Activity # 1 Discuss The FF Republic Acts 1. RA 6975

ACTIVITY # 1
DISCUSS THE FF REPUBLIC ACTS

1. RA 6975
Republic Act No. 6975, known as “An Act Establishing the Philippine
National Police under a reorganized Department of the Interior and Local
Government and Other Purposes”. Was approved on December 13, 1990.
Admittedly, this move is impractical in view of the fact that the PNP has already a
great deal of obligations on land to be burdened with additional responsibilities at
sea.
Other agencies, such as the Coast Guard and the Navy, are better
oriented to cover our territorial waters. Likewise, the rivers, lakes and coastal
areas within localities are better covered by the local government units. The
concept of a Maritime Police C9mmand only conveys a duplication of work that
can create conflicts with the functions of other existing agencies.
Coordination and rationalization of law enforcement agencies on land, as

it is, has already been problematic. With this reality, additional difficulties at sea
will no longer be necessary. In this light, this bill seeks to amend Republic Act
No. 6975 by removing the maritime functions of the PNP. In view of the
foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
On December 13, 1990, Republic Act 6975 placed the Philippine National
Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and
the Philippine Public Safety College under the reorganized Department of the
Interior and Local Government (DILG). The new DILG merged the National
Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), and all the bureaus, offices, and operating
units of the former DLG under Executive Order No. 262. RA 6975 paved the way
for the union of the local governments and the police force after nearly four
decades of separation.
Section 23. Composition. – Subject to the limitations provided for in this

Act, the Philippine National Police, hereinafter referred to as the PNP, is hereby
established, initially consisting of the members of the police forces who were
integrated into the Integrated National Police (INP) pursuant to Presidential
Decree No. 765, and the officers and enlisted personnel of the Philippine
Constabulary (PC). For purposes of this Act, the officers and enlisted personnel
of the PC shall include those assigned with the Narcotics Command (NARCOM)
or the Criminal Investigation Service (CIS); and those of the technical services of
the AFP assigned with the PC and the civilian operatives of the CIS. The regular
operatives of the abolished NAPOLCOM Inspection, Investigation and
Intelligence Branch may also be absorbed by the PNP. In addition, a PC officer
or enlisted personnel may transfer to any of the branches or services of the
Armed Forces of the Philippines in accordance with the provisions of Section 85
of this Act.
SECTION 53. Composition. — The Bureau of Fire Protection,

hereinafter referred to as the Fire Bureau, is hereby created initially consisting of
the existing officers and uniformed members of the fire service of the Integrated
National Police as constituted under Presidential Decree No. 765.
SECTION 60. Composition. — The Bureau of Jail Management and

Penology, hereinafter referred to as the Jail Bureau, is hereby created initially
consisting of officers and uniformed members of the Jail Management and
Penology Service as constituted under Presidential Decree No. 765.
SECTION 66. Creation of the Philippine Public Safety College. —

There is hereby created the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC), which shall
be the premier educational institution for the training, human resource
development and continuing education of all personnel of the PNP, Fire and Jail
Bureaus.
2. RA 8551
Republic Act 8551 also known as Philippine National Police Reform and
Reorganization Act of 1998, was approved on February 25, 1998. Established the
Internal Affairs Service (IAS) as the mandated institutional watchdog agency for the
PNP organization.
A study on the role of police in democracies starts with a thesis question,

“how can the citizens of a democracy control their police?” Its response runs parallel to
the functions of IAS as an oversight office: democratic policing must be accountable
when they violate rules, laws and civil rights. Police must be accountable for both their
behavior and the protection of public safety, and they must be accountable to multiple
mechanisms.
In order for IAS to fulfill said functions, it is crucial that the pertinent
provisions of the law guarantee that the organization is capacitated and empowered in
instilling discipline and enhancing performance of personnel and units of the police force
at all levels of its command.
However, while the performance of IAS in its almost two decades of

existence is commendable, it is without a doubt that much is still to be desired. In light of
the drug war being implemented by the current administration, this is an opportune time
to revisit the structure, powers and functions of the IAS with the end in view of
strengthening and making it more effective and efficient.
One of the highlights of this measure is the provision of a mandatory period by
which an investigation conducted by the IAS must be concluded. Accordingly, internal
affairs investigations shall be completed in a period not exceeding thirty (30) days after
which the appropriate administrative and/or criminal charges shall be filed immediately
thereafter. The IAS shall have at most thirty (30) days to resolve the administrative case
against any erring member of the PNP.
The IAS is also given the power to formulate and adopt its own disciplinary rules
and mechanism. The provisions of the AFP Military Justice System may also be applied
by analogy or in a suppletory character whenever practical and convenient, in
disciplinary cases against PNP uniformed personnel.
In addition, the decisions of the IAS with respect to cases under its jurisdiction
shall be final and executory. To bolster its fiscal independence, the IAS shall have an
automatic, direct, full and regular release of funds based on the approved annual
general appropriations.
Section 14. Section 30 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"SEC. 30. General Qualifications for Appointment. – No person shall be appointed as

officer or member of the PNP unless he or she possesses the following minimum
qualifications:
"a) A citizen of the Philippines;
"b) A person of good moral conduct;
"c) Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and physical tests to be
administered by the PNP or by any NAPOLCOM accredited government hospital for the
purpose of determining physical and mental health;
"d) Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of

learning;
"e) Must be eligible in accordance with the standards set by the Commission;
"f) Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military employment or dismissed
for cause from any civilian position in the Government;
"g) Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving
moral turpitude;
"h) Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m.) in height for male
and one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m.) for female;
"i) Must weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5 kgs.) from the standard weight
corresponding to his or her height, age, and sex; and
"j) For a new applicant, must not be less than twenty-one (21) nor more than thirty (30)
years of age: except for the last qualification, the above-enumerated qualifications shall
be continuing in character and an absence of any one of them at any given time shall be
a ground for separation or retirement from the service: Provided, That PNP members
who are already in the service upon the effectivity of this Act shall be given at least two
(2) more years to obtain the minimum educational qualification and one (1) year to
satisfy the weight requirement.

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DISCUSS THE FF REPUBLIC ACTS

Coordination and rationalization of law enforcement agencies on land, as

Section 23. Composition. – Subject to the limitations provided for in this

SECTION 53. Composition. — The Bureau of Fire Protection,

SECTION 60. Composition. — The Bureau of Jail Management and

SECTION 66. Creation of the Philippine Public Safety College. —

A study on the role of police in democracies starts with a thesis question,

However, while the performance of IAS in its almost two decades of

"SEC. 30. General Qualifications for Appointment. – No person shall be appointed as

"a) A citizen of the Philippines;

"b) A person of good moral conduct;

"d) Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of

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