Creation and Composition.
SEC. 13. Creation and Composition. — A National Police Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, is hereby created for the purpose of effectively discharging the functions prescribed in the Constitution and provided in this Act. The Commission shall be a collegial body within the Department. It shall be composed of a Chairman and four (4) regular commissioners, one (1) of whom shall be designated as Vice–Chairman by the President.
The Secretary of the Department shall be the ex officio Chairman of the Commission, while the Vice–Chairman shall act as the executive officer of the Commission.
Powers and Functions of the Commission.
SEC. 14. Powers and Functions of the Commission. — The Commission shall exercise the following powers and functions:
Exercise administrative control over the Philippine National Police;
Advise the President on all matters involving police functions and administration;
Foster and develop policies and promulgate rules and regulations, standards and procedures to improve police services based on sound professional concepts and principles;
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;
Prepare a police manual prescribing rules and regulations for efficient organization, administration, and operation, including recruitment, selection, promotion and retirement;
Establish a system of uniform crime reporting;
Conduct surveys and compile statistical data for the proper evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of all police units in the country;
Render to the President and to 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;
Approve or modify plans and programs on education and training, logistical requirements, communications, records, information systems, crime laboratory, crime prevention and crime reporting;
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;
Exercise appellate jurisdiction through the regional appellate boards over administrative cases against policemen and over decisions on claims for police benefits;
Recommend to the President, through the Secretary, within sixty (60) days before the commencement of each calendar year, a crime prevention program;
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;
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; and
Perform such other functions necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and as the President may direct.
Qualifications.
SEC. 15. Qualifications. — No person shall be appointed regular member of the Commission unless:
He is at least thirty—five (35) years of age;
A member of the Philippine Bar or a holder of a master's degree in public administration, business administration, management, sociology, criminology, law enforcement, national security administration, defense studies, and other related disciplines; and
Has had experience in law enforcement work for at least five (5) years.
Term of Office.
SEC. 16. Term of Office. — The four (4) regular and full—time commissioners shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary. Of the first four (4) commissioners to be appointed, two (2) commissioners shall serve for six (6) years and the two (2) other commissioners for four (4) years. AU subsequent appointments shall be for a period of six (6) years each, without reappointment or extension.
Temporary or Permanent Incapacity of the Chairman.
SEC. 17. Temporary or Permanent Incapacity of the Chairman. — In case of absence due to temporary or permanent incapacity of the Chairman, the President shall designate an Acting Chairman. In case of death or permanent incapacity or disqualification of the Chairman, the Acting Chairman shall also act as such until a new Chairman shall have been appointed and qualified.
Removal from Office.
SEC. 18. Removal from Office. — The members of the Commission may be removed from office for cause. All vacancies in the Commission, except through expiration of term, shall be filled up for the unexpired term only: Provided, That any person who shall be appointed in this case shall be eligible for regular appointment for another full term.
Prohibitions.
SEC. 19. Prohibitions. — The Chairman and members of the Commission shall not engage in the practice of any profession, or intervene, directly or indirectly, in the management and control of any private enterprise. They shall not, directly or indirectly, have any financial or material interest in any transaction requiring the approval of their office.
Organizational Structure.
SEC. 20. Organizational Structure. — The Commission shall consist of the following units:
Commission Proper — This is composed of the offices of the Chairman and the four (4) commissioners.
Staff Services — The staff services of the Commission shall be as follows:
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 Commission's programs, projects and internal operations; and shall conduct thorough research and analysis on social and economic conditions affecting peace and order in the country;
The Legal Affairs Service, which shall provide the Commission with efficient and effective service as legal counsel of the Commission; draft or study 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;
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;
The Administrative Service, which shall provide the Commission with assistance on budgetary and financial matters; 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;
The Inspection and Monitoring Service, which shall conduct continuous inspection and management audit of personnel, facilities and operations at all levels of command of the PNP and shall monitor the implementation of the Commission's programs and projects relative to law enforcement; and
The Installations and Logistics Service, which shall review the Commission's 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.
Disciplinary Appellate Boards — The Commission shall establish a formal administrative disciplinary appellate machinery consisting of the National Appellate Board and the regional appellate boards.
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 People's Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) created hereunder.
Regional Offices.
SEC. 21. Regional Offices. — The Commission shall establish, operate and maintain regional offices headed by regional directors who shall implement the policies and programs of the Commission in their respective regions. For administrative purposes, the regional offices of the Commission shall be attached to the regional offices of the Department.
Subject to the standards that shall be prescribed by the Commission, the regional offices shall likewise perform the function of adjudication of benefit claims.
Qualifications of Regional Directors.
SEC. 22. Qualifications of Regional Directors. — No person shall be appointed regional director unless:
He is at least thirty (30) years of age;
A holder of a baccalaureate degree and appropriate civil service eligibility; and
Has at last five (5) years experience in the field of law enforcement, criminology or police administration.
Source: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines — Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
