investigation of the following cases:

13

(a)

Incidents where a police personnel discharges a firearm;

(b)

Incidents where death, serious physical injury, or any violation of human

rights occurred in the conduct of a police operation;

Id., sec. 35(b)(1)-(10).

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(c)

Incidents where evidence was compromised, tampered with, obliterated, or

lost while in the custody of police personnel;

(d)

Incidents where a suspect in the custody of the police was seriously injured;
and

(e)

Incidents where the established rules of engagement have been violated.

Finally, the IAS shall provide documents or recommendations as regards to the promotion of
the members of the PNP or the assignment of PNP personnel to any key position.14

14

Rep. Act No. 8551 (1998), sec. 39.

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POLICING AGENCIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

ANNEX 4.2

POLICING AGENCIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

OFFICE/AGENCY

RESPONSIBILITY /AUTHORITY

Philippine National Police (RA

6975)

Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the protection of lives and properties
Maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public safety
Investigate and prevent crimes, effect the arrest of criminal offenders, bring offenders to
justice and assist in their prosecution

National Bureau of Investigation

(RA 157)

Undertake investigations of crime and other offenses against the laws of the Philippines,
upon its own initiative and as public interest may require
Render assistance, whenever properly requested in the investigation or defection of crimes
and other offenses
Act as a national clearinghouse of crimes and other information for the benefit and use of all
prosecuting and law enforcement entities of the Philippines, identification of records of all
persons without criminal convictions, records of identifying marks, characteristics and
ownership of possession of all firearms as well as of test bullets fired therefrom

Philippine Drug Enforcement

Agency (RA No. 9165 otherwise
known as the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)

Civil Relations Service, Armed

Forces of the Philippines (Based on
functions stated as part of the
National Law Enforcement
Coordinating Council)

Philippine Coast Guard ,

Department of Transportation and
Communication (from the DOTC
website)

Airport Police Department (APD) of

the Manila International Airport
Authority (from NALECC website)

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Conducts investigation and intelligence on cases in the commission of any crime relative to
the use, abuse and trafficking of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursor and essential
chemical as provided under the Dangerous Drug Act and provisions of PD No. 1619.
Arrests and apprehends as well as searches all violators and seizes or confiscates, the
effects or proceeds of the crimes as provided by law and take custody thereof
Take charge and custody of all dangerous drugs and/ or controlled precursors and essential
chemicals seized, confiscated or surrendered to any national, provincial or local law
enforcement agency, if no longer needed for purposes of evidence in court
Establish forensic laboratories in each PNP office in every province and city in order to
facilitate action or seize or confiscate drugs, thereby hastening its destruction without delay
Initiate and undertake the formation of nationwide organization which shall coordinate and
supervise all activities against drug abuse in every province, city, municipality and barangay
with the active participation of local government units, NGOs, citizenry, subject to the
provision of previously formulated programs of action against dangerous drugs
Establish and maintain a national drug intelligence system in cooperation with law
enforcement agencies and other government agencies
Establish and maintain close coordination, cooperation and linkage with international drug
control and administration agencies and organizations and implement the applicable
provisions of international conventions and agreements related to dangerous drugs to which
the Philippines is signatory
Initiate and undertake national campaign for drug prevention and drug control program
Conduct community and civic action and other community-related activities;
Assist government agencies concerned and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the
anti-drug campaign;
Facilitate the rehabilitation and development of rebel returnees/ surrenderees;
Assists the PNP and other law enforcement agencies in maintaining peace and order
Enforce laws and regulations on the high seas and waters under Philippine jurisdiction, in
cases such as intrusion/ poaching, piracy, smuggling, drugs, arms and explosive trafficking,
illegal fishing and the like. It is the main government unit tasked to promote safety of life and
property at sea, safeguard marine resources and environment, promote maritime security,
and assist in the enforcement of laws on the high seas under jurisdiction of the Philippines.
Conducts surveillance and enforcement activities in coordination with other concerned
government agencies
Operations of the PCG is supervised by an Office of the Commandant. The Commandant
also heads the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) which investigate marine accidents in relation
to the liability of the ship owners and officers as well as complaints against marine officers
arising from the accidents
Maintain airport security, safety, and efficiency of the MIAA complex by controlling access in
restricted areas

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OFFICE/AGENCY
Metro Manila Development
Authority (RA 7924)

RESPONSIBILITY /AUTHORITY

Bureau of Customs (Department of

Finance website)

POLICING AGENCIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Implements the programs and projects concerning traffic management it has developed in
pursuance of its set policies
Collects fines and penalties for all kinds of violations of traffic rules and regulations,
whether moving or non-moving in nature, and confiscate and suspend or revoke drivers
licenses in the enforcement of such traffic laws and regulations, the provisions of RA 4136
and PD 1605 to the contrary notwithstanding.
Enforces all traffic laws and regulations in Metro Manila, through its traffic operation
center, and may deputize members of the PNP, traffic enforcers of local government units,
duly licensed security guards, or members of non-governmental organization to whom
may be delegated certain authority, subject to such conditions and requirements as the
Authority may impose
Has supervisory and police authority over seas within the jurisdiction of the Philippines and
all over the coasts, ports, airports, harbors, bays, rivers, and inland waters whether
navigable or not, from the sea in prevention of smuggling and other frauds, control
vessels/aircrafts doing foreign trade, enforcement of tariff and customs laws, control of the
handling of foreign mails for revenues and prevention purposes, control of import
Has jurisdiction over forfeiture and seizure cases

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic

Resources (BFAR website)

Enforces all laws, rules and regulations governing the conservation and management of
fishery resources, except in municipal waters, and to settle conflicts of resource use and
allocations in consultation with the NFARMC, LGUs and local Farms

Bureau of Immigration (EO 292)

Investigate entry applications, and admissibility of aliens upon arrival

Administratively determine citizenship status;
Execute exclusion or deportation orders;
Arrest and detain erring foreigners after due process of law.
The Commissioner of Immigration is empowered to issue warrants of arrest against alien
violators of Philippine Immigration Laws.
Act as the primary enforcement arm of the Department of Justice and the President of the
Philippines in ensuring that all foreigners within its territorial jurisdiction comply with existing
laws.

Bureau of Internal Revenue (Sec. 2

of the National Internal Revenue
Code of 1997)

Enforce all forfeitures, penalties and fines connected therewith, including the execution of
judgements in all cases decided in its favor by the Court of Tax Appeals and the ordinary
courts

Land Transportation Office (LTO

website)

Enforces the Land Transportation rules and regulations and Traffic Code, the Public Service
Act, supervises the activities of land transportation and traffic enforcement agencies
Inspection and Registration of Motor Vehicles

Philippine Ports Authority (PD 857

as amended)

Exercises police authority in the areas of providing security to cargo, port equipment,
structures, facilities, personnel and documents; of regulating movement of cargo and people
in ports; and in maintaining peace and order within the port premises

Philippine Center on Transnational

Crime (EO No. 62 dated January
15, 1999)

Establish, through the use of modern information and telecommunications technology, a

shared central database and government agencies for information of criminals,
methodologists, arrests and convictions on the following transnational crimes:
o
illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances;
o
money laundering;
o
terrorism;
o
arms smuggling;
o
trafficking of persons;
o
piracy;
o
and other crimes that have an impact on the stability and security of the country
Performs law enforcement coordination and operation against all forms of transnational
crime in coordination with concerned law enforcement agencies
Design programs and projects aimed at enhancing national capacity-building in combating
transnational crime, as well as supporting the related programs and projects of other
international centers

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OFFICE/AGENCY
Optical Media Board (RA 9236)

POLICING AGENCIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

RESPONSIBILITY /AUTHORITY

Conduct inspections, by itself or in coordination with other competence agencies of the

government, at anytime, with or without prior notice, of establishments or entities including
those within the economic zones engaged in the activities as provided in Section 13(a), (b)
and (c) of this Act, and employ reasonable force in the event that the responsible person or
persons of such establishment or entity evades, obstructs, or refuses such inspection. For
this purpose, the agents of the OMB shall be considered agents in authority;
Apply for or obtain search warrants from any court of law, or take into preventive custody
any optical media and/or material or equipment, including parts, accessories and
paraphernalia used for the mastering, manufacture or replication of optical media which are
found in any premises if the OMB has reasonable ground to believe or suspect that these
are evidence of violation of the provisions of this Act;
Act as complainant in the criminal prosecution of violators of this Act;
Call upon law enforcement agencies and the managing authorities in the economic zones
for assistance in the implementation and enforcement of its decisions, orders, rules and
regulations;
To deputize, whenever necessary, provincial governors, city and municipal mayors, and
representatives of the national government agencies, organizations representing copyright
owners, neighboring rights owners and concerned sectors to help monitor compliance with
and report to the OMB any violation of this Act;

Chief Executive, Local Barangay

(Local Government Code, Sec.
389, Chapter 3)

(b) For efficient, effective and economical governance, the purpose of which is the general
welfare of the barangay and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16 of this Code, the punong
barangay shall:
(1) Enforce all laws and ordinances which are applicable within the barangay;
(3) Maintain public order in the barangay and, in pursuance thereof, assist the city or municipal
mayor and the sanggunian members in the performance of their duties and functions;
(6) Organize and lead an emergency group whenever the same may be necessary for the
maintenance of peace and order or on occasions of emergency or calamity within the barangay;
(9) Enforce laws and regulations relating to pollution control and protection of the environment;
(10) Administer the operation of the Katarungang Pambarangay in accordance with the
provisions of this Code;
(12) Ensure the delivery of basic services as mandated under Section 17 of this Code;
(b) In the performance of his peace and order functions, the punong barangay shall be entitled
to possess and carry the necessary firearm within his territorial jurisdiction, subject to
appropriate rules and regulations.

Sanguniang Barangay Members

(Local Government Code, Sec.
392, Chap. 4)

(b) Act as peace officers in the maintenance of public order and safety;

Municipal/ City Mayor (Local

Government Code, Sec. 444,
Chap. 3; Sec. 455, Chap.3)

(1) (b) (vii) Carry out such emergency measures as may be necessary during and in the
aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
(2) Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the municipality and the
exercise of its corporate powers provided for under Section 22 of this Code, implement all
approved policies, programs, projects, services and activities of the municipality and, in addition
to the foregoing, shall: Ensure that the acts of the municipality's component barangays and of its
officials and employees are within the scope of their prescribed powers, functions, duties and
responsibilities;
(iv) Be entitled to carry the necessary firearm within his territorial jurisdiction;
(vi) Call upon the appropriate law enforcement agencies to suppress disorder, riot, lawless
violence, rebellion or sedition or to apprehend violators of the law when public interest so
requires and the municipal police forces are inadequate to cope with the situation or the
violators;

Provincial Governor (Local

Government Code, Sec 465,
Chap.3)

(2) Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the municipality and the
exercise of its corporate powers provided for under Section 22 of this Code, implement all
approved policies, programs, projects, services and activities of the municipality and, in addition
to the foregoing, shall: Ensure that the acts of the municipality's component barangays and of its
officials and employees are within the scope of their prescribed powers, functions, duties and
responsibilities;
(iv) Be entitled to carry the necessary firearm within his territorial jurisdiction;
(vi) Call upon the appropriate law enforcement agencies to suppress disorder, riot, lawless
violence, rebellion or sedition or to apprehend violators of the law when public interest so
requires and the municipal police forces are inadequate to cope with the situation or the
violators;

National Anti-Kidnapping Task

Force (NAKTAF)

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Enforce laws on and implement plans and measures to combat kidnapping

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OFFICE/AGENCY

RESPONSIBILITY /AUTHORITY

Presidential Anti Organized Crime

Commission (PAOCC) and Task
Force (PAOC-TF) 1

National Anti-Crime Commission

(NACC)2

Conduct intelligence and counter - intelligence to identify government officials and

employees crime syndicates and their cohorts who are involved in criminal activities;
Cause or direct the immediate arrest, investigation and speedy prosecution of crime
syndicates, government officials and employees and their cohorts, with due regard to
constitutional processes;
Refer the cases at hand, as the Commission or the Task Forces, may deem proper and
necessary, to the Department of Justice, and /or other appropriate law enforcement
agencies for investigation or prosecution, as the case may be;
Follow - up the progress of on - going investigation and prosecution of cases taken
cognizance of by the Task Forces;
Select and recruit personnel from within the PNP, The AFP and other law enforcement
agencies for assignment to the Task Forces subject to the conformity of the agency
concerned;
Coordinate with the Witness Protection Security and benefit Program Committee of the
Department of Justice to evaluate and assess witnesses who may qualify under the
provisions of Republic Act No 6981, otherwise known as the Witness Protection and
Benefit Act;
Subject to the approval of the President, authorized access to documents, installations
and facilities and pursuit of specific crime investigation over government agencies and
government - owned or controlled corporations; and
Recruit civilian personnel and enlist their services for intelligence gathering efforts.
(The PAOCC oversees and creates Task Forces for anti crime initiative and implementation of
plans and programs against crime, as directed by the President. One of the task Forces under it
is the PAOC-TF)

Prepare and implement fast-track anti-crime action agenda and adopt appropriate
measures to ensure and efficient and effective anti-crime drive

Pursue the detection and investigation of suspected or alleged trafficking activities at

airports, seaports and/or harbors, and at land transportation, terminals and when
appropriate, file the appropriate charges to the traffickers
Formulate plans and programs for the prevention and/or reduction of trafficking in persons

Joint Task Force Against

Trafficking in Persons (JTF-ATP)4

Implement plans and programs for the prevention and/or reduction of trafficking in persons

Presidential Anti-Illegal Recruiters

Task Force (PAIRTF)5

2
3

Direct the conduct of anti-crime operations of law enforcement agencies as may be ordered
by the President
Cause or direct the immediate investigation and speedy prosecution of cases involving
heinous offenses, or other cases that the President may refer to it from time to time and
monitor the progress of such cases

Inter-Agency Council Against

Trafficking (IAC-AT)3

POLICING AGENCIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Conduct surveillance and entrapment operations of persons alleged to be engaged in

illegal recruitment including, but not limited to, "escort" services at international airports
and other points of departure;
Cause or direct the immediate investigation and speedy prosecution of cases involving
illegal recruitment and monitor the progress of such cases;
Coordinate with existing bodies, agencies and other instrumentalities currently involved in
the campaign against illegal recruitment;

Executive Order 8, January 22, 1998. The Task Force is composed of selected PNP/AFP members and representatives from other
government agencies.
Executive Order 23
RA 9208, 2003. The Secretary of Justice Chairs the Council with the Secretary of Social Welfare and Development as Co-Chairperson,
with members including Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Labor and Employment, Administrator of
Philippine Overseas Employment Agency, Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration, Director General of Philippine National Police,
Chairperson of the National Commission on the Role off Filipino Women, 1 representative of NGO from the womens sector, 1
representative of NGO from the childrens sector, and 1 representative of NGO from the overseas foreign workers sector.
RA 9208, 2003. The Task Force is assigned at airports and composed of Prosecution, BI, PNP, and NBI personnel and another Task
Force at land transportation terminals and local seaports and airports to be composed of Prosecution, PNP, BI, PPA and PCG
personnel.
Executive Order 325, January 9, 2004; The PAIRTF is composed of a Chairman, appointed or designated by the President, and a
sufficient number of members as may be determined by the Chairman, from the staff of the National Bureau of Investigation, the
Philippine National Police and other relevant government agencies, who shall be detailed to the PAIRTF by their respective heads.

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OFFICE/AGENCY

RESPONSIBILITY /AUTHORITY

Presidential Anti Smuggling Task

Force (PASTF)6

Combat smuggling, unlawful importations and other frauds upon customs committed in
large scale or by organized and syndicated groups

National Council for Civil Aviation

Security (NCCAS)7

Formulate plans to direct, control, supervise and integrate all measures aimed at preventing
and suppressing hijacking, other threats to civil aviation, and all other forms of terrorism with
the end in view of protecting national interests
Adopt measures to monitor the activities of suspected terrorists, and (develop the capability
of local law enforcement agencies to contain the threats of terrorism

Presidential Task Force on

Transportation Strikes and/or Mass
Actions (PTF-TSMA)8

Metro-Manila Land Transportation

Coordinating Council (MMLTCC)l9

Inter Agency Council on AntiViolence Against Women and Their

Children (IAC-AVAWC)10

National Drug Law Enforcement

and Prevention Coordinating
Center (NDLEPCC)11

Orchestrate efforts of national government agencies, local government units, and nongovernment organizations for a more effective anti-drug campaign

Ensure responses and options to cover to cover transport strikes and/or mass actions within
Metro Manila and its immediate environs
Prepare a long range plan to prepare for similar incidents in the future, taking note of the
need to balance transportation rates, wage levels, and other economic and social factors
Responsible for the improvement of the enforcement of traffic laws, rules and regulations
in Metropolitan Manila

Formulate plans, programs and strategies on the prevention of crimes that deal with
domestic/family violence, abuse of women in intimate relations, child abuse and juvenile
delinquency, and other interrelated issues

Prepare and fast track the implementation of an inter-agency anti-drug action plan, and prepare
intelligence and counter-intelligence plans and programs to identify personalities and/or groups
and their cohorts who are involved in the illegal drugs activities
National Anti-Crime Commission
(NACC)12

Direct the conduct of anti-crime operations of law enforcement agencies as may be ordered by
the President
Cause or direct the immediate investigation and speedy prosecution of cases involving heinous
offenses, or other cases that the President may refer to it from time to time and monitor the
progress of such cases
Prepare and implement fast-track anti-crime action agenda and adopt appropriate measures to
ensure and efficient and effective anti-crime drive

GAB Illegal Gambling Unit of the

Games and Amusement Board 13

10
11

12
13

Enforce laws on anti-illegal gambling

Executive Order 45b, December 3, 1998 The Task Force is composed of senior officials from the Office of the President, Departments
of Finance and Justice, Bureau of Customs, Bureau of Internal Revenue, National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine National Police,
and the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Executive Order 336, January 5, 2001, amending Executive Order 246, dated May 18, 1995 and renaming and reconstituting the Action
Committee on Anti-Hijacking and Anti-Terrorism into the National Council for Civil Aviation Security. The Committee is chaired by the
DILG Secretary with the Secretary of the National Defense as Vice Chairman and the Secretaries of Foreign Affairs, Budget and
Management, Finance, Justice, Transportation and Communications, and Press, together with the Director-General of the Air
Transportation Office, National Security Adviser and the Director General of the National Intelligence Coordinating Council, Presidential
Consultant on Police Affairs, and the Group Commander of the Presidential Security Group, Director of the Bureau of Immigration and
Deportation, and the Chief of the Philippine National Police, as members
Executive Order 243, May 13, 2000. The Task Force is headed by the MMDA Chairman with the Secretaries of DILG, DOTC, DPWH,
DECS, DOLE, DTI, the AFP Chief of Staff, the PNP Director-General, the LTFRB Chairman, the LTO Assistant Secretary, and the
Commissioner on Higher Education, as members.
Reconstituted under Presidential Memorandum Order 397, September 23, 1991. The Council is composed of the Metropolitan Manila
Authority as Chairman, and the Office of the President, Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of Public
Works and Highways and the Philippine National Police, among others, as members.
RA 9262, 2004
Executive Order No. 61 (January 15, 1999. Created under the Office of the President, the Center is headed by the Secretary of the
Interior and Local Government as Chairman; with the Chief of the Philippine National Police as Vice-Chairman; and Task Force Chief of
the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force; Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board; Director of the National Bureau of
Investigations; Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration; Chief of the National Prosecution Service; and Commissioner of the Bureau
of Customs as members.
Executive Order 23
Presidential Administrative Order 262, January 17, 199

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OFFICE/AGENCY
Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)

POLICING AGENCIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

RESPONSIBILITY /AUTHORITY
Formulate policies, programs and strategies on drug prevention and control
Develop and adopt comprehensive, integrated, unified and balanced national drug abuse
prevention and control strategy

National Intelligence Coordinating

Agency (NICA)

Coordinate and integrate government activities involving national intelligence

Prepare estimates of local and foreign situations for the formulation of national security policies

National Police Commission

(NAPOLCOM)14

Provide and prescribe policies, rules, regulation, guidelines and standards for efficient
organization, administration and operation of the PNP, including criteria for manpower
allocation, distribution and deployment, recruitment, selection, promotion, and retirement of
personnel and the conduct of qualifying entrance and promotional examinations for uniformed
members
Examine and audit, and thereafter establish the standards for such purposes on a continuing
basis, the performance, activities, and facilities of all police agencies throughout the country

Peoples Law Enforcement Board

(PLEB)15

Review and decide cases on appeal from decisions rendered by the PNP Regional Directors
and equivalent police supervisors involving demotion or dismissal from service, as well as
appeal from the decisions of the City/Municipal Mayors and the Peoples Law Enforcement
Board

Peace and Order Councils (POC)

Screen recommended appointment of new PNP members to be assigned to police field units
Recommend, through the Mayor as chairman of the POC), the recall or reassignment of Chief
of Police

Philippine Public Safety College

(PPSC), DILG

14
15

Provide the education and training requirements of PNP members and new recruits to the police
force

Republic Act No. 157, as amended

Section 43 of RA 6975 requires for the creation by the Sangguniang Panlungsod/Bayan of a Peoples Law Enforcement Board (PLEB)
in every city and municipality as may be necessary. NAPOLCOM has reported in its annual report that there were 1,554 PLEBs
nationwide as of December 31, 2003.

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FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR
ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS, PNP

ANNEX 4.3

FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR
ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS, PNP
FUNCTIONAL
GROUPING
Executive/Toplevel
Supervisory
Group

ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION

Office of the Chief,

PNP

Provide overall supervision and control to

the different units of the PNP

Office of the Deputy

Director-General for
Administration

Assist the Chie, PNP in the performance of

his functions on administration matters

Office of the Deputy

Director General for
Operations

Assist the Chie, PNP in the performance of

his functions on operations matters

Office of the Chief of

Directorial Staff

Assist the Chief, PNP in supervising the

directorial staff in their conduct of mandated
responsibilities

DIVISIONS

Directorial
Staff

Directorate for
Personnel and
Records
Management
(DPRM)

Manage the recruitment and appointment of

PNP personnel
Plan for the transfer and assignment of
personnel, as well as the adjustment of
qualification standards
Assess personnel fitness and performance

Administrative Group
Conference
Management Group
Management
Information systems
Group
Special Requirements
Group

Recruitment and
Placement Division
Personnel Transaction
Division
Personnel Plans &
Policies Division
Benefits and Pension
Administration Division

Record, process and administer application

leaves and other benefits
Directorate for
Intelligence (DI)

Formulate plans and polices and plan,

coordinate and supervise the performance
of intelligence activities of the PNP

Evaluate and integrate all intelligence

projects and efforts, and specifically provide
intelligence information for the use of the
command groups

Intelligence Operations
Division
Counter-Intelligence
Security Division
Foreign Liaison Division
Intelligence Research
Division

Determine foreign intelligence objectives

and direct and control foreign intelligence
assignments
Directorate for
Operations (DO)

Exercise control, direction, coordination and

monitoring of all PNP operations, including
patrolling, conduct of
search/arrests/seizures, aviation security,
maritime security, civil disturbance
management, civil security, and traffic
management

Internal Security
Operations Division
Statistics and Reporting
Division
Special Operations
Division
Law Enforcement
Division
Public Safety Division

Prepare, coordinate and issue operational

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ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT

FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR
ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS, PNP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION

DIVISIONS

plans, orders and directives

Directorate for
Logistics (DL)

Develop policies, rules and procedures for

logistical activities like procurement,
planning, maintenance, installation, and
transportation

Directorate for
Comptrollership (DC)

Undertake financial management and

internal auditing and management functions
Prepare the PNPs annual budget and
formulate policies, procedures and
guidelines on auditing and accounting,
reporting and general financial management

Logistics Plans and

Programs Division
Supply Management
Division
Real Property
Management Division

Budget Division
Fiscal Division
Accounting Division
Management Division

Plans and Programs

Division
Public Information
Division
Community Affairs
Division
Women and Childrens
Concerns Division

Monitor the implementation of financial

program of the PNP
Directorate for Police
Community Relations
(DPCR)

Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the

performance of police community relations
programs, projects and activities of the PNP

Directorate for
Investigation and
Detective
Management (DIDM)

Directorate for
Human Resource
and Doctrine
(DHRDD)

Formulate policies, rules, procedures and

standards for the conduct of investigation,
as well as research and development efforts
for improving/strengthening the delivery of
investigation services

Direct, monitor and supervise all

investigating units of the PNP

Formulate plans and policies on the career

development of PNP members

Individual Training
Program development
Division
Unit Training Program
Division
General Doctrine
Development Division

Formulate doctrines pertaining to

organization, administration and operations
of PNP

Case Monitoring
Division
Research and Analysis
Division
Complaint and Legal
Division
Pre-charge Investigation
Division

Determine training requirements of PNP

personnel and units, and formulate training
programs and directives for the purpose
Directorate for
Research and
Development (DRD)

Review, study and develop standards for

weapons, clothing, transportation,
communication, criminalistics equipment
and other materials for the use of PNP

Directorate for Plans

(DP)

Develop plans for the PNP organizational

and force development and for the conduct
of research and development projects.

Perform project management functions for

inter-agency and international initiatives for
the development of the PNP and for the
performance of strategic programs and
activities.

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Criminalistics Equipment
Division
Materiel Plans and
Programs Division
Plans and Programs
Division
Organizational
Development Division
Special Projects and
Research Division
Legislative Affairs
Division
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ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT

FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR
ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS, PNP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION

Formulate the organization and manning,

functions and functional delineation; and
conduct studies and reviews on the
organization, manning and functional
delineation within the PNP, as well as
develop and monitor the implementation of
policies and regulations for the
organizational structuring of units within the
PNP
Administrative
Support Units

Financial Service
(FS)

Responsible for the disbursement of all

funds of the PNP and the accounting of the
same

DIVISIONS

Approve vouchers for payment of PNP

obligations

Computer Service
(CS)

Coordinate with all PNP units concerned n

the payment and distribution of pay and
allowances of all PNP personnel

Formulate and implement information

technology (IT) policies, plans and programs
of the PNP

Develop, maintain and implement

application systems and databases and
provide data processing services

Engineering Service
(ES)

Formulate policies, plans and procedures in

the management of engineering resources,
land utilization and on-base/off-base
housing activities

International Affairs
Division
Project Monitoring
Division

Administrative Division
Revenue and Collection
Division
Audit and Control
Division
Electronic Data
Processing Division
Disbursements Division

Systems Management
Division
Computer Operations
Division
Data Management
Division
Network Management
Division
Training Division
Administrative Division
Construction and Repair
Division
Land Utilization Division
Housing Division

Directly plan, design, administer, supervise

and construct PNP buildings, facilities and
housing-related projects
Supervise, monitor and evaluate all
construction and major engineering
maintenance and repair of PNP
buildings/structures
Logistics Support
Service (LSS)

Provide support to the PNP units in terms of

storage and effective distribution/issuance
of stocks on hand, including the conduct of
inventory and tests and evaluation

Procure supplies, materials and equipment

including firearms and ammunitions

Procurement Division
Supply, Storage and
Distribution Division
Supply Accounting and
Monitoring Division
Explosive Ordinance
Disposal Division

Undertake depot-level maintenance of

vehicles, armaments and ammunitions,
including communications equipment
Provide transportation services in support of
the PNP operations
Headquarters
Support Service

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Provide support for the security,

management of traffic flows, and

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ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT
(HSS)

FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR
ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS, PNP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION

DIVISIONS

maintenance of the national headquarters

Patrol the entire vicinity, formulate plans and
implements camp defense measures,
including fire and disaster control

Communication and
Electronics Service
(COMMEL)

Operate, maintain and ensure coordination

between and among PNP units and offices
in the acquisition, distribution and operation
of communications and electronics facilities

Health Service (HS)

Provide medical and dental services to PNP

personnel and their direct dependents and
other authorized civilians

Operate and maintain hospitals nationwide

Legal Service (LS)

Serve as the PNP legal counsel as well as

represent the PNP in all criminal and civil
actions before the courts in coordination
with the Office of the Solicitor General

Serve as adjudicative unit in the processing

of claims for benefits of retired and
separated personnel
Chaplain Service
(CHS)

Facilities Operations and

Communication Center
Division
Installation and
Maintenance Division
COMMEL Development
and Training Division
Administrative and
Personnel Affairs
Division
Logistics, Procurement
and Supply Division
Comptroller and Finance
Division
Plans, Training and
Operations Division
Medical Division
Dental Division
Nursing Division
Allied Health Service
Division
Legal Assistance
Division
Policy and Research
Division
Personnel Action and
Welfare Division
Administrative Division

Provide spiritual and counseling services for

the moral growth of PNP personnel and
their dependents
Conduct worship and religious services,
provide pastoral care and ministration,
religious and moral education, guidance and
counseling, and values orientation

Operational
Support Units

Criminal Investigation
and Detection Group
(CIDG)

Has jurisdiction on the investigation of all

crimes involving economic sabotage like
bank frauds, large scale smuggling, estafa,
dollar salting, hoarding, profiteering, among
others, including cases involving violations
of anti-graft and corruption practices, illegal
recruitment, illegal trafficking, illegal
possession of firearms and explosives, and
atrocities committed by CCP/NPA/NDF

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Criminal Investigation
and Detection Division
Detection and Special
Operations Division
Anti-Fraud and
Commercial Crime
Division
Anti-Organized Crimes
and Businessmens
Concerns Division
Women and Childrens
Concerns Division
Anti-Transnational
Crime Division
16 Regional Criminal
Investigation and

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FUNCTIONAL
GROUPING

ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT

FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR
ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS, PNP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION

DIVISIONS
Detective Units

Crime Laboratory
Group (CLG)

Undertake forensic examination and scene

of the crime operations
Provide expertise on medico-legal
examination, chemistry, physical
identification, firearms identification,
fingerprint identification, questioned
document analysis, and polygraph and
forensic photography

Maritime Group (MG)

Prevent and suppress violations of laws and

ordinances committed within territorial
waters and along coastal areas of the
country, to include ports, harbors and small
islands

Aviation Security
Group (ASCG)

Traffic Management
Group (TMG)

Perform operation control and supervision in

planning, directing, and enforcement within
the airport complex of all security and
policing units

Promote safety along highways and secure

main thoroughfares from all forms of
lawlessness

Provide the mobile strike forces or reaction

units to augment regional, provincial, city
and municipal police forces for civil
disturbance, hostage-taking, rescue
operations, highjacking, terrorism and
terrorist acts, situations involving explosives,
among others
Organize and train organic personnel,
conduct commando-type unconventional

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Conduct air operations for administrative

missions such as courier of movement of
personnel, supplies and equipment; for
actual combat mission; and for special flight
missions for civil relief and mercy
operations, mountain operations, antikidnapping and anti- carnapping operations,
and search/rescue/aerial photography

Perform police traffic safety engineering,

police traffic safety education, and traffic law
enforcement through periodic patrolling,
monitoring and conduct of traffic dire3ction
and control

Special Action Force

(SAF)

Medico-Legal Division
Chemistry Division
Physical Identification
Division
Firearms Identification
Division
Questioned Document
Division
Fingerprint
Identification Division
Polygraph Division
Forensic Photograph
Division
15 Regional Criminal
Crime Laboratories
Special Operations
Office
Fleet Operations Office
Regional Maritime
Offices
Maritime Police
Stations
10 Regional Police
Centers for Aviation
Security
Special Operations
Units
K-9 Units
MPSUs

Special Operations
Division
Motor Vehicles
Clearance Office
Anti-Carnapping Unit
16 Satellite Units in
NCR
Traffic Management
Units in all regions,
provinces, and cities
Personnel and Human
Resource Division
Intelligence and
Investigation Division
Operations and Plans
Division
Police Community
Relations Division
Logistics, Research
and Development

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FUNCTIONAL
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ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT

FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR
ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS, PNP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION

warfare against lawless elements over
extended period with minimal direction and
control, conduct search and rescue
operations, conduct civil disturbance
management operations in times of civil
disobedience on a national scale, and
operate a rapid deployment force ready and
capable to strike anytime

Intelligence Group
(IG)

Plan, direct and supervise the collection of

pertinent information and subsequent
conversion of such information into useful
intelligence as input to decision-making
Detect and investigate acts of graft and
corruption, criminality, treason, sedition,
espionage within PNP, among others

DIVISIONS

Civil Security Group

(CSG)

Direct, control and supervise the issuance of

permits and licenses on firearms,
ammunitions, explosives, firecrackers and
pyrotechnic devices, private security
agencies, company guard forces, and
private security guards

Personnel and Human

Resource
Development Division
Intelligence and
Operations Division
Logistics Division
Comptrollership and
Finance Division
Legal Affairs Division
Counter-Intelligence
Office
Technical Support
Office
Foreign Intelligence
and Liaison Office
Service Support Office
Firearms and
Explosives Division
Security and Guards
Supervision Division

Police Security and

Protection Office
(PSPO)

Identify the employment and deployment of

police personnel to be designated for
security services of national personages,
foreign dignitaries, ambassadors,
embassies, vital installations, and
authorize3d government officials and private
individuals with serious threats to their lives

Administrative Division
Operations Division
6 Regional Security
and Protection Teams

Police Community
Relations Group
(PCRG)

Implement PNPs police community

relations programs and provide assistance
to the regional, provincial, district, and
city/municipal police offices in their
implementation of their respective police
community relations activities

Community Relations
Division
Cultural Affairs Division
Production and Media
Affairs Division
NHQ PNP Complaint
Referral and Action
Center

Accredit volunteer NGOs supportive of PNP

programs and relatedly assist, train,
organize, direct and supervise such NGOs
Field
Operations
Group

Division
Comptrollership and
Finance Division

Regional Offices (17)

Undertake and be responsible for the

command, control, supervision and direction
of all units under the office in the
enforcement of laws, prevention of crimes,
maintenance of peace and order, safety and
internal security within the area of
responsibility

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Regional Personnel
and Human Resource
Development Division
Regional Intelligence
and Investigation
Division
Regional Operations
and Plans Division
Regional Logistics
Division
Regional Police

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ORGANIZATIONAL
UNIT

FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR
ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS, PNP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION

DIVISIONS

Provincial Police
Offices (79)

Provide supe4rvision, intervention and

direction in the enforcement and execution
of the provisions of laws, general orders,
instructions from headquarters, and rules
and regulations of local application within
territorial jurisdiction

District Offices in the

National Capital
Region (5)

Monitor, coordinate and evaluate the

implementation of policies, directives,
programs and projects

City Police Offices

(16)

City/Municipal Police
Stations

Process and recommend the issuance of

appropriate licenses

Serve as the primary operating arms of the

PNP for crime prevention, law enforcement
and order maintenance

Community Relations
Comptrollership and
Finance Division
Regional Headquarters
Support Group
Regional Mobile Force
Battalions

No divisionalization; main
subdivision are sections that
attend to police community
relations, operations,
investigation, and
intelligence

City Mobile Force

Company
Mobile Patrol Group
Traffic Group
Police Precincts

Administrative Unit
Operations Unit

Investigate and prevent crimes, effect the

arrest of crime offenders, and bring
offenders to justice assist in their
prosecution

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PRES. ISSUANCES & ADMIN REGULATIONS
AFFECTING THE POLICE

ANNEX 5.1

EXCERPTS FROM RELEVANT STATUTES,

PRESIDENTIAL ISSUANCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE
REGULATIONS AFFECTING THE POLICE
1

CRIMINAL LAWS AND PROCEDURE

1.1

The 1987 Constitution

ARTICLE III Bill of Rights:
SECTION 12. (1)
Any person under investigation for the commission of an
offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have
competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person
cannot afford the services of counsel, he must be provided with one. These rights
cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of counsel. (2) No torture,
force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the free will
shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other
similar forms of detention are prohibited. (3) Any confession or admission obtained
in violation of this or Section 17 hereof shall be inadmissible in evidence against him.
(4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section as
well as compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices,
and their families.
SECTION 13. All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by
reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be
bailable by sufficient sureties, or be released on recognizance as may be provided by
law. The right to bail shall not be impaired even when the privilege of the writ of
habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be required.
SECTION 14. (1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without
due process of law. (2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed
innocent until the contrary is proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself
and counsel, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him,
to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face, and
to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the
production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed
notwithstanding the absence of the accused provided that he has been duly notified
and his failure to appear is unjustifiable.
SECTION 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended
except in cases of invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it.
SECTION 16. All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases
before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

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SECTION 17. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

SECTION 18. (1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political
beliefs and aspirations. (2)
No involuntary servitude in any from shall exist except
as punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.
SECTION 19. (1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or
inhuman punishment inflicted. Neither shall the death penalty be imposed, unless, for
compelling reasons involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it.
Any death penalty already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua. (2) The
employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any
prisoner or detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under
subhuman conditions shall be dealt with by law.
SECTION 20. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.
SECTION 21. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same
offense. If an act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under
either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act.
SECTION 22. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

1.2

Act No. 3895 (1932), as amended The Revised Penal Code

1.3

Year 2000 Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure

1.4

Republic Act No. 7438 (1992)

This is an act defining certain rights of person arrested, detained as under custodial
investigation as well as the duties of the arresting, detaining and investigating
officers, and providing penalties for violation thereof. It is the policy of the State to
value the dignity of every human being and guarantee full respect for human rights.
Sec. 2. Rights of Person Arrested, Detained or Under Custodial Investigation; Duties
of Public Officers
(a)

Any person arrested, detained or under custodial investigation shall at all

times be assisted by counsel.

(b)

Any public officer or employee, or anyone acting under his order or his
place, who arrests, detains or investigates any person for the commission
of an offense shall inform the latter, in a language known to and
understood by him, of his rights to remain silent and to have competent and
independent counsel, preferably of his own choice, who shall at all times be
allowed to confer privately with the person arrested, detained or under
custodial investigation. If such person cannot afford the service of his own
counsel, he must be provided with a competent and independent counsel
by the investigating officer.

(c)

The custodial investigation report shall be reduced to writing by the

investigating officer, provided that before such report is signed, or thumb

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marked if the person arrested or detained does not know how to read and
write, it shall be read and adequately explained to him by his counsel or by
the assisting counsel provided by the investigating officer in the language
or dialect known to such arrested or detained person, otherwise, such
investigation report shall be null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
(d)

Any extrajudicial confession made by a person arrested, detained or under

custodial investigation shall be in writing and signed by such person in the
presence of his counsel or in the latters absence, upon a valid waiver, and
in the presence of any of the parents, elder brother and sisters, his spouse,
the municipal mayor, the municipal judge, district school supervisor, or
priest or minister of the gospel as chosen by him, otherwise, such
extrajudicial confession shall be inadmissible as evidence in any
proceeding.

(e)

Any waiver by a person arrested or detained under the provisions of Article

125 of the Revised Penal Code, or under custodial investigation, shall be in
writing and signed by such person in the presence of his counsel;
otherwise the waiver shall be null and void and of no effect.

(f)

Any person arrested or detained or under custodial investigation shall be

allowed visit by or conferences with member of his immediate family, or
any medical doctor or priest or religious minister chosen by him or by any
member of his immediate family or by his counsel, or by any national nongovernment organization duly accredited by the Commission on Human
Rights or by the Office of the President. The persons immediate family
shall include his or her spouse, fianc or fianc, parent or child, brother or
sister, grandparent or grandchild, uncle or aunt, nephew or niece, and
guardian or ward.
As used in the Act, custodial investigation shall include the practice of
issuing an investigation to a person who is investigated in connection with
an offense he is suspected to have committed, without prejudice to the
liability of the inviting officer for any violation of law.

Sec. 3. Assisting Counsel. Assisting counsel is any lawyer, except those directly
affected by the case, those charged with conducting preliminary investigation or
those charged with the prosecution of crimes.
The assisting counsel other than the government lawyers shall be entitled to the
following fees:
(a)

The amount of one hundred fifty pesos (P150.00) if the suspected person
is chargeable with light felonies;

(b)

The amount of two hundred fifty pesos (P250.00) if the suspected person is
chargeable with less grave of grave felonies;

(c)

The amount of three hundred fifty pesos (P350.00) if the suspected person
is chargeable with a capital offense.

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AFFECTING THE POLICE

The fee for the assisting counsel shall be paid by the city or municipality where the
custodial investigation is conducted, provided that if the municipality or city cannot
pay such fee, the province comprising such municipality or city shall pay the fee:
Provided, That the Municipality or City Treasurer must certify that no funds are
available to pay the fees of assisting counsel before the province pays said fees.
In the absence of any lawyer, no custodial investigation shall be conducted and the
suspected person can only be detained by the investigating officer in accordance
with the provisions of Article 125 of the Revised Penal Code.
Sec. 4. Penalty Clause
(a)

Any arresting public officer or employee, or any investigating officer, who

fails to inform any person arrested, detained or under custodial
investigation of his rights to remain silent and to have competent and
independent counsel preferably of his own choice, shall suffer a fine of Six
thousand pesos (P6,000.00) or a penalty of imprisonment of not less than
eight (8) years but not more than ten (10) yeas, or both. The penalty of
perpetual absolute disqualification shall also be imposed upon the
investigating officer who has been previously convicted of a similar offense.
The same penalties shall be imposed upon an officer or employee or
anyone upon orders of such investigating officer or in his place, who fails to
provide a competent investigation for the commission of an offense if the
latter cannot afford the services of his own counsel.

(b)

Any person who obstructs, persons or prohibits any lawyer, any member of
the immediate family of a person arrested, detained or under custodial
investigation, or any medical doctor or priest or religious minister chosen by
him or by any member of his immediate family or by counsel, from visiting
and conferring privately with him, or from examining and treating him, or
from ministering to his spiritual needs, at any hour of the day or, in urgent
cases, of the night shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not less than
four (4) yeas nor more than six (6) years, and a fine of four thousand pesos
(P4,000.00).

The provision of the above Section notwithstanding, any security officer with
custodial responsibility over any detained or prisoner may under such reasonable
measures as may be necessary to secure his safety and prevent his escape.

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1.5

EXCERPTS FROM RELEVANT SATUTES,

PRES. ISSUANCES & ADMIN REGULATIONS
AFFECTING THE POLICE

Republic Act No. 7659 (1993)

This is an act to impose the Death Penalty on certain heinous crimes, amending for
that purpose the Revised Penal Code as amended, other Special Penal Laws and for
other purposes.
Section 4 incorporates a new article to read: Art. 211-A Qualified Bribery. If any
public officer is entrusted with law enforcement and he refrains from arresting or
prosecuting an offender who has committed a crime punishable by reclusion
perpetua and/or death in consideration of any offer, promise, gift or present, he shall
suffer the penalty for the offense which was not prosecuted.
If it is the public officer who asks or demands such gift or present, he shall suffer the
penalty of death.
Section 11, Article 335 of the same Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 335. When and how rape is committed.
The death penalty shall also be imposed if the crime of rape
is committed with any of the following attendant circumstances:

6.
When committed by any member of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines or the Philippine National Police or any law
enforcement agency.
Section 11. Section 24 of RA 6425, as amended, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 24. Penalties for Government Official and Employees
and Officers and Members of Police Agencies and the Armed Forces,
Planning of Evidence.- The maximum penalties provided for
Sections 3, 4(1), 5(1), 6-19, 11-13 of Article II and Sections 14, 14-A,
15(1), 16 and 19 of Article III shall be imposed on any of the said
offenses are government officials, employees or officers, including
members of police agencies and the armed forces.
Any such above government official, employee or officer who is found guilty of
planting any dangerous drugs punished in Sections 3-4, 7-9 and 13 of Article II and
Sections 14, 14-A, 15-16 of Article III of this ct in the person or vicinity of another as
evidence to implicate the latter, shall suffer the same penalty as therein provided.

LAWS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS ON

INTERNAL SECURITY OPERATIONS

2.1

Proclamation No. 348 (March 25, 1994)

This law is entitled: Granting Amnesty to Certain personnel of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines and the Philippine National Police Who Have or May Have Committed
Certain Acts or Omissions punishable under the Revised Penal Code, The Articles of

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War or Other Special Laws, committed in Furtherance of, Incident or in Connection

with the Counter-Insurgency Operations contains the following relevant provisions:
SECTION 1. Grant of Amnesty. Amnesty is hereby granted to all personnel of
the AFP and the PNP who shall apply therefor and who have or may have
committed, as of the date of this Proclamation, acts or omissions punishable under
the Revised Penal Code, the Articles of War or other special laws, in furtherance of,
incident to, or in connection with counter-insurgency operations; Provided, that such
acts or omissions do not constitute acts of torture, arson, massacre, rape, other
crimes against chastity, or robbery of any form; and Provided, That the acts were not
committed for personnel ends.
SECTION 2. Where To Apply. AFP and PNP personnel may apply for amnesty
with the National Amnesty Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission,
created under Proclamation No. 347, dated March 25, 1994, which is tasked with
receiving and processing applications for amnesty and determining whether the
applicants are covered by amnesty under said Proclamation and this Proclamation.
Final decisions or determinations of the Commission shall be appealable to the Court
of Appeals.
SECTION 3. Application Period. Applications or the grant of amnesty under this
Proclamation shall be filed under oath of the Commission within six (6) months of the
effectivity of this Proclamation, and forthwith, the Commission shall act in the same
pursuant to its authority under said Proclamation No. 347.
SECTION 4. Effects. (a) Amnesty under this Proclamation shall extinguish any
criminal liability for acts committed by the grantee, without prejudice to the grantee's
civil liability for injuries or damages caused to private persons. The grant of amnesty
shall also effect the restoration of civil or political rights suspended or lost by virtue of
criminal conviction; (b) The amnesty herein proclaimed shall not ipso facto result in
the reintegration or reinstatement into the service of former AFP and PNP personnel.
Reintegration or reinstatement into the service shall continue to be governed by
existing laws and regulations; Provided, however, that the amnesty shall reinstate the
right of AFP and PNP personnel to retirement and separation benefits, if so qualified
under existing laws, rules and regulations at the time of the commission of the acts
for which amnesty is extended, unless they have forfeited such retirement and
separation benefits for reasons other than the acts covered by this Proclamation.
2.2

Republic Act No. 7898 (1995) Otherwise Known as The AFP Modernization
Act
SECTION 3. Objectives of the AFP Modernization Act.- The AFP Modernization
program shall be implemented with the following objectives:
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(e) to enhance its capability to assist the Philippine National Police in law
enforcement and internal security operations;
SECTION 12. Modernization of Government Arsenal.- The modernization of the
government arsenal is for the development of production capabilities to enhance selfsufficiently in defense requirements shall be part of the AFP modernization program.

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The government arsenal shall be effectively utilized in production of basic weapons,

ammunition, and other ammunitions for the use of the AFP and the Philippine
National Police (PNP) and for the sale and export of products in excess of the
AFP/PNP requirements.
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Executive Order No. 110 (1999)

Executive Order No. 110, is entitled: Directing The Philippine National Police To
Support The Armed Forces Of The Philippines In Internal Security Operations For
The Suppression Of Insurgency And Other Serious Threats To National Security.
Pertinent provisions include:
SECTION 1. The PNP is hereby directed to support the AFP in internal security
operations (ISO) for the suppression of insurgency and other serious threats to
national security. For this purpose, the PNP is authorized to make appropriate
adjustments in its organization subject to the approval of the National Police
Commission.
SECTION 2. There shall be established a joint AFP-PNP system which shall provide
the mechanism, structure and procedures for the integrated assessment of the
security situation and for the integrated planning, coordinating, implementation and
monitoring of necessary measures aimed at enhancing the internal security of the
state and its institutions.
SECTION 3. The Department of National Defense and the Department of the Interior
and Local Government shall jointly promulgate rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Executive Order.
SECTION 4. The initial funding requirements of the PNP to carry out the provisions
of this Executive Order shall be jointly determined and recommended by the PNP
and AFP for the approval of the President. The amount shall be drawn from the
Contingent Fund and from other available funds in the CY 1998 and 1999 General
Appropriations Act. For the succeeding years, the amount required shall be
incorporated in the budget of PNP and the annual General Appropriations Act.

2.4

Executive Order No. 21 (2001) as amended by Executive Order No. 138 (2002)
Creating the Coordinative and Integrated System of Internal Security
There is a Cabinet Oversight Committee on Internal Security (COC-IS) with the
Executive Secretary as Chairman and the Secretary/ as Chairman and the Secretary
of National Defense as Vice-Chairman. One of the responsibilities is to formulate a
National Internal Security Plan (NISP) to implement the Strategy of Holistic
Approach taking into account the statutory mandates of the Departments and
agencies and their pertinent plans and programs. On October 21, 2002, Executive
Order No. 138 (2002) reorganized the Cabinet Oversight Committee on Internal
Security which now included a Presidential Adviser of Police Affairs.
At the sub-national level, internal security committees (ISCs) maybe organized by the
COC-ISs as deemed necessary based on the situation prevailing in a specific area
which may consist of one or more regions or two or more regions or provinces. At

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the local level, an ISC may be organized in each province or chartered city by the
COC-IS and it is governor or mayor of the city as chief executive of the local
government unit be its chairman who shall determine its composition. (Sec. 5)

LAWS ON PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE

ENVIRONMENT

3.1

P.D. No. 705 (1975), as amended by P.D. No. 1775 (1981) and R.A.
7161 (1991), sec. 7
SECTION 88. Arrest, Institution of Criminal Actions. A forest officer or employee of
the Bureau or any personnel of the Philippine Constabulary/Integrated National
Police shall arrest even without a warrant any person who has committed or is
committing in his presence any of the offense in this Chapter (Chap. IV, Criminal
Offenses and Penalties). He shall also seize and confiscate, in favor of the
government, the tools and equipment used in committing offense and the forest
products, gathered or taken by the offender in the process of committing the offense.
The arresting officer or employee shall thereafter deliver within six (6) hours from the
time of the arrest and seizure the offender and confiscated forest products, tools and
equipment and file the proper complaint with the appropriate official designated by
law to conduct preliminary investigation and file information in Court.
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Reports and complaints regarding the commission of any of the offenses, not
committed in the presence of any forest officer or employee, or any personnel of the
Philippine Constabulary/Integrated National Police or any of the designated officers
or employees, shall immediately be investigated by the forest officer assigned to the
area or any personnel of the PC/INP where the offense was allegedly committed,
who shall thereupon receive the evidence supporting the report or complaint.
If there is a prima facie evidence to support the complaint or report, the investigating
forest official and/or members of the PC/INP shall file the necessary complaint with
the appropriate official authorized by law to conduct a preliminary investigation of
criminal case and file an information in court.

3.2

R.A. No. 8048 (1995) Coconut Preservation Act of 1995

SECTION 7, par. 2. - The Philippine Coconut Authority may deputize the Philippine
National Police or other law enforcement agencies to investigate and apprehend
those caught violating the provisions of this act.

3.3

R.A. No. 8550 on the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1996

SECTION 124. Persons and Deputies Authorized to Enforce This Code and Other
Fishery Laws, Rules and Regulations.- The law enforcement officers of the
Department, the Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police
(PNP), PNP-Maritime Command, law enforcement officers of the LGUs and other
government enforcement agencies, are hereby authorized to enforce this Code and
other fishery laws, rules and regulations.

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Implementing Certain Provisions of R.A. No. 8550

SECTION 32. Law Enforcement.- The Technical Committee shall initiate the
formulation of law enforcement program in the Laguna de Bay and crater lakes
including but not limited to activities such as training, regular monitoring and
surveillance, information campaign through proper coordination and team efforts for
review by the Technical Committee. Aside from the LLDA, the Technical Committee
shall ensure involvement of other agencies concerned in the Laguna de Bay Region
such as the Local Government Units (LGUs), Department of Agriculture (DA),
Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), the Philippine Coast Guard
and MARICOM for the effective enforcement of fishery related laws. Likewise, the
Technical Committee shall ensure the availment of privileges of deputized FARMC
members and access for free legal services in protecting their rights while carrying
out their functions.

3.5

Rules and Regulation on the Establishment, Safeguarding and

Maintenance of Fish Sanctuaries within Laguna de Bay (June 29,
2000)
SECTION 6. Law Enforcement.- The LLDA shall coordinate with the Philippine
National Police-Maritime Command (PNP-MariCom) and the Philippine Coast Guard
(PCG) which shall take the lead in the enforcement of fishery law for the sustainable
management of fish sanctuaries in collaboration with the concerned LGUs. Other law
enforcement agencies shall provide support and assistance to the PNP-MariCom
and the PCG for the effective enforcement of fisheries laws in Laguna de Bay.

3.6

Republic Act No. 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999)

SECTION 46(c) par. 3 provides that All law enforcement officials and deputized
agents accredited to conduct vehicle emissions testing and apprehensions shall
undergo a mandatory training on emission standards and regulations. For this
purpose, the Department, together with the DOTC, DILG, DOST, Philippine National
Police (PNP) and other concerned agencies and private entities shall design a
training program.

3.7

Republic Act No. 9147 (2001) or the Wildlife Resources Conservation

and Protection Act
SECTION 30. The Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) shall designate the
wildlife enforcement officers. As such, the wildlife enforcement officers shall have
the full authority to seize illegally traded wildlife and to arrest violators of this Act
subject to existing laws, rules and regulations on arrest and detention.

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Republic Act No. 9072 (2001) National Caves and Cave Resources
Management and Protection Act
SECTION 5. Powers and Function of the DENR. In the implementation of this Act,
the DENR shall exercise the following powers and functions:
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(a) Exercise other powers and performs other functions as may be necessary
to implement the provisions of this Act.

3.9

DENR Administrative Order No. 29-03 (July 7, 2003) Implementing

Rules and Regulations of RA 9072
Pursuant to Section 11 of Republic Act No. 9072 otherwise known as the National
Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act, this Administrative
Order setting forth rules and regulations governing the implementation of this Act
hereby promulgated.
SECTION 1. Basic Policy. It is the policy of the State to conserve protect, and
manage national wealth and heritage which include caves and cave resources.
Toward this end, the State shall strengthen the cooperation and exchange of
information between government authorities and users of caves and cave resources
for scientific, educational, recreational, eco-tourism and other purposes.
SECTION 6. Caves within Private Lands. Caves and cave resources are owned
by the State. As such, landowners with caves inside their private lands shall secure
the necessary permit from the DENR for the use, collection or removal of any cave
resource found therein.
All resource utilization outside caves within private lands, including the harvesting of
planted trees, shall be regulated by the DENR in accordance with existing laws, rules
and regulations to preserve the integrity of the cave.
The private landowner may enter into a Tripartite MOA or Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the DENR and LGUs in the conservation, management
and protection of caves and cave resources found therein.
SECTION 16. Deputation of Cave Protection Enforcement Officers (CPEO) The
RED shall deputize Cave Protection Enforcement Officers from locally based nongovernment organizations, community organizations, indigenous people and other
volunteers who have undergone necessary training for the purpose. The Philippine
National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the National Bureau of
Investigation and other law enforcement agencies may be designated as cave
protection enforcement officers.
The existing procedure for deputation shall be followed. The CPEOs shall be
deputized for a period of one year and renewable thereafter depending on their
performance.

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The deputized cave protection enforcement officers shall have the full authority to
seize and arrest violators of the Act subject to existing laws, rules and regulations on
arrest and detention.

LAWS ON PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN

4.1

R.A. 7610 (1992) - Special Protection Against Child Abuse,

Exploitation And Discrimination Act Of 1992
SECTION 5. Child Prostitution and Other Sexual Abuse. Children, whether male
or female, who for money, profit, or any other consideration or due to the coercion or
influence of any adult, syndicate or group, indulge in sexual intercourse or lascivious
conduct, are deemed to be children exploited in prostitution and other sexual abuse.
The penalty of reclusion temporal in its medium period to reclusion perpetua shall be
imposed upon the following:
(a)

Those who engage in or promote, facilitate or induce child prostitution

which include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)

Acting as a procurer of a child prostitute;

(2)

Inducing a person to be a client of a child prostitute by means of

written or oral advertisements or other similar means;

(3)

Taking advantage of influence or relationship to procure a child as

prostitute;

(4)

Threatening or using violence towards a child to engage him as a

prostitute; or

(5)

Giving monetary consideration goods or other pecuniary benefit to a

child with intent to engage such child in prostitution.

(b)

Those who commit the act of sexual intercourse of lascivious conduct with
a child exploited in prostitution or subject to other sexual abuse; Provided,
That when the victims is under twelve (12) years of age, the perpetrators
shall be prosecuted under Article 335, paragraph 3, for rape and Article
336 of Act No. 3815, as amended, the Revised Penal Code, for rape or
lascivious conduct, as the case may be: Provided, That the penalty for
lascivious conduct when the victim is under twelve (12) years of age shall
be reclusion temporal in its medium period; and

(c)

Those who derive profit or advantage therefrom, whether as manager or

owner of the establishment where the prostitution takes place, or of the
sauna, disco, bar, resort, place of entertainment or establishment serving
as a cover or which engages in prostitution in addition to the activity for
which the license has been issued to said establishment.

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SECTION 6. Attempt To Commit Child Prostitution. There is an attempt to

commit child prostitution under Section 5, paragraph (a) hereof when any person
who, not being a relative of a child, is found alone with the said child inside the room
or cubicle of a house, an inn, hotel, motel, pension house, apartelle or other similar
establishments, vessel, vehicle or any other hidden or secluded area under
circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the child is
about to be exploited in prostitution and other sexual abuse.
There is also an attempt to commit child prostitution, under paragraph (b) of Section
5 hereof when any person is receiving services from a child in a sauna parlor or bath,
massage clinic, health club and other similar establishments. A penalty lower by two
(2) degrees than that prescribed for the consummated felony under Section 5 hereof
shall be imposed upon the principals of the attempt to commit the crime of child
prostitution under this Act, or, in the proper case, under the Revised Penal Code.
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SECTION 25. Rights of Children Arrested for Reasons Related to Armed Conflict.
Any child who has been arrested for reasons related to armed conflict, either as
combatant, courier, guide or spy is entitled to the following rights;

4.2

(a)

Separate detention from adults except where families are accommodated

as family units;

(b)

Immediate free legal assistance;

(c)

Immediate notice of such arrest to the parents or guardians of the child;

and

(d)

Release of the child on recognizance within twenty-four (24) hours to the

custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development or any
responsible member of the community as determined by the court.

Rules and Regulations on the Reporting and Investigation of Child

Abuse Cases Pursuant to RA 7610 (1993)
SECTION 3. Reporting.- A person who learns of facts or circumstances that give
rise to the belief that a child has suffered abuse may report the same, either orally or
in writing, to the Department, to the police or other law enforcement agency or to a
Barangay Council for the Protection of Children.
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SETION 5. Duty of Government Workers to Report.- It shall be the duty of all
teachers and administrators in public schools, probation officers, government
lawyers, law enforcement officers, barangay officials, corrections officers and other
government officials and employees whose work involves dealing with children to
report all incidents of possible child abuse to the Department.
SECTION 10. Immunity of Officer Taking the Child Under Protective Custody.- The
duly authorized officer or social worker of the Department and the assisting police
officer or barangay official, if any, who shall take a child under protective custody
shall be exempt from any civil, criminal and administrative liability therefore.

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SECTION 11. Notification of Police.- The Department shall inform the police or
other law enforcement agency whenever a child victim is placed under protective
custody;
SECTION 17. Filing of Criminal Case.- The investigation report of the Department
and/or of the police or other law enforcement agency on the abuse of a child,
together with the results of the physical/mental examination and/or medical treatment
and other relevant evidence, shall be immediately forwarded to the provincial or city
prosecutor concerned for the preparation and filing of the appropriate criminal charge
against the person who allegedly committed the abuse.
SECTION 22. Protection of Victim From Undue Publicity.- The prosecutor in a child
abuse case shall, taking into consideration the age, psychological maturity and
understanding of the child victim, the nature of the unlawful acts committed, the
desire of the victim and the interests of the childs family, take the necessary steps to
exclude the public during the giving of testimony of the child victim; to limit the
publication of information, photographs or artistic renderings that may identify the
victim; and to prevent the undue and sensationalized publicity of the case.
SECTION 23. Confidentiality of Records.- All records pertaining to cases of sexual
abuse shall be strictly confidential and no information relating thereto shall be
disclosed except in connection with any court or official proceedings based thereon.
The unauthorized disclosure of the aforementioned records shall be punishable by a
fine of not more than two thousand four hundred pesos (P2,400.00) or by
imprisonment of not more than one (1) year or such fine and imprisonment.

4.3

R.A. 8353 (Anti-Rape Law of 1997)

The crime of rape is classified as a crime against persons under Title 8 of Act No.
3815 and incorporates a new Chapter 3 on Rape.
Art. 266-B. Rape under paragraph 1 of Article 266-A shall be punished by
reclusion perpetua.
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The death penalty shall also be imposed if the crime of rape is committed
with any of the following aggravating/qualifying circumstances.
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(2) When the victim is under the custody of the police or military
authorities or any law enforcement or penal institution.
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(7) When committed by any member of the AFP or para-military units
thereof or the Philippine National Police or any law enforcement
agency or penal institution, when he offender took advantage of his
position to facilitate the commission of the crime.

4.4

R.A. 8505 (Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998)

SECTION 4. Duty of the Police Officer.- Upon receipt by the police of the complaint
for rape, it shall be the duty of the police officer to:

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a)

Immediately refer the case to the prosecutor for inquest/investigation if the

accused is detained; otherwise, the rules of court shall apply;

b)

Arrange for counseling and medical services for the offended party; and

c)

Immediately make a report on the action taken.

It shall be the duty of the police officer or the examining physician, who must be of
the same gender as the offended party, to ensure that only persons expressly
authorized by the offended party shall be allowed inside the room where the
investigation or medical or physical examination is being conducted.
For this purpose, a womens desk must be established in every police precinct
throughout the country to provide a police woman to conduct investigation of
complaints of women rape victims. In the same manner, the preliminary investigation
proper or inquest of women rape victims must be assigned to female prosecutor or
prosecutors after the police shall have endorsed all the pertinent papers thereof to
the same office.

4.5

Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A 8505

SECTION 7. Common Duties and Responsibilities of the Investigating Police Officer,
Examining Physician, Prosecutor Social Workers or Crisis Workers
a)

respect the rights and dignity of the survivors as a person;

b)

arrange for psychological counseling of rape victims and survivors by a

trained and qualified counselor;

c)

arrange for the medical examination of the offended party by a trained and
qualified physician and further medical services;

d)

refer the case to the Womens and Childrens Desk of a precinct or agency;

e)

refer the survivor for legal services if he or she decides to file a case;

f)

inform the survivor of the range of his or her options;

g)

ensure the information regarding the survivor and his/her circumstances

are kept confidential; and

h)

undergo training and other capacity development programs on, but not
limited to, the following: trainings on gender sensitivity, gender sensitive
counseling, human rights and women and children rights and legal
management of rape cases.

SECTION 8. Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the Investigating Police Officer.

a)

immediately refer the case to Womens and Childrens Desk of the precinct,
or any other concerned agency such as Local DSWD, DOJ and NGO
handling the cases;

b)

immediately refer the case to a prosecutor for inquest, if the accused is

detained or for preliminary investigation, if the accused is at large;

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c)

provide security to the survivors of rape, witnesses and service providers;

and

d)

ensure that the evidence gathered on the case are safeguarded.

R.A. 9208 (2003) Anti-Trafficking in Person Act

SECTION 16. Programs That Address Trafficking in Person.- Philippine National
Police (PNP) shall be the primary law enforcement agency to undertake surveillance,
investigate and arrest of individuals or persons suspected to be engaged in
trafficking. It shall closely coordinate with various law enforcement agencies to
secure concerted efforts for effective investigation and apprehension of suspected
traffickers. It shall also establish a system to receive complaints and calls to assist
trafficked persons and conduct rescue operation.
Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking.SECTION 20.
There is hereby
established an Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking, to be composed of the
Secretary of Justice as Chairperson and the Secretary of the Department of Social
Welfare and Development as Co-Chairperson and shall have the following as
members:
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(e) Director-General, Philippine National Police

4.7

Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9208, Otherwise Known as the

Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003
ARTICLE V, Rules and Responsibilities
SECTION 17. Specific Rules and Responsibilities of National Government Agencies
Which Are Members of the Council.- The following national government agencies,
which are member agencies of the council, shall have, but not limited to, the
following roles and responsibilities in the prevention and suppression of trafficking in
persons:
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(g) Philippine National Police (PNP);
(i)
Undertake surveillance, investigation, and arrest of individuals or
persons suspected to be engaged in trafficking;
(ii)

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Coordinate closely with various law enforcement agencies to secure

concerted efforts for effective investigation and apprehension of
suspected traffickers. For this purpose, it shall also:
a.

Pursue the detection and investigation of suspected or alleged

trafficking activities at airports through its Aviation Security
Group, at seaports and/or harbors through its Maritime Group,
and at land transportation, terminals through its police station
and when appropriate, file the appropriate charges to the
traffickers;

b.

Coordinate with local and barangay officials with respect to the

apprehension and/or arrest of traffickers.

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(iii)

Establish a system for receiving complaints and calls to assist

trafficked persons, and the conduct of rescue operators;

(iv)

Direct and supervise the enforcement of its mandate under the Act
and its rules and regulations;

(v)

Supervise the conduct of investigations relating to apprehension

occurring at land transportation terminals, domestic seaports and
airports and monitor the filing of appropriate cases against the
traffickers;

(vi)

Formulate plans and programs for the prevention and/or reduction of

trafficking in persons;

(vii) Integrate in the program of instruction comprehensive, gender

sensitive and child-friendly investigation and handling of cases of
trafficking in persons in the Philippine National Police Academy
(PNPA), Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) and other training
schools operated and managed by the PNP;
(viii) Establish Anti-Trafficking Section under the Women and Children
Complaint Desks (WCCD) in all city and municipal police stations.
ARTICLE VI. Reporting of Suspected/Alleged Trafficking Incident
SECTION 22. Who May and To Whom To Report.- Any person who has any
knowledge or learns of facts or circumstances that give rise to a reasonable belief
that a person will be, or may be, or has been trafficked, shall immediately report the
same, either orally, in writing or through other means, to any member of the Council,
the barangay authorities, the nearest police or other law enforcement agency, the
local social welfare and development office or the local Council for the protection of
children.
ARTICLE VII. Interception, Arrest and Investigation of Traffickers in Persons at Local
Airport, Seaport and Land Transportation Terminals.- In cases where the violation is
committed at local seaport, airport or in land transportation terminals, the members of
the law enforcement agency shall immediately cause the interception and/or arrest of
the suspected traffickers, thereafter, an investigation shall be conducted by the law
enforcement on the person/s intercepted/arrested, and refer the case to the
Prosecutors Office of the place where the offense was committed or to the DOJ
Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons or Task Force on Passport Irregularities or
Municipal Trial Court of the place where the crime was committed in case of
municipalities and non-chartered cities for purposes of inquest or preliminary
investigation as the case may be.
SECTION 26. Creation of a Joint Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons.- For
the purpose of the above provisions, there shall be created a Joint Task Force
Against Trafficking in Persons to be assigned at airports composed of Prosecution,
BI, PNP, and NBI personnel and another Task Force at land transportation terminals
and local seaports and airports to be composed of Prosecution, PNP, BI, PPA and
PCG personnel. The DOJ National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons shall
issue the necessary operational guidelines for the effective coordination,

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apprehension, investigation and prosecution of violations of the Act. The DOJ task
Force assigned at local seaports, airports and land transportation terminals shall
cooperate or coordinate with the local authorities, local social welfare and
development officers or active NGOs concerned with trafficking in persons in the
locality.
ARTICLE VIII. Rescue/Recovery and Repatriation of Victims
xxx
SECTION 31. Procedure for Repatriation.xxx
Should the victim request the assistance of DFA, OUMWA shall interview the victim
and make recommendations for investigation with law enforcement agencies such as
the PNP and the NBI. . . .
The victim may be referred to the DSWD/Local Social Welfare and Development
Office or to the NBI/PNP One-Stop Shop for psycho-social interventions,
psychological and medical examination and follow-throughs therapy sessions.
Protective custody and emergency shelter shall also be provided to the victim, in
appropriate cases.
SECTION 32. Rescue Within the Country.- Rescue operations within the country
shall be primarily undertaken by the law enforcement agencies in coordination with
LGUs, DOLE, DSWD and DOH. Upon receipt of a report of a suspected or alleged
trafficking incident or activity, the law enforcement agency to which the report is
made that conduct rescue operations of trafficked persons. At the minimum, rescue
operations shall be guided by the following:
(a)

Conduct of rescue operation of trafficked persons shall be appropriately

coordinated with the concerned agencies particularly DSWD/local social
welfare and development officer;

(b)

The rescue team shall ensure full protection of the rights of the trafficked
person as well as the traffickers while under its custody and control;

(c)

After the rescue operation, the investigation of the case shall be referred to
the Women and Children Complaint Desk (WCCD) desk of the PNP, the
Violence Against Women and Children Division (VAWCD) of the NBI or
other similar units or desks;

(d)

After the completion of the necessary documents for the filing of cases, the
rescue team shall effect the appropriate and immediate turn-over of the
trafficked person to DSWD/local social welfare and development officer;
and

(e)

In the course of investigation of the trafficked person, the investigator

handling the case shall ensure that the victim shall be accorded with proper
treatment and investigated in a child-friendly and gender-sensitive
environment. In the conduct of investigative interviews on children, the law
enforcers shall likewise be guided by the Rule on the Examination of a
Child Witness promulgated by Supreme Court, as may be applicable. For
this purpose, the investigators shall be properly trained in the handling of
cases of trafficked persons.

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SECTION 52. Confidentiality.- At any stage of the investigation, prosecution and
trial of an offense under the Act, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, court
personnel and medical practitioners, as well as parties to the case, shall recognize
the right to privacy of the trafficked person and the accused. Towards this end, law
enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges to whom the complaint has been
referred may, whenever necessary to ensure a fair and impartial proceeding, and
after considering all circumstances for the best interest of the parties, order a closeddoor investigation, prosecution or trial. The name and personal circumstances of the
trafficked person or of the accused, or any other information tending to establish their
identities and such circumstances or information shall not be disclosed to the public.
In cases when the prosecution or trial is conducted behind closed-doors, it shall be
unlawful for any editor, publisher, reporter or columnist in case of printed materials,
announcer or producer in case of television and radio, producer and director of a film
in case of the movie industry, or any person utilizing tri-media or information
technology to cause publicity of any case of trafficking persons.
xxx
SECTION 55. Qualified Trafficking in Persons.- The following are considered as
qualified trafficking and shall be penalized with the penalty of life imprisonment and a
fine of not less than Two million pesos (2,000,000.00) but not more than Five million
pesos (5,000,000.00):
xxx
(f)
When the offender is a member of the military or law enforcement
agencies; and

4.8

R.A. 9262 (2004) Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children

Act
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF R.A. 9262
Rule IX Inter Agency Council on Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children
xxx
SECTION 61. Specific Duties and responsibilities of National Government Agencies
which are Members of the Council.
xxx
(j)
Philippine National Police )PNP)
a)

Ensure the gender-responsiveness of the PNP protocols and

procedures in handling VAWC cases;

b)

Establish an education and training program for police officers to

enable the proper handling of cases of violence against women and
their children;

c)

Develop and implement Police Protocol on Handling VAWC Cases

under the Act and other related laws;

d)

Collaborate with barangay officials, government and non-government

organizations, church and civic organizations In preventing VAWC;

e)

Revise its administrative disciplinary measures for police personnel

who are administratively or criminally charged with committing acts
under the Act;

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f)

Develop and implement a nationwide community-based crime

prevention program that deals with the issues of domestic/family
violence, abuse of women in intimate relations, child abuse and
juvenile delinquency, among other interrelated issues

g)

Establish consciousness-raising and skills-enhancement training

programs in the form of seminars or short courses to be used for tap
training of all police personnel, including barangay officials and
organized communities in coordination with the DILG, regarding the
implementation of the Act, as well as related laws and international
human rights conventions for the protection of women and children
from various forms of violence and abuse; ,

h)

Formulate and provide regular issuances on institutional policies

relevant to the improvement of law enforcement responses to cases
under the Act as well as the development of the PNP as gender
sensitive law enforcement institution;

i)

Coordinate with other government agencies and NGOs on the

enhancement of programs and services for the protection of women
and their children from various forms of violence cited under the Act;
and

j)

Monitor the established mechanisms for compliance and commitment

of the police personnel on the implementation of the Act.

LAWS ON CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS

4.1

Executive Order No. 61 (January 15, 1999)

This EO created the National Drug Law Enforcement and Prevention Coordinating
Center to Orchestrate Efforts of National Government Agencies, Local Government
Units, and Non-Government Organizations for a more Effective Anti-Drug Campaign.
SECTION 1. Creation and Composition. There is hereby created a National
Drug Law Enforcement and Prevention Coordinating Center under the Office of the
President. The Center shall be headed by the Secretary of the Interior and Local
Government as Chairman; with the Chief of the Philippine National Police as ViceChairman; and Task Force Chief of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task
Force; Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board; Director of the National Bureau of
Investigations; Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration; Chief of the National
Prosecution Service; and Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs as members.
The Coordinating Center shall be manned by a Secretariat headed by an Executive
Director to be appointed by the Chairman. The Executive Director shall possess
adequate training and experience in the field of dangerous drugs, or in law
enforcement, law, medicine, criminology, psychology or social work. He shall be
assisted by a Functional Staff composed of Administrative/Logistics Division,
Intelligence and Investigation Division, Plans and Operations Division, Community
Involvement Division, Prosecution and Legal Division and International Cooperation
Division. Selected personnel and representatives from the different participating
agencies shall be assigned to the Center.

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The Chairman may call upon any government agency to render assistance in the
accomplishment of the Center's mandated tasks and functions.
SECTION 2. Powers and Functions of the National Drug Law Enforcement and
Prevention Coordinating Center (NDLEPCC).
a)

Prepare and fast track the implementation of the inter-agency anti-drug

action plan;

b)

Prepare intelligence and counter-intelligence plans and programs to

identify personalities and/or groups and their cohorts who are involved in
the illegal drugs activities. In this regard, the Center may, in coordination
with the DDB, and subject to existing laws, grant monetary rewards or
incentives to informants who have given vital information leading to the
successful prosecution of illegal drug personalities;

c)

As the Center may deem proper, coordinate and collaborate with any
government and non-government organizations with regard to intelligence,
investigation and speedy prosecution of all illegal drug related cases.
Towards this end, the Center may enlist the assistance of any department,
bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the Government, including
government-owned and/or controlled corporations, in the anti-illegal drugs
drive, which may include the use of their respective personnel, facilities,
and resources for a more resolute detection and investigation of drugrelated crimes and prosecution of the drug traffickers;

d)

Coordinate with the Department of Justice Witness Protection Security and

Benefits Program Committee to evaluate and assess witnesses who may
qualify under the provisions of RA 6981, otherwise known as the Witness
Protection and Benefits Act;

e)

Formulate and implement plans and programs for international cooperation

on intelligence and investigation relative to drug trafficking and prevention.

f)

Coordinate and orchestrate the support and participation of Local

Government Units (LGUs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
in the anti-drugs campaign down to the barangay level;

g)

Recommend the enactment of appropriate anti-illegal drugs laws and

issuances;

h)

Perform such other tasks and functions as the President of the Republic of
the Philippines may direct; and

i)

Coordinate and collaborate with the DDB with regard to demand reduction,
rehabilitation, education and information programs.

SECTION 3. Participating Agencies. The designated representatives of the

following Government Agencies and instrumentalities shall participate and assist the
Center:
xxx
j.
Philippine National Police

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4.2

Letter of Instructions (July 4, 2001)

This implements the National Anti-Drug Program of Action (NADPA) by all NGAs,
LGUs, GOCCs and participating NGOs.
1)

That NGAs, LGUs, GOCCs and participating NGOs shall implement the
attached National Anti-Drug Program of Action which forms as an integral
part of this issuance and hereinafter referred to as NADPA, for the
attainment of a drug-free Philippines in 2010;

2)

That the roles of the offices of primary responsibility (OPRs) are as follows:
xxx
(c)

3)

Philippine National Police (PNP) is the premier and overall drug law
enforcement and prevention operating arm of the government
nationwide.

That the different NGAs, LGUs, GOCCs and participating NGOs shall be
clustered into Special Task Groups to formulate and execute implementing
plans to the NADPA as follows:
a)

PNP to lead in the prevention and control of the production of

marijuana, ophedra, coca, opium poppy, etc. with the support of other
NGAs, LGUs, GOCCs and participating NGAs;

b)

PNP shall lead in the prevention and control of processing dangerous

drugs, precursors and the like; with the support of other NGAs, LGUs,
GOCCs and participating NGAs;
xxx

g)

PNP shall lead in the prevention and control of Retailing link of the
drug chain with the support of other NGAs, LGUs, GOCCs and
participating NGOs;
xxx

p)

4.3

NAPOLCOM Technical Committee on CPCJS shall formulate policies

under the Enhancement/Capability Build up of CJS to be
implemented by Institutions/NGAs/LGUs/GOCCs concerned;

Republic Act No. 9165 on the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act

of 2002.
SECTION 27. Criminal Liability of a Public Officer or Employee for Misappropriation,
Misapplication or Failure to Account for the Confiscated, Seized and/or Surrendered
Dangerous Drugs, Plant Sources of Dangerous Drugs, Controlled Precursors and
Essential Chemicals, Instruments/Paraphernalia and/or Laboratory Equipment
Including the Proceeds or Properties Obtained from the Unlawful Act Committed.
The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred

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thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00), in addition to

absolute perpetual disqualification from any public office, shall be imposed upon any
public officer or employee who misappropriates, misapplies or fails to account for
confiscated, seized or surrendered dangerous drugs, plant sources of dangerous
drugs, controlled precursors and essential chemicals, instruments/paraphernalia
and/or laboratory equipment including the proceeds or properties obtained from the
unlawful acts as provided for in this Act.
Any elective local or national official found to have benefited from the proceeds of the
trafficking of dangerous drugs as prescribed in this Act, or have received any
financial or material contributions or donations from natural or juridical persons found
guilty of trafficking dangerous drugs as prescribed in this Act, shall be removed from
office and perpetually disqualified from holding any elective or appointive positions in
the government, its divisions, subdivisions, and intermediaries, including
government-owned or -controlled corporations.
SECTION 28. Criminal Liability of Government Officials and Employees. The
maximum penalties of the unlawful acts provided for in this Act shall be imposed, in
addition to absolute perpetual disqualification from any public office, if those found
guilty of such unlawful acts are government officials and employees.
SECTION 29. Criminal Liability for Planting of Evidence. Any person who is
found guilty of "planting" any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and
essential chemical, regardless of quantity and purity, shall suffer the penalty of death.
xxx
SECTION 77. The Dangerous Drugs Board. The Board shall be the policymaking and strategy-formulating body in the planning and formulation of policies and
programs on drug prevention and control. It shall develop and adopt a
comprehensive, integrated, unified and balanced national drug abuse prevention and
control strategy. It shall be under the Office of the President.
SECTION 78. Composition of the Board. The Board shall be composed of
seventeen (17) members wherein three (3) of which are permanent members, the
other twelve (12) members shall be in an ex officio capacity and the two (2) shall be
regular members.
xxx
SECTION 84. Powers and Duties of the PDEA. The PDEA shall:
(a)

(d)

Implement or cause the efficient and effective implementation of the

national drug control strategy formulated by the Board thereby carrying out
a national drug campaign program which shall include drug law
enforcement, control and prevention campaign with the assistance of
concerned government agencies;
xxx
Arrest and apprehend as well as search all violators and seize or
confiscate, the effects or proceeds of the crimes as provided by law and
take custody thereof, for this purpose the prosecutors and enforcement
agents are authorized to possess firearms, in accordance with existing
laws;

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(e)

Take charge and have custody of all dangerous drugs and/or controlled
precursors and essential chemicals seized, confiscated or surrendered to
any national, provincial or local law enforcement agency, if no longer
needed for purposes of evidence in court;

(f)

Establish forensic laboratories in each PNP office in every province and

city in order to facilitate action on seized or confiscated drugs, thereby
hastening its destruction without delay;

(l)

xxx
Establish and maintain a national drug intelligence system in cooperation
with law enforcement agencies, other government agencies/offices and
local government units that will assist in its apprehension of big-time drug
lords;
xxx

SECTION 86. Transfer, Absorption, and Integration of All Operating Units on Illegal
Drugs into the PDEA and Transitory Provisions. The Narcotics Group of the PNP,
the Narcotics Division of the NBI and the Customs Narcotics Interdiction Unit are
hereby abolished; however they shall continue with the performance of their task as
detail service with the PDEA, subject to screening, until such time that the
organizational structure of the Agency is fully operational and the number of
graduates of the PDEA Academy is sufficient to do the task themselves: Provided,
That such personnel who are affected shall have the option of either being integrated
into the PDEA or remain with their original mother agencies and shall, thereafter, be
immediately reassigned to other units therein by the head of such agencies. Such
personnel who are transferred, absorbed and integrated in the PDEA shall be
extended appointments to positions similar in rank, salary, and other emoluments
and privileges granted to their respective positions in their original mother agencies.
xxx
Nothing in this Act shall mean a diminution of the investigative powers of the NBI and
the PNP on all other crimes as provided for in their respective organic laws:
Provided, however, That when the investigation being conducted by the NBI, PNP or
any ad hoc anti-drug task force is found to be a violation of any of the provisions of
this Act, the PDEA shall be the lead agency. The NBI, PNP or any of the task force
shall immediately transfer the same to the PDEA: Provided, further, That the NBI,
PNP and the Bureau of Customs shall maintain close coordination with the PDEA on
all drug related matters.
SECTION 87. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the operation of the
Board and the PDEA shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of
the Board, the National Drug Law Enforcement and Prevention Coordinating Center,
the Narcotics Group of the PNP, the Narcotics Division of the NBI and other drug
abuse units of the different law enforcement agencies integrated into the PDEA in
order to carry out the provisions of this Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be
necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act.

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All receipts derived from fines, fees and other income authorized and imposed in this
Act, including ten percent (10%) of all unclaimed and forfeited sweepstakes and lotto
prizes but not less than twelve million-pesos (P12,000,000.00) per year from the
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), are hereby constituted as a special
account in the general fund for the implementation of this Act: Provided, That no
amount shall be disbursed to cover the operating expenses of the Board and other
concerned agencies: Provided, further, That at least fifty percent (50%) of all the
funds shall be reserved for assistance to government-owned and/or operated
rehabilitation centers.
The fines shall be remitted to the Board by the court imposing such fines within thirty
(30) days from the finality of its decisions or orders. The unclaimed and forfeited
prizes shall be turned over to the Board by the PCSO within thirty (30) days after
these are collected and declared forfeited.
A portion of the funds generated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming
Corporation (PAGCOR) in the amount of Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) a month
shall be set aside for the purpose of establishing adequate drug rehabilitation centers
in the country and also for the maintenance and operations of such centers:
Provided, That the said amount shall be taken from the fifty percent (50%) share of
the National Government in the income of PAGCOR: Provided, further, That the said
amount shall automatically be remitted by PAGCOR to the Board. The amount shall,
in turn, be disbursed by the Dangerous Drugs Board, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Commission on Audit (COA).
The fund may be augmented by grants, donations, and endowment from various
sources, domestic or foreign, for purposes related to their functions, subject to the
existing guidelines set by the government.
xxx
SECTION 91. Responsibility and Liability of Law Enforcement Agencies and other
Government Officials and Employees in Testing as Prosecution Witnesses in
Dangerous Drugs Cases. Any member of law enforcement agencies or any other
government official and employee who, after due notice, fails or refuses intentionally
or negligently, to appear as a witness for the prosecution in any proceedings,
involving violations of this Act, without any valid reason, shall be punished with
imprisonment of not less than twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years
and a fine of not less than Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), in addition
to the administrative liability he/she may be meted out by his/her immediate superior
and/or appropriate body.

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5.1

Republic Act No. 7166 (1991), An Act Providing for Synchronized

National and Local Elections and for Electoral Reforms
SECTION 32.
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Only members or officers of the Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the
Philippines and other law enforcement agencies of the government who as duly
deputized in writing by the Commission on election day may be authorized to carry
and possess firearms during the election period; Provided, That, when in possession
of firearms, the deputized law enforcement officer must be (a) in full uniform showing
clearly and legibly his name, rank and serial number which must remain visible at all
times; and (b) in the actual performance of his election duty in the specific area
designated by the Commission.
SECTION 33. Security and Bodyguards.- during the election period, no candidate
for public office, including incumbent public officers seeking election to any public
office, shall enjoy himself of or engage the services of security personnel or
bodyguards, whether or not such bodyguards are regular members or officers of the
Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or other
law enforcement agency of the government; Provided, That, when circumstances
warrant, including but not limited to threats to life and security of a candidate, he may
be assigned by the Commission, upon due application, regular members of the PNP,
the AFP or other law enforcement agency who shall provide his security for the
duration of the election period. The officers assigned for security duty to a candidate
to the wearing of uniforms prescribed in the preceding section unless exempted in
writing by the Commission.

5.2

Presidential Memorandum No. 113 (Aug. 11, 2003) Expressing

Concurrence in the Commission on Elections Resolution No. 6257
dated July 17, 2003
Pursuant to Article IX (C), Section 2(4), of the 1987 Constitution, I, GLORIA
MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, do hereby concur in the
Resolution of the Commission on Elections deputizing the Armed Forces of the
Philippines, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Philippine
National Police, in connection with the registration of voters on July 2530, 2003 in
the provinces of Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao
(excluding Cotabato City), (ARMM).
National and local officials and employees, law enforcement agencies, and other
instrumentalities, including the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Department of
the Interior and Local Government and the Philippine National Police, are hereby
directed to coordinate and cooperate with the Commission on Elections in the
performance of its duties and functions.

5.3

R.A. 7279 Urban Development & Housing Act of 1992

SECTION 28. Eviction or Demolition as a Practice Shall Be Discouraged.- Eviction
or demolition, however, may be allowed under the following situations:
xxx
a.
when there is a court order for eviction or demolition
xxx
(7) Proper uniform for members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who
shall occupy the first line of law enforcement and observe proper
disturbance control procedure.

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Executive Order No. 243 (May 13, 2000) Presidential Task Force on
Transportation Strikes and/or Mass Actions
SECTION 1. An Inter-Agency Group is hereby created to be known as the
Presidential Task Force on Transport Strike and Mass Action or TRASMA, to ensure
a hierarchical level of responses/options to cover any contingency to cover transport
strikes and/or mass actions within Metro Manila and its immediate environs taking
note of the need to balance oil prices, transport rates, wage levels, and other
economic and social factors.
SECTION 2. The Task Force shall be headed by the MMDA Chairman with the
Secretaries of DILG, DOTC, DPWH, DECS, DOLE, DTI, the AFP Chief of Staff, the
PNP Director-General, the LTFRB Chairman, the LTO Assistant Secretary, and the
Commissioner on Higher Education, as members.
SECTION 3. The Task Force shall take charge of government actions and
responses for transport strikes and similar incidents and further prepare a long range
plan to prepare for similar incidents in the future, taking note of the need to balance
transportation rates, wage levels, and other economic and social factors.
SECTION 4. An Inter-Agency Technical Working Group (TWG) is hereby created
to provide technical assistance to the Task Force, chaired by the MMDA, consisting
of the following members, namely: PMS, AFP, TMG, LTO, LTFRB, PIA and others as
may be determined by the Task Force.

PNP PARTICIPATION IN TASK FORCES

6.1

Executive Order No. 246 (May 18, 1995) National Action Committee
on Anti-Hijacking and Anti-Terrorism
WHEREAS, it is imperative that further appropriate and forceful measures be
undertaken to develop the capability of our law enforcement agencies to fight
terrorism by reconstituting the National Action Committee on Anti-Hijacking
(NACAH).
SECTION 1. The National Action Committee on Anti-Hijacking (NACAH) is hereby
reconstituted and renamed as the National Action Committee on Anti-Hijacking and
Anti-Terrorism (NACAHT).
SECTION 2.

The composition of NACAHT shall be the following:

Secretary of the Interior and Local Government

Secretary of National Defense
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Secretary of Finance
Secretary of Justice
Secretary of Transportation and Communications
Press Secretary
National Secretary Adviser

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Vice Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
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Director General, National Intelligence

Coordinating Agency
Presidential Consultant on Police Affairs
Group Commander, Presidential Security Group

Member
Member
Member

SECTION 3. In addition to the provisions of Letter of Instruction No. 399 dated 28

April 1976 and Sections 2 and 3 of Executive Order No. 393 dated 24 January 1990,
NACAHT shall (a) formulate plans to direct, control, supervise and integrate all
measures aimed at preventing and suppressing hijacking, other threats to civil
aviation, and all other forms of terrorism with the end in view of protecting national
interests, and (b) adopt measures geared towards the implementation of the
following main objectives: (1) to effectively monitor the activities of suspected
terrorists, and (2) to develop the capability of local law enforcement agencies to
contain the threats of terrorism. These measures shall include a provision for an
adequate organization for planning and implementation at all levels as well as
guidelines for a clear delineation of authority and functions among committee
members.
SECTION 4. NACAHT shall establish close coordination and cooperation with
concerned agencies of countries which are vigorously opposing international
terrorism to enable our government to actively participate in the united fight against
the global threat to universal peace and security, NACAHT shall further enhance the
intelligence and operational functions of concerned entities and authorities in dealing
with crimes perpetrated by terrorist.
SECTION 5. NACAHT is hereby authorized to call upon other departments,
bureaus, offices, agencies and instrumentalities of the government to provide
assistance in the effective implementation of this Executive Order.

6.2

Executive Order No. 336 (January 5, 2001) Reconstituting the

National Action Committee on Anti-Hijacking and Anti-Terrorism
(NACAHT) as the National Council for Civil Aviation Security
(NCCAs)
SECTION 1. National Action Committee on Anti-Hijacking and Anti-Terrorism
(NACAHT) is hereby reconstituted and renamed as the National Council for Civil
Aviation Security (NCCAS).
SECTION 2.

The composition of the NCCAS shall be the following:

Chairman
Vice Chairman
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member

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Secretary of the Interior and Local Government

Secretary of National Defense
Secretary of Budget and Management
Secretary of Finance
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Secretary of Justice
Secretary of Transportation and Communications
Press Secretary
Director-General, Air Transportation Office

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Member
Member
Member
Member

Member
Member

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National Security Adviser

Presidential Consultant on Police Affairs
Group Commander, Presidential Security Group
Director-General, National Intelligence
Coordinating Agency
Bureau of Immigration and Deportation
Chief, Philippine National Police

SECTION 3. In addition to the provisions of Letter of Instructions No. 399 dated 28

April 1976, Sections 2 and 3 of Executive Order No. 393 dated 24 January 1990, and
Section 3 of Executive Order No. 246 dated 18 May 1995, the NCCAS shall:
(a)

Formulate plans to direct, control, supervise and integrate all measures

aimed at preventing and suppressing all terrorist threats to civil aviation
especially hijacking, commandeering, sabotage of plane and airport
facilities, violence directed against civil aviation personnel as well as the
plane riding public and/or the citizens-at-large, and all other forms of
terrorism with the end in view of protecting Philippine national interests,
and

(b)

To develop and continue enhancing the level of operational effectiveness

of local law enforcement agencies under jurisdiction and immediate
supervision of the NCCAS.

SECTION 4. The NCCAS shall establish close coordination and cooperation with
concerned agencies of countries which are vigorously opposed to international
terrorism to enable the Philippine government to actively participate in the concerned
effort to secure civil aviation industry in general and the air transportation facilities
together with all personnel situated therein. The NCCAS shall further enhance the
intelligence and operational functions of concerned entities and authorities in dealing
with activities of both terrorists and suspected terroristic cells and organizations.
SECTION 5. The NCCAS is hereby authorized to call upon and involve the other
departments, bureaus, agencies, offices and other instrumentalities of the
government to provide assistance in the effective implementation of this Executive
Order
.

6.3

Executive Order No. 45b (December 3, 1998) Presidential AntiSmuggling Task Force
SECTION 1. Creation Of Task Force. There is hereby created a Presidential
Anti-Smuggling Task Force, hereinafter called the "Task Force," under the control
and supervision of the Office of the President principally to combat smuggling,
unlawful importations and other frauds upon customs committed in large scale or by
organized and syndicated groups.
SECTION 2. Composition. The Task Force shall be composed of senior officials
from the following agencies: The Office of the President, the Department of Finance,
the Department of Justice, the Bureau of Customs, the Bureau of Internal Revenue,
the Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the National Bureau of

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Investigation, the Philippine National Police and the Intelligence Service of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines.
The Task Force shall be headed by a qualified senior law enforcement officer to be
designated by the President. He shall be assisted by a deputy who shall likewise be
designated by the President.
SECTION 3. Powers and Functions. The Task Force shall have the following
powers and functions:
a)

To prepare and implement appropriate and effective measures to prevent

and suppress large-scale smuggling and other prohibited and unlawful
importations;

b)

To effect searches and seizures conformably with the provisions of the

Tariff and Customs Code, as amended, and to cause or direct the
immediate arrest, investigation and speedy prosecution of smugglers and
illegal importers;

c)

To conduct intelligence and counter-intelligence on smuggling and other

unlawful importations, including the monitoring of situations, circumstances,
activities of individuals, groups and entities who are involved or who are
reasonably believed to be involved in smuggling activities;

d)

To select and recruit personnel from within the PNP and other law
enforcement agencies for assignment to the Task Force with the conformity
of the office or agency concerned;

e)

To enlist the assistance of any department, bureau, office or agency or

instrumentality of the government, including government-owned or
controlled corporations to carry out its functions, including the use of their
respective personnel, facilities and resources;

f)

To perform such functions and carry out such activities as may be directed
by the President.

SECTION 4. Offenses Covered. The Task Force shall have the authority to take
cognizance of the following crimes:
a)

Smuggling and customs frauds committed by organized or syndicated

groups or criminal enterprises.

b)

Smuggling and other false and fraudulent importations or violations of

customs laws committed in large scale.

c)

Such other cases of violations of the Tariff and Customs Code, as

amended, as the President may determine from time to time.

Smuggling and other customs frauds and violations of customs laws shall be deemed
committed by a syndicate if carried out by a group of three or more persons
conspiring or confederating with or mutually helping one another in carrying out the
criminal acts. They shall be deemed committed in large scale if committed in

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connivance with officials and employees of the Bureau of Customs or where the
determinable value of importations exceeds P1 Million.

6.4

Executive Order No. 196 (January 12, 2000) Creating The Presidential
Anti-Smuggling Task Force "Aduana" To Investigate And Prosecute
Crimes Involving Large-Scale Smuggling And Other Frauds Upon
Customs, Other Economic Crimes And Providing Measures To
Expedite Seizure Proceedings
SECTION 12. Coordinating Instructions. The objective of this issuance is to focus
and maximize the impact on organized and large-scale smuggling and related crimes
to be addressed solely by the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Task Force "Aduana"
operating directly under the Office of the President, while the Philippine National
Police shall continue to be the primary general law enforcement agency of the
country pursuant to Republic Act No. 6875, as amended and shall not interfere with
any anti-smuggling operations. Accordingly, close coordination and cooperation shall
be undertaken by the Head of the Task Force, The Chief of the PNP and other heads
of customs law enforcement agencies, to insure effective and efficient prosecution of
the anti-smuggling campaign, and to avoid overlapping of functions.

6.5

Executive Order No. 325 (January 9, 2004) creating the Presidential

Anti-Illegal Recruiters Task Force
SECTION 1. Creation and Function of Presidential Anti-Illegal Recruitment Task
Force. There is hereby created a Presidential Anti-Illegal Recruitment Task Force
(PAIRTF), tasked to; a) develop and execute strategies and schemes against the
modus operandi of illegal recruiters such as, but not limited to, "escort" services
within our international airports and other points of departure, b) develop and execute
strategies and schemes against syndicates responsible for tampering and sale of
spurious passports and travel documents; and c) ensure the prosecution of illegal
recruiters, syndicates and protectors.
SECTION 2. Composition. The PAIRTF shall be composed of a Chairman, who
shall be appointed or designated by the President, and a sufficient number of
members as may be determined by the Chairman, from the staff of the National
Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine National Police and other relevant government
agencies, who shall be detailed to the PAIRTF by their respective heads.
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SECTION 4. Powers of the PAIRTF. In pursuit of its functions as defined in
Section 1 hereof, the PAIRTF shall have the responsibility and authority to:
a)

conduct surveillance and entrapment operations of persons alleged to be

engaged in illegal recruitment including, but not limited to, "escort" services
at international airports and other points of departure;

b)

cause or direct the immediate investigation and speedy prosecution of

cases involving illegal recruitment and monitor the progress of such cases;

c)

coordinate with existing bodies, agencies and other instrumentalities

currently involved in the campaign against illegal recruitment;

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perform other powers and function as may be necessary for the effective
discharge of its function or as may be directed by the Oversight Committee
or the President.

SECTION 5. Oversight Committee. There is hereby created an Oversight

Committee, chaired by the Secretary of Labor and Employment, to ensure the active
participation and cooperation of government agencies and instrumentalities involved
in anti-illegal recruitment efforts. The members of the Committee shall be composed
of the following:
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Chief, Philippine National Police
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6.6

Executive Order No. 8 (July 22, 1998) creating the Presidential AntiOrganized Crime Commission and a Presidential Anti-Organized
Crime Task Force
SECTION 2. Composition and Leadership. The Task Force shall be composed
of selected PNP/AFP members and representatives from other branches of the
government. It shall be headed by a qualified senior law enforcement officer to be
appointed by the President. He shall be assisted by a Deputy Chief for Operations, a
Deputy Chief for Administration and a Functional Staff in the implementation of
policies within their respective functional areas. The Functional Staff shall be
composed of the Administrative/Logistics Division, Operations Division, Technical
Division and the Legal and Investigation Division.
SECTION 3. Powers and Functions. The Task Force shall have the following
powers and functions:
a)

Prepare and implement a fast track anti-crime and anti-graft and corruption
action agenda and adopt appropriate measures to ensure an effective and
efficient anti-crime drive;

b)

Conduct intelligence and counter-intelligence operations to identify

government officials and employees, crime syndicates and their cohorts
who are involved in criminal activities;

c)

Cause or direct the immediate arrest, investigation and speedy prosecution

of crime syndicates, government officials and employees and their cohorts,
with due regard to constitutional processes;

d)

Refer the case/s at hand, as the Task Force may deem proper and
necessary, to the Department of Justice, and/or other appropriate law
enforcement agencies for investigation or prosecution, as the case may be;

e)

Follow up the progress of on-going investigation and prosecution of cases

taken cognizance of by the Task Force;

f)

Recommend the passage of appropriate anti-crime issuances and

legislations;

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g)

Select and recruit personnel from within the PNP, the AFP and other law
enforcement agencies for assignment to the Task Force subject to the
conformity of the agency concerned;

h)

Enlist the assistance of any department, bureau, office, agency or

instrumentality of the Government, including government-owned and/or
controlled corporations, in the anti-crime and anti-graft and corruption drive,
which may include the use of their respective personnel, facilities and
resources for a more resolute prevention, detection and investigation of
crimes and prosecution of their perpetrators;

i)

Subject to existing laws, grant monetary rewards or incentives to

informants giving vital information leading to the successful prosecution of
criminal offenders and corrupt government officials;

j)

Coordinate with the Witness Protection Security and Benefits Program

Committee of the Department of Justice to evaluate and assess witnesses
who may qualify under the provisions of Republic Act No. 6981, otherwise
known as the Witness Protection and Benefit Act;

k)

Subject to the approval of the President, authorized access to documents,

installations and facilities in pursuit of specific crime investigation over
government agencies and government owned or controlled corporations;
and

l)

Recruit civilian personnel and enlist their services for intelligence gathering
efforts.

SECTION 4. Offenses Covered. The Task Force shall have the authority to take
cognizance of the following crimes:
a)

Those committed by the organized/syndicated crime groups, including but

not limited to gunrunning, illegal logging, robbery/hold-up, kidnapping for
ransom, white slavery, illegal recruitment, carnapping, smuggling, piracy,
drug trafficking, falsification of land titles and other government forms, large
scale swindling, film piracy, counterfeiting and bank frauds;

b)

Those considered and punished as heinous crimes under Republic Act No.
7659 (Heinous Crime Law);

c)

Those committed by the members of the Philippine National Police and/or

the Armed Forces of the Philippines;

d)

Those committed by officials and employees of government agencies

including government-owned and controlled corporations;

e)

Such other criminal offenses as the President may determine from time to
time.

An organized/syndicated crime group for purposes of this Executive Order means a

group of two or more persons collaborating, confederating or mutually helping one
another in the commission of any crime and sometimes enjoying the protection of
people in the government and public service.

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The Commission herein created shall be composed of the following:

The President

Chairman

The Secretary of Justice

Member

The National Security Adviser

Member

Member

Member

Member

Member

The Undersecretary of Interior

and Local Government
The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces
of the Philippines
Director-General, Philippine National Police
Four (4) representatives from the Private
Sector to be appointed by the President

The Commission shall exercise general control and supervision over the Task Force.
It shall enlist the assistance of civic and other similar associations and provide a
forum for continuing consultation among concerned sectors with our society leading
to the formulation of policies to be recommended to the President in the form of
issuances and legislation.
SECTION 6. Agencies Assistance .All
instrumentalities, including but not limited to the:

government

agencies

and

a)

Philippine National Police (PNP)

b)

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

c)

National Prosecution Service (NPS)

d)

Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID)

e)

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

f)

Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (EIIB)

g)

Bureau of Customs (BOC)

h)

National Intelligence and Coordinating Agency (NICA)

i)

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

j)

Land Transportation Office (LTO)

k)

Forest Management Bureau (FMB)

l)

National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)

m)

National Statistics and Census Office (NCSO)

n)

Land Registration Authority (LRA)

o)

Philippine Overseas Employment Authority (POEA)

p)

Other government agencies which the force may find necessary to

implement its mandate.

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SECTION 7. Command and Control. The flow of command and control of the
Task Force shall be as follows:

6.7

a)

The Force Chief shall report and be directly responsible to the President;

b)

The Force Chief shall have immediate supervision and control over all units
of the Task Force. He is authorized to designate duties and functions of
personnel under him;

c)

The component units from the PNP, AFP, DOJ and selected/chosen
representatives of other government agencies shall be attached to the
Force Chief by their respective mother units. The Force Chief shall have
direct operational and supervisory authority over these personnel.

Executive Order No. 295 (Sept. 28, 2000) Amending Executive Order
No. 8 Creating the PAOCTF
SECTION 1. Organization. There is hereby created a Presidential AntiOrganized Crime Commission (PAOCC), hereinafter referred to as the Commission,
under the Office of the President.
The existing task forces against organized crimes shall be under the control and
supervision of the Commission.
The President may create or abolish task forces or special project groups as the
need arises.
SECTION 2. Composition. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission
shall be composed of the following:
The President

Chairman

The National Security Adviser

Vice-Chairman

The Secretary of Justice

Member

Local Government

Member

The Secretary of National Defense

Member

Member

Member

Member

The Secretary of the Interior and

The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces

of the Philippines
Director-General, Philippine
National Police
Four (4) representatives from the
Private Sector to be appointed
by the President

The Chairman of the Commission may create an Executive Committee, define its
functions and designate its members from among the members of the Commission.

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The Commission shall exercise general control and supervision over the Task Forces
or Special Project Groups. It shall enlist the assistance of civic and other similar
associations and provide a forum for continuing consultation among concerned
sectors of our society leading to the formulation of policies to be recommended to the
President in the form of issuances and legislation.
SECTION 4. Offenses Covered. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime
Commission shall have the authority to take cognizance of the following crimes:
a)

Those committed by organized/syndicated crime groups, including but not

limited to gunrunning, illegal logging, robbery/hold-up, kidnapping for
ransom, white slavery, illegal recruitment, carnapping, smuggling, piracy,
drug trafficking, falsification of land titles and other government forms, large
scale swindling, film piracy, counterfeiting and bank frauds;

b)

Those considered and punished as heinous crimes under Republic Act No.
7659 (Heinous Crime Law);

c)

Those committed by the members of the Philippine National Police and/or

the Armed Forces of the Philippines;

d)

Those committed by officials and employees of government agencies

including government agencies including government-owned and
controlled corporations;

e)

Such other criminal offenses as the President may determine from time to
time.

An organized/syndicated crime group for purposes of this Executive Order means a

group of two or more persons collaborating, confederating or mutually helping one
another in the commission of any crime and sometimes enjoying the protection of
people in the government and public service.
The President of the Philippines shall delineate and identify the specific offenses or
crimes that will be handled by the Task Forces or Special Project Groups.
SECTION 5. Agencies Assistance. In the performance of its functions, the
Commission and its Task Forces or Special Project Groups may call for assistance
from any government agencies and instrumentalities including local governments.
SECTION 6. Composition and Leadership of Task Forces. The Task Forces or
Special Project Groups shall be composed of selected PNP/AFP members and
representatives from other government agencies. The Head of the Task
Forces/Special Project Groups shall be appointed or designated by the President.
SECTION 7. Command and Control. The flow of command and control of the
Task Forces shall be as follows:
a)

The Task Force Chief shall report and be directly responsible to the
President;

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b)

The Task Force Chief shall have immediate supervision and control over all
units of the Task Forces. He is authorized to designate duties and functions
of personnel under him;

c)

The component units from the PNP, AFP, DOJ and selected/chosen
representatives of other government agencies shall be attached to the
Task Forces by their respective mother units. The Task Forces shall have
direct operational and supervisory authority over these personnel.

Executive Order No. 120 (April 16, 2001) Abolishing the PAOCTF
SECTION 1. Abolition of PAOCTF . The PAOCTF created under Executive
Order No. 8 dated July 22, 1998 (EO No. 8) as amended by Executive Order No. 295
dated September 28, 2000 (EO No. 295) is hereby abolished and EO No. 8 and EO
No. 295 are hereby amended accordingly.
SECTION 2. Pending Cases. All criminal cases instituted by the PAOCTF
pending before the Department of Justice or the courts, and other cases undergoing
investigation shall be handled and monitored by the Deputy Chief for Administration
(DCA) of the Philippine National Police.

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7.1

Presidential Decree No. 1566 (1978) Strengthening the Philippine

Disaster Control, Capability and Establishing the National Program
on Community Disaster Preparedness
SECTION 4. Organization of the Local Government Level. The organization for
coordination or disaster and/or emergency operations in all local political and
administrative subdivisions are hereby prescribed as follows:
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c.
At the City of Municipal level, there shall be constituted the City/Municipal
Disaster Coordinating Councils, with the City/Municipal Mayor as
Chairman. The Station Commander of the Integrated National Police shall
be the Vice-Chairman and Action Officer of the Council. The Council shall
be further composed of organic City/Municipal officials as well as National
Officials assigned to the City/Municipality.

OTHER RELEVANT PRESIDENTIAL ISSUANCES

8.1

Presidential Memorandum Order No. 397 (Sept. 23,

Reconstituting and Strengthening the Metro Manila
Transportation Coordinating Council and for Others

1991)
Land

SECTION 1. the Metro Manila Land Transportation Coordinating Council, hereinafter

referred to as the Council, is hereby reconstituted, as follows:
Chairman:-- Metropolitan Manila Authority

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Members:-- Office of the President, Department of Transportation and

Communications, Department of Public Works and Highways, Philippine National
Police
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SECTION 4. The Council shall have three (3) Task Forces. The Task Forces shall
be composed of the heads of the agencies responsible for the enforcement,
engineering and education and planning aspects of traffic management. These Task
Forces are:
(a)

The Task Force on Enforcement which shall be headed by the Philippine

National Police, with the Metro Manila Authority and the Department of
Transportation and Communications as members.

It shall be responsible for the improvement of the enforcement of traffic laws, rules
and regulations.
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SECTION 5. A Traffic and Transportation Secretariat, hereinafter referred to as the
TTRANSEC, is hereby organized to provide technical and secretariat support to the
Council. The TTRANSEC shall be composed of the following:
Chairman

Metropolitan Manila Authority

Co-Chairman

Department of Transportation and Communications

Members

Department of Public Works and Highways

Department of Education, Culture & Sports
Philippine National Police
Traffic Engineering Center
Transport Training Center
Land Transportation Office
Land Transportation Franchise & Regulatory Board
DOTC Action Center
Representatives from the Public Service or
Utility Companies (i.e., PLDT, MERALCO, MWSS and Manila
Gas Corp.)

SECTION 7. The Philippine National Police shall have full operational direction,
control
and
supervision
over
all
traffic
commands/authorities/aides
designated/deputized/assigned/hired employed by the Department of Transportation
and Communications, the Metro Manila Authority, the Local Government Units or by
the other agencies involved. However, administrative supervision over the personnel
shall remain with their respective mother agencies.

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Presidential Administrative Order No. 262 (Jan. 17, 1992) Creating the
GAB Illegal Gambling Unit of the Games and Amusement Board
3. The GAB Anti-Illegal Gambling Unit shall be composed of organic and detailed
personnel. The organic personnel shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Games
and Amusements Board according to the staffing pattern authorized by the Games
and Amusements Board and approved by the Department of Budget and
Management. The detailed personnel shall be drawn on detail from the Philippine
National Police, National Bureau of Investigation and other law-enforcement
agencies of the Government.

8.3

Executive Order No. 145 (Aug. 22, 1999) Amending Executive Order
No. 386 dated 19 December 1989.
SECTION 1. The Chairman of the National Police Commission, the Director of the
National Bureau of Investigation, the Chief and Director-General of the Philippine
National Police and the Secretary-General of the National Statistical Coordination
Board shall comprise the NCIS Advisory Board. The Advisory Board shall be the
policy-making body of the National Crime Information System (NCIS).
SECTION 2.
The establishment of the NCIS shall include the application
development, acquisition of hardware and networking equipment installation of
telecommunication facilities, database build-up, manning and manpower training and
all the other necessary components. This shall be implemented in the following
phases:
Phase I. Establishment of the NCIS at the National Capital Region and its
nationwide expansion. This phase shall be completed within the next two years.
The Offices that shall be primarily involved under this phase are those that operate
under the four pillars of the Criminal Justice System:
(a)

The Law Enforcement Philippine National Police, National Bureau of

Investigation and National Police Commission;

(b)

The Prosecution National Prosecution Service;

(c)

The Courts Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Regional

Trial Courts, Metropolitan and Municipal Courts;

(d)

The Corrections Bureau of Corrections, Parole and Probation

Administration, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Board of
Pardon and Parole.

Phase II. This phase shall include activities concerning the development of Crime
Information System related to other offices not covered under Phase I. It shall
include computer upgrading, systems development and manpower training for
technical personnel of other offices concerned as systems link-up or networking is
reported to ensure an effective and efficient data communication between and
among participating agencies. This phase shall be completed within the next five (5)
years.

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SECTION 6. The Department of Budget and Management shall transfer all funds
related to the NCIS Project from the different participating agencies to the NCC. The
NCC shall have control and supervision over the disbursement of NCIS funds,
including all future appropriations for the NCIS Project.
The agencies involved in the completion of Phase I of the NCIS Project, as defined in
Section 2 above, shall be the following:
(a)

The Law Enforcement Philippine National Police, National Bureau of

Investigation and National Police Commission;

(b)

The Prosecution National Prosecution Service;

(c)

The Courts Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Regional

Trial Courts, Metropolitan and Municipal Courts;

(d)

The Corrections Bureau of Corrections, Parole and Probation

Administration, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Board of
Pardon and Parole.

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POLICE MANUAL

ANNEX 5.2

EXCERPTS FROM THE

ORIGINAL POLICE MANUAL
RULE II ADMINSTRATION
SECTION 1. Duties of Peace Officers. - All members of the local police agency shall be
peace officers. It shall be their duty to preserve peace and order, prevent the commission of
crimes, protect life, liberty and property and arrest all violators of laws and ordinances within
their jurisdiction. They shall exercise the general powers to make arrest, searches and
seizures in accordance with law. They shall detain arrested persons only within the period
prescribed by law. (Sec. 7, Id.)
SECTION 5. Duties and Responsibilities of a Patrolman. - A patrolman in the police force
shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a)

He shall be ready at all times to perform his duties and obey the lawful orders
of his superior officers or higher authority.

b)

He shall be responsible for the efficient performance of his duties and

adequate coverage of his beat or post.

c)

He shall cooperate and coordinate with the other members of his relief, district
or other division segments so that their teamwork may insure continuity of
purpose and maximum achievement of the objectives of the department.

d)

He shall be available for duty at all times in case of special needs or

emergencies.

e)

He shall respond readily and report punctually to all assignments.

f)

He shall familiarize himself with administrative and operational policies of the

department.

g)

He shall execute the service program within his area of responsibility providing
for prevention of crime, protection of life and property, apprehension and
prosecution of offenders, preservation of peace and enforcement of regulatory
measure.

h)

He shall be in the prescribed attire and have the required equipment when he
reports for duty.

i)

He shall be attentive to instruction and record information given during the

briefing or roll call training and shall likewise record his activities during his tour
of duty in the prescribed manner.
He shall, unless otherwise ordered, report to his superior for inspection and
instruction at the conclusion of his tour of duty.

j)

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EXCERPTS FROM THE ORIGINAL

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k)

He shall supervise and inspect all public and licensed places within his area of
responsibility.

l)

When on patrol, he shall be constantly alert, observing everything that takes

place within his sight or hearing. He shall not hold long conversations with
anyone except in the discharge of his duty.

m)

At nighttime, he shall exercise close vigilance by watching and frequently

examining and trying accessible doors or entrances and windows of
commercial or public buildings, including vacant or unoccupied houses on his
beat. He shall promptly investigate all suspicious circumstances he may
encounter. In like manner, he shall check all uninhabited buildings or dwelling
places in the daytime.

n)

As far as practicable, he shall exert efforts to know the identities and other
circumstances of permanent residents of the area assigned to him and shall
keep track of movements of the newcomers or strangers transferring to or
merely loitering in the place. He shall report his findings without delay.

o)

He shall take notice of vehicles parked by day or staying overnight in the

different streets of his beat, recording their plate numbers, make and,
whenever possible, the owners thereof and/or drivers or operators.

p)

He shall undertake close surveillance over the movements of suspicious

persons and vehicles and keep a record of his observations for ready use
when the need arises.

q)

He shall take note and report all known suspected places of vice, such as
gambling dens, houses of ill-repute, opium dives, hideouts of persons of
doubtful conduct, and places frequented by vagrants.

r)

He shall keep himself informed of the places in his area where violations are
known or reputed to exist, and he shall plan and take the necessary action,
duly advising his superior officer as to the steps being taken.

s)

He shall at all times, whenever in uniform, keep his official badge properly
displayed; and courteously give his name and badge number when duly
requested to identify himself.

t)

He shall, in the event of any disturbance of the peace within his beat or in its
immediate vicinity, proceed to the particular spot and exert efforts to restore
order. If a crime has been committed and the offender can be placed under
custody, he shall take immediate steps to bring him to the police state. He
shall endeavor to save life and protect or preserve the crime scene until the
arrival of the investigator.

u)

He shall not leave his beat until properly relieved, except when required by the
exigencies of the service and for unavoidable reasons. He shall keep record of

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2

EXCERPTS FROM THE ORIGINAL

POLICE MANUAL

the same in his memorandum book indicating the time he left his beat, the
reason for leaving and the time he returned and resumed his patrol of duty.
v)

He shall take care of lost children by taking them to the residence of their
parents, if located within or near the vicinity of his beat, and shall promptly
notify his station of such action. If the residence is not known or at some
distant location, he shall take such necessary action as may be required by the
circumstances. He shall be observant of school children who are not in
classes during the proper hours, and after making inquiries as to the reasons
therefore shall take appropriate action on any case of truancy which may come
to his notice.

w)

He shall take note of all obstructions in the streets or sidewalks from which
accidents may occur, removing them when practicable. He shall also take
appropriate action on all nuisances and other matters affecting the safety and
convenience of the public or the interest of the city or municipality.

x)

He shall exercise vigilance in order to prevent fire or avoid waste of water; take
note of all garbage, dead animals or other offensive matters thrown into the
streets and shall take appropriate action thereon.

y)

He shall in order to summon aid, give three blasts with the whistle and in
extreme emergency, he may discharge his firearm in the air.

z)

He shall familiarize himself with the location of street traffic signs and if he sees
them misplaced or tampered with in any manner, he shall rectify the same. If
such signs are missing from their proper location, he shall make proper report
of such fact to his superior.

aa)

While on patrol duty, he shall not enter any bar, nightclub, theater or any other
place of amusement or business except win the strict discharge of his duty.

bb)

He shall have an official note book in which he will enter the names of persons
taken into custody by him and such important particulars in each case as may
be necessary as well as other pertinent information and matters relative to the
discharge of his official duties. Such memorandum book shall be subject to
inspection by his superior officers at any time.

cc)

He shall endeavor to be familiar with the bus lines, the location of streets,
public buildings and offices, hospitals, courts, transportation offices and depots,
industrial plants, highways and boundaries thereof and of the national,
provincial and municipal officials and such other matters pertaining to the
government of the city or municipality, as will enable him to render intelligent
and helpful information and assistance when requested.

dd)

He shall perform such other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to
him by his superior officer or higher authority.

SECTION 6. Duties of Patrolman Assigned to Traffic Duty. - A patrolman assigned to a

traffic post shall have the following duties:

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2

EXCERPTS FROM THE ORIGINAL

POLICE MANUAL

a)

He shall enforce all pertinent traffic laws, ordinances or regulations and shall
take appropriate action on any violation of law that may come to his attention.

b)

He shall maintain the orderly movement of all vehicles at his post, with due
regard for the safety of pedestrians, and exact compliance of the drivers
thereof with the laws and regulations pertaining to traffic.

c)

He shall, when directing traffic, take station nearest to the center of the street
intersection as conditions will permit, and shall execute all movements of hand
signals visible to motorists with uniformity and precision.

d)

When a whistle is used in the regulation of traffic, it shall be in conjunction with

the hand signal. One blast of the whistle shall mean that traffic shall stop and
two blasts shall mean the traffic shall proceed.

e)

He shall give his whole attention to his duties at all times. He shall not engage
in conversation with anyone except when necessary in line of police duty and
such conversation shall be brief.

f)

He shall not leave his post during his tours of duty without permission, except
when properly relieved by another officer. In case of personal necessity, or
when necessary in any police emergency, he shall notify his station, if possible,
before leaving.

g)

He shall respond immediately to emergency calls for police service within a

reasonable distance of his post, and if it cannot be done, he shall promptly
notify his station accordingly.

h)

He must keep calm and control his temper even under trying and provoking
circumstances. In warning or correcting a person for a slight infraction of the
traffic regulations, he shall do so in a firm but brief and civil manner, and
without obstructing the flow of traffic, or creating congestion. When it is
necessary to arrest a driver for a violation of the traffic regulations, he shall if
possible order the offender out of the traffic flow to the street curb, and make
such arrest without unnecessary loss of time or the obstruction of traffic.

i)

He shall, if assigned to mounted vehicles, have charge of the duty of

suppressing speeding and reckless driving.

SECTION 7. Duties of Patrolman Assigned to Patrol Car. - A patrolman assigned to a

police car for patrol duty shall have the following duties:
a)

He shall operate the patrol car at a moderate rate of speed and in such a
manner as will enable him to observe any condition or occurrence in his patrol
beat which may require police attention. He shall adhere to the method
prescribed for foot patrolmen, except as may be otherwise directed.

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2

EXCERPTS FROM THE ORIGINAL

POLICE MANUAL

b)

Unless otherwise directed, he shall report for roll call at his station at the
prescribed time. He shall report hourly to the base control operator or at such
time as may be designated by his superior officer.

c)

He shall patrol his assigned beat regularly, paying particular attention to critical
areas.

d)

He shall exercise judgment and care with due regard to the safety of life and
property, when responding to an emergency call.

e)

He shall be in property uniform when on duty, unless otherwise directed by the

chief of police.

f)

He shall perform such other duties that may be assigned to him by his superior
officers or higher authority.

SECTION 8. Duties of Patrolman Assigned to Detective Work. - A patrolman assigned to

detective work shall have the following duties:
a)

He shall acquire a thorough knowledge of the penal laws and ordinances and
the elements that constitute criminal acts in violation of the various sections
thereof and shall acquaint himself with the fundamental rules of evidence.

b)

He shall have a thorough knowledge of the functions of the detective force

which is charged with the investigation of criminal offenses, the detection and
apprehension of criminal offenders, the locating of missing persons, the
recovery of lost and stolen property, the proper cooperation with other
authorities, and other similar responsibilities.

c)

He shall familiarize himself with the various types of criminals, and acquaint
himself with their various methods and practices, haunts, and associations.

d)

He shall follow up each case assigned to him until there is a final official
disposition of such case.

e)

He shall render a written report on all assignments given to him.

f)

He shall have such regular hours of duty as may be prescribed by the chief of
police.

g)

He shall use scientific methods and procedures in the in investigations of

suspects and witnesses and shall not resort to violence of third degree in
extracting confessions.

h)

He shall keep his immediate superior officer regularly informed of the progress
and development of cases assigned to him.

i)

He shall not leave the city or municipality to conduct any investigation or to

perform any act within the purview of his duties, without the express permission

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2

EXCERPTS FROM THE ORIGINAL

POLICE MANUAL

of his immediate superior officer or the chief of police, except when in

immediately pursuit of a fugitive.
j)

He shall have with him an official notebook in which he will enter the names of
persons taken into custody by him and such particulars in each case, and also
all information and matter relative to the discharge of his official duties.

k)

He shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by his superior
officer or higher authority.

Duties of Other Members of the Police Force. SECTION 9.

All members and
employees of the police force whose duties are not specifically enumerated in these rules
and regulations shall be assigned to such duties and have such hours of work as may be
directed by the chief of police.
They shall perform their respective duties thoroughly and efficiently and shall at all times be
discreet, courteous, diligent and attentive, and shall call the attention of their immediate
superiors to any matter which requires their special consideration.
They shall at all times be as neat and clean in appearance as their work will permit, and keep
in good order any desk, book, locker, tool and other equipment and property that may be
used by them or entrusted in their care.

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PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

ANNEX 6.1

COMPRESSED PUBLIC SAFETY BASIC RECRUIT

(PSBR) COURSE
Program of Instruction
NUMBER OF HOURS
SUBJECT

LECTURE

PHYSICAL
EXERCISES

TOTAL

PHASE I SKILLS ENHANCEMENT AND ATTITUDE BUILDING (204 HOURS)

Module I Foundation Subjects

52

152

204

Orientation (PNTI/RTS Rules and Regulations)

Police Customs and Traditions

Protocol and Social Amenities in the Service

Courtesy and Discipline

Introduction to Public Safety Service

o
Public Safety Definition and Concept
o
Concerns of Public Safety
o
Organization, Mission and Relationship (PNP, BFP,
BJMP, NAPOLCOM and PPSC)
o
Vision and Mission of the PNP
o
PNP and its Relationship to the PNP Support Units

Understanding the Philippine Police System

o
Police Act of 1966
o
Integration Law PD 765
o
RA 6975
o
RA 8551

Moral and Spiritual Enrichment (SOC Seminar)

12

12

Filipino Values and Culture (Maka-Diyos, Maka-Bayan, MakaTao, Maka-Kalikasan)

Gender and Development

Drills and Ceremonies

26

30

Civil Disturbance Management

12

Physical Fitness Test

16

16

Defense Skills
o
Self-Defense (Armed/Unarmed: Akido, Arnis de Mano)
o
Practical Shooting(gun safety and responsible
ownership; practical shooting)
o
Police Baton Techniques
o
Special Skills: Typing and Basic Computer Literacy
: Defensive Driving
o
Operational Training: Searching
: Handcuffing Techniques

4
4

24

28

4
4
2
2
2
2

12
20
14
6
6
12

16
24
16
8
8
14

Examination/Critique

PHASE II ACADEMICS (330 hours)

Module II Legal Module

66

74

Philippine Constitution (Article III, Article IX, Article XIII)

12

12

Criminal Law I
o
Fallacies and Circumstances which Affect Criminal
Liability
o
Justifying Circumstances Which Exempt from Criminal
Liability
o
Circumstances Which Mitigate Criminal Liability

12

12

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PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

NUMBER OF HOURS
SUBJECT
o
o
o

LECTURE

PHYSICAL
EXERCISES

TOTAL

Circumstances Which Aggravate Criminal Liability

Alternative Circumstance
Persons Criminally Liable for Felonies

Criminal law II (Index Crimes)

o
Elements of Murder with Decided Cases
o
Elements of Rape with Decided Cases
o
Elements of Theft with Decided Cases
o
Elements of Physical Injury with Decided Cases
o
Elements of Acts of Lasciviousness with Decided Cases
o
Elements of Murder with Decided Cases
o
Elements of Swindling and Estafa with Decided Cases
o
Elements of Arbitrary Detention with Decided Cases

12

12

Criminal Procedures
o
Rule i1i2
o
Rule 113
o
Rule 114, as amended
o
Rule 115 with emphasis on the Miranda Doctrine

Rules of Evidence (Rule 128) Sections 1, 2, 3, 4

Administrative Proceedings

Legal ]Forms

Special Laws
o
Anti-Fencing
o
Gambling
o
Carnapping
o
BP22
o
Illegal Drugs
o
Illegal Recruitment
o
Firearm Law
o
RA 7610 (Child Abuse)

14

14

Examination/Critique

Module III Police Operations

36

28

64

4
4
2
2

4
4

4
4
6
6

2
2
2

2
2
6

Police Services/Competencies
o
Arrests, Raids, Search and Seizure
o
Rules of Engagement
o
Hostage Negotiations
o
Blotter Entry and Booking Procedures
o
Property and Equipment Maintenance and Control
o
Disaster Preparedness and Rescue Operations
o
VIP Security

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

4
4
4
2
-

6
6
6
4
2
2
2

Examination/Critique

Police Patrol Operations

o
Introduction to Patrol
o
Types and Methods of Patrol
o
Introduction to COPS
o
Introduction to Patrol 117
Police Traffic Operations
o
Traffic Laws, Rules and Regulations and Other Traffic
Ordinances
o
Five Es of Traffic
o
Traffic Control and Directions
o
Introduction to Traffic Investigation

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PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

NUMBER OF HOURS
SUBJECT
Module IV Investigation

LECTURE

PHYSICAL
EXERCISES

TOTAL
62

32

30

Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation

Crime Scene Search/Crime Scene Management

Collection and Presentation of Evidence

Notes Taking and Sketching

Investigative Report Writing

Interview and Interrogation

Sworn Statement Taking

Homicide/Murder Investigation

Robbery/Theft Investigation

Narcotics Investigation

Women and Child Abuse Investigations

Court Demeanor

Examination/Critique

Module V Intelligence

14

12

26

Introduction to Intelligence (The Cycle)

Physical Security

Document/Information Security

Surveillance and Undercover

Personnel Security

Sources of Information

Intelligence Report Writing

Examination/Critique

Module VI Criminalistics

16

22

38

Introduction to Forensic Sciences

Questioned Documents

Dactyloscopy

Polygraphy

Ballistics

Forensic Photography

Forensic Psychology

Examination/Critique

Module VII Communication Skills

12

14

26

Basic Grammar and Composition

Police correspondence (Forms and Contents; Memos and

Circulars)

Policed Media Relations

Public speaking

Radio Voice/Electronic Communications

Examination/Critique

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

NUMBER OF HOURS
SUBJECT
Module VIII community Immersion Program

LECTURE

PHYSICAL
EXERCISES

TOTAL

40

40

24

54

82

PHASE III - POLICE TACTICS PHASE (106 HOURS)

Module IX Police Tactical Responses

Basic Weaponry

Field Craft Survival

Harboring

Street Survival

Marksmanship

10

Ambuscade

Escape and Evasion

Rope Courses

First Aid and Swimming/Water Safety

Troop Leading Procedure

Infiltration

Perimeter Area Security and Posting of Personnel

Ground Navigation

Room Entry and Clearing Techniques (closed quarter battle)

Examination/Critique

24

24

52

152

204

Module I Foundation Subjects

52

152

204

PHASE II ACADEMICS

176

154

330

Module II Legal

66

74

Module III Police Operations

36

28

64

Module X Field Training Exercises

Summary
PAHSE I SKILLS ENHANCEMENT AND ATTITUDE BUILDING

Module IV Investigation

32

30

62

Module V Intelligence

14

12

26

Module VI Criminalistics

16

22

38

Module VII Communication Skills

12

14

26

40

40

PHASE III POLICE TACTICS

28

78

106

Module IX Police Tactical Responses

26

54

82

24

24

256

384

640

Module VIII Community Immersion Program

Module X Field Training Exercises

TOTAL
Duration of Training Hours = 640 hours = 16 weeks = 4 months
Total Number of Academic Hours = 466 hours
Total Number of Non-Academic Hours = 174 hours

Orientation
14

Drills and Ceremonies

30

Sports Development/Reveille 16

Defense Skills
114
Source: PPSC, 2002

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PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS BASIC COURSE

Program of Instruction
Number of Hours
Subject

Lecture

Physical
Exercises

Total

ACADEMICS (576 HOURS)

Module I General Subjects

20

22

Introduction to Public Safety

o
Concept of Public Safety
o
Areas of Concern of Public Safety

Ecology and Environmental Protection

Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards

o
RA 6713
o
PNP Green Book
o
Protocol and Social Amenities

The Philippine Criminal Justice System (CJS)

o
The Philosophy of CJS
o
Dynamics of CJS
o
Issues and Concerns of the Community Pillar

Examination/Critique

Module II Communication

24

38

62

Communication and Communication Process

o
Introduction to Communication (The Communication
Process, Barriers to Communication, Overcoming
Process)
o
Report Writing
o
Public Speaking (Interpersonal Communication,
Organizational Communication,, Extemporaneous
Speaking, and Prepared Speech)

12

16

28

Briefing/Conference Techniques I

Computer Proficiency

12

The Art of Negotiation

12

Examination/Critique

24

24

80

Module III Human Rights

Human Rights in the Philippine Constitution (Bill of Rights)

Human Rights Conscientization

International Humanitarian Law

Childrens Rights (CEDC and CSAC)

Forms and Types of Human Rights Violations and

Consequences

Womens Rights (Gender Sensitivity)

Examination/Critique

Module IV Law

68

12

Review of the Philippine Constitution

Persons and Family Relations

Criminal Law I

Criminal Law 2

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PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

Number of Hours
Subject

Lecture

Physical
Exercises

Total

Law of Evidence

Criminal Procedure and Moot Court

12

Legal Forms

Special Laws
o
Legal Procedures Against Drug Trafficking/Syndicated
Crime
o
Katarungang Pambaranggay (RA 7160)
o
Labor Laws
o
Civil Service Law
o
DILG Act of 1990
o
RA 8551

28

28

Examination/Critique

4
56

Module V Basic Administration/Management

46

10

Management Function

Principles of Organization

Organizational Behavior

Maintaining Quality and Quantity in Management

Supervisory Performance Evaluation

The Supervisors Job (the Major Tasks)

o
Coordinating
o
Controlling
o
Improving
o
Planning
o
Communicating
o
Developing Good Attitudes
o
Motivation
o
Delegating

Qualities of Supervisor

Basic Principles of Learning

Basic Principles of Teaching

Basic Counseling

Leadership Management II

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Examination/Critique

Module VI Police Administration

36

28

64

Human Resource Management

Police Records management

Logistics Management

Fiscal management

Internal Discipline Management

Traffic Management

Disaster Control Management

Patrol Management

Police Statistics

Examination/Critique

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

Number of Hours
Subject
Module VII Police Operations

Lecture

Physical
Exercises

Total

50

24

74

Understanding Crime Index Crimes

o
The Nature of Crime
o
General Types of Crime
o
Index Crimes

Organized Crimes: Prevention and Control

o
Carnapping
o
Bank Robbery
o
Terrorism
o
Drug Trafficking
o
Kidnapping
o
White Slavery Trade
o
Offenses Against Women and Minors

12

12

Civil Disturbance: Prevention and Control

National Strategic Action Plan (NSAP)

Closed Quarter Battle (CQB)

Firearms Proficiency

12

Troop Leading Procedures/Security Patrol Operations/Camp

Defense

Duties and Responsibilities of the Chief of Police

The Integrated Functions and Operations of the PNP, BJMP,

and BFP

Basic Jail Management

Basic Fire management

Examination/Critique

36

20

56

12

Module VIII Intelligence

Police Intelligence : Organization and Operations

National Security: Current Threats

Police Intelligence and Security Management

o
Counter-Intelligence Operation
o
The Wanted List/Watch List
o
Intelligence Information Collection Technique
o
Document Security
o
Physical Security
o
Personnel Security
o
Intelligence Report Writing

24

32

Examination/Critique

Module IX Scientific Criminal Investigation

28

30

58

Fundamentals of Investigation

Scene of the Crime Operation

Evidence Handling

Forensic Science
o
Dactyloscopy
o
Forensic Ballistics
o
Questioned Documents
o
Forensic Photography

16

16

32

Examination/Critique

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

Number of Hours
Subject
Module X Community-Oriented Policing System

Lecture

Physical
Exercises

Total
82

24

58

The Psycho-Social Behavior of the Community

The Sociology of Poverty

Politics in the Community

Capability-Building

Mobilization of Community in Police Work

Community Leadership Skills

Police-Community Partnership (Practicum)

40

40

Examination/Critique

TOTAL

356

222

578

Summary
Total Number of Academic Hours = 514 hours
Total Number of Non-Academic Hours = 64 hours
o
Drills and Ceremonies
= 12 hours
o
Physical Fitness Program (Reveille)
= 12 hours
o
Sports Development/Unarmed Self-Defense
= 16 hours
o
Self-Defense Techniques
= 12 hours
o
SOC/MRP (Values Enhancement)
= 12 hours

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PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS SENIOR EXECUTIVE

COURSE (PSOSEC)
Program of Instruction
Number of Hours
Subject

Lecture

Physical
Exercises

Total

56

ACADEMICS (1,152 HOURS)

Module I Filipino Values and Culture

52

Professional and Ethical Standards in Public Safety

Customs and Tradition of the Service

Policeman and His Social Life

Moral Recovery Program (MRP)

Human Rights

24

24

Grade Program analysis

Module II Research and Doctrine Development

64

244

308

Research Methodologies
o
The Research Process (8 hours)
o
Research problem Identification and Statement (4 hrs)
o
Conceptual Framework (2 hrs)
o
Research Design (2 hrs)
o
Qualitative Research (4 hrs)
o
Quantitative Research (4 hrs)
o
Forms and Styles in Research Writing (4 hrs)
o
Doctrine Applications (8 hrs)
o
The Research Proposal (4hrs)

40

40

Statistics (Treatment, Analysis and Interpretation of Data)

24

24

Writing of Research Proposal and Presentation

40

40

Data Gathering/Collection and Research Writing (4-week

students activity outside the classroom)

120

120

Oral Presentation/Defense and Final Revision

80

80

Examination/Critique (Research Methodologies)

64

96

160

32

40

72

Module III Communication Skills

Communication Dynamics
o
Organizational Communication
o
Administrative Correspondence
o
Public speaking
o
Conference/Briefing Leadership

The Art of Negotiation

16

Media Relations and Practices

16

Training Management

12

20

Management Information system

24

32

National Problem Analysis

Module IV Law and Criminalistics System

80

16

96

12

20

Current Trends and Issues in the PCJS (with case studies)

Criminal Procedure (Update)

Criminal Evidence (Update)

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

Number of Hours
Subject

Lecture

Physical
Exercises

Total

Criminal Law (Update)

Administrative Law (Update)

Local Government Code (Update)

Special Laws
o
Police Related Law: Family Code; RA 6425; Witness
protection Program; Gender Awareness Development;
RA 7610; Others)
o
Fire Related Laws: Building Code; Fire Code
o
Jail Related Laws

32

32

Graded Problem Analysis

Module V Development Administration

36

16

52

The Framework of Governance for the People

12

12

Development Administration: Thrust, Concerns and Goals

o
Organizational Development: Principles and Concepts
o
Sustainable Development: Principles and Concepts

12

12

The Goal of Public Safety and Development (Issues and

Problems in Public Safety Development with case studies)

12

Regional Development Strategies and Special Autonomous

Region

National Program for Unification and Development (NPUD)

Graded problem Analysis

104

48

152

Module VI - Leadership and Management

The General Concept of Management (Management

Evaluation Review Integrated)

Decision Models for Management (with case analysis)

12

20

Executive Leadership and Organization

o
Leadership at the Senior Level
o
Leadership and the Environment
o
Organizational effectiveness/Efficiency
o
Transformational Leadership

16

16

International Management Development

o
Human Resource Development (Recruitment and
Training)
o
Records management
o
Logistics Management
o
Fiscal and Budget Management
o
Internal Discipline
o
Policy Formulation and Analysis

24

24

Staff Functions, Principles and Procedures

Staff Planning and Decision-Making

o
Problem-Solving Techniques and Analysis
o
Preparation of Plans and Orders
o
Operational Decision Making
o
Staff Study
o
Staff Estimate
o
Strategic Planning

28

20

48

Peace Building and Conflict management

16

24

Graded Problem Analysis

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

Number of Hours
Subject

Lecture

Physical
Exercises

Total

Module VII Law Enforcement and Public Safety Operation

76

56

132

Public Safety Administration and Operations: Components,

Administration, Operations and Relationship with LGAs,
POCs and LECC

16

16

Special Police Operations

o
Rules engagement Tactics and Strategies
o
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism ( The Legal Aspect of
Counter-Terrorism and Its Global Implications; Terrorism
and Criminality: Comparison)
o
Criminality and its Implications (political, economic and
psycho-social)
o
Crisis Managem24ent
o
Disaster Control management

40

24

64

The Community-Oriented Policing System (COPS)

o
The COPS Program: Global Comparison
o
COPS Organization and Mobilization Phases
o
Current Trent and Issues in the Implementation of
COPS
o
Group Dynamics (Actual field observation)

20

24

44

Graded problem Analysis

Module VIII Internal Security Operation

72

80

Defense Planning
o
Preparation of an Integrated DP vs.
Subversion/Terrorism, Criminality
o
Kidnapping/Bank Robbery/Hostage Taking

24

24

The PNP Force Employment/Deployment System

Offensive/Defensive Operations

Counter-Insurgency
o
An Overview of Insurgency Problem in the Philippines:
History/Evolution/Root Cause and Contributing Factors
and the Level of Threats
o
Current Trends on Insurgency Problem in the
Philippines
o
AFP Operations and PNP Master Plan Sandugo: An
assessment
o
Strategic Plans/Measures to Address Insurgency
Problem (Submission and Presentation of Papers)

32

32

Graded Problem Analysis

8
44

Module IX Public Safety Administration

32

12

Public Safety Administration: An Introduction

Dimensions of Public Safety (political, economic, technoscientific, and psycho-social dimensions)

16

16

Public Safety Strategies and Practices

International Issues and Conflicts on Public Safety and

International policing

Oral Presentation of Case Study Paper on Strategic Analysis

on Public Safety problem

12

Graded Problem Analysis

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

Number of Hours
Subject
Module X Environmental and Other Related Studies

Lecture

Physical
Exercises

Total
32

12

20

Ecology and Other Environmental Protection (Pertinent Laws)

Regional Environmental Issues and Studies

12

Issues and Problems in Public Safety (with case studies)

12

Graded Problem Analysis

Module XI Local Tours (with after tour report)

TOTAL

40

40

592

560

1,152

Summary
Total Number of Academic Hours = 1,152 hours
Total Number of Non-Academic Hours = 128 hours
o
Sports Development
= 32 hours
o
Unarmed Self-Defense
= 32 hours
o
Physical Fitness Test
= 32 hours
o
Firearm Proficiency (9mm and Cal 45)
= 32 hours
Source: PPSC, 2002

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CURRICULUM

REVISED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN PUBLIC SAFETY (BSPS) CURRICULUM
Year
First Year, Summer

Subject

Days /Units

Review Classes (Mathematics and English)

Orientation

3 days

Customs and Traditions of the Service

5 days

Introduction to Cadet System

15 days

Courtesy and Discipline

5 days

Academic Orientation

7 days

Drills and Ceremonies

7 days

Conduct I
Total
First Year, First
Semester

45 days

Communication Arts I (English Grammar and Sentence

Construction)

3 units

Filipino ( Wika at Panitikang Filipino)

3 units

Mathematics I (Algebra)

3 units

Philosophy I (Logic)

3 units

Psychology I (General Psychology)

3 units

Philippine History and Culture

3 units

Introduction to Public Safety and Social Defense

3 units

Information Systems and Technology I

3 units

P.E. I

(1.5) unit

Organizational Leadership 1

(1.5) unit

Conduct 2

(1) unit

Aptitude for the Service

(1) unit

Drills and Ceremonies

Total
First Year, Semestral
Break

Remedial Classes
Human Rights Advocacy Seminar

5 days

Gender and Development Seminar

5 days

Spiritual and Moral Enhancement Program (SMEP)

Total
First Year, Second
Semester

24 units/(5) units

2 days
12 days

Communication Arts 2 (Composition and Literary Forms)

3 units

Philippine Government and Constitution

3 units

Philosophy 2 (Ethics)

3 units

Mathematics 2 (Trigonometry)

3 units

Psychology 2 (Forensic Psychology)

3 units

Economics and Taxation

3 units

Criminal Justice System

3 units

Information Systems and Technology 2

3 units

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Year

Subject

CURRICULUM

Days /Units

P.E. 2

(1.5) unit

Organizational Leadership

(1.5) unit

Conduct 3

(1) unit

Aptitude for the Service

(1) unit

Drills and Ceremonies

Total
Second Year
Summer

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

24 units/(5) units

Remedial Classes
Seminar on Public Safety Services and Orientation

10 days

Weapons Qualifications Training

8 days

Communication Skills Enhancement Seminar

10 days

Stress Management

3 days

Seminar on Media Relations

3 days

Public Service Ethics and Accountability

3 days

S-Leadership Seminar

2 days

Educational Trip

3 days

SEMP-Police Renewal Experience (POREX)

3 days

Conduct 4
Total
Second Year, First
Semester

45 days

Communication Arts 3 (Philippine and World Literature)

3 units

Life, Works and Writings of Dr. JP Rizal

3 units

Mathematics 3 (Different Calculus)

3 units

Statistics 1 (Descriptive Statistics)

3 units

Management 1 (Fundamentals of Management)

3 units

Law 1 (Criminal Law 1)

3 units

World History and Geography

3 units

General Chemistry

3 units

P.E. 3

(1.5) unit

Organizational Leadership 3

(1.5) unit

Conduct 5

(1.5) unit

Aptitude for the Service 3

(1) unit

Markmanship/Tactics 1

(1) unit

Drills and Ceremonies

Total
Semestral Break

24/(6) units

Remedial Classes
Disaster Preparedness and Management

3 days

Local Government Administration

3 days

Seminar on Art of Negotiation

2 days

Seminar on International Relations

3 days

SMEP/Life in the Spirit Seminar

2 days

Total

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Year
Second Year, Second
Semester

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Subject

CURRICULUM

Days /Units

Communication Arts 4 (Public Speaking, Argumentation and

Debate)

3 units

Law 2 (Criminal Law 2)

3 units

Mathematics 4 (Integral Calculus)

3 units

Statistics 2 (Inferential Statistics)

3 units

Management 2 (Organizational Management)

3 units

Ecology and Environment Protection

3 units

Physics

3 units

Juvenile Delinquency

3 units

P.E. 4

(1.5) unit

Organizational Leadership 4

(1.5) unit

Conduct 6

(1) unit

Aptitude for the Service 4

(1) unit

Markmanship/Tactics 2

(1) unit

Drills and Ceremonies

Total
Third Year, Summer

24/(6) units

Remedial Classes
Weapons Proficiency Training
Special Action Force Operation Orientation Course

45 days

Conduct 7
Third Year, First
Semester

Communication Arts 5 (Investigative Report Writing)

3 units

Law 3 (Criminal Procedure)

3 units

Criminalistics 1 (Dactyloscopy, Forensic Photo, QD, Forensic

Ballistics)

6 units

Police Operations 1 (Patrol Management )

3 units

Social Anthropology

3 units

Criminal Investigation 1(Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation)

3 units

Research 1 (Fundamentals)

3 units

P.E. 5

(1.5) unit

Organizational Leadership 5

(1.5) unit

Conduct 8

(1) unit

Aptitude for the Service 5

(1) unit

Markmanship/Tactics 3

(1) unit

Drills and Ceremonies

Total
Third Year, Semestral
Break

Thesis Proposal Defense

24/(6) units
5 days

Gathering of Data for Research (Research Survey)

10 days

Total

15 days

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Year
Third year, Second
Semester

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Subject

CURRICULUM

Days /Units

Communication Arts 6 (Technical Writing)

3 units

Law 4 (Criminal Evidence)

3 units

Criminalistics 2 (Forensic Med, Forensic Chem, Toxicology/DNA,

Polygraphy)

6 units

Police Operations 2 (Traffic Management )

3 units

Criminal Investigation 2 (SOCO)

3 units

Research 1 (Fundamentals)

3 units

Penal Management, Correction and Rehabilitation

3 units

P.E. 6

(1.5) unit

Organizational Leadership 6

(1.5) unit

Conduct 9

(1) unit

Aptitude for the Service 6

(1) unit

Markmanship/Tactics 4

(1) unit

Drills and Ceremonies

Total
Fourth Year, Summer

24/(6) units

Remedial Classes
Thesis Defense

15 days

New Cadets Battalion Detail (Shifting Schedule by Group)

15 days

Weapons Proficiency Training (CQB)

15 days

Conduct 10

45 days

Total
Fourth Year, First
Semester

Police Operations 3 (Special Police Operations)

3 units

Fire and Arson Investigation, Detection and Rescue Operations

3 units

Law 5 (Special Laws)

3 units

Electives (Police Cadets)

- Crisis Management (3 units)
- International Police Operations (3 units)
- Civil Disturbance Management (3 units)
- Police Community Relations (3 units)

12 units

P.E. 7

(1.5) unit

Organizational Leadership 7

(1.5) unit

Conduct 11

(1) unit

Aptitude for the Service 7

(1) unit

Markmanship/Tactics 5

(1) unit

Drills and Ceremonies

Total
Fourth Year, Second
Semester

Cadet Attachment Program (CAP)

- Phase 1: Seminars and Practical Exercises (1 month)
- Phase 2: On the Job Training-Urban and Rural (2 months)

21/(6) units
6 units

Conduct 12

(1) unit

Aptitude for the Service 8

(1) unit

Total

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STATUS OF SHORT & LONG FIREARMS

PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2

as of 2nd Quarter 2004

ANNEX 7.1

STATUS OF SHORT & LONG FIREARMS

(as of 2nd Quarter 2004)

Units

NCRPO

Per Strength

Standard Short FAS

Pist 9MM

Rev 38

Standard Long FAS

Pist 45

Sub-Total

12 GA

Rifle 5.56

Rifle 7.62

Grand Total

Sub-Total

15,010

13,070

464

1,019

14,553

783

2,822

68

3,673

18,226

PRO CAR

3,217

1,197

1,100

102

2,399

35

1,967

558

2,560

4,959

PRO 1

4,818

1,689

1,241

460

3,390

230

2,170

290

2,690

6,080

PRO 2

3,972

1,269

1,238

305

2,812

40

2,707

474

3,221

6,033

PRO 3

7,357

2,499

2,054

292

4,845

165

4,739

590

5,494

10,339

PRO 4 A (calabarzon)

6,958

2,248

2,068

239

4,555

210

3,748

437

4,395

8,950

PRO 4 B (mimaropa)

3,135

934

562

117

1,613

70

1,581

192

1,843

3,456

PRO 5

4,913

1,483

2,037

338

3,858

152

3,421

599

4,172

8,030

PRO 6

6,475

1,730

1,945

618

4,293

160

3,935

610

4,705

8,998

PRO 7

5,710

1,345

2,707

680

4,732

252

3,011

212

3,475

8,207

PRO 8

4,911

1,515

1,723

420

3,658

112

3,742

254

4,108

7,766

PRO 9

4,356

858

1,463

1,072

3,393

160

2,571

217

2,948

6,341

PRO 10

4,575

999

1,354

601

2,954

214

2,951

186

3,351

6,305

PRO 11

4,685

1,282

1,609

187

3,078

260

2,794

274

3,328

6,406

PRO 12

3,736

1,659

830

120

2,609

182

2,548

327

3,057

5,666

PRO 13

2,855

1,027

624

165

1,816

46

1,978

179

2,203

4,019

ARRM

6,228

2,425

1,193

433

4,051

110

3,962

400

4,472

8,523

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT UNIT

Logistics SPT SVC

174

29

10

73

112

Computer SVC

156

23

29

Finance SVC

240

14

23

1,104

17

12

34

Commel SVC

775

39

31

111

181

Chaplain SVC

82

15

Legal SVC

57

10

Engineering SVC

102

30

HS 9

828

96

AHC

2,475

Health SVC

20
-

3
68

137
29

26

11

14

48

52

120

301

15

18

34

34

35

105

54

255

518

531

786

103

50

13

148

148

136

483

194

Maritime Grp

1,290

161

43

43

Aviation Grp

1,181

628

228

245

Spl Action Grp

3,495

1,330

46

41

Traffic Mgmt Grp

1,493

343

148

783

43

32

33

Criminal Inv Grp

1,706

704

108

167

979

99

590

Pol Scty Pro Grp

347

148

35

776

PCRG

25

15

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT

Crime Lab Grp.

70

66

247

117

338

19

474

721

1,101

198

268

12

478

1,579

1,417

81

1,193

495

1,769

3,186

1,274

220

415

637

1,911

16

42

705

1,684

1,505

879

47

200

1,126

44

150

194

1,320

Intel Grp

793

577

15

83

675

56

275

331

1,006

CSG

276

63

76

19

27

46

122

1,657

1,670

97

125

1,892

99

103

1,995

HPNP

OTHER UNITS
PACER
PTU
PDEA
LSS PERM Issuances

291

291

50

50

298

PNPA Cadets

137

21

456

3,303

9,321

12,624

48,025

25,364

18,526

91,915

9
110
20
-

63
30
325

20
18

61

TOTAL

113,119

92

80

453

909

20

20

61

12,685

4,326

55,151

6,597

383

30

66,074

157,989

Source: Directorate for Logistics, PNP

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PNP-SC-UNDP
Transforming the Philippine National Police to a More Capable,
Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2

as of 2nd Quarter 2004

ANNEX 7.2

LIST OF CIRCULARS AND ORDERS ON

PNP PHYSICAL ASSETS MANAGEMENT
POLICY/RESOLUTION NO.

DATE

PROVISION

Circular No, 2000-013

25 September 2000

Procedures and Guidelines to be followed by PNP

Officials in the conduct of inventory and turn-over of PNP
Assets and other government properties during
relinquishment and assumption of PNP units at all levels.

Memorandum

20 July 2000

-Termination of SAO to SAO transfer of property

accountability (re immediate recovery of firearms)
-implement strictly the Unit Property Clearance System
(for RDS PROs 1to 14, CAR, ARM,NCRPO, NSUs)

SOP No. 08

11 September 1997

Establishment, Administration and Management

Services and Supply Agreement (SSA)

OM DL1-001-95

15 December 1995

Delegation of Authority - DL, DDL, Ex-O, DLDC

Prosecution of PNP Personnel

22 November 1995

1) Unit Commanders to enforce property accountability

and clearance system
2) Units commanders to immediate arrest of personnel
who refuses to return issued equipment/firearm with
charges for violation of Articles 315 and 217 of Revised
Penal Code

Circular No. 17

27 August 1993

Relief of Property Accountability

Memo

24 October 2000

Policy Directive on the Storage and Withdrawal of Ammo

Memo Circular No. _

September 2000

Amending Sections 1 and 2 of Memo Circular 93-015

dated September 23, 1993, entitled Prescribing the
Rules and Regulations on the Issuance of Sidearms to
PNP Members

Memo

22 November 1995

Proper Care, Handling and Maintenance of Explosives

and Ammunition

SOP No. 6

12 October 1995

PNP Procurement

Memo

20 October 1994

Firearms Accountability

Memo

27 June 1994

Clearance System on Firearms Accountability

Memo

27 April 1993

Equipment/Firearms Accountability

DL2/ODAA Memo Circular No.

01

5 February 1993

Ammunition Basic Load

Memo

09 December 1992

Replenishment of Ammo Basic Load

Memorandum

8 May 2000

POL Support to Subordinate Units

SOP No. 7

10 September 1996

Issuance and Control of POL Products

Memo

22 November 1995

Guidelines on the Use/Maintenance of PNP Vehicles

of

FIREPOWER

MOBILITY

P.D. No. 1911

Unclaimed Motor Vehicle

R.A. No. 6539

Unclaimed Motor Vehicle

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POLICY/RESOLUTION NO.
Logistic Letter Directive No.
92-01

as of 2nd Quarter 2004

DATE
20 October 1992

PROVISION
Authorized POL Issuance to PNP Vehicles

GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICE

Memorandum

10 September 2001

EOD Procedure No.

SOP on EOD
Operations, Render-safe procedures, access, recovery
and disposal of conventional, non-military (commercial),
homemade and/or improvised explosive devices (IED),
transportation procedure of IED and blast-in-place
operation

Memorandum

22 August 2000

SOP on EOD

SOP 2000-1

8 August 2000

Operations, Render-safe procedures, access, recovery

and disposal of conventional non-military (commercial)
homemade and/or improvised explosive devises (IED),
transportation procedures of IED and blast in place
operation

Memorandum

4 July 2000

Recommendation on EOD SOP and Equipment

REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION

DPL Memo

6 September 2001

NAPOLCOM Memo Circular No. 2001-004 Amending

NAPOLCOM Memo Circular No. 99-013 Clarifying the
scope and extent of the NAPOLCOMs power of
administrative control and operational supervision over
the PNP on Financial and Logistical Matters

Memorandum

8 August 2000

Reclama on PER FEARS

Memorandum

3 August 2000

Findings/Observations in the submission of prepared

accomplishment report on Fixed Expenditures (FEARS)

Memorandum

17 February 1998

Unauthorized Construction and repair projects

DB, Circular Letter

2 January 1998

Obligational Authority for CY 1998 Budget

Memorandum

22 November 1995

Accounts on Light and Water and Telephone

Memorandum

22 November 1995

Unauthorized Construction and Repair Projects of PNP

Command/Units

E.O. 226

17 February 1995

Command Responsibility

NG-DBM Budget Circular No.

438

11 January 1995

Prescribing the guidelines on the purchase of equipment

Memorandum

19 December 1994

Policy on Construction and R & U Activities

Memorandum

9 December 1994

Construction and R & U Activities

Fiscal Directive 94-013

22 August 1994

Designation of the Chief, PNPEO as project administrator

Memorandum

29 March 1993

Guidelines on the proper use of commercial telephone

Memorandum

29 September 1992

Unauthorized Construction and Repair Projects of PNP

Command/Units

LOGISTICS PLANS AND PROGRAMS DIVISION

Circular No. 2002-05

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

25 March 2002

Acquisition and Management of PNP Real Estate

Properties and Reservations

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2

POLICY/RESOLUTION NO.

DATE

STATUS OF SHORT & LONG FIREARMS

as of 2nd Quarter 2004

PROVISION
Procedural Flowchart for Donation of Property
Procedural Flowchart for Lease of Private Property
Procedural Flowchart for Purchase of Private Property

Memo Circular 95-012

29 June 1995

Guidelines in the Conduct of Inventory of PNP Supplies,

Equipment and Facilities

Memo Circular No. CT-95.4/02

17 April 1995

Inclusion of Countertrade undertaking of foreign suppliers

in bidded or negotiated contracts covered by E.O. 120
(S.1993) and its implementing rules and regulations

SOP No. 03

26 July 1994

PNP Equipment Standardization

Memo Circular 94-015

2 May 1994

Providing
the
Guidelines
Governing
Property
Accountability/Responsibility of PNP Supply Accountable
Officers (SAOs) and Personnel

Circular No. 17

27 August 1993

Relief of Property Accountability

Circular No. 14

25 May 1993

Disposal of PNP Properties and Disposition of the

Income Derived therefrom

SOP No. 22

24 September 1992

Turn-over of Command Property Inventory

Source: PNP Directorate for Logistics, Logistics Plans and Programs Division

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SYSTEMS, PNP

PNP-SC-UNDP
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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

ANNEX 8.1

MAJOR APPLICATION SYSTEMS, PNP

#

IS NAME

DESCRIPTION

PROCESSES SUPPORTED /
MAJOR DATASETS

STATUS

Financial Management
Information System

Automate financial processes within PNP;

include the CFC Funds Reconciliation
System

Administrative /
Budget, accounting data

CFC Funds
Recon.
System
developed in
2004

Logistics Support
Management Information
System

Automate logistics processes within PNP;

includes the Consumable Supply Accounting
System. In support of procurement and
managing inventory of supplies and
materials

Administrative /
Supplies inventory, costing

Consumable
Supply
Accounting
developed in
2004

Firearms and Explosives

Management Information
System

Database for monitoring firearms and

explosives confiscated, captured,
surrendered and deposited.

Operations/

Operational,
for further
enhancement;
Periodical
Report added
in 2004

Modules included are:

Registered Firearms Licensing Management
Information System (FLMIS), Order of
Payment Information System (OPIS),
Lost/Wanted Firearms Information System
(LWFIS), Firearms Ballistics Storage
Information System (FBSIS), Permit to Carry
Firearms Outside Residence Outside
Residence Information System (PCFORIS),
Storage Control and Inventory Information
System (SCIIS), Investigation and Inspection
Information System (IIIS) and the
Confiscated, Captured, Seized and
Deposited Information System (CCSD)
4

PNP Accreditation
System

Firearms and explosives

inventory data, incident
reports resulting in capture,
surrender and/or confiscation
of firearms

Provides information to manage suppliers

and dealers. Supports the accreditation
process and provides product specifications
data

Administrative /

Developed in
2004

Suppliers, dealers, product

specifications

PNPCS Library Online

Access Catalogue
System

Computerization of internal and incoming

administrative issuances of the PNP
including Admin. Orders, office orders,
memoranda, official publications, statistics,
etc.

Administrative

Developed as
of 2004

Human Resource
Management Information
System / PNPCS
Personnel Information
System

Automates processes for personnel

management, including basic personnel
profile, payroll, attendance & leave,
compensation, other benefits and pension
processing

Administrative /

Operational,
for further
enhancement

PNP Salary System

Monthly processing and printing of CFCs for

pay and allowances of PNP personnel in the
active service and PNP personnel allottees
on a bi-monthly and monthly basis.

Administrative /

Composed of Training Registration

Information System and Training Education
Information System, with the latter providing
a record of training profiles of uniformed
personnel with the objective of identifying
personnel with additional schooling and
training. Also provide information on
licensure and eligibility, scholarships, awards
and commendations

Administrative /

Training Information
Systems

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Personnel profile, attendance

and leave, PS-related
accounting and budget data

Personnel information, PSrelated financial information

(budget, accounting, cashier)

Training opportunities,
personnel training profile

Operational,
for further
enhancement

Operational,
for further
enhancement

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SYSTEMS, PNP

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IS NAME

DESCRIPTION

PROCESSES SUPPORTED /
MAJOR DATASETS

STATUS

Anti-Illegal Drug
Monitoring System

Monitors all illegal drug activities of local and

international traffickers. It also provides for
statistical data and reports pertaining to drug
law enforcement.

Operations

Operational,
for further
enhancement

Security Agencies and

Guards Information
Systems (SAGIS)

Operational IS which automates the

licensing and monitoring of security guards
security agencies. Provides data entry,
inquiry, issuance of security guard licenses
and updating of security agencies and
guards master files

Operations

Operational,
for further
enhancement

PNP Crime Information

System

Provide a centralized repository of crime

information. Includes the following
subsystems:

Operations

Wanted Persons
Information System

The Wanted Persons Information System

(WPIS) which has working modules such as
the Notorious Personalities Information
System (NPIS), the Watch List Information
System (WLIS), the National Warrant of
Arrest Registry (NWAR) and the PNP
Arrests Information Systems.

Operations /

10

Database of notorious
persons, arrest warrants,
arrests made

Operational,
for further
enhancement

Interfaces with the ASEANAPOL Database

System for information sharing.
11

The Incident
Management System
(IMS)

With the Incident Monitoring System (IMS)

developed and presently being utilized and
the E-Blotter System (EBS), which is under
development

Operations

Operational,
for further
enhancement

12

PNP Clearance System

Processing of applications for PNP

clearance; involves validation against
criminal databases

Operations /

Operational,
for further
enhancement

Clearance applications,
clearance issuances

13

Evidence Management
System (EMS

Where the Automated Finger-print

Information System (AFIS) was initially
installed at the Crime Laboratory Unit aimed
to be deployed to all CL Units all over the
archipelago

Operations

Operational,
for further
enhancement

14

Traffic Management
Information System
(TMIS)

Where the Vehicle Information Management

System (VIMS) was developed and
operationalized and Automatic Vehicle
Location System (AVLS) which allows
monitoring of the PNP mobile assets using
the Global Positioning System (GPS) and
presently running on stand-alone systems.

Operations

Operational,
for further
enhancement

15

PNP Official Web Site

and Portal

PNP-related information/services can be

electronically viewed and accessed by its
clientele and the general public. It also
provides links to related government law
enforcement instrumentalities, as well as
other key international law enforcement
websites.

Operations

Operational,
for continuing
enhancement

16

Complaints, Referral,
Action And Verification
Information System
(CRAIVIS)

An internet and LAN-based information

system wherein the public could air their
complaints and/or referrals through phone,
walk-in, mail, Short Message Sending (SMS
or text) and through the PNP website
(www.pnp.gov.ph)

Operations

Operational

17

Geographic Information
and Crime Mapping
System
(see note below)

Map-based system that plots exact

information on prevalent crimes all over the
city

Operations

Operational in
selected police
units

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IS NAME

18

PNP Crime Monitoring

Center

DESCRIPTION

PROCESSES SUPPORTED /
MAJOR DATASETS

STATUS

To record all crime incidents and terror

attacks, beginning with Metro Manila.
To serve as a database of methods and
patterns used by crime syndicates and
terrorists.

Operations

Operational ,
beginning at
NCRPO

External Systems
19

National Crime
Information System
(NCIS)

Aims to serve offices/units under the four

pillars of the criminal justice system.

Operations

Not
operational

20

ASEANOPOL Database
System (ADS)

Monitors trans-national related crime

incidents

Operations

Under
development

21

Philippine Drug and Law

Enforcement Information
System (PDLEIS)

Operations

Under
development

NOTES ON SELECTED INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Geographic Information and Crime Mapping System
Crime-mapping for Munti cops
by Edu Punay, The Philippine Star 10/03/2004

The Muntinlupa City police has launched the Geographical Information and Crime Mapping System
(GICMS), the countrys first ever crime-clock analysis program that would prevent street crimes through
faster and more systematic police response.

City Police Chief Senior Superintendent Erasto Lim Sanchez said the P7.5-million project of Muntinlupa
City Rep. Raffy Biazon has a database software system that plots exact information on prevalent crimes
all over the city.

"It shows what crime had just happened at a specific area at exactly what time. Information on the fleeing
suspects would also be registered in the database," Sanchez explained in an interview with The STAR.

Computer units have been distributed to all four precincts in the city and would be operated by a 10-man
specially-trained team.

Apart from crimes being reported to the stations tactical operation center through phone calls, they would
also be immediately registered to the database map, which would be printed.

The database map would be fed to neighboring stations, the Southern Police District, National Capital
Region Police Office and national police headquarters at Camp Crame in Quezon City.

Sanchez said the system lets them do away with hassles under the conventional system, such as busy
phone lines and long dictation of information, which usually hinder pursuit operations.

"This will go well with our Oplan Dragnet because through the map, we can easily determine where
criminals are going and coordinate with appropriate stations to intercept them," he explained.

However, Sanchez said their conventional system would not be totally thrown away "because it could still
be our last resort in times of blackouts."

The new system, he added, would also expand their current Management Information System, which is
the database of criminals and records.

Citing a sample case, Sanchez said a suspected robber under the Alabang viaduct was arrested a few
minutes after the crime. Police recovered the P7,000 stolen cash and the suspects caliber .38 revolver.

"We are expecting more accomplishments through this new and better system," the city police chief said.

The city has been one of the favorite working areas for criminal syndicates because its location makes it
convenient for them to easily flee to neighboring cities and provinces.

Local police officials have been demanding fro additional deployment of operatives to help them prevent
crime through police visibility and faster response.

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MAJOR APPLICATION
SYSTEMS, PNP

PNP Crime Monitoring Center

Metro Police Force Sets Up Crime Monitoring Center
by Non Alquitran, The Philippine Star 01/11/2005

To further enhance its arsenal in the war against criminality and terrorism, the National Capital
Region Police Office (NCRPO) established yesterday a Crime Monitoring Center (CMC) to record
all crime incidents and terror attacks in Metro Manila.

NCRPO chief Director Avelino Razon Jr. said the CMC would serve as a database of methods and
patterns used by crime syndicates and terrorists.

Razon is hoping that the implementation of suitable plans and programs like the CMC at the
NCRPOs Tactical Operations Center (TOC) would enhance further police capability in solving
crimes and thwarting terrorist attacks.

"We are establishing a number of innovations at the NCRPO to enhance our crime and terror
fighting capabilities. We are hoping this would contribute significantly to the maintenance of peace
and order in the metropolis," Razon said.

He said the NCRPO will focus on the implementation of the reforms and guidelines at the district,
station and precinct levels with crime prevention and high solution efficiency as priorities.

Apart from the CMC, the NCRPO will also utilize the Geographical Information System (GIS) for
crime mapping.

He said the NCRPO will use the application of computer statistics (COMPSTAT) as its main anticrime device for timely and accurate intelligence reports, effective strategies and tactics, rapid
deployment of personnel and resources and relentless follow-up operations and assessment.

From now on, the NCRPO will be conducting regular meetings with its intelligence units to
consolidate all crime reports in one central database.

Razon said he would revive and strengthen the Barangay Information Network (BIN), wherein
volunteers would serve as the eyes and ears of the NCRPO in its war against criminal groups,
terrorist organizations and other domestic and internal threats to peace and order.

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SUMMARY OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE, PNP

ANNEX 8.2

SUMMARY OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE, PNP

UNDER PNP COMPUTER
SERVICE

OTHERS

TOTAL

Servers

13

33

46

Desktop computers

68

2508

2,576

Mobile computers

28

32

IT RESOURCE

Operating systems

Windows NT Server

Network

Campus area network

initially within the National
Headquarters at Camp
Crame running Windows NT
server

Database Management
Systems

Microsoft SQL-Server 6.5

and 7.0, MS-Access for
application development,
MySQL for web server (see
Technologies Used below
for complete list)

Development Software

Visual Foxpro, Magic Rapid

Application Development

Software

Microsoft Office 2000 and

Office 97 (see list below for
complete listing)

Standalone PCs,
local area networks
and dial-up internet
access in selected
offices

TECHNOLOGIES USED
A.

Development Web Server

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and Red Hat Linux 9.0
PHP and MYSQL
Dynamic HTML
Cascading Stylesheet
Extensible Markup Language

B.

Software Tools and System Capabilities

HTML and PHP Editing:
Macromedia Dreamweaver

C.

Image Editing: Fireworks and Adobe Photoshop

Animation: Flash

D.

Others:
Web Razor for graphics file optimization, downloaded trial version of HTML
optimization softwares, some open source javascripts modified to suit the site

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SUMMARY OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE, PNP

E.

Database:
MS Access - for development purpose

F.

MYSQL - in the webserver used in the online public forum.

G.

Design (Interface design accessibility, usability) html, Javascript and Vbscript

scripting languages were used in the development and flash for the navigation
designs.

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ANNEX 8.3

PNP IT MANPOWER1
The Computer Service is manned by 359 personnel, 162 of who are uniformed (54 PCOs
and 108 PNCOs) while 197 are non-uniformed. Of this total, one hundred twenty-eight (132)
are detailed with the different PNP offices/units performing programming, research, encoding
and micro-computer operation work.
PERSONNEL

ACTUAL

UNIFORMED PERSONNEL
PCO
Organic (Hqs)
On Mission
Schooling
PNCO
Organic (Hqs)
On Mission
Schooling

162
54
20
30
4
108
61
47
0

NON-UNIFORMED PERSONNEL
In-House
On Mission
Non-Organic

197
142
54
1

TOTAL

359

Source: Accomplishment Highlights, 23 August 2004, Computer Service, National Police Commission, National Headquarters, Philippine
National PC

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DEPLOYMENT OF DETAILED PERSONNEL (UNIFORMED & NUP)

OFFICE

PCO

PNCO

NUP

TOTAL

1. COMMAND GROUP
OC, PNP

DCA

2. DIRECTORIAL STAFF
DPRM

29

11

42

DRD

DIDM

DO

DHRDD

DC

DL

DI

SDS

PCRG

1
8

10

14
3

3. NASU
HSS

PNPGH

4. NOSU
TMG
CSG
FED

SAGSD

CIDG

5. NCRPO
NPD

CPD

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OFFICE

PCO

PNCO

NUP

TOTAL

6. REGIONAL OFFICE
PRO-CAR

PRO-3

PRO-4A

PRO-5
PRO-7

1
2

1
2

PRO-9

PRO-12

OPASC*

PDEA

10

56

132

7. OTHER OFFICES

PCTC

PACER
AIDSOTF
TOTAL

2
28

48

Office of the Presidential Assistant for Special Concerns

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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ANNEX 8.4

PNP COMPUTER SERVICE

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The organizational structure of the PNPCS is distinct and defined by the different functional areas
of Information Technology (I.T.) These divisions with the different areas of concern are the
following:
1.

Systems Management Division (SMD) Develops IT Plans for the different PNP
units/offices that constitute the total PNP Information Systems Plan (ISP). It shall also
implements, maintains, and enhances all developed Information Systems.

2.

Network Management Division (NMD) - Operationalizes and manages the PNP Computer
Network and supports the operation and maintenance of all PNP Information Systems

3.

Computer Operations Division (COD) Generates and releases the financial and
management reports of the information systems maintained by the PNPCS as well as the
upkeep of machine/equipment used.

4.

Data Management Division (DMD) - Develops, manages, and maintains shareable,

transferable, secure accurate, timely & relevant PNP Data / Databases and provides data
preparation support and services to other PNP units / offices.

5.

Training Division (TD) Conducts of training courses in Information Technology (IT)

necessary in the attainment of the PNP Vision and Objectives.

8.

RDD (Research and Development Division) - Assists the concerned PNP units in the
prevention and control of Cyber Crimes. Evaluates existing Information systems, Computer
Resources, Network Security & approved IT courses.

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

SMD
LEGEND:
SMD
NMD
COD
DMD
TD
RDD
RITO
-

NMD

COD

DMD

TD

RDD

RITO

SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

NETWORK MANAGEMENT DIVISION
COMPUTER OPERATIONS DIVISION
DATA MANAGEMENT DIVISION
TRAINING DIVISION
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
REGIONAL I.T. OFFICES

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PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

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ANNEX 9

PNP ISSUES/COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

1

COMMENTS DURING THE VALIDATION WORKSHOP, 12 APRIL 2005

PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

OVERALL
INTERNAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
MANAGEMENT OF
THE PNP

The provided term for any police officer

is already enough, there is no need to
lengthen it, because there are enough
measures that can be taken when there
is a perceived need to lengthen an
officials office.

INSTITUTIONAL
FRAMEWORK

The reform should pursue a selfadministering PNP.

This is precisely what the study recommends.

POLICE
OPERATIONS

The consultants may not have used the

right manuals/ current manuals in their
assessment.

The consultants definitely used the right manuals.

All data from PNP on the study were provided by
PNP.

There is a need to improve and integrate

PNP operational manuals
No topics on PCR operations
No topics on patrol operations

These are very well taken and should be inputted

and should guide the subsequent phase of the
Transformation program which is detail designing
and implementation.

The following are recommended :

Codify the operational manuals
Revise manual to suit present day
operations
Translate manuals to local dialects
Prepare two manuals one for police
operations; and another for
administrative functions
Update PNP manuals in coordination
with LGUs, NAPOLCOM, and the
PNP
Include in PNPO Manual the
management of WCCD
Develop operations manual for crime
prevention, investigation and public
safety activities
Review the training procedures and
subjects taught
Design/implement training programs
to immediately address changes in
operations environment

Yes, the manuals should extensively use expertise

of policemen who are really in the actual field of
operations.

The manual should be made by officers

and men who are really in the actual
field of operations.
Need to strengthen investigation
capacities, especially in :
Autopsy
Custody of evidence
Preservation of crime scenes
Collection of fingerprints

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This are very well taken and included in the revised

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PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

The following are recommended to

address political and media
interventions in police operations:

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE
This are very well taken and should be considered
as very specific actions to be included in the detail
designing and eventual implementation of the
transformation initiatives.

Make prior arrangements between

PNP and media
Amendment of PNP law on power of
LGUs to choose COPS and
Provincial Directors.
PNP political and media modules to
be integrated in training programs
There is need to strengthen cooperation
and collaboration with community/
public; and develop mechanisms to
uphold mandate in protecting the rights
of women, children, and youth.
There is a need to strengthen
cooperation with NGO and for the
rightful accordance of due recognition to
their projects and efforts to support and
strengthen the police force.

These recommendations are imbedded in the safer

cities project initiatives which have very strong
community and civil society collaboration and
partnership mechanisms with the police at the local
level. The recommendations are very useful in
fleshing out the subsequent detail designing of the
safer cities project.

The following recommendations will

address above issues:
Revival of female matters office
(Directorate for women and children)
Increase capacity for cooperation
with public/ community to include the
conduct of dialogues with the
barangay officials and citizens to
address grievances; and developing
police friendly generations
Study the revisions of the two-tiered
police system national and local
police
POLICE
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT

Need to strengthen crime research and

development capacity and formulation of
research agenda through the following
measures:

This is very well taken and is already contained in

the study report. This recommendation should
also be inputted in the subsequent detail design
and implementation phase of the transformation
program.

Letting DRD concentrate on crime

research and development and
translate results to field
Estimating a standard crime data
processing
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS AND
TECHNOLOGY

There are currently no information

systems and technologies that support
administrative and financial
management of the PNP.

Yes, this will be addressed in the report. The

computerization program will now address both
mission-critical and administrative as well as
financial systems.

RESULTS BASED
MONITORING AND
EVALUATION
SYSTEM

There is a need for post operations

feedback mechanism for lessons
learned.

This idea is very useful indeed and will be

incorporated in the report.

DHRDD should fully implement its

doctrine development function especially
for lessons learned in operations.
Feedback mechanisms must be put to
place.

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PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

Merge DRD and DHRDD to handle

feedback mechanisms to synthesize
research and exploit lessons learned.
FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT

Police operations are not given

adequate fund support/ no support at all.
This issue could be addressed by:

This comment is very well taken. Our assessment

of the financial management system also noticed
the same deficiencies and inadequacies.

Providing support per activity

required
Strengthening the station in terms of
manpower, firepower, financial
support
Ensuring transparency in the
management of finances from the
headquarter level to the station level
Encouraging a culture of honor

The reengineering of the budgeting system as

indicated in the reform program formulation section
of the report should very well address this issues
and take this considerations in mind.

On the perceived corruption in the PNP,

the following are recommended:

Very well taken. A reengineered financial

management system, from strategic planning, to
budgeting and accounting shall be able to address
all these issues. Detail design of systems will have
strong integrity features imbedded in the structure
of processes, reporting systems, internal controls,
and information access/transparency mechanisms.

Policy support
Implementation of the PNP AntiCorruption Plan (AO 70)
Increasing transparency in
management of funds
Reforms should address issues on how
financial management will operate at the
station level.

Very well taken. A reengineered financial

management system, from strategic planning, to
budgeting and accounting shall be able to address
all these issues.

LOGISTIC
REQUIREMENTS

The strengthening at the station level

should address basic police logistics
requirements to enable them to respond
adequately.

The reform on Program C - Facilities Development

which aims to update the standards of police
equipment and accelerate the equipping of all the
delivery units of the PNP through an effective
resource mobilization strategy can very well
address this issue.

HUMAN
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

On the authority of CSC, NAPOLCOM

and PNP

This suggestion that NAPOLCOM be given

exclusive authority for personnel administration
over the PNP, leaving out in effect the CSC and
the other agencies currently involved in HRM
matters, is totally a deviation from the feedbacks
that the consultants received during the data
gathering phase of the project from PNP key
informants who prefer to be rather outside of the
NAPOLCOMs administrative supervision, which
the study supports.

CSC should not intervene in personnel

administration of the PNP
NAPOLCOM should be the civilian
agency that will perform administrative
functions over the PNP

The CSC, being the central personnel agency of

the government (see EO 292, otherwise known as
the Administrative Code of 1987), has jurisdiction
over personnel of national government agencies
and local government units , including the PNP
which is a civilian agency, as clearly indicated in
RA 6975. If the PNP is to operate as a civilian
agency,
it
must
comply
with
common
oversight/macro HR rules and regulations across
the government being prescribed by CSC. The
involvement of the CSC as an independent
oversight personnel agency provides safeguard
against undue political interference, discrimination
and arbitrary action in the PNP personnel
administration. It is also consistent with

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PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE
international practices to have an agency that
oversees the enforcement of the government merit
system. As what is presently being done, the PNP
and the CSC, as well as the NAPOLCOM, must
continually coordinate to address certain issues
that may require special consideration, and simplify
personnel transaction and processes.
The study on the other hand supports the idea that
personnel administration for the police be given
fully/completely to the PNP. This would require
transfer of certain personnel functions presently
being done by NAPOLCOM for the police to the
PNP. NAPOLCOM must strengthen its role as a
civilian oversight agency, whose primary function
should be to ensure PNPs compliance to laws,
rules and regulations, and policies. Related to this,
undue political interference of local government
executive in personnel administration must
moreover be done away with, to evolve a genuine
merit system in the police. The overall idea is to
enable the PNP to exercise all personnel
administration functions and authorities over the
police, consistent with laws, rules and regulations.

On recruitment
Recruitment of police officers and non
officers follow different procedures. Set
the standards and process (sic) of the
recruitment first.

Recruitment is a responsibility of the

agency, the PNP. It is already integrated
within the PNP so there is no longer a
need for the recommendation on
integrating within the PNP of the police
recruitment system.
Clarify the difference between integrate
within the PNP the police recruitment
system and the creation of an
independent assessment institution for
police recruitment

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The terms police officers and non-officers are

taken to mean police commissioned officers
(PCOs) and police non-commissioned officers
(PNCOs), respectively, following current PNP
position nomenclatures. On the other hand,
recruitment is the process of inviting and
encouraging prospective applicants to apply in the
agency and so that their qualifications could be
evaluated to determine if such matched the agency
requirements. This process more aptly describes
recruitment from the outside of the agency, and
thus applies to new possible recruits. As such, we
concur to the PNP comment that the recruitment
process for PNCOs is quite different from that of
the PCOs. Recruitment of PNCOs, is basically
through the regular hiring process where new
recruits are placed at lowest PO 1 position. For
PCOs, specifically for positions of Inspector and
Senior Inspector, recruitment is through lateral
entry. We agree that policies and criteria as well
as procedures for recruitment to specific position
levels should be clearly established and
communicated.
As clarified during the validation workshop, the use
of the word integration in the presentation of
findings and recommendations does not literally
mean nor imply that PNP is not doing recruitment
and selection functions.
The perspective being
emphasized on the use of the term is the fact that
PNPs authority in hiring uniformed personnel is
being diluted or weakened by the presence of
many players in the police recruitment system.
Recruitment is an internal administrative process,
and no other than the PNP itself must have
exclusive jurisdiction over it. Integration within
the context of the study thus means placing in PNP
full authority and final decision in recruiting and

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CONSULTANTS RESPONSE
selecting individuals that will comprise the police
force and the removal of external stakeholders in
the recruitment process.
The independent assessment institution (an idea of
General Virtus Gil) in effect creates an organization
outside of the PNP to screen for the PNP all
applicants to the police force, using more objective
assessment of qualifications,
and selection
procedures. This is seen to reduce current
politicization of the police recruitment process.

In recruitment, there should be an

assessment center that applies or uses
instruments
in
reviewing
the
applications. On the other hand, another
group member indicates that the CSC
and the NAPOLCOM should not create
another assessment body, as they are
involved in the assessment already.

The study suggests that the feasibility and

practicability of outsourcing and/or tapping the
services of assessment centers for the recruitment
and selection of police officers be looked into. The
use of private assessment centers has its
advantages because these organizations are
among other reasons far less subjective and nondiscriminatory.
The consultants do not agree with the idea that
CSC and NAPOLCOM should be involved in
recruitment. Their proper role should be to provide
the policies, and standards that will ensure quality
recruitment and to prevent corruption in the
process.

Need to re-define/ clarify the definitions

used for recruitment, appointment and
promotion. President is not involved in
the recruitment. Recruitment and
promotion of police officers is done by
DILG, not the PNP

The study does not deviate from the standard

definitions of recruitment, appointment and
promotion in HRM.

The issue is not politicized recruitment,

but weak recruitment system. Rather
than review and improve/ streamline the
recruitment process, this can be
rephrased
as
strengthen
the
recruitment process in view of the
opinion that these recommendations
exist already in the current PNP set-up.

The consultants are of the view that the

recruitment issue is both politicization and system
weaknesses. The observations and suggestions
have been well considered.
But more than
accepting what have been recommended a more
detailed systems review will be required before a
logical identification of the strengthening measures
can
be
made.
System weaknesses are like human sicknesses.
There is a need to treat not just the symptoms but
the root causes of these symptoms. Thus the
recommendation to detail review and detail design
is maintained.

The recommendations on recruitment

should also address the vulnerabilities of
the people undertaking the recruitment,
rather than blaming politics for it.
Demonopolize and improve the process
of recruitment by involving the recruits
themselves.

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

The presidents appointment of police officers is a

form of recruitment (by appointment) in the strict
sense of the recruitment concept. The president
recruits the most senior officers and then appoints
the one she finally chooses. Recruitment here
may be via promotion or getting a person outside
of the PNP.

A systems review and reengineering approach

considers people and not just process vulnerability.
Thus the suggestion to look at people weaknesses
is very important.

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PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

All of the recommendations on

recruitment
are
part
of
the
recommendation Review and improve/
streamline recruitment processes and
methodologies. Thus there could just
be one recommendation for recruitment
but this has to be rephrased in a manner
that
summarizes
all
of
the
recommendations under it.

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE
The suggestion to involve the recruits in the
recruitment process is an innovative approach that
will potentially improve the integrity of the entire
recruitment system and is very well taken, but the
proper place for this idea is in the detail designing
of the reforms.

On placement and promotion

Placement and promotion
covered under the study

was

not

The whole discussion in the report on personnel

hiring, basically through the processes of
recruitment, selection and appointment, has its
ultimate objective of placing and installing newly
procured individuals in intended organizational
units and capacitate and build them into a
productive police force. The study likewise covers
deployment and transfer as personnel movements.
Promotion is another topic areas thoroughly
discussed.

Horizontal progression is not applicable

to the police and therefore the
recommendation to provide equal and
wider opportunities for both horizontal
and vertical career progression is partly
applicable.

Horizontal and vertical career progression has

been discussed in pages 6-44 to 6-45, Para 5.3.1
to 5.3.4 of the report, including the advantages of
having such two-track career pathing scheme and
a general description on how each would work.
Simply speaking the vertical career path allows
policemen who want to be police administrators to
rise along the managerial hierarchy. The horizontal
path allows policemen who want to pursue higher
level expertise in specialized fields can progress
along the horizontal path. The horizontal path is, in
other words, the specialist/scientist path. These
approaches are intended to distinguish and design
a separate career path for the police managers
from that of the police specialists, both to be
ultimately providing the means to achieve a police
officers fullest career objective in the organization.

On career progression

Need to define the terms used,

specifically the meaning of horizontal
career progression

A police officer whose competencies are in the

field of specialized or thematic police expertise
(such as ballistics, crime scene investigation,
forensics, etc) could instead advance his career
as a Specialist with corresponding salary
adjustments as he moves further the horizontal
path as first level specialist, second level specialist,
third level, fourth level, and so on.
On appointment system
There is a need for an extensive review
of the appointment system and its
effects on the internal management of
the PNP.

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

This is a welcome suggestion to improve the HRM

police system. The issues that affect the police
HRM and the different dysfunctions presented in
the study on each component of the system are
expected to be addressed under the succeeding
efforts of designing a seamlessly integrated and
streamlined human resource management system
for the police.

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PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

On police pension and insurance

Reforms for the pension and insurance
of the police officers are already being
undertaken by the PNP.

This information has been well noted and inserted

in page 6-107 as a footnote 125.

On rights and service requirements of

police officers

The study supports the recommended measures

on the rights of police officers and their needs for
assistance, especially legal and medical services.
The whole Section 3, Chapter 6 of the report
actually deals with factors that will motivate the
police, including the need for appropriate
compensation package, benefits, retirement pay,
incentives and rewards, as well as the need to
address police stress. Police officers interviewed
under the project are one in forwarding their
concerns primarily on the need for legal services
as most of them have to shoulder the cost for
attorneys fees and other incidental expenses like
documentation requirements and fare cost.

There is a need to protect the rights of

police officers as well.
Need to support police in terms of legal
assistance especially when they incur
cases as a result of the conduct of
police operations
Inadequate medical assistance to
wounded PNP personnel
On police training
The training functions for police
personnel should not be integrated to
the PPSC.

Training and education is one area where the

validation participants were divided in opinion and
position on the suggested reform directions.

On one hand, there are those who were not in

favor of integrating all training functions for police
officers in PPSC. On the other hand, there are
participants that recommended the strengthening
of the PPSC as a training institution for the police.
While the study supports the latter, the position
and justifications on the non-integration of all police
training programs in PPSC have been significantly
taken into consideration.

o
o
o
o

It runs contrary to the

recommendations set in the pending
bill to Congress, which proposes the
training function should be returned
to the PNP
PPSC is working on a tight budget,
and can only train a given number of
police officers. Thus there is a need
to farm out the training function to
other institutions of PNP
PNPs operational requirements is
not addressed by the PPSC
The PPSCs budget constraints adds
to the backlog on training
Training is a function of command,
and hence it would be best for PNP
to train its own people
The PPSC is accountable for training
the students, however should there
be a foul up, the PNP is blamed for
this.
The PPSC handles preparatory or
basic courses, the PNP still handles
most specialized courses.

But the training function of the police is not within

the mandate of the PNP. It is clearly within the
mandate of NAPOLCOM (to provide policies and
define requirements) and the PPSC. The argument
for integration stands and is anchored on specific
perspectives such as achieving coherence in the
entire program,
improving efficiency, and
improving administration.

It is also argued on the other hand by

some members of the group that PPSC
just
needs
the
corresponding
institutional strengthening and adequate
resources, but should, as its legally
mandated to, carry out all training
functions for the police.

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PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

On police image and credibility

The positive image of the police should
be projected more, and the police must
live to this positive image.
The focus of the study is more on
attaining effectiveness and capacity, but
less on improving the credibility of the
police.
Reforms should focus on increasing
public participation and credibility
building for the police.

The study tackles the issues on police image (page

6-27, Para. 5.1.1.-5.1.6). Both good and bad
image are projected by media, although there are
general sentiments from most of key police
informants that the media seems to downplay
police good work and report more on poor
performance.
The study posits that good work, integrity and
quality performance that can be seen and
appreciated by the public will help in projecting a
good police image. Peoples feedback generally
serves as an indicator on the quality of police
services. The need at this point is to transform the
biases of certain sectors in the society against the
police into positive impressions, that is, projecting
them as well-dependable and reliable police force.
Institutional strengthening and individual police
capacity enhancement are among the positive
measures in attaining such necessary credibility of
the police.

REFORM
PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT
AND
IMPLEMENTATION

Some recommendations are beyond the

PNP, and would require legislation.

CLARIFICATIONS

There is a need to define internal

security before recommendations on
the development of internal security can
be developed.

This is well taken. Internal security here is

considered to comprise of issues that are nondefense (concern of DND) in nature.

The reform recommendation on

contractual relationship between the
PNP and the local governments needs
to be clarified by the Consulting Team.

This is well taken and is inputted accordingly.

Issues on the statements, need to

rephrase the following statements:

This are all very well taken and are inputted

accordingly.

Consultants should segregate the

doable recommendations from those
that
will
require
Congressional
interventions

The programs are organized in accordance with

major reform areas. The Instrumentation of
implementation (whether by legislation or other
enabling instruments) will not be guiding factors
logically organizing the reforms, but are useful
considerations in the programming of the reforms.
These will be the concern of the detail design
process.

Inequity in resource distribution

No tracking of resources-financial
and physical
No strategic planning activity
The recommendation on the rephrasing
of above statements is as follows:
Inequity in the distribution of some
resources
Less tracking of resources financial
and physical
Lack of strategic planning activity

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2.

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

PNP COMMENTS THROUGH VARIOUS COMMUNICATIONS

ENDORSED BY DPRM TO CPRM ON 02 MAY 2005
PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT
INSTITUTIONAL
FRAMEWORK
AND PNPS
INTERNAL
MANAGEMENT
AND STRUCTURE

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

DHRDD:
On the issue of duplication
of functions
DPRM is in-charge of personnel
placement and records managementthat alone is a gargantuan task that
needs its full attention. DPL and DRD are
in-charge of long term development for
the PNP as a whole they adjust their
concerns when policy initiatives in the
National Government changes or shifts.
DHRDD is concerned with providing the
country with the PNPs best resource, the
ideal Filipino Officer. Each directorate
complements each other; they could
never assume each others functions
without resulting in bediam.

These comments are all very well taken but does

not change the perspective and recommendations
of the consulting team. An analysis of the
institutional framework for human resources
development which supports the recommended
organization changes are presented extensively in
the report.

Even the CSC has its say on the

importance of HRD and the need to
separate it from other divisions, as stated
in Sec. 6 Rule VII Career and Personnel
Development
Omnibus
Rules
Implementing Book V of EO 292: Each
department or agency shall have a
human resource development created or
a staff assigned solely for the purpose of
attending to the agencys human
resource
development
functions,
activities and requirements XXX It shall
have a training staff, which shall be
supported
by
all
supervisors
in
establishing a continuing program for the
development of the agencys personnel
Based on the definition of HRD in the
Philippine Labor Code, it did not include
personnel placement, promotion, and
record keeping as part of HRD functions.
It says that HRD refers to the process by
which the actual and potential labor is
made to systematically acquire greater
knowledge, skills, or capabilities for the
nations sustained economic and social
growth.
The CPRM has repeatedly stressed the
existence of duplicating functions or role
between PNP Directorates and support
units. Notable mention are the DC and
the FS, the DL and LSS, and the DHRDD
and DPRM. While in fairness to CPRM, it
did not overtly mention the abolition/
merging of these offices in their
recommendations, still, their repeated
mention
of
reorganization
and
reconstruction
bodes
that
major
changes may be forthcoming . The

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COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

DHRDD is further disturbed by the fact

that CPRM have floated the idea of a
merged DHRDD and DPRM during the
several consultants conducted with this
Directorate.
They based their assumptions on
management theory that HRD functions,
doctrine development, and personnel
administration can be placed under a
single Department, so more policemen
will be available for actual police work.
The same experts deplore the alleged
duplication of functions of several key
PNP units which leads to bureaucratic
red tape. The key therefore, is to
downsize the administrative aspect of the
PNP organization and increase its
operational capabilities.
The DHRDD contends that this is a
flawed argument and does not apply in
this particular situation. Merging two
directorates will not decrease red tape; it
will create a massive centralization of
functions and convergence of power
which all notable government institutions
are trying to avoid. The proposed super
directorate known as the Directorate for
Human Resource Management will be
inundated with all the tasks and
responsibilities of the 2 directorates
resulting in massive decrease in
efficiency, manpower exhaustion and loss
of focus/ orientation.
One must realize that the PNP is not a
profit oriented organization wherein the
fewer departments, the better cost to
service ratio. Likewise, history has
demonstrated time and again that the
concentration of too many powers in a
single entity tends to lead to graft and
corruption. The DHRDD and DPRM
complement each other by providing
check and balance to their functions.
It is acknowledged that response ability
or operational readiness is defined by the
organizations level of training and
proficiency the mandate of the DHRDD.
By abolishing the DHRDD, you lose a
mechanism which can affect a PNP
members performance in real time, and
that could ever yield real significant
results of our personnel are not provided
with the necessary training to accomplish
the mission. Failures in police training
and education naturally result in failed
police
operational
objectives,
and
dissatisfied public expectations.

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COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

DHRDD: CPRM contents that graft and

corruption exists in the PNP because (a)
it is organized and (b) its is rationalized. It
is hard to comment on organized
corruption since it is Catch 22 situation
whatever statement the PNP will make
will be deemed as self-serving, biased,
and unsubstantiated.
However, when the CPRM insists that
corruption is rationalized by the
organization a sort of force majeure
situation because PNP personnel are
underpaid and underprivileged then it
becomes debatable. First, they based
their assumptions again on a number of
interviews,
which
is
second-rate
information. Second, their analysis clearly
delineates the rank and file as major
source of corruption, while extolling the
virtues
of
the
managerial
and
supervisorial policemen.
While the DHRDD is thankful for this
analysis, still the question is: What was
their basis for this assumption? Second, it
conflicts with their initial assessment that
PNP corruption is organized.
DO: The PNP is burdened by so much
supporting role in the enforcement of
special laws, like traffic management
the MMDA have their traffic enforcement
groups, plus the traffic personnel of the
LGUs

This is one of the major issues discussed in the

PNP. This is very well taken indeed.

There must be a clear delineation of

functions and responsibilities between the
police and the other government
agencies.
DO: As the draft implies weaknesses on
internal PNP structure which finds that
Task Forces on Terrorism and other Task
Forces are well so oil funded, which
prejudices the other PNP operational
units.
Strengthening the police station in terms
of manpower, logistical and other
resources, because it is the local police
unit which is best able to prepare for and
implement strategies specific to the
needs and concerns of the localities, and
a principal implementing arm of the PNP
campaigns; strengthen crime research
and investigative techniques down to the
public
stations;
establishment
of
COMPACTs at all barangay levels
nationwide; PNP reorganization

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COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

DO: Other issues and concerns include:

Political and media intervention
Training design of PCOs/ PNCOs
adaptable to present environment
Publication of lesson learned to all
PNP units.
DPRM: (Referring to p.4-23, paragraph
4.3.3
Since the directorial staff offices
undertake management of delivery
functions it has created an informal
command structure that duplicates with
the regular line of authority of the PNP)
The C,PNP exercise the principle of
management
called
delegation
of
authority. Thus, the need of Directorial
Staff. (PNP is 120,000 strong police
force) So with Regional Directors
regional staff functions are delegated
functions.
POLICE
OPERATIONS

DIDM: The draft final reports assessment

that only minor importance is given to
womens and childrens rights and
protection, that the PNP has not
substantially operationalized the
legislative mandate of upholding the
rights of women and children and that
there is no training for women officers
manning womens and childrens desk
should be reviewed in the light of the
following humble accomplishments of the
WCCD of DIDM:

This is very well taken. The report will be toned

down to reflect specific rather than generic
problem pertaining to the issue on women and
children.

1,782 womens and childrens desks

are already established
2,462 women police officers are
presently assigned to the different
womens and childrens desk
108 participants benefited from the
series of UNICEF funded training on
the investigation of crimes involving
women and children from February to
September in 2004 gaining them not
only knew knowledge but also greater
appreciation of the important work of
the womens and childrens desk
officers
231 participants benefited from the
series of UNICEF re-echo training
conducted in different areas from July
to October 2004
607 participants benefited from the 5
day module on the investigation of
crimes involving women and children
integrated in the Criminal Investigation
and Detective Development Course
(CIDDC) offered by the PNP Detective
School from March to December 2004
WCCD through DIDM also maintains
vital partnerships with other entities
yielding the following positive results:

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COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

training for medico legal officers on the

examination of victims of sexual abuse
conducted in collaboration with UP
and the Child Protection Unit
Networks, Inc.; and a training on
investigative techniques for the PNP
through the DOJ-UK Plan of
Safeguarding Children from
Commercial Exploitation and Sexual
Abuse.
A Training Manual on the Investigation
of Crimes Involving Women and
Children was launched in 22
November 2004
A Manual on Taking the Sworn
Statement of Children, promoting a
child friendly investigative interview,
was launched 8 November 2004
WCCD of DIDM also directed all
PROs to install separate investigation
rooms and to take an active role and
cooperation with their DSWD
counterparts in the regions for the
establishment of the present 196 Rape
Crises Center in every city and
provincial hospital as mandated under
RA 8505 or the Rape Victims
Assistance and Protection Act of
1998
The Chief WCCD, DIDM represented
the PNP in international forums such
as International Police Executive
Symposium; Regional Wokrshop on
Professional Police Training, ; Asia
Pacific Policy Forum in Human
Trafficking and Exploitation of Women
and Children in the Philippines;
International Law Enforcement
Academy
A Fil-Am offender was arrested in
California on 4 November 2004 for
possession of 3 memory stick of
computer containing pornographic
materials suspected to be perpetrated
in the Philippines.

DIDM: The draft final reports assessment

that there is little appreciation of the
importance of warrants of arrest should
likewise be reconsidered in the light of
the recent DIDM reminder to all lower
police officers to observe the (mentioned)
categories in their validation of warrants
of arrest.

The report refers to the application of the rule by

policemen in police stations rather than the aspect
of policy and rule formulation.

DPRM: p.7-13:
The Philippines has the lowest recorded
crimes per 100,000 population COPs are
not reporting some crimes for fear of
being relieved from service

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SUBJECT

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

DHRDD: On Chap.5, Sec.5.1.13:

The Handbook and all rules and
procedures that will be used by the
policemen in the field should be
translated into major dialects It has
been proven that the bilingual policy in
the Philippine education has been one of
the major causes of the deteriorating
academic standards and performances of
our youth. Furthermore, poor English
language proficiency have prevented
numerous individuals from acquiring new
knowledge and technology transfer since
most modern books and manuals are
written in English
The PNP should be spared from this
bilingual circle of ineptitude by insisting
that all manuals should be written in
English. The CPRM should realize that
most PNP personnel are college
graduates and thus are expected to have
a modicum of English skills lowering the
standards to benefit the few is not a good
policy.
DO: The draft does not contain extensive
discussion on Patrol Operations, which is
the backbone and the most important
component in any Police Organization,
because, Patrol is the direct contact with
the public. Topics such as police beat,
walking the beat, patrol strategies,
neighborhood watch, police plans and
operations, ethics in law enforcement,
basic concept of patrol, handling calls for
service and others.
Lift some points or topics about police
patrol operations on the book of Mark and
Miller, and also the manual Police
Operations
and
Basic
Police
Responsibilities in the Philippine Society
by Prof. Basilio G. Cael. They are
available at the PPSC library
DO: The proposed reformulation of some
Master Plan like SANGBANAT as this
was transferred and implemented by
PDEA. That out of the PNPs six
masterplans: SANDIGAN, SANGINGAT
and SANDUGO, which are primarily
refers to PNP mission and functions, the
others SANGBANAT, SANGYAMAN, and
SAKLOLO are only supportive roles.
The Masterplans must give emphasis to
PNP operational plans and programs as
crime prevention and suppression,
maintenance of peace and order, and
enforcement of laws, at which the
functions and strategies of the PNP are
defined, categorized and prioritized; and

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SUBJECT

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

improvement on updating of Masterplans,

LOIs and other PNP Operational Manual.
DO: There is no discussion or topic about
police community relations, which is also
very important. Topics such as PCR in
C.O.P.S., PCR in CJS, PCR in Quad
concept of police operations, conceptual
framework of PCR Masterplan, Crisis
Public Relations, PNP Transformation
Program and others.
Recommendation: Coordinate with
TDPCR and PCRG
HUMAN
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

DPL: On career development of NUP

The concerns of NUP on the lack of
career development program, equitable
dispensation of benefits and privileges,
etc. were not discussed in the report.
(DPL)

We concur with the observation that the concerns

for the career development of non-uniformed
personnel (NUP) have not been covered in details
in the report, inasmuch as the focus of the study
is on the 95% of the total PNP personnel, who are
the police officers, considering the relatively
complex and significant issues that affect their
performance and productivity of the total police
force.
The regular CSC rules and regulations and
policies on HRM are strictly applied to NUPs, and
thus their problems are most likely those that are
commonly/similarly shared by the rests of
government employees that require bureaucracy
wide responses. The internal personnel-related
problems of the 5,900 NUPs assigned nationwide
(5% of total PNP personnel) may be well
assessed as part of the day-to-day supervisory
responsibilities of the heads of the units where
they are assigned.

DIDM: On lateral entry

The report that lateral entry is a source of
demoralization among PNCO ranks
should be reviewed vis--vis an
appreciation of the statutory mandate for
the PNP to provide legal assistance to
any member of the PNP before the
Prosecutors Office, the court, or any
competent body, a charge or charges
arising from any incident which is related
to the performance of his official duty
(Sec. 49, RA 6975; Sec. 56, RA 8556).

The study supports the continuance of lateral

entry. In fact, it suggests the possible expansion
of the system to include even the PNCO levels.
Please page 6-64, Para 6.6.5 to 6.6.9 on
discussions and inclusion of the DIDM comments.

The lateral entry of lawyers into the PNP

should, in fact, be encouraged in order
that adequate legal assistance may be
extended especially to those PNP
members facing mere harassments
cases.

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

DI: On education and training

It is observed that the report focused on
recruitment, selection, appointment and
disciplinary mechanisms to include
training, its quality compared to quantity.
Its suggested reforms need amendment
of the law and require a development
plan and target-setting for the purpose.

These comments on the training and education

component of the study are well noted and
accordingly considered in the reform directions.

CPRMs review of the institutional

framework for education and training,
assessment of the quality, relevance and
performance of the police education
program
in
supporting
the
core
competency and continuing competency
development are well discussed.
Page 6-40, Para 5.1.5 (DPRM)
Training and education opportunities
should be properly distributed and
perceived elitism by some units/offices
should be eliminated.
DPRM: On competency framework
Page 6-40, Para 5.1.3
Competency framework should further be
explored as to the type of functions of
units (specialization) and overall police
work (general). Basic police competency
required must be, as follows:

These specific comments and suggestions of the

DPRM have been included on page 6-40 of the
final report as 5.1.4. Thus, the corresponding
number of succeeding paragraphs was adjusted
accordingly.

Must know how to conduct police

patrol
Investigate
Know some interventions techniques
like how to arrest, shoot, fill up forms
like investigation, complaints, etc
Communicate
As he goes up the ladder, he should be
able to write reports, supervise, plan, etc.
DHRDD: On retirement age
Increasing the mandatory age from 56 to
65 might not be applicable to PNP.
Will a 65 year old officer will be able to
still cope with the physical, mental and
emotional requirements of his job? Will
extending mandatory retirement age
enhance organizational productivity or will
it prevent the infusion of fresh blood into
the system

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

This is indeed a sensitive matter as far as the

police is concerned especially since they did not
th
approve a proposed bill introduced during the 12
Congress related to the extension of the
retirement age of police officers.
On the other hand, the study finds the age
extension proposal technically meritorious. The
recommendation to extend the retirement age for
police officers is related to the dual career
progression system which is also being proposed
as a reform direction for the police. The age
extension for retirement is however applicable
only to the police managers who will follow the
vertical managerial career path and the police
scientist positions that will not be involved in
physical engagement.

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COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE
Considering the need for physical agility and
strength for policing work, police officers who
would not make it to the managerial path or the
specialization path, a study can be further made
on retiring such police officers even at age earlier
than 56 so that they would have opportunity to
find work outside of the police system.

DPRM: On
NAPOLCOM

approving

authority

of

Para 8.2.3
Revise totally promotional examination
by NAPOLCOM please refer to
qualification standards
Page 6-68
Promotional approval by NAPOLCOM not
required except on special promotion

Section 21 of RA 8551 which amends Sec. 32 of

RA 6975 provides that the ....National Police
Commission shall administer the entrance and
promotional examinations for policemen on the
basis of the standards set by the Commission.
NAPOLCOM Memorandum No. 2001-2005,
Amending NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular
No. 99-013 dated December 15,1999, entitled
Clarifying the Scope and Extent of the National
Police Commissions (NAPOLCOMs) Power of
Administrative
Control
and
Operational
Supervision Over the Philippine National Police
(PNP) Under Section 14 of RA 6975, As
Amended, on Personnel matters, is moreover
explicit on its provisions on the approving
authority of the NAPOLCOM on the list of
appointees for both recruitment and promotion to
the rank of PO1 to Deputy Director General prior
to the issuance by PNP and attestation by CSC
of their appointments. Such approving authority
specifically includes the following: (a) annual
recruitment
and
promotional
quota;
(b)
composition of the screening committees; (c) list
of projected appointees to PO1 to SPO4
positions;
and (d) list of lateral entry and
promotional appointees to the rank of Police
Inspector to Deputy Director General. As stated
above, the approving authority of NAPOLCOM is
not limited to special promotion, but even to the
regular promotion of police officers.

DPRM: On pension fund

RSBS or Pension Fund to be created
there will come a time that government
could no longer support the retirement
benefits/pension of PNP which is being
included
in
the
GAA;
the
retirement/pension system of PNP is noncontributory .
DPRM: On additional
recommendations

inputs

and

Page 6-40 to 6-43

Proper job classification and designation.
P/Supt to PO1 can be designated as
Chief of Police (PO1 in ARMM) resulting
to non-distinction of position.
(Also
observed in technical units in CL where
PO1 to P/Supt are performing functions

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

This comment, which the study shares with the

DPRM, is indeed a matter of urgent concern for
the PNP. (Please refer to the discussions on
separation and retirement on pages 6-102 to 6108 that tackles the issues on the matters.)

These relevant additional comments from DPRM

are reflected in the final report on page 6-42, Para
5.2.3 and 5.2.4.

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COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

of forensic examiners due to minimum

requirements of court as to passing the
required board exams and training).
Gender issues only fourteen (14)
female PCOs or 2% are designated as
Chief of Police in all offices where
policewomen are relegated to clerical
duties and those considered women
jobs.

FIN ANCING THE

PNP AND
FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT

Page 6-60, Para 6.5

Outsourcing services for recruitment and
selection as an alternative. Could be
possible or strengthen our screening
process.
Psychological
and
neurological/psychiatric
findings
not
optimized or not being used to determine
the potentials, character, traits and
aptitude of applicants. This information is
not reflected in the report from the Health
Service (HS). The PNP can provide this
data from applicants and database could
be established.

These important additional inputs are reflected in

the final report on page 6-62, Para 6.5.3

DPRM: p.7-63: (45% - distributed by

collecting units)

This comment is very well taken. Page 7-63 refers

to the policy of the PNP on Trust Receipts
collection. While we agree to the fact that the
expenditure must not be unit-focused, we also
firmly believe that the collection of Trust Receipts
of the PNP shall be included in the overall
financial resources of the PNP that must be
budgeted and expended properly using
reengineered budgeting system.

No discussion; such scheme is not

effective. The expenditure must be needdriven and not unit-focused. This is the
reform we need!

DPRM: p.7-70 (There is a lack of

transparency) Then how do we go
about this? How do we address the issue
on conversion as raised in the four
FGDs in Phase 1 of the project.

The transparency issue on the financial

management of the PNP will be addressed in the
reengineering of financial management system
which is part of the Medium-term Public
Investment Program.

DRD: Under paragraph F-2.1.15 also

stated in Project E.2 (23) on the
Deficiency of the PNP Budget System
mentioned is about disjointed budget
process particularly deficiency in the
function of and competency of support
system for police stations.

This comment is very well taken. Our diagnostics

study has also pointed out the same issues. Thus,
we recommend for a reengineering of the
budgeting system of the PNP. The reform
recommendation of DRD shall be taken into
consideration when the design of the
reengineered budgeting system will be conducted.

Our lowest PNP units particularly PCPs

are ill- equipped, and at times lack the
much needed administrative, operational
and investigative equipment for their use.
This renders our station prone to
corruption by sourcing funds even from
illegal sources to augment the needed
material and logistical requirements.
The budget process on the OPB which is
prepared at the regional level must be
prepared by the lowest police unit on how
it should allocate its operational fund.

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

Planning particularly the preparation of

the budget plan must be a bottoms-up
process that should emanate from the
lowest to the highest level of command to
attain a realistic presentation. Police
stations should also prepare strategic
plan in the acquisition of its equipment
not only fro the national headquarters to
dictate and police stations to wait for any
mercy.
LGUs support for acquisition of required
equipment of a police station would
actually lessen the burden of the national
PNP budget that can be diverted to
support other impoverished units. This
strategy, can, in the long run help attain
to strengthen our police stations.
DRD: Lacking among the reform
measures listed is the issue about the
PNP Self Reliance Development Program
(SRDP).
This program is highly essential in the
development and production of local
interventions of police equipment and
materiel to save the much needed foreign
currency and a cost-effective approach to
the medium-term public investment
program in the PNP.
DPRM: Page 3-14, par. 5.1.13 (several
possibilities can be explored. First, the
contribution of the LGUs to police stations
in their respective localities must be
rationalized),In reality (on the ground),
LGUs are supporting police stations.
Even Governors are providing financial
support to Provincial Directors.

Our reform recommendation includes the

Development And Implementation of a PNP
Revenue and Resource Mobilization Strategy.
This reform recommendation aims to improve the
resources of the PNP without undermining
mechanisms for integrity and insulation against
politicization as well as to strengthen the PNPs
capacity for entrepreneurial governance.

However, in many instances, police

stations in PNP Provincial Offices are
used as clearing house of these LGUs.
The much need money needed for public
safety go to corruption.
REFORM
PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT
AND
IMPLEMENTATION

DPL: The report stated that the

transformation program will require a
seamlessly integrated approach, ensuring
that all reforms are identified and
sequenced properly, at the same time
guarding against reform gaps that
undermine
erstwhile
good
reform
components.

We agree that changes in leadership could derail

program implementation.

While the approach could address

various problems besetting the PNP, a
change in leadership could hinder the
implementation of the program.

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

OTHER ISSUES

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

DPL: The GOP counterpart amounting to

P415.7 million could also affect the
program. This counterpart has to be
approved and included in the PNPs
annual budget through congressional
action/ legislation.

The counterpart is not in the form of fresh

budgetary provision but in the form of the money
value of counterpart resources and services
provided such as office space, use of equipment,
staff and officials time.

DHRDD: However, a careful evaluation of

the submitted Draft Final Report by this
Directorate
has
revealed
some
inconsistencies which may affect the
reliability and accurateness of the data
within. Most glaring is the tendency of
CPRM
to
rely
on
second-hand
information (i.e. interviews with unnamed
PNP personnel) instead of going after
primary sources. This practice has
relegated some of their conclusions as
mere heresay and will not pass academic
scrutiny.

The issues and comments on the HRM

component of the diagnostics study and
recommended transformation directions under the
PNP study have been well taken and considered
in the finalization of the report. It may be noted
that some of the issues and comments made on
the report are consistent with the key findings and
recommendations contained in the study.
However, there are also a number of divergent
ideas, which are either seeking clarifications or
suggesting alternative courses of actions for
which brief responses are presented in this
document and in the final report, in the form of
clarification and supplemental information.
Human resource management (HRM) is a touchy
area in the PNP where substantial divergence of
opinions/views is expected. The sheer size of the
PNP organization in terms of personnel, its
historical development, the impact of personnel
policies, processes, resources and institutional
arrangements on the performance of the police,
and the interplay of the police with their external
environment, result in such large divergence of
opinion
The approach we adopted under the project is
not to eliminate such divergence, but basically to
(a) present, capture, pinpoint and document the
different concerns and issues on HRM highlighted
during consultations with key informants from the
PNP and other point persons and from review of
official PNP documents and researches; (b) study
various approaches, strategies and tactics that
may be adopted to address the identified issues
and concerns, and present their positive and
negative implications in reforming the PNP; and
(c) formulate a set of core reform directions that
the PNP may pursue to improve its HRM system,
among others

DHRDD: On Chap.5, Sec. 3.2.15 stating

Rule 11 does not provide for the giving
of Miranda warnings to persons arrested
pursuant to a warrant of arrest
On the contrary, there has been a
supreme effort among all PNP units to
emphasize the need to issue Miranda
warning before arrests. It has become
standard procedure for PNP personnel to
memorize the Miranda warning since it
has become public knowledge that cases
can be dismissed on the mere failure to
inform a suspect of his rights a legal
technicality.

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

The report here does not question the rule but has
reported on the practice in the field which points
to issues in rule implementation. The report is not
meant to be critical. It is meant to present
perspectives and information that will hopefully
enable the discovery of issues that need to be
addressed.

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

Finally if CPRM bothered to read carefully

Rule 11 of the same PNP Operational
Procedures, they would have realized
that the Miranda warning is incorporated
in Sec. 6, which details the Duties of
Arresting Officer in Case Without
Warrant.
Granted that there was an oversight in
the drafting of the PNP Operational
Procedures when it comes to proper
procedures during arrest made with
warrants, it does not mean the practice of
giving
Miranda
warnings
is
not
institutionalized in police procedures.
It is also highly irresponsible and nitpicky
for CPRM to assume that PNP operations
are below par simply because of a
typographical error, a misprint, or a
deletion. The bottom line is PNP
personnel are aware of the importance of
the Miranda warning.
On Chap. 5, Sec. 3.2.3: Some police
stations indicated that their reports were
changed at the Central Office to depict a
better peace and order situation This is
a sweeping and reckless generalization.
The CPRM must be required to present
solid evidence to back up these claims,
since this constitutes a major criminal
activity.
On Chap.5, Sec. 4.2.17: According to
one station commander, there are no
specific guidelines for police operations,
and he noted, in Tagalog Kung meron
man, nakatago lang yon sa library ng
PNPThe PNP Command Library has a
complete and detailed list of all manuals
and handbooks it has disseminated over
the years to all police stations in the
country.
It is unfortunate that the CPRM accepted
the above quoted observation from an
unnamed station commander as factual
without even bothering with Command
Librarys records. Worse, CPRM even
managed to use this statement as basis
for their hypothesis that police operations
are inadequate and non-existent. The
manuals and training programs.
DPRM: Presentation of the SC PMO
more comprehensive (analysis limited
served only as another input to the study)

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

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Effective and Credible Police Force (Phase 2)

PNP
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

SUBJECT

PNP ISSUES/
COMMENTS AND RESPONSES

CONSULTANTS RESPONSE

DPRM: Crime statistics was not properly

explained/ analyzed for good anti-crime
campaign/ measures

The crime statistics was not presented for the

purpose of anti-crime measures but for the
purpose of providing a context within which the
institutional review and program identification
were made. Specific anti-crime measures relating
to statistics will be the concern of the next phase
of the transformation program.

DPRM: 34 agencies identified to perform

police functions or functions relative to
police functions were not identified.

The agencies are in fact enumerated in the

report.

CPRM CONSULTANTS, INC.

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